Karma: The Dark World (PS5) | REVIEW | Alternate History Horror With A Surreal Psychological Twist

Karma: The Dark World, arrives on the PS5 on March 27, 2025, promising a mind-bending plunge into a dystopian nightmare. Developed by Pollard Studio and published by Wired Productions, This first-person psychological thriller aims to blend surreal storytelling with unsettling atmosphere, drawing inspiration from visionaries like David Lynch and Hideo Kojima. As someone who enjoys a good brain-twisting narrative, I was eager to step into the shoes of Daniel McGovern, A ROAM agent tasked with diving into suspects' minds to uncover truth in a twisted 1984 East Germany ruled by the Leviathan Corporation. But after spending several hours with it, I'm left with mixed feelings about whether it truly delivers on it's ambitious premise.

Kemono Heroes (PS5) | Review | Fast & Furry-ous Arcade Platforming Action!!!

 Kemono Heroes, is an action-packed arcade inspired co-op platformer steeped in Japanese mythology. It is brought to us by publisher Jandusoft and Mad Gear Games, respectively. It features an untold story subliminally suggested to us through opening cutscenes, and an oddly named first trophy. It seems four furry heroes are tasked with stopping an ominous apocalypse brought about by the death stare of the moon. Something that has unleashed every evil spirit into this feudal Japanese animal kingdom setting. As a female Tanuki, a male Monkey, a male Red Fox, or a white haired Fennec, each of which are named, you will solo or couch co-op through multiple stages as you collect coins, upgrade your weaponry, and deal the death blow to wayward spirits.

Akatsuki: Lord of the Dawn (PS5) | REVIEW | Auto-Battler Meets Medieval Military SRPG!!!

 Akatsuki: Lord of the Dawn, is a casual strategy RPG auto-battler with rogue-lite features. It comes to us from indie friendly publisher EastAsiaSoft at the usual budget pricing. This miniaturized medieval SRPG has all the hallmarks of a larger, more prestigious game, but features that familiar EastAsiaSoft indie aesthetic. Though it features pint-sized pixel characters in a scaled-down world torn apart by war against and evil demon lord it is robust in both it's replay value, and party management systems. Something that may or may not appeal to diehard fans of the genre?

Caligo (PS5) | REVIEW | A Philosophical Walking Simulator About Life

Caligo, developed by Krealit and published by SometimesYou, is a short, atmospheric walking simulator that invites players into a surreal, introspective journey through a series of visually striking environments. Previously released on September 22, 2017 on Steam, and soon to be available on the PS5 the game once again positions itself as an exploration of "the darkness everyone descends into one way or another", promising a philosophical narrative about life, death, and personal reflection. With a playtime of roughly one to two hours, it's a compact experience that leans heavily on it's aesthetics and dialogue to deliver it's message. But does it succeed in leaving a lasting impression?