S. PRYSM DESTROYER (PS5) | REVIEW | Anime Tropes Abound In This Contra-Like

S. Prysm Destroyer, releases today on the PlayStation 5 through publisher EastAsiaSoft, and developer studio MaidsWithGuns. It brings along with it anime arcade action featuring a nameless female protagonist, and her Gundam-like gun wielding partner complete with Sailor Moon inspired transformative moments. To say it was a play on every anime archetype would be an understatement.

Along with the anime inspiration comes basic Contra style gameplay that is setup like a speed run challenge with a scoring system tethered to it for leaderboard efforts. It has you running, gunning in multiple directions, lying prone, and jetpacking your way through linear platforming stages filled with mechanized enemies, hazards, and turrets. The only things saving you from certain death are a power-up arsenal, and your energy gauge that depletes upon hit. It's fairly straightforward in objectives as both scoring, and enemy clearing are your two hand-in-hand goals.

Dungeons of Hinterberg (PS5) | Review | A Magical Alpine Getaway

Dungeons of Hinterberg, developed by Microbird Games and published by Curve Games, finally arrives on the PS5 on March 13, 2025, after charming players on Xbox and PC in 2024. This indie gem offers a refreshing blend of action RPG dungeon-crawling, clever puzzles, and Persona-inspired social simulation, all wrapped in a vibrant, cel-shaded art style that makes the Austrian Alps pop off the screen. It's a virtual vacation that promises relaxation with a dash of adventure, but does it deliver a trip worth taking on Sony's console?

CENTUM (PS5) | REVIEW | Delightfully Eerie Or Dreadfully Dreary? Find Out Here

CENTUM, developed by indie studio 'Hack the Publisher', is a dark, narrative-driven puzzle game that dropped in mid-2024, and it's a wild ride if you're into psychological twists and eerie vibes. Set in a mysterious, decaying institution, you play as a nameless prisoner piecing together fragmented memories through cryptic puzzles and unsettling environments. The game doesn't hold your hand, so expect to feel lost, intrigued, and occasionally creeped out.

Monster Hunter Wilds (PS5) | Review | A Polished Hunt with a Few Missing Claws

Monster Hunter Wilds, The latest chapter in Capcom's beloved action RPG franchise, is a game of undeniable highs and subtle lows. Released on February 28, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, it builds upon the foundation laid by 'Monster Hunter World" and "Rise", delivering a visually stunning, mechanically refined experience that's more accessible than ever. For newcomers, it's an inviting entry point into a world of epic monster battles and gear-crafting loops. For veterans, it's a mixed bag and a thrilling evolution in some respects, but a step back in others, leaving questions about whether the series' soul remains intact.