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The original Ghost of Yōtei was already a big epic adventure filled with emotion and a strong sequel to Ghost of Tsushima. At just $22.95 AUD, this DLC offers an immense amount of fresh content for an already packed game, making it an essential purchase. While the future of PlayStation’s physical media remains uncertain, Ghost of Yōtei is a compelling reason to own a PlayStation 5, and this new expansion completely seals the deal.
Overall, Monuments Renovator was what you would expect from this genre of game. However, no amount of renovating it would sand the edges back to make it recommendable. It felt more like the focus went to where it mattered for a PC game and stopped short of any polishing effort for the console.
This beat ’em up adaptation of The Walking Dead franchise had all the ingredients for a fun game, but it falls short in many ways. While The Walking Dead: Streets of Survival brings a fresh survival-horror twist to the beat ’em up genre, its core gameplay falls short. Frustrating combat mechanics and a disappointing lack of multiplayer overshadow its innovative genre-blending approach.
Tormented Souls 2 delivers a bloody good dose of old-school survival horror, with clever puzzles, boss fights that make you think, and creepy environments backed by equally unsettling sound. The controls take some getting used to, and the voice acting can be a little stiff-sounding, but Caroline’s determination to help Anna gives you a reason to keep pushing through the nightmare.
Overall, Two Point Museum: Rides and Relics DLC builds on the visual masterpiece that Two Point Museum is and gives its player base another dimension to unlock, explore and create. It keeps the same theme, unlocks, expeditions, and basic management shell as the base game, yet lets you build something totally different. Make no mistake: you can create a museum inside your theme park if you want to, but while you do, look for me; I will be creating the epic rollercoasters and rides to make it the best theme park you can imagine.
Dragon Dogma 2: Dark Arisen gives you a good reason to jump back in, with Norgan’s snowy landscape, dangerous enemies and new gear keeping me busy beyond the main storyline. Climbing massive monsters whilst attempting to keep myself and my Pawns alive made for some hectic fights.
RIN: The Last Child has potential and elements that should make it stand out more, but also too much is holding it back. It’s not a terrible game at all, just an ok game. Players looking for a not-too-challenging game to relax and unwind with will find it here, but fans of Metroidvania-style games will likely lose interest after the first boss fight, and there are many better alternatives out there.
Way of the Hunter 2 tested my patience at times, but putting in the effort and finally landing a clean shot made it worthwhile. The impressive environments, atmospheric audio and useful dog companion made heading out enjoyable, while building up my trophy collection gave me a reason to keep going back. Some awkward-looking animal models after a kill and slightly AI-ish dialogue took away from the realism, but neither ruined the experience.
Light-speeding to 2026, FUSE Games has delivered a racing experience worthy of the Star Wars legacy. For Star Wars and racing game fans alike, racing around the galaxy is an exhilarating experience like no other. For me, Star Wars Galactic Racer takes a top spot on the scoreboard as one of my favourite racing games of all time.
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is a love letter to military aviation, with a massive variety of iconic aircraft, a corny yet action-packed campaign full of brilliant set pieces, and gorgeous backdrops throughout. Whether you’re a casual fan or an aviation geek, there’s plenty of fun for everyone.
Woman Simulator fails in its clunky gameplay; more importantly, in how it handles this issue. A game that focuses on someone living in an abusive household should never be masked behind a novelty game where sufficient warning should be given.
While Minecraft Dungeons II is on par with, if not slightly better than, the original, I don’t feel there is a great amount of innovation or ingenuity put into it. It is still beautifully designed to slot well into the Minecraft world as its own unique genre; I would have just liked to have seen a bit more outside-the-box jazz added.
Gears of War: E-Day feels like the return to Gears that we’ve all been waiting for, bringing back the brutal cover-based combat, dark atmosphere and Locust while still adding enough new ideas to move the series forward. The story of younger Marcus and Dom hit harder than I expected.
Terminator: Dark Fate – Defiance is an ambitious RTS that understands the appeal of commanding humanity’s forces against an army of machines. The core strategy is enjoyable, the battles can become impressively large, and Evolution adds some worthwhile new ideas. The new Rev 6.5 is particularly effective, changing how players think about infantry and forcing them to react to a much faster close-quarters threat. The augmented soldiers and new vehicles also give the expansion more than just another batch of missions.
Overall, Lawn Mowing Simulator 2 from Skyhook Games is the epitome of a relaxing simulator management game. It’s not everyone’s flavour, but if it is, you will get hours of enjoyment from both the management and mowing sides.
Silent Hill: Townfall is a cinematic, isolated experience with a story full of mystery, set in a village shrouded in a terrifying, heavy fog that I still don’t know how they achieved. Tense stealth sections and solid combat flexibility bring the game home, and while it feels a bit dated, new devices like the CRTV create fantastic gameplay moments. For the most part, this is Silent Hill at its best.
Tattoo Shop Simulator is fun when it focuses on running the shop and tattooing the customers with fun mini-games. Outside of the shop, however, there isn’t much to do. It didn’t need all the extra stuff added on. I would still recommend the game to people, but definitely stay focused on the job at hand, and you’ll have a much better experience.
The latest Fire Emblem game is an incredibly rewarding experience, and the series has been very consistent with that since the beginning. Everything is meticulously thought out, from the combat mechanics and strategising to the adapting and the separate character stories that come together.
Flying Shark and Fire Shark are two arcade classics now available to play on modern platforms. The extras give players ways to improve their experience and their skills in these brutally difficult, unforgiving games. Unfortunately, the console versions and a bonus are locked behind a paywall. Still, the two main games make this compilation a worthy purchase for longtime fans, retro game collectors, or newcomers interested in games from decades past. It’s time to fight and blast your enemies in Toaplan Arcade Garage: Flying Fire Shark.
Paver: Tidy up together is an addictive, relaxing puzzle game. There is enough to keep you going for a few hours, or to unwind after a hard day’s work: sit back and place a few spaces one at a time. I really like the concept. I am sure the developer will release new maps, as this game has some great potential. If you want a game where you can switch off and go through the motions, Paver: Tidy Up Together is it.