Category: Games

Earth Defense Force 6, developed by Sandlot and published by D3Publisher Games, bring back the intense and over-the-top action that the series is known for – over six years since the last main entry. Promised to be the most extensive and ambitious entry in the series yet, it features a familiar but fun third-person shooter experience that fans of the series will undoubtedly appreciate. Here are our thoughts on whether or not it’s an essential purchase though, based on the PS5 version. Continue reading “Earth Defense Force 6 review (PS5)”

Sugar Mess – Let’s Play Jolly Battle, published by JollyCo for the Meta Quest, is a lively arcade first-person shooter designed to entertain and be accessible – despite a ‘hard mode’ recently being added. The game transports players to the enchanting Sugar Kingdom, where they’ll fend off waves of quirky, confectionery enemies that shatter into pieces upon impact. We’re checking it out and exploring the various facets of the game, from its charming premise to its engaging gameplay mechanics. Continue reading “Sugar Mess – Let’s Play Jolly Battle review (Quest)”

White Owls Inc.’s new VR title, Death Game Hotel, is out now on Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro. It presents a unique and dark twist on what’s otherwise a fairly generic gambling title, combining high-stakes betting with survival horror elements. Directed by Hidetaka Suehiro, known for his work on Deadly Premonition, this game plunges players into a perilous world where the cost of losing is disturbingly high. We survived our session on a Meta Quest 3. Continue reading “Death Game Hotel review (Quest)”

Thrasher, developed by Puddle and published by Creature, presents a distinctive blend of arcade action and an immersive audiovisual presentation layer, reminiscent of the early VR hit Thumper – which it shares developers with. As you guide a space eel of sorts through surreal and unsettling landscapes, the game offers a unique challenge that intertwines fast-paced gameplay with a hypnotic soundtrack. If you ever wondered how snake could be adapted into VR, this is a solid first step – which we playtested on the Quest. Continue reading “Thrasher review (Quest)”