We were ready to write this week off, but it's been an action-packed weekend. Not only did a Knack sequel appear to leak, but one toy manufacturer has hinted that Sony may be bringing Crash Bandicoot back. That's all in addition to the slew of reviews that we wrote over the past few days, with titles like Firewatch and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth all being observed by our critical eye.
Reviews
Firewatch - 6/10
Firewatch has the embers of a great narrative-driven game, but it fails to ever ignite into a furnace. Unforgivable performance issues detract from the otherwise outstanding art direction, but it's the abrupt story and unconvincing characters that really douse the hype here. Campo Santo's inaugural outing starts incredibly strongly, but your alarm bells will be ringing long before it burns out without ever really sparking into life.
Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth - 8/10
Easily one of the most addictive RPGs on the PS4, Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth features an enjoyable story and a great setting for a fantastic monster raising system. Although many of its components aren't perfect and proceedings do drag at times, the process of building and perfecting a team of powerful digimon is just too rewarding to walk away from. The phrase "digimon are the champions" has never been more fitting.
Other Reviews
- Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Russia - 5/10
- Crypt of the NecroDancer - 8/10
- Agatha Christie: The ABC Murders - 6/10
- Arslan: The Warriors of Legend - 6/10
- Gone Home - 9/10
- Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime - 8/10
- Layers of Fear - 8/10
Features
Feature: Which of PlayStation's Lonely Hearts Are Looking for Love?
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Reaction: Why Sony Won't Deploy PS4 Exclusives on PC
Microsoft melted the web with its Quantum Break announcements yesterday. Unfortunately for Remedy, the forthcoming time-shifting affair got nudged to the side, as platform politics ruled the day. For those of you that missed it, the Redmond firm confirmed that the release would be coming to the PC day-and-date with the Xbox One. Those that pre-order the game will get both versions for free. Not a big deal, right?
Other Features
- Round Up: Unravel PS4 Reviews Reveal EA's Epic Yarn
- Guide: Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Hints and Tips for a Future Hokage
- Gallery: DriveClub's New City Track Is Stunning on PS4
- Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? - Issue 105
News
Toy Maker Says Sony's Bringing Crash Bandicoot Back
There's too much smoke now surely? Hot on the heels of Shawn Layden's t-shirt tease and all of the social media hints, NECA Toys' Randy Falk has suggested that Sony's bringing Crash Bandicoot back. Speaking at the New York Toy Fair this weekend, the bearded director touched upon his company's PlayStation line, and said: "Looking at some of [Sony's] other titles, obviously they're bringing Crash Bandicoot back, which is really cool." Are they now?
Er, There May Be a Knack Sequel in Production for PS4
Well, then – this is a story that we never, ever expected to write: Knack may be getting a sequel. An eagle-eyed member at NeoGAF spotted reference to the unexpected follow-up on the resume of a Taiwanese animator named Mindy Liang. Apparently, she worked on cut-scenes for the unannounced PlayStation 4 title back in May 2015.
Other Noteworthy News
- January 2016 NPD: PS4 Secures First Victory of the Year with 'Impressive' Growth
- Nope, There Won't Be a New Assassin's Creed Game in 2016
- Infinity Ward to Lay Its Ghosts to Rest with New Call of Duty for PS4
- The Latest Bug Busting Fallout 4 Patch Is Now Available on PS4
- Downwell's Dropping onto PS4, Vita This Year
- We're Not Sure What to Think of Valkyria: Azure Revolution on PS4
- Watch Dogs 2 Will Don Its Iconic Cap by April 2017 on PS4
- Finally, Bungie Spills the Beans on What's in Store for Destiny
Video of the Week
Epic Street Fighter 5 CG Trailer Brawls In
One week before release and Capcom's keen to ensure that we have our controllers on the ready as it releases a CG trailer for Street Fighter V, which features some footage that we've seen before mashed together with newer clips.
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