Lies of P: Overture PS5 [DLC] Review 8/10 – "The Deserved Encore to a Twisted Puppet’s Tale" 🎻 @Liesofp #GameDev #IndieGame

When Lies of P launched in 2023, it stunned the Soulslike community with its twisted reimagining of Pinocchio’s tale. Now, with the Lies of P: Overture DLC, developer Round8 Studio proves that the puppet strings still have plenty of tension left. This DLC doesn’t just extend the story—it elevates the entire experience, delivering a prequel that’s as emotionally resonant as it is mechanically refined.

Set years before the events of the base game, Overture transports players to a Krat untouched by the full devastation of the Puppet Frenzy. The narrative uses time travel to explore the roots of the Petrification Disease and the Alchemist faction’s twisted experiments. You encounter characters whose fates were only hinted at in the original game, adding emotional weight and tragic irony to every interaction.

"Something’s Alive in the Rig" | Still Wakes the Deep Quick Look Ten Minute Taster 🏗️🛢️ @SWTD_Game #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich steps aboard the doomed oil rig in this atmospheric horror experience from The Chinese Room. In this ten-minute taster video Rich dives into the eerie isolation, creaking metal, and creeping dread that defines Still Wakes the Deep.

🛢️ Trapped miles offshore

🩸 Something unnatural has awakened

GEX Trilogy PS5 Gameplay – "Enter the Geckoverse in Style!" - Rich's Ten Minute Taster Quick Look 🦎 @LimitedRunGames #RetroGames #Retrogaming

🦎WATCH RICH'S GAMEPLAY VIDEO HERE👇🏻

Rich decides to fire up the Gex trilogy on his PS5 for the first time and gets stuck in the Media Dimension [LITERALLY] !

The Gex Trilogy bundles together three games starring Gex, a wisecracking, TV-obsessed gecko who battles the villainous Rez across a surreal media-themed universe. Originally released in the '90s, the trilogy includes:

1. Gex (1995)

Gex lives a laid-back life in his Maui mansion, glued to his television. But when he accidentally swallows a robotic fly—actually a surveillance drone sent by Rez—he’s sucked into the Media Dimension, a bizarre world built from TV tropes. To escape, Gex must collect remote controls and battle Rez’s minions across levels inspired by horror, sci-fi, and cartoons.

2. Gex: Enter the Gecko (1998)

After defeating Rez, Gex retires—until the villain resurfaces. Government agents recruit Gex to return to the Media Dimension. With new gadgets and a bigger budget, Gex explores 3D levels parodying pop culture, from kung fu flicks to Looney Tunes. This entry marked the series’ jump to full 3D platforming and introduced Agent Xtra, a secret agent who assists Gex on his mission.

3. Gex 3: Deep Cover Gecko (1999)

Rez is back again, and this time he’s kidnapped Agent Xtra. Gex dives back into the Media Dimension to rescue her, navigating levels themed around war movies, superhero adventures, and spy thrillers. The game added new mechanics like vehicle segments and sidekicks, while doubling down on Gex’s signature one-liners and TV references.

The trilogy is known for its quirky humour, genre-spoofing levels, and Gex’s endless stream of pop culture quips. With the 2025 remastered release by Limited Run Games, players can now revisit this nostalgic trip through television history on modern platforms.

PGA TOUR 2k25 PS5 Review 8/10 “Drive For Show, Putt For Dough” 🤑⛳

I always enjoy reviewing pretty much any golf game, it’s something I don’t just like - I love it, and I’m not just talking about the video games, I enjoy watching it on TV - seeing Rory McIlroy complete the Grand Slam brought me a lot of joy - I also love playing it in real life.

Well… I say ‘playing it’ but even though I do suck I still love being out on the course. I noticed for the previous instalment in the PGA2K series how many reviewers stated that they ‘tried golf once, sucked at it and would never play it again’ which is fine, you don’t have to do something in real life to review a gamified version of it, I'm neither a professional hitman nor have I ever been trapped in a town overrun by zombies, but I have reviewed games about those things and my knowledge and experience is a big fat zero. 

It doesn’t matter really, but I do like at least the thought that when the game tells you about the different shot types, that I at least understand the difference between a punch shot and a flop shot. I struggle to do them in real life mind you, but I know what they are, and I come at both PGA2k25 and golf itself with some knowledge and a lot of love.

Rich Plays Lies Of P [PS5 Gameplay] "That Copper BEAT Me!" ⚔ @Liesofp #IndieGame #GameDev

Rich gets his hands on Lies Of P for the first time and immediately gets stuck at the first (mini) boss (that massive copper with the giant truncheon!) but he keeps persevering (badly)!

WATCH RICH'S TEN MINUTE TASTER HERE

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The Funniest RPG You Didn’t Expect – Nice Day for Fishing 🎣 #️⃣ @EpicNPCManGame #IndieGame #GameDev

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Rich plays Nice Day for Fishing which is an action-packed fishing pixel art RPG set in the world of Skycraft, created by Viva La Dirt League in collaboration with Team17. You play as Baelin, a humble fisherman NPC who unexpectedly absorbs developer code, which transforms him into an NPC-player hybrid. With all other adventurers mysteriously disconnected, Baelin must step up as the unlikely hero of Honeywood.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 PS5 Review 10/10 "I’m Terrible at Clair Obscur and I Love It" ⚔️ @SandfallGames #IndieGame #GameDev

I am comically bad at RPGs. Something about having to look at percentages and statistics during my leisure time just shuts my brain down. The lizard brain takes over, and I pour everything into strength—because obviously, swinging a sword the hardest is the best way to fell a mountain-sized Elder God.

I’m even worse at turn-based combat. I’ll inevitably end up with a team of glass cannons who get wiped out if someone sneezes on them—and they can’t even do that much damage because I didn’t bless their weapons with the Scrotum of K’Narl fifteen hours earlier.

I tried Baldur’s Gate 3, based solely on the enthusiastic response to its narrative and rich characters, but the combat was a brick wall I couldn’t surmount. It’s always humbling when the loading screen stops saying “You can change the difficulty at any time” and starts saying “Why don’t you have a nice lie down instead?”

Enter Clair Obscur: Expedition 33—the first (I repeat: first!) game from French developer Sandfall Interactive, and the latest critical darling trying to woo me back to a genre that routinely makes a fool of me.

Rich Plays ~ Doom: The Dark Ages ~ [Base PS5 Gameplay] "EAT MY SHIELD!" 🛡️👹

 

Rich gets his hands on a code from Bethesda to try out the new DOOM on his trusty PS5. The last time Rich played a DOOM game was back in 2016 with the DOOM reboot... Watch Rich's Original "DOOM NOOB" Journey Here 👇🏻

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnXszwskV-8DDK8bolO6Ja96-bPvt5I26

WWE2K25 PS5 Review 8/10 “Strong and Steady” 🤼‍♂️ #WWE

The WWE2K games have been on a nice run, just like the product it’s based on, we haven't had any massive backward steps, and whilst there are some things that don’t land or could be improved upon, it’s nothing that makes you want to throw your WWE merch into a pit of fire. 

After loving the last few entries I wondered if we would finally have the rug pull, modes and match types taken out, corners cut etc. but to my very pleasant surprise we are still on a great roll, remaining modes have been improved, and most of the new additions are good - but I do think one game mode should have been left out... or maybe sent to an island, never to return.
The first thing I always talk about when reviewing WWE games is GM mode, probably the best thing in the entirety of human existence...OK, maybe that is a stretch - but it is one of my favourite things, so how does this mode hold up this year? 

Is it worth paying €499 for a PS5 in 2025? 🎮 #PlayStation #PS5

It's late into the PS5 lifecycle (5 years!) and PlayStation announced last week that The PS5 Digital Edition will now cost €499.99 in Europe, up from its previous price of €449.99 (an increase of €50).

• Europe PS5 Digital Edition – €499 (up from €450)
• UK PS5 Digital Edition – £430 (up from £390)
• Australia Standard PS5 with disc drive – AU$829.95 (up from AU$799.95)
• Australia PS5 Digital Edition – AU$749.95 (up from AU$679.95)
• New Zealand Standard PS5 with disc drive – NZ$949.95 (up from NZ$899.95)
• New Zealand PS5 Digital Edition – NZ$859.95 (up from NZ$799.95)

Promise Mascot Agency arrives April 2025 on PC & Consoles 👹 @KaizenGameWorks #IndieGame #GameDev

 

Kaizen Game Works have announced that Promise Mascot Agency is coming to consoles and PC on April 10th 2025 - with a new trailer exclusively revealed at IGN Fan Fest.

From the dev team behind Paradise Killer, join ex-yakuza legend Michi and his assistant manager Pinky☆ in their epic quest to restore glory to a cursed Japanese town’s defunct mascot agency!

Dynasty Warriors: Origins PS5 Review 8.5/10 "Battle Grows Where My Wanderlay Goes" 🪖⚔️ @koeitecmoeurope @s_sangokumusou

The last time I played a Dynasty Warriors game was Dynasty Warriors 2 on the PlayStation 2 around 25 years ago. Now at the time of playing it on the PS2, I loved it at first but after a while, the repetition wore away at my enthusiasm for it. In 2021 Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires was released but it came out to a lukewarm reception as it went down a more strategic route for the gameplay elements and this didn't seem to hit well with the target audience. 4 years on and we have a new Dynasty Warriors on the next-gen consoles and I'm glad to say it doesn't disappoint!

Neo Harbor Rescue Squad PS5 Gameplay "Saving Lives With Mini Games" 🐬🚑 @bancyco #IndieGame #GameDev

Neo Harbor Rescue Squad is a game that lets you live the life of a rookie paramedic through frantic minigame action and a wild, funny story. You'll juggle waves of patients with a battle-like triage system, master dozens of treatment minigames, and aim to win the city's recognition from the rival fire department. 

The game features over 50 minigames with multiple difficulty variations, allowing for hundreds of combinations. It's available on PS5, PS4, and Steam. 

If you're into action-packed medical simulations with a dash of humour and character-driven storytelling, this might be a game worth checking out.

Gioteck FR5 Racing Wheel Unboxing + Setup | PS5 and PC Compatible "The Best Budget Racing Wheel?" 🛞 @GioteckArmy

In today's video Rich unboxes and sets up the Gioteck FR5 Racing Wheel which is a versatile and affordable entry-level racing wheel designed for gaming enthusiasts. Priced at £39.99, it offers excellent value for money, making it an attractive option for both casual and competitive racers.

Rewind or Die PS5 Review 8/10 “The Good Stuff” 📼 @PuppetCombo @torturestar #IndieGame #GameDev #IndieGameDev #HorrorCommunity

Puppet Combo games have been my jam, I think I have reviewed one of their games every month for the last several months (I have another in the pipeline already, for next month). 

I’ve enjoyed every game, and the last few releases have been some of their most diverse - with Lakeview Cabin Collection being a side scroller and The Glass Staircase being a PS2 zombie horror inspired by classic Italian films. 

Rewind or Die gets back to what I imagine when I think of Puppet Combo - A grubby, dirty slasher-inspired romp with PS1 style graphics mixed with VHS. It’s not only what I think of… it’s what I love.

Lakeview Cabin Collection PS5 Review 8.5/10 “A Love Letter To Classic Horror” 🔪🏚️ #indieGame #IndieGameDev #GameDev

Friday the 13th, Halloween, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, all giant staples of the slasher genre. Large, masked angry men on a mission to gut mostly teenagers - but they are happy to brutalise pretty much anyone. 

Whilst watching one of these films we've all thought, ‘what a stupid man, don’t drop your weapon, and then go into the basement blindfolded after just having sex while telling everyone “I’ll be right back’, that's a great way to get killed! 

I would definitely know what to do if a hulking, masked, machete-wielding maniac appeared suddenly in my house, I’m super smart and would not panic, or give into my fear, I would 100 percent survive, and would wipe the floor with those stupid hulking maniacs.

Thief Simulator 2 on PS5 | First 20 Minutes Of Gameplay 🕵️ @ULTGames #IndieGame #GameDev #IndieGameDev

Rich begins his career in burglary by playing Thief Simulator 2 on PS5. This game plunges you into the shadowy world of professional thievery. 

This first-person stealth simulation game lets you experience the life of a master thief. 

Starting with petty thefts, you gradually gain skills and tools to tackle more complex and lucrative heists. 

The game features two expansive locations, including residential areas and high-security places like banks and resorts.

You'll need to observe, plan, and execute your heists while avoiding detection. Use a variety of tools, from crowbars to high-tech gadgets, to bypass security systems. The game offers both a story mode and a free mode, providing around 20 hours of gameplay.

Can you outsmart the law and become the ultimate thief?

Ready to test your stealth skills? 🎮🕵️‍♂️

Project 13 PS5 Review 7/10 “Has that plant always been there?” 🪴 @DRYBREAD_games #IndieGame #IndieGameDev #GameDev

I’ve never had an easier time describing a game as I have with Project 13 - you are in an asylum and by ‘an asylum’ I mean ‘one corridor within it’, which you walk down again, and again, and again and again…you get the drift. But, each time something may change and it’s your job to find out what. 

There are 35 anomalies which can range from the obvious to quite subtle, so you have to examine the corridor with a fine-tooth comb. If you spot an anomaly, you have to pull down a lever and start again, simple. 

Except, every time you get it correct a counter raises - get to 13? You've escaped, and are rewarded with freedom, get one wrong and the counter resets back to 0… and you start back over, that’s right, 13 anomalies in a row, or that comb is coming back out! 

RoboCop: Rogue City PS5 Review 8/10 "Oh, how I miss squibs!" 🤖 @TeyonGames #IndieGame #GameDev

Oh, how I miss squibs. These days action movies simulate blood splatter from gunshots with CGI and, while now relatively convincing, it just doesn’t have the same visceral impact as detonating a small bag of fake blood. 

RoboCop: Rogue City developer Teyon clearly feels the same way. This is a game almost entirely about blasting sneering criminals with high-powered weaponry and every thumping shot sends beautiful fountains of the red stuff spiralling through the air and onto the scenery. If this somehow isn’t enough, the game offers a “More Gore” weapon upgrade to truly paint the town red. Paul Verhoeven would be proud.

The Glass Staircase PS5 Review 7.5/10 “Mind The Step” 🏚️ @PuppetCombo #IndieGame #GameDev

Puppet Combo was a revelation for me in 2023, I loved everything that they put out and had such joy playing them. Stay Out of the House was one of my games of the year, Christmas Massacre was an absolute delight and  it remains one of my favourite games, the talking Christmas tree brings a smile to my face every time I think about it, which - come December - will probably be a lot, but The Glass Staircase doesn't quite hit the highs of these games, it is still worth playing but I didn’t get the warm, dark-bloodstained, fuzzy feeling that the Puppet Combo releases usually produce.