Zapling Bygone | PS4 Review

In JanduSoft's, "Zapling Bygone" we find a planet sized hive minded entity known as the Zap on a quest to win a war against an encroaching parasite that seeks to devour both the living and the dead across the universe. With the Zap keeping the balance between life and death by consuming the dead this parasitic threat will effectively kill off it's existence, and disrupt that harmony altogether. 

As a Zapling sent out on a history seeking quest among dead planets from the Zap hive mind itself you must find out the facts through found fossils while fighting off the relentless scavengers left behind by bleeding them dry of their plasma. Utilizing spilt blood as a means of traversing biomes while collecting memories, relic abilities, and skulls that will gift new means for further exploration.

Gunman Tales | PS4 Review

Retro inspired indie game "Gunman Tales" from Ratalaika Games is a tough as nails turn based party game, and arcade shooting gallery experience made for one to four players. It features three modes of play with rules tied to treasure hunting, looting, and shooting. Playing as one of four functionally different pistol packing bounty hunters with special abilities you'll encounter helpful townsfolk, and an Indian Shaman as you take on wild western enemies while searching for missing pieces of a map that leads to a legendary treasure. Taking turns each day to explore action stages as the moon cycles, and the threat of werewolves grows imminent. Acquiring items and coin, in turn, that will aid you in your quest. Assisting in your attempt to beat three other bounty hunters to the prize, and make off with the haul.

Pretty Girls Breakers! PLUS | PS4

Brick breaking games are nothing new. Atari started the genre back in the 70's, and since then copycat clones have emerged a dime a dozen on various platforms. Each featuring different gimmicks that build upon the basic premise that is brick breaking with a pong style paddle. What if I were to tell you that EastAsiaSoft has created such a game that gives Atari's version a run for it's money? A brick breaking game with pretty anime girls, two modes of play, and an innovative scoring system tied to several different features? Well, buckle up my friends, because that game is here and for under $10!!! It's called, "Pretty Girls Breakers! PLUS" ...

BROK the InvestiGator | PS4

This game marks the first time I think I've ever seen a point and click hybrid of this nature. COWCAT Games does good in giving to us, through this blending of oddly paired genres, a crime solving action brawler with a crocodilian cyber sleuth as it's lead protagonist. Brok the Croc, in his dystopian future world, leads the gamer through chapter after chapter of interactive environments, and character inclusive conversations from the animal kingdom he is a part of. 

Haunted by a hellish nightmare of a lost wife, Brok does his best to make ends meet for him and his son. This entails taking on detective jobs for the Slumers and Drumers. A hierarchy of poor and elite governed by questionable authorities, and a government surveillance state. Rife with true to life goings on like religion, as well as moral and ethical dilemma Brok finds himself entrenched in others' affairs. Helping paid, and non-paid clients solve their issues. This is accomplished with everything seamlessly interconnected through easy map travel, on scene exploration, and puzzle solving. That, and quickly applied combat transition for battles that occur. All unfolding a case at a time and effecting Brok as well as those he holds dear as he fights the good fight.