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Instruments of Destruction Playstation 5 Review

Instruments of Destruction on PlayStation 5 is an interesting title sent my way by the fine folks over at Secret Mode. At its heart is essentially a sort of puzzle game, and the puzzle you are trying to solve is how to destroy things on the map with different vehicles made by your company.

Each map has a different vehicle and different rules; for example, one map might give you a bulldozer and tell you to destroy 90% of the buildings without destroying 15% of the ruins, and a bonus objective to do it in less than 3 minutes. The next may have similar objectives, but tell you to use a helicopter and use bombs.

There is simply a massive amount of machines to play with, and most of them work great and quite differently from each other. Aside from the main story missions, there are also challenge missions. These will challenge you to do things like use a certain machine on a map you already completed, but race around the map and destroy new buildings in as fast a time as possible.

This is honestly where my issue comes into the game. While there is a massive amount of machines to use and plenty of levels to complete, the controls on some of the machines, typically the flying machines, leave much to be desired. I found myself unable to complete certain missions in a reliable way because the button that at one point would allow me to fly up suddenly would send me left or right, or worse, down. If I were over land, this wasn’t so bad, but when it sent me slamming into water, it resulted in failing missions. I would eventually succeed in the mission but many times it felt more like luck than skill, and this is disappointing since most controls for driving and even other flying vehicles felt nice to drive.

The controls are honestly the one blemish on an otherwise fun game to play, but it is a rather large blemish that I think might kill the game for many people. I still enjoyed my time with this one, and for 20 dollars, there are far worse games out there. It is a 6/10 experience, and maybe waiting for a sale to try is a good idea if you are unsure. A small patch for the controls on flying would improve the score. Best wishes, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.

Decktamer Steam Review

Decktamer released on Steam this week, and Assemble Entertainment was nice enough to send me a copy. The best way I can describe this experience would be if Magic: The Gathering and a Pokémon Nuzloke run had a baby and spit this Deckbuilding roguelike out.

The concept is simple: you start with a deck of cards, which are living monsters. You delve into this cave and fight other monsters, where you can capture new ones when you weaken them, assuming you have the right food. For example, herbivores won’t join you if you try to toss them a hunk of meat. Creatures that prefer fish aren’t likely to accept plants. Worse, if your creature dies during a fight, it is gone forever.

Each card has a health and speed rating, while their attacks do different amounts of damage and have different abilities. Some are weaker but may do damage to every monster on the side. A slower monster may have stronger attacks; it is up to you what you want to try to do. However, remember that if that health reaches zero, it is gone forever. It is very high-risk high high-reward sometimes. Knowing when to switch your monster means more than in most games.

The artwork is also amazing; this is honestly where I thought the game would fall short, considering its $16 price tag. I was very wrong; the sound and art are nothing short of amazing, and I really thought going into this, these would be the areas I would have complaints. In fact, if you look at the Steam reviews, which are very positive with over 150 currently the only complaints you will see are that the game is insanely hard.

This is honestly true; this game is not for the faint of heart. I love the game, it is fun and I am having a blast with it, but damn, will it wreck you. Each battle and each move involves some strategy. Each item matters the further you go. It may even need some balancing tweaks to be honest, but in the meantime, it is a 9/10 experience that fans of the genre must experience. Best wishes, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.

Lost in Fantaland Playstation 5 Review

Lost in Fantaland is the newest tactical RPG roguelike from Game Source Entertainment, and they were kind enough to send me a PlayStation 5 copy to check out.

The game starts out in a simple yet comical way, which honestly is pretty standard for the game. It takes a rather light-hearted tone throughout the entire game. You start out as a kid walking through the woods and get more or less kidnapped into a world you need to save. This leads you into the tutorial where your character is freaking out about how he can’t move. A hooded but friendly figure explains that you can’t move yet because it isn’t quite your turn.

He then explains what the cards do, how to avoid getting hit, and how to deal damage. This, as you would expect, leaves your character a bit unhappy, but they are convinced to play along. The battles take place on an 8×8 grid, which makes for pretty fast-paced battles that really push you to focus on strategy rather than trying to overpower the enemy. This is especially true if you are playing as one of the mage classes, which really prefer more of a hit-and-run strategy than to stand there and tank hits with shields like the warrior class.

The story admittedly is pretty much non-existent, but there is a reason the game is sitting at very positive reviews on Steam. The combat itself is just fun and easy to get into. Permanent unlocks can be useful, but for the most part, they are perks that make the game more fun and aren’t truly required to make deep runs like most games of the genre. With a price point of around 15 dollars, it’s easy to recommend this game. I would like a bit more variety in the cards you can get your hands on, but it is still a 7/10 experience. Best wishes, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.

ICARUS Spreading Its Wings Onto Console – Launches Early 2026

If you love survival games, you have probably heard of Icarus and its over 23 thousand mostly positive reviews over on Steam. Released way back in 2021, many console players wanted to experience this but never had the chance, and all that will change come 2026. Coming to both Xbox and PlayStation 5 and available to wishlist now. Enjoy the announcement trailer above and some of the press release below, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.

ICARUS: Console Edition features:

An alien planet that fights back: Every element of Icarus resists humanity’s presence, with flora, fauna, and even the planet’s atmosphere, trying to drive players back into orbit.
Explore solo or in a party: Up to four players can drop onto the hostile alien world of Icarus, and strive to survive in the ultimate, uncompromising PvE experience.
Two massive maps to explore: ICARUS: Console Edition includes the base game plus the New Frontiers expansion from the start, giving players 128km²of terrain to conquer.
Compelling progression and rewards: Begin with basic gear and advance to sophisticated tech, forge permanent upgrades with exotic matter, and master the arts of hunting, building, fishing, and survival.
New frontiers, new deadly threats: Discover new maps, mutated creatures, ridable mounts, and untapped resources on the Prometheus region in the New Frontiers Expansion.

NASCAR 25 Playstation Review

NASCAR 25 is the newest racing game from iRacing, and it really shows their dedication to making the game simply about racing. They sent me a copy to check out, which I always appreciate.

The first thing I noticed was how simple and streamlined everything is compared to previous years. If you want to jump into a race, even in career mode, everything is just a couple of quick button presses away with very few menus to flip through. This isn’t to say there is a lack of options; you can still do all the things you would want to do, from customizing your cars and team to tinkering with your car. It is all just easy to access.

Even online racing is quite simple to get into, with picking your race having options laid out simply to see what kind of race you are joining or starting, easy to see. You want a quick or long race with full flags and laps; it is easy to find.

All of this means nothing if the game plays badly or doesn’t look good. Truthfully, this is the best-looking NASCAR game we have seen on consoles. The controls are also very nice. I am far from being an expert at racing, but the controls for me are great. They aren’t super touchy like many other racing games, where if I do the smallest movement, I am flying off the track, but it doesn’t hold my hand either. More than once, I have managed to oversteer and toss myself into a wall or other cars. Sorry guys, online, I didn’t mean to cause that pile-up.

This brings me to the online community. I had about a dozen races, and only twice have I seen any real wrecks, once by me and once by someone else who seemed to have had a similar mistake. People on the mics had a good laugh and seemed to be understanding, and enjoyed a good, clean race. I don’t doubt there are trolls out there that want to ruin a good time, but they certainly aren’t the majority of people.

So is NASCAR 25 worth your money? Well, if you are a racing fan, absolutely. This is a 9/10 NASCAR game. Easily the best I have played in years. Best wishes, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.

SWORN Playstation 5 Review

Sworn is a new rogue game from Team 17 who I love working with, and they were nice enough to send me a copy of this on PS5 to check out.

I have to be honest here, and there is no way to avoid this comparison, and you will probably see it during every review. If you have played Hades, you have basically played this game. I don’t mean that as a bad thing. The play styles are just very similar. The tight rooms, the traps, the tight controls, and great combat. It is all there, except more in King Arthur’s time. The game is also clearly built for co-op, unlike Hades.

That is also where my biggest issue with the game is, unless you are playing with friends, the game just isn’t as fun as it could be. Sure, it still looks and plays great, but the balance is just off, and at times, you will struggle alone. It isn’t simply a Hades close, however. It is just impossible to avoid that comparison. The characters feel different, for example, it is a joy to blast enemies with Merlin.

The levels also have their own look and feel; the enemies, while a bit repetitive after a few hours, are each their own and fit the time period the creators were shooting for. The music is also very nice and adds to the overall aesthetic. The game as a co-op experience is an 8/10 experience, but playing it alone is more 6/10. Picking this up really comes down to how you plan on playing it. With friends, it is absolutely worth paying full price, but solo, maybe wait for a sale. Best wishes and may the gaming gods bring you glory.

Decktamer Release Date Trailer

Decktamer releases on Steam on October 27th, but you can hop over and play the demo right now if you want. This monster tamer, combined with a rogue-like, will see you using living cards that, once they die, are simply gone forever. You can also fuse cards into entirely new cards. If you love card games and collecting monsters, you owe it to yourself to at least check out the Demo for this one.. Enjoy the screenshots and trailer below, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.

Halls of Torment Playstation 5 Review

Halls of Tourment is a new horse survival game set to release on October 23rd from publisher Chasing Carrots, and they were nice enough to toss me a copy.

The game has a nice retro look to it, sort of like Diablo 2 if I am being honest. This was a daring choice, one I appreciate personally. It really makes the game feel different from games like Vampire Survivor or Deadly Days: Roadtrip Steam Review, which are both worth playing in their own right.

I won’t pretend to truly know the story of Halls of Torment. I know there is one, I simply wasn’t paying attention beyond delving into the Halls of Torment and killing a ton of stuff while surviving 30 minutes. Each level and even each character has its own set of missions you can do, for example, each character has two built in, reach level 30, and reach level 60. ( as in level up 30 and 60 times) Each level has some that want you to survive until the clock hits, for example, 22 minutes or another set time. These come with their own rewards to unlock as you play.

This is probably my favorite aspect of this game; there is always something to be working towards. Once you unlock the well, you can even find equipment to send up the well back to base, which you can then buy from the well keeper, and now you have equipment you can permanently equip to characters for stat boost from the very start of your run. Even when you fail a run, you keep this equipment. This adds a level of strategy when you find new equipment on runs. Do you run back to the well and send it up, or do you keep it and hope you complete the run?

The 12 characters all feel different, which is nice, from a sword-wielding character that just swings a massive broad sword to a dude with a flamethrower, and so much more in between. The game is well worth adding to your survival horde collection. 9/10 experience, best wishes, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.

Before Exit: Gas Station Playstation 5 Review

Before Exit: Gas Station on PS5 was sent to me by Take It Studio, which I always appreciate. You can also pick it up on Steam if that is more to your liking. Shout out to them for tossing me this, well, let’s talk about what kind of game it is.

If you have ever worked in a gas station or really any sort of retail, you know how the day goes. You come to work, clean up some messes, maybe wait on some customers, stock some shelves, and kill time until the end of your shift. Then you empty the trash, make sure stuff looks good for tomorrow, make sure all the doors are closed, and lights are off, then you head out the door and head home. There is a twist here, however.

Unlike your real job, when you leave the gas station at night, if you miss anything, the owner will be right there to bitch at you, but only if you miss anything you should have done. Don’t worry, the game is nice enough to just expect you to know what you needed to get done, just like your real job.

No, this isn’t just some weird work simulator. This is a horror game, and this gas station is creepy. The more you play out your nights, the more of the story you unlock, and the weirder things will get. If you read the trophy list and just decide to try to “escape the gas station” by walking out the front door and down the road, this actually becomes very clear right from the start.

The game honestly looks nice and has a nice premise, and for the price tag ( $10 on Steam, I imagine PS5 will be similar at launch), there is plenty of fun to be had. The game is well-liked on Steam, but it admittedly has very few reviews. If you enjoy sim and horror games, this one is worth checking out. It is a 7/10 experience, but it may not be for everyone.

Best wishes, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.

Overtype Coming 2026

Just announced from Zozo Studio is a typing based Rogue Like called Overtype set to launch on Steam in 2026. The concept is simple, you play as Zyra in a fast paced hack and slash cyber punk world where each word and phrase you type will help you fight off enemies. The faster and more accurate you type, the better your chances of survival. As you die the world changes and you unlock new abilities and weapons.

There will also be an Eidolon system to upgrade zyras weapons with things like a plasma shot and anti virus shot and numerous boses to fight. Enjoy the trailer below, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.