Tag: Humble Games
News The Humble Games Team Has Reportedly Been Laid Off
All 36 employees from the publisher impacted
The team at publisher Humble Games has reportedly been laid off, with some 36 staff affected by the cuts. To clarify, the layoffs were made to the publishing arm, not the Humble Bundle store, where bundled games are sold to raise money for charitable causes. As reported by PSU, Humble Games has stressed...
Mini Review #BLUD (PS5) - Amazing Cartoon Aesthetics Elevate a Decent Action Adventure
Fangs for the memories
We'd normally refuse to review a game with a hashtag in its title, but #BLUD is ultimately worth writing about. This is a top-down action adventure with a superbly realised aesthetic, evoking strong Cartoon Network vibes. If you're a fan of the highly stylised shows that helped define the 90s and 2000s for many a millennial,...
News Tropical Farming Sim Coral Island Puts Down Roots on PS5
Another wonderful day for it
Coral Island is a gorgeous farming and lifestyle simulator set on and around a tropical island, and it's just been announced for PlayStation platforms. Exiting Steam Early Access (where it enjoys Very Positive reviews), it comes to PS5 in its completed form on 14th November. Fans of Stardew Valley will find a lot to...
News Do a Barrel Roll in Project Wingman: Frontline 59 on PS5, PSVR2
Who dares wins
Do you dream of high-flying feats of derring do? If yes, then perhaps we could tempt you with a revamped Project Wingman in the form of Frontline 59, which comes with all-new content and specific PSVR2 enhancements, and it's out today. You play as a mercenary in an alternate-history Earth engulfed by war, selling your services as an...
News Anticipation Meownts as Mineko's Night Market Creeps Ever Closer
Purfection
Mineko's Night Market is a gorgeous little indie on the way to PlayStation platforms next month, and we can't wait to finally sink our claws in on 26th October. There's even a physical edition for collectors, and we got another look at this whimsical celebration of Japanese culture and cats in action. We've been anticipating this feline...
News Smithing Indie While the Iron's Hot Strikes PS5, PS4 on 9th November
Reforge a blacksmith’s broken world
While the Iron's Hot is a crafting adventure game, and it's coming to PS5 and PS4 on 9th November. We got a trailer showing off what a blacksmith's journey looks like in a world where every problem can be solved through metalworking. In the tradition of Moonlighter and Potion Permit, players must walk the path...
News Eat Delicious Snacks and Feed Mt. Fugu's Many Cats in Mineko's Night Market on PS5, PS4
Feline feel-good GOTY arrives in October
We've invested a lot of our hope of ever being able to feel true happiness again in Mineko's Night Market, an ethereal slice of life that could take a shot at the feel-good GOAT that is Stardew Valley. It FINALLY has a release date: embark on a heartwarming adventure in a superstitious town where the locals...
News Signalis Looks Like a Long Lost PS1 Survival Horror for PS4
Sending out smoke Signalis
Signalis, announced earlier in the year and due out on 27th October, will continue the survival horror renaissance on PS4. The twist this time, however, is that this looks like a long-lost PS1 classic. We suppose, after years of 8-bit and 16-bit indie games, it was only natural developers would turn to the 32-bit era –...
Mini Review Prodeus (PS5) - Old School Shooter Is Derivative But So Damn Good
From hell with love
The so-called 'boomer shooter' is a common sight these days — retro-styled blast-'em-ups that promise the pixelated thrills of early DOOM games and their ilk. Prodeus is one such project — a straightforward take on the genre that can set its stall with a single screenshot; this is the definition of a boomer shooter. But what...
News Prodeus Looks Like the Ultimate Boomer Shooter, Blasts onto PS5, PS4 Soon
Doomed
A generation of people grew up on a healthy diet of DOOM, Quake, Wolfenstein, and Unreal Tournament. Some of them are now in the industry, and are drawing on those late 90s memories to create retro-tinged first-person shooters with modern sensibilities. These so-called boomer shooters are rife at the moment, and Prodeus looks like a fantastic...
Review Temtem (PS5) - A Refreshing, Modern Take on the Monster-Battling RPG
Gotta catch Tem all
Temtem has technically been available on PS5 for the best part of two years, but with the game now out of its early access phase, it's time we gave it a proper shake. The RPG is now fully featured, and while some might hand-wave it off as some unholy imitation of Pokémon, the game does enough to stand on its own two feet...
Interview Moonscars Is a Souls-Like by the Fans, for the Fans
The genre is "our passion"
The Souls-like genre has never been bigger following the release of Elden Ring, and yet it feels like only a select couple of games are primed and ready to capitalise on the increased interest now excitement surrounding the FromSoftware great has dropped off. Thymesia and Steelrising are two examples, and 2D title...
News PS5 Architect Mark Cerny Adds Another Rare Platinum Trophy to His Collection
Spire slain
PS5 boffin Mark Cerny isn't only the genius lead architect of the console, he also happens to be pretty skilled at video games. The man has been sharing his spoils on social media, tweeting about each of his Platinum Trophy triumphs as they happen. Cerny's Trophy cabinet is impressive, with Plats for the likes of Cuphead, Returnal,...
News Pokémon-Like RPG Temtem Finally Leaves Early Access, Full Game Available Now
Version 1.0 is here
For the best part of two years, Temtem has been available on PS5, but in its early access form. This multiplayer, creature-battling RPG has been slowly evolving during that time as developer Crema Games honed it into the finished article. Now, the 1.0 version of the game is finally here, launching yesterday, 6th September 2022...
News Ghost Song Is Classic Metroidvania with the Cosmic Terror Dialed to 11
You are not alone
Ghost Song is an atmospheric 2D action game inspired by classic Metroidvania titles, and its coming to PS5 and PS4 on 3rd November. In Ghost Song, you play as a long-dormant Deadsuit, newly awakened and combat-ready. Explore the beautifully illustrated vaults and forgotten ruins of Lorian, a desolate moon. Acquire powerful new...
News Master the Fine Art of Throwing Hands in This Midnight Fight Express Combat Trailer
Dodge, dip, duck, dive, and dodge
Midnight Fight Express is a chaotic 3D brawler which emphasizes bone-crunching and brutal melee combat. It's set to release early next week, on PS5 and PS4, on 23rd August. In a new trailer detailing the game's combat system, we learn the ins and outs of cracking skulls. Midnight Fight Express uses a combat style...
News 2D Souls-Like Moonscars May Fill the Void Left by Elden Ring
Out for PS5, PS4 on 27th September
You've lost count of how many times you've beaten Elden Ring, but while you want more of that sweet, punishing action, you also want to play something new. So, what do you do? Boot up the 2D Souls-like Moonscars, of course, releasing for PS5 and PS4 on 27th September 2022. A brand new trailer has been unveiled...
News Monster Taming RPG Temtem Reminds Us Its Big 1.0 Update Is Out Very Soon
Temtempting
If it feels like Temtem has been around for ages, that's probably because it has. And all that time, the creature-catching title has technically been in early access. The game will finally hit version 1.0 on the 6th September, so potential tamers don't have long to wait at all. Of course, you can already buy Temtem on PS5 (it launched...
News Midnight Fight Express Brings Brawling to Life in Mocap Making of Trailer
Perfectly choreographed chaos
Midnight Fight Express is a gritty action game that we have had our eye on ever since it was revealed at least years Gamescom, and its 23rd August release date is fast approaching. In a trailer detailing the mocap work that went into the game, stuntman Eric Jacobus (perhaps best kno
News Signalis Resumes the Survival Horror Renaissance on PS4
Out on 27th October 2022
Survival horror games are having a real renaissance all of a sudden, and Signalis is here to ensure that carries over into the indie space. Announced for PS4, it's a really moody, top-down title with an eye-catching pixelated art style. The 27th October 2022 is the release date, making it the perfect Halloween pick-up before...
News Rad Looking Brawler Midnight Fight Express Punches PS4 in August
Nothing stops this train
Midnight Fight Express first caught our eye when it was revealed last year. It's a chaotic-looking action game primarily developed by one man, and now it has a release date. It's hitting PS4 on the 23rd August, and if the new trailer's anything to go by, we're really looking forward to giving this a go. What do you think of...
News Pokémon-esque RPG Temtem Leaves Early Access with Full PS5 Launch in September
Version 1.0 finally coming
Temtem arrived on PS5 shortly after the console launched in late 2020, although unusually, the game wasn't finished. It's been in an early access phase for years, with developer Crema building out the Pokémon-like, monster-battling RPG based on player feedback. We played it when it first hit PS5 and came away reasonably...
Mini Review Unpacking (PS5) - Making Chores Fun
What’s in the box? What’s in the box?!
Unpacking’s title marvellously — and succinctly — informs you of what to expect. You inhabit the life of a young woman across a number of years, living in her shoes solely through unboxing her worldly possessions. One year you might be decorating your college dorm room, the next moving back home to...
News Cult Hit Indie Game Unpacking Moves In on PS5, PS4 on 10th May
BAFTA-winning title finds a new home
We've been curious to try Unpacking for quite a while, especially after its overwhelmingly positive reception on other platforms. Thankfully, it was announced for both PS5 and PS4 not too long ago, though it stopped short of providing a release date. Now, Humble Games and developer Witch Beam have revealed when...
News Unpacking Trophy List Suggests PS5, PS4 Release Coming Very Soon
Not much to unpack here
We've known that Unpacking is heading to PlayStation for a while now, but we never did get a concrete release date. The BAFTA-winning indie game is confirmed for PS5 and PS4, but developer Witch Beam stopped short of letting us know precisely when we get to check it out. While the date remains a mystery for now, the game's...
News Indie Hit Unpacking Moves Home to PS5, PS4 Soon
Physical and digital releases on the way
There's always another lovely indie game to play, isn't there? They're flippin' everywhere these days, but you won't hear us complaining. Last year saw the arrival of Unpacking on other platforms, and the cosy, chilled out experience picked up a lot of praise. Fortunately, developer Witch Beam is bringing its...
News Midnight Fight Express Is a Brutal Looking Brawler Developed By One Man
Hitting PS4 next year
Crafted by Polish developer Jacob Dzwinel, Midnight Fight Express was a surprise highlight of Gamescom 2021. The isometric action title, which sees you batter your way across a threat-infested city, is coming to PlayStation 4 in summer 2022. The game utilises motion capture animation, and it really shows. The melee combat...
Review Dodgeball Academia (PS4) - Punchy Sports RPG Is Top Class
Dodge this
There's so much to like about the cheerful, colourful RPG that is Dodgeball Academia. You play as Otto, a determined young man who enrols in a prestigious dodgeball institution, with ambitions of becoming the best of the best. Everything at the academy revolves around the cartoonishly violent sport, and over the course of the game, you'll...
News Dodgeball Academia Still Looks Like the Sports JRPG We Always Wanted
Out in August
Sports. Role-playing games. Combine the two and you can come up with something pretty special, as the great Everybody's Tennis demonstrated many years ago. Due out on the 5th August, Dodgeball Academia is reviving this hybrid genre — and the potential is clear to see. This is a Japanese-style RPG that replaces fantastical battles...
News Great Looking Dodgeball RPG Dodgeball Academia Takes Aim at PS4
Pow!
We didn't wake up today thinking that we'd be desperate to play a dodgeball RPG, but here we are. Only just announced, Dodgeball Academia is a cartoony adventure where you're out to become the ultimate dodgeball player. You'll test your skills all across a world that's apparently obsessed with the sport, and you'll be able to recruit a bunch of...
News Temtem to Add Cipanku Island, Activity Card Support in Big Update on PS5
Pokémon-style RPG gets a little bigger
Things have been a little quiet on all things Temtem, but that's about to change. The monster-collecting RPG has been in early access for some time now, and while that's not coming to an end just yet, a large game update is about to hit on PlayStation 5. With the update installed, you'll be able to visit...
News PS4 Hidden Gem Slay the Spire Is Being Adapted Into a Board Game
Another reason to bring it up
Slay the Spire is a great video game. Granted, a rogue-like deck builder doesn't sound too appealing written down, but in practice, it's a fantastic, addictive title that's all about synergies, finding that golden combo of cards that allows you to flatten enemies. Throw in randomly generated elements and you have a game...
Hands On Temtem Is Pokémon on PS5, More or Less
First impressions from early access
We'll start by saying that, yes, Temtem does borrow a lot from Pokémon. It's pretty hard to talk about Crema Games' early access adventure without bringing up the enormously successful Nintendo franchise, but we'll keep comparisons to a minimum. However, if you're a fan of the latter, this game is more or less...
Mini Review Carto - Map-Manipulating Puzzler Is an Adorable Adventure
Mo maps mo problems
Carto has a unique gameplay hook — you can rearrange the world map in real time to solve puzzles — but it smartly doesn't rely solely on it. You play as a small girl who's separated from her airship-flying grandmother, and must use some map-altering abilities to reunite the pair. However, this simple task has you traversing...
