TREPANG 2 REVIEW

I was given a PS5 code from PR Company Press Engine @press_engine Publisher Team 17 @Team17 Developer Trepang Studios @TrepangStudios

This is released in the UK on 2/10/2023 and in the UK is priced at £29.99.

INTRODUCTION

You play as an escaped soldier, who has no memories of their past lives.

FEATURES

  • Explosive single player story campaign fight back, find the truth and face a threat even deadlier than yourself.
  • Next level super-powers use your powers to slow down time and use your cloak to snap enemy necks.
  • Brutal melee combat, punch, kick, slide and deliver hardcore combos to reduce your foes to dust.

FAN ART

Enemies all have own look and all have own moves where they will surround you and flank you.

Difficulty options are nice and offers alot of choice to suit everyone.

Story is crazy and fun as you like a super hero or super soldier and is fun.

Weapons are cool and all have own look and own feel to them and can be upgraded to other different options such as lazers and many more.

Graphics are pretty and very detailed and super gory game aswell.

Fast paced frantic action.

Controls are easy to pick up and are very responsive.

Levels are kinda dull as in no reason to explore them.

No reason to replay levels after you finish them.

OVERALL SUMMARY

Overall the story is cool and the enemies, difficulty, weapons and pretty graphics and has easy controls and is fun to play. However for £29.99, levels are kinda dull as no reason to explore or replay the levels or replay the story after you finish it.

WAIT ON A SALE.

Enemies own look, moves where they will surround you. 
Difficulty options nice to suit everyone.
Story is crazy and fun, feel like a hero.
Weapons are cool own look and feel and can be upgraded.
Graphics are pretty and detailed.
Fast paced frantic action.
Controls are easy pick up and responsive.
Levels are kinda dull as in no reason to explore them. 
No reason to replay levels after you finish them.

Here is video footage from my videos of me playing this on my PS5 then uploading to my YouTube channel link below.

https://www.youtube.com/c/GRIMREAPERSAGE

VIDEO REVIEW

https://youtu.be/hd000tSlDQ8?si=4iMwMd0up4iLqgEU

PLAYLIST

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL3AM1kazFPz2h_wbbtpOvgWTgBhKfUUJ&si=ZePp0jkJWdF4ZaVe

KNIGHT VS GIANT THE BROKEN EXCALIBUR REVIEW

I was given a PS5 code from PR Company Press Engine @press_engine Publisher PQube Games @PQubeGames Developer Gambir Studio @GambirStudio

This is released in the UK on the 5/10/2023 and in the UK is priced at £15.99.

INTRODUCTION

Play as King Arthur and use the power of the fallen knights on your mission to restore Castle Camelot to its glory.

FEATURES

  • Battle hordes of vicious monsters.
  • Harness the power of your fallen knights.
  • Receive blessings and enhance your abilities.
  • Engage in epic duals with colossal giants.
  • No two runs are the same.

FAN ART

The story is cool and interesting.

Characters that you meet on your adventure are cool as all have own look and own personality to them.

Enemies are cool as all have own look and own moves and own attacks to learn to avoid.

Controls are easy to pick and easy to play as not to complex and feels responsive.

Art style is nice and pretty and detailed world.

Heroes that you can play as have own look and all have own feel to them and can even combine there powers so I liked use Lancelot’s sword and Bors second ability which was spinning knives.

Fast paced combat that can be hectic at sometimes.

Tons of Skills that you can try on each run and alot of variety to them as everything from health bonuses to poison on your attacks and many more.

Tons of Items to buy from the merchant and all have own look and own perks to them such as chance to insta kill enemies and health potions and much more.

Progression is slow in unlocking stuff for the hub area.

OVERALL SUMMARY

Overall progression can be slow to unlock stuff in the hub area. For £15.99, has a cool story and cool enemies with a nice art style that is pretty and detailed and has fun fast paced combat with easy controls to pick up and play as not to complex and responsive and has loads of skills that are varied and own feel to them and alot of items to buy from the merchant that own stats and is a very fun game full of content with something new on each run and more.

I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS GAME.

Story is cool and interesting. 
Characters meet all own look, personality.
Enemies own look moves, attacks.
Controls easy pick up and play.
Art style is pretty and detailed.
Heroes own look, skills can be combined.
Fast paced combat gets hectic.
Tons of new skills to try each run.
Items to buy all have own perks and cool look to them.
Progression is slow in unlocking stuff.

Here is video footage from my videos of me playing this on my PS5 then uploading to my YouTube channel link below.

https://www.youtube.com/c/GRIMREAPERSAGE

VIDEO REVIEW

https://youtu.be/QCmCduvH3gI?si=wJ47ttjpMFVC4arT

PLAYLIST

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL3AM1kazFPx2KAYXit47At1WQtCRHAUK&si=i-J0aJl9YbDocb2s

FORGIVE ME FATHER REVIEW

I was given a PS4 code which I played on my PS5 code from Dead Good Media @DeadGoodMedia @TheOnlyJakeEver Publisher Fulqrum Publishing @FulqrumPub Developer Byte Barrel @ByteBarrel

This is released in the UK on the 28/9/2023 and in the UK is priced at £19.99.

INTRODUCTION

Explore a Lovecraft – inspired world that is full of secret areas and uncover the story to solve the mystery of this place.

FEATURES

  • Feeling of a classic FPS from the 90s.
  • Two playable unique heroes.
  • Varied level design and bestiary.
  • Lovecraftian atmosphere.
  • Dynamic madness system.
  • A comic book artstyle.
  • Unique combat experience.

FAN ART

The story is cool and interesting.

Enemies are cool as all have own look and all have own attacks.

Weapons all have own feel to them and can be upgraded to suit your own playstyle.

Controls are easy to pick up and easy to play by all.

Nostalgic old school vibes very retro feel.

Difficulty options are nice and can be set to suit everyone.

Cool art style is very cool and detailed like a comic book.

Alot of content for £19.99, cool enemies, weapons are cool and upgradeable and is a fun retro shooter.

No reason to replay levels when completed unless you are trying to get all the secrets.

OVERALL SUMMARY

Overall no reason to replay the levels when completed unless trying to get all the secrets. For £19.99, has alot of content has a cool story, pretty detailed art style, with retro vibes and easy to pick up controls, enemies have cool own look and all the weapons have own look and feel to them and can be upgraded to suit your own playstyle and alot of levels and more.

I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS GAME.

Story is cool and interesting. 
Enemies cool own look and attacks.
Weapons own feel to them and can be upgraded to suit your style.
Controls easy pick up and play.
Nostalgic old school vibes.
Difficulty options nice to suit everyone.
Cool art style very detailed.
Alot of content for £19.99, cool enemies, weapons are cool and upgradeable fun retro shooter. 
No reason replay levels when completed unless you trying to get all secrets.

Here is video footage from my videos of me playing this on my PS5 then uploading to my YouTube channel link below.

https://www.youtube.com/c/GRIMREAPERSAGE

VIDEO REVIEW

https://youtu.be/2Unn-vpyra8?si=fT2KX4MAwOywTWBX

PLAYLIST

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL3AM1kazFPwsvFjpQeyecYd9-2cNyXhb&si=usdkWD0O0mwjf8Ua

DAYS OF DOOM REVIEW

I was given a PS5 code from PR company Renaissance PR @RenaissancePRUK Publisher Atari @atari Developer SneakyBox @SneakyBox

This is released in the UK on 21/9/2023 and in the UK is priced at £24.99.

INTRODUCTION

Days Of Doom is a post apocalyptic tactical RPG roguelite that challenges players to reach sanctuary.

FEATURES

  • Beautifully hand drawn art to bring the apocalyptic world to life.
  • Eight character classes all are unique.
  • Dozen enemies from zombies to raiders and even two powerful bosses.
  • Over 50 random risk – reward events.
  • Over 70 items, runes to collect.
  • Original orchestral soundtrack by Jelle Dittmar.
  • Roguelite progression means no no two runs are the same but you keep your permanent upgraded skills like increase your squad size.

FAN ART

Story is cool and interesting.

Choices that you pick during runs actually affect outcomes as can be anything from extra supplies to being ambushed by enemies and many more.

Enemies are cool as all have own look and all have own movement areas and all have own attacks to deal with.

Characters that you play as all have own look and all have own attacks and own feel to them such as using one there abilities to group enemies or pull a group around a barrel to explode them causing extra damage.

Items are cool as there is alot of them and can be used to enhance characters and even make traps to deal with groups.

Challenging game that keeps you on your toes.

Can be frustrating as easy to loose a unit which is permanent for the run.

Slow progress for unlocks for extra units and base stuff and more.

Combat speed is slow wish was faster.

OVERALL SUMMARY

Overall the story is cool and has cool enemies and fun characters you can play as and is challenging as can easily loose a unit. However for £24.99. can be frustrating as if you loose a unit they are gone for the rest of the run and is slow to unlock extra units and the combat pace is slow.

WAIT ON A SALE.

Story is cool and interesting. 
Choices you pick affect outcomes.
Enemies cool own look, attacks.
Character play as own look, feel.
Items cool as can use to set up traps or buff skills.
Challenging game keeps you on your toes.
Can be frustrating as easy loose a unit which is permanent for that run.
Slow progress to unlocks for extra units, base stuff.
Combat speed is slow wish was faster.

Here is video footage from my videos of me playing this on my PS5 then uploading to my YouTube channel link below.

https://www.youtube.com/c/GRIMREAPERSAGE

VIDEO REVIEW

https://youtu.be/rJ2AbT45JIA?si=UObdu6lNQcOsK835

PLAYLIST

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL3AM1kazFPwTMAOetNKJ0qDpotCZlVcM&si=ozZa4JvXH-UXWguD

MON-YU REVIEW

I was given a PS5 code from PR Company Press Engine @press_engine Publisher Numskull Games @NumskullGames Developer Aksys Games @aksysgames

This is released in the UK on the 29/9/2023 and in the UK is priced at £39.99.

INTRODUCTION

DEFEAT THE DEVIL KINGS

Defeat the seven devil kings who stole all the treasures from the dragon king tower and choose from eight different classes to assemble your team of heroes to challenge the tower, find strong weapons and armor as you traverse the dungeon. Level up and defeat the Devil Kings – no matter how many times you die !

FAN ART

Story is interesting and fun.

Challenging game that keeps you on your toes.

Enemies all have own look and all have own attacks and own weaknesses to take advantage of during fights.

Skills all have own feel and look to them when used and can be upgraded and everything from buffs to even heals that can be used in and out of battle.

Classes are cool as there is eight different classes and all have own skills and look and feel to them that make them unique.

Characters that you meet in the world are all interesting and have own look and own personality to them.

Nice art style to the game and areas are detailed.

Can be daunting as so much to learn.

Can be frustrating as you die very easy.

Some fights feels like you gonna fail especially boss fights which can be challenging.

OVERALL SUMMARY

Overall has a cool story, enemies and skills are fun and the classes all have own feel to them, cool characters, nice art style. However for £39.99, can be daunting as alot to learn and can be frustrating as you die easy and boss fights can be challenging.

WAIT ON A SALE.

Story is interesting and fun. 
Challenging game keeps you on your toes.
Enemies own look, own attacks.
Skills own feel and can pick to suit your style.
Classes own skills and feel, look.
Characters meet own look, personality.
Nice art style and detailed.
Can be daunting as so much to learn. 
Can be frustrating as die very easy.
Some fights feels like you gonna fail especially boss fights are challenging.

Here is video footage from my videos of me playing this on my PS5 then uploading to my YouTube channel link below.

https://www.youtube.com/c/GRIMREAPERSAGE

VIDEO REVIEW

https://youtu.be/GWoc-n3H7XE?si=VHFQm-mmD6acsT_U

PLAYLIST

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL3AM1kazFPy80ZunU71k95Txz-c8j2Ov&si=SWGFKG0eFIRijW5h

AVATAR THE LAST AIRBENDER QUEST FOR BALANCE REVIEW

I was given a PS5 code from PR Company Press Engine @press_engine Publisher Game Mill Entertainment @GameMillEnt Developer BamTang Games @BamtangGames

This is released in the UK on the 22/9/2023 and in the UK is priced at £39.99.

INTRODUCTION

Relive the epic adventure of the original Avatar: The Last Airbender series.

FEATURES

  • Play as 9 iconic characters including Aang, Toph, Sokka, and Katara.
  • Unlock the mysteries and navigate puzzles using bending abilities.
  • Explore the world of the avatar in 4 different nations and 1-2 player co-op and 18 different chapters.

FAN ART

Story is cool and interesting as is cool to be in the world

Characters are cool as all from the show and have look of them.

Skills that you can use are interesting and fun.

Items are cool and all have own look to them and own use to them.

Combat is clunky and slow.

Clunky controls make it hard to move around feels stiff.

Camera is awkward to control.

Kinda dull with no reason to explore areas.

No reason to replay after you finish the story.

OVERALL SUMMARY

Has a cool story, characters, skills, items. However for £39.99, the combat is clunky, slow and the controls for the camera are clunky and areas felt kinda dull no reason to explore or play story again after you finish it.

AVOID.

Story is cool and interesting. 
Characters cool all from show.
Skills cool interesting and fun.
Items are all own look, use.
Combat is clunky, slow.
Clunky controls make hard to move.
Camera is awkward to control.
Kinda dull no reason to explore.
No reason to replay after you finish the story. 

Here is video footage from my videos of me playing this on my PS5 then uploading to my YouTube channel link below.

https://www.youtube.com/c/GRIMREAPERSAGE

VIDEO REVIEW

https://youtu.be/jSV_VFniLGs?si=Mn55DMHrNQ4hlubr

PLAYLIST

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL3AM1kazFPy6nihXEdV-3v07ZzoWGRPN&si=kI1D-BuXT1wShNdd

GLOOMHAVEN REVIEW

I was given a PS5 code from Publisher Twin Sails Interactive @TwinSailsInt Developer Flaming Fowl @FlamingFowl

This is released in the UK on 18/9/2023 and in the UK is priced at £34.99.

INTRODUCTION

FROM GLOOM ONLY GREED AND DEATH EMERGE.

FEATURES

  • 17 Unique mercenaries, each with their own playstyle.
  • A deep and challenging card – based combat.
  • Over 1000 abilities to combine.
  • 280 Unique scenarios divided into two separate campaigns.
  • A branching narrative with lasting consequences.
  • 50 Dreadful enemies, bosses.
  • Solo and online co-op up to 4 players.
  • Cross platform multiplayer.

FAN ART

Story is cool and interesting.

Enemies are cool as all have own look to them and all have own moves and own attacks to them.

Characters that you play as are awesome as all have own look, moves and own feel to them in combat.

Challenging old school difficulty you will die often.

Tutorial is very detailed and explains the mechanics for the game.

Skills are fun and all have own look and own feel to them in combat like that pick two cards then have to use one of the top parts and one of the bottom so can move then attack or double attack and many more options.

Detailed world and very pretty areas.

So much to learn can be daunting as alot of mechanics.

Even on easy setting you will die often which can be frustrating.

Combat is slow and can be clunky on a controller.

OVERALL SUMMARY

Has a cool story and a interesting and detailed world with cool enemies, skills and characters play as all have own feel and look to them. However for £34.99, has slow combat and can be clunky on a controller and can be daunting as alot to learn and even on easy setting you will die often which can be frustrating.

WAIT ON A SALE.

Story is cool and interesting. 
Enemies cool own moves, attacks, look.
Characters play as own look, move.
Challenging old school die often.
Tutorial detailed teaches you alot.
Skills fun own look, feel to them.
Detailed world and pretty areas.
So much to learn can be daunting. 
Even on easy setting you will die often.
Combat is slow and can be clunky on a controller. 

Here is video footage from my videos of me playing this on my PS5 and then uploading it to my YouTube channel link below.

https://www.youtube.com/c/GRIMREAPERSAGE

VIDEO REVIEW

https://youtu.be/iXXpFHA65KQ?si=8dRVYUP1VjQtZHhy

PLAYLIST

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL3AM1kazFPzDJHWlZ4mJpg33nPlbzcIt&si=nSxDyBP2a6pBczCW

NASCAR ARCADE RUSH REVIEW

I was given a PS5 code from PR Company Press Engine @press_engine Publisher Game Mill Entertainment @GameMillEnt Developer Team 6 Game Studios @Team6GameStudio

This is released in the UK on the 15/9/2023 and in the UK is priced at £39.99.

INTRODUCTION

The Thrill of NASCAR and the rush of an arcade racing game.

FEATURES

  • Huge selection of cars from 75 years of stock car racing.
  • 1000s of customization from parts to paint, rims and even driver customization.
  • Robust single player cups, time attack mode, quick race.
  • Thrilling head to head local multiplayer and 12 player online races.
  • Real world NASCAR locations re – imagined with jumps and twists and so much more.

FAN ART

Arcade vibe and very nostalgic and fun.

Cool customization options to make your own style on the car and even on the driver to suit your style.

Ai is challenging as they do catch you fast and even push you which is fun.

Courses are fun and very detailed loved the jumps and more made the courses interesting.

Controls are easy to pick up and play with only a couple of buttons to learn so is good for all types of gamers.

Cars all look different and are very pretty and detailed.

No reason to replay the cups again after you finish them.

Handling can feel slidey on the cars kinda like on ice.

Cars have very samey feel to the handling of them.

OVERALL SUMMARY

Overall has a cool arcade and retro vibe to it and challenging Ai as they will catch you up fast in the races and controls are easy to pick up and play as only a couple of buttons to learn. But for £39.99, no reason to replay the cups after you finish them and cars are kinda slidey and the handling is samey as know real difference between them.

WAIT ON SALE.

Arcade vibe very nostalgic. 
Cool customization options.
Ai is challenging easily catch you.
Courses are fun and detailed.
Controls are easy pick up and play.
Cars look different and pretty.
No reason to replay cups again. 
Handling can feel slidey on the cars.
Cars have samey feel to handling.

Here is video footage from my videos of me playing this on my PS5 then uploading to my YouTube channel link below.

https://www.youtube.com/c/GRIMREAPERSAGE

VIDEO REVIEW

https://youtu.be/t3tfmITpozs?si=gXi-20PxIHxDWy1b

PLAYLIST

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL3AM1kazFPxHokfQxBCo-6PJHz33-4A4&si=ypPNJg48omB0pyQK

ETERNIGHTS REVIEW

I was given a PS5 code from Publisher Kepler Interact @Kepler_Interact @kimchica25 Developer Studio Sai @StudioSaiGames

This is released in the UK on the 12/9/2023 and in the UK is priced at £24.99.

INTRODUCTION

Eternights is a dating action game, blending a love story with adrenaline – driven combat

FEATURES

  • Face the infected fight the monsters that are in your way of a cure.
  • Find love grow closer with your team to unlock unique skills, spells in battle.
  • Race the clock, choose what to do during your time or go straight to the dungeons.
  • Explore dungeons and find traps and even dance machines and more.
  • Animated cutscenes pick and choose who you date and connect with and spend time with.

FAN ART

Story is fun and weird and interesting.

Skills are cool as all have own look and own feel and use in combat to break shields and more.

Enemies all have own look and all have own attacks and own moves to avoid and learn when to attack.

Controls are easy to pick up and play not to complex as not alot of combos to learn which is nice.

Difficulty options are nice as can make it very challenging if you want.

Combat is fun and fast paced.

Art style is very pretty and very detailed.

Characters that you meet are cool as all have own look and own personality to them and can date either one or multiple in your adventure.

Alot of content for £24.99, story is cool, characters, skills, enemies are awesome.

Puzzles can be annoying especially the dance machine sections.

OVERALL SUMMARY

Puzzle sections can be annoying especially the dance machine can be frustrating. However for £24.99, has a cool story and the enemies and skills you use are fun and the combat is fun and fast paced and all characters that you meet all have own look and own personality to them and much more.

I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS GAME .

Story is fun and interesting.
Skills cool all have own feel.
Enemies own look and own attacks.
Controls are easy to pick up.
Difficulty options nice to suit all.
Combat is fun and fast paced.
Art style is pretty and detailed.
Characters meet own look, personality.
Alot of content for £24.99, story is cool, characters, skills, enemies are awesome. 
Puzzles can be annoying especially the dance machine. 





Here is video footage from my videos of me playing this on my PS5 then uploading to my YouTube channel link below.

https://www.youtube.com/c/GRIMREAPERSAGE

VIDEO REVIEW

https://youtu.be/Ce8pT-sAc0k?si=amxrnkeizqQ7r-gZ

PLAYLIST

ETERNIGHTS: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL3AM1kazFPzRF_llw3scG8__40UajOiN

AK-XOLOTL REVIEW

I was given a PS5 code from Publisher Playstack @PlaystackGames Developer 2 Awesome Studio @2AwesomeStudio

This is released in the UK on 14/9/2023 and in the UK is priced at £15.49.

INTRODUCTION

AK-Xolotl is the ultimate top down roguelite shooter playing as a AK-Xolotl.

FEATURES

  • Cutest and deadliest Roguelite every death you are reborn with new weapons and stronger for each fight.
  • Find the Axolittles and hatch them and nurture them with own killer abilities.
  • Memorable bosses all the bosses have own style, moves, phases to them.
  • Non linear progression feed your axolotls food to enhance them with new abilities.
  • Mighty power ups to enhance your run such as when you take damage so do all the enemies and more.

FAN ART

Enemies all have own look and all have own attacks to learn to avoid and own moves to avoid your attacks.

Bosses all have own look and all have own moves and own attacks to learn and even different phases and are challenging.

AK-xolotl you can hatch them and all have own feel to them which you can swap around to suit your playstyle.

Difficulty options are nice as can pick to suit your playstyle if you want a easier time.

Buffs are cool as alot of them and all have own look and feel to them and some increase your damage and others can do when you get hurt all the enemies on screen get hurt aswell.

Characters that you meet in the world all have own look and all have own personality to them.

Cooking is super important and fun as can use to swap out abilities such as carrying more secondary weapons to being able to destroy all bullets on screen and can even adjust the amount of health shields and speed your axolotl and so much more.

Art style is cool and nice pixel art style.

Alot of content for £15.49, has cool enemies, bosses, art style and so much more.

Can get hectic with alot of enemies and alot of bullets on screen at once.

OVERALL SUMMARY

Overall can be hectic as you get alot of bullets and enemies on screen at once. However for £15.49, has cool enemies, bosses and nice art style and cool different looking AK-Xolotl in which you can cook food to customize there stats and skills to suit your playstyle and much more.

I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS GAME.

Enemies own look, attack, moves.
Bosses own look, moves, attacks.
AK-Xolotl you hatch own feel, look.
Difficulty options nice suit your playstyle.
Buffs pick up cool own look, feel.
Characters own look to them.
Cooking is fun and can upgrade AK-Xolotl.
Art style is cool, nice pixel-art.
Alot of content for £15.49, has cool enemies, bosses, art style and so much more. 
 Can be hectic with alot of enemies, bullets on screen at once.





Here is video footage from my videos of me playing this on my PS5 then uploading to my YouTube channel link below.

https://www.youtube.com/c/GRIMREAPERSAGE

VIDEO REVIEW

https://youtu.be/hu5NIlJ5jAk?si=bmMnK1cXrODEjDjx

PLAYLIST

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL3AM1kazFPwzMsmb1-aexmYC-grmYvpe&si=tFuEFFvNlgJYQpcU