TEN | PS4 Review

Ten rooms. Ten Seconds. That's the catchphrase of this brutal action/puzzle platformer by 'The Bworg'. While it's vague in description the game does carry with it more than just a series of timed brutal challenges created to the tune of ten. It is a game with a moral. A moral centered around an awoken clone, and a gauntlet of hazard filled rooms known as Sisyphus that are meant to be a test for whatever lies in wait at the end of the tenth floor. 

You awaken from a test tube in a laboratory known as Sisyphus addressed by it's AI controlled computer terminal as #1010. You are told you have no memories, and that your only out is perseverance. As you step foot into the first room it grows ever more evident that you are about to be put through the ringer, so to speak. A red floor saw that is out for your blood is ahead of you and you are tasked, as with every room to follow, to survive for ten seconds before you can move on. Everything is explained in the first few rooms, and it basically boils down to red being bad, orange being safe, and ticking time bombs being an instantaneous end to your existence if you do not collect them in time. Leaving the rest of the trials to be as easy or as hard an experience as you desire, in that regard. The main thing, above all else, is that you see it through to the end no matter what ...

Source Of Madness | PS4 Review

Source Of Madness is an inspired Soulsborne roguelike done up in Metroidvania fashion. It is an action adventure title centered around Lovecraftian horror, and a particular cult that must enact a ritual at the Third Gate in order to stop an invasion of otherworldly monstrosities. Ultimately to bring back into focus the Bloodshot Moon, and summon the aid of their God, Yog-Sothoth. 

As named cultists of specialist fame you will journey forth into the heart of darkness making your way to wherever the Third Gate lies. Along the way you will face off against grotesque AI generated creatures assembled together like a lump of limbs. Void of definitive description, but fear inducing all the same. At your disposal are two rings of power, trinkets, and support items that will come together to create a favored elemental build worthy of besting the beastly invaders. Boosting performative, and passive stats which will aid in your long term survival ...

Cotton Fantasy | PS4 Review

Cotton's adventures have become a shmup sensation here in the West. Leading to several releases not formerly known to the Western audience. On it's 30th anniversary the powers that be saw it fit to also release "Cotton Fantasy". Formerly known as "Cotton Rock 'N Roll". This updated, and modernized HD port is everything Cotton fans have dreamed of, and then some. A culmination of mechanics and features bringing the franchise to it's peak state. By reintroducing Cotton, and her fairy partner Silk in the company of six new playable characters from other series the developer has effectively improved upon the game's otherwise basic offerings. Creating new ways to play.

Underland: The Climb | PS4 Review

Hot off the heels of QUByte's 'Underland', the sequel "Underland the Climb" arrives on the scene trying to up the ante. As before it is a 2D puzzle platforming retro-like experience with physics, and fluid based puzzles presented on a level by level basis through increasingly complex challenges. This time around though you take control of a hooded female protagonist who is fed up with the invasion of monsters at her aunt's place. Her current residence. Taking the fight to the problem this rebellious young lass aims to end the world of the threat. At her disposal are tools, and abilities to interact with various mechanisms that will aid in her progress. Cycling through the function options is the key to success, but should she find herself stuck solving a puzzle she can restart it quickly to try something else.