PC Reviews

Mirage 7 isn’t the kind of game that tries to grab you with explosions or spectacle. Instead, it slowly pulls you in with atmosphere, mystery, and a sense that something isn’t quite right beneath the sand. Developed by Drakkar Dev and published by Blowfish Studios, this PlayStation 5 adventure feels like a throwback to an older era of games, where patience and curiosity mattered just as much as reflexes. It won’t be for everyone, but for the right player, Mirage…

When God of War: Sons of Sparta dropped out of nowhere during Sony’s February 2026 State of Play, it immediately caught people off guard. Not because there was a new God of War game—that alone would’ve been enough—but because this one looked nothing like what the series has become over the past decade. Instead of cinematic camera work and sprawling 3D worlds, Sons of Sparta arrived as a 2D action‑platformer with pixel art visuals and a much smaller scope. At…

Resident Evil: Requiem is not simply a return to form for the franchise—it is a reckoning. It feels like a game made by creators who sat down and asked themselves what *Resident Evil* is actually supposed to feel like when you strip everything else away. The answer, here, is fear that lingers, grief that weighs heavy, and survival that comes at a genuine emotional cost. This is a game that does not chase spectacle or adrenaline. It does not try…

Apartment No. 129 begins with the kind of premise that instantly sparks curiosity. Inspired by a 2009 Turkish urban legend involving two girls who allegedly performed a dark ritual followed by a mysterious, unrecorded “earthquake,” the game leans heavily into the folklore that surrounds the now‑abandoned apartment building. You play as Emir, a content creator who enters the sealed building hoping to film something that will propel his channel to viral fame. Unsurprisingly, his exploration quickly devolves into a fight…

STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl on PS5 is an incredibly immersive, technically polished experience that feels like the version fans have been waiting for. Released alongside the transformative 1.7 “Expedition” update, this edition benefits from twelve months of refinements, balancing emotional depth with gameplay innovation.  In Performance mode, the base PS5 mostly maintains its target of 60 FPS. Digital Foundry notes occasional dips into the low 50s during dense combat or crowded areas, but the fluidity remains strong overall. On…

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 arrives with the weight of enormous expectations. Released on November 14, 2025, this latest entry in Treyarch’s iconic sub-series promises a sprawling package across its three pillars: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies. It’s a game that tries to honor its roots while pushing boundaries—but the results are uneven. Some parts soar, others stumble, and the overall experience feels like a tug-of-war between brilliance and bafflement. If you’re buying Black Ops 7 for its story, brace…

When Hangar 13 announced Mafia: The Old Country, fans of the franchise were curious—and maybe a little skeptical. After all, the Mafia series has always walked a fine line between cinematic storytelling and open-world ambition. This latest entry takes a bold step back from sprawling maps and endless side quests, instead delivering a tightly focused, narrative-driven experience set in the rugged hills of early 1900s Sicily. It’s a gamble, but one that pays off in ways that feel refreshing, even…

The Anno games have always interested me, but for one reason or another I’ve never gotten around to actually playing them. I love civilization building, tycoon style games in the vein of Pharaoh and Cleopatra, Caesar III, and more. In fact, I even played the Anno board game before playing this video game. I’ve heard the franchise has had a rocky go of it, so I’m happy to say I’m going to assume Anno 117: Pax Romana is the best…

Borderlands 4 arrives with the weight of expectation on its shoulders. After the mixed reception of Borderlands 3, Gearbox set out to reinvent the looter-shooter formula without losing the chaotic charm that made the series iconic. This time, the adventure takes us to Kairos, a prison planet teeming with danger, secrets, and a new villain who might just be the most unsettling antagonist the franchise has seen yet. The question is: does Borderlands 4 deliver on its promise of evolution…

When PowerWash Simulator first appeared, it was a quirky little experiment that unexpectedly became a global phenomenon. Its simple premise—cleaning things with a pressure washer—turned out to be the perfect recipe for relaxation and satisfaction. Now, PowerWash Simulator 2 arrives with the promise of bigger environments, smarter tools, and more ways to indulge in the oddly therapeutic art of washing away grime. But does this sequel truly elevate the experience, or is it just more of the same? The sequel…