RuneScape Dragonwilds PlayStation 5 Review

RuneScape Dragonwilds was sent my way by Jagex, a company I have long since been aware of, but this is the first time I have really got to work with them, so it is really appreciated. I have, of course, played RuneScape before. But this is the first time I have really dug into it. DragonWilds takes place on the forgotten continent of Ashenfall, and as one of the people who have just gotten there, it is your job to help build everything. There is just one small issue; the damn dragons keep killing everyone and breaking stuff. Don’t worry, in low-level areas, they won’t really break your stuff. In high-level areas, however, they absolutely can destroy badly placed and badly built bases.

Yes, you can, and should take a break and go fishing.

One of the things I really like is that the leveling system is still designed in a way that encourages you to do anything and everything you want. There is no picking stats to focus on that make you useless in something later; if you want to be great at fishing, just go fishing. Want magic? Use magic. Archery? Use a bow. If you decide later you hate magic and would rather use a sword, just equip one and go to town. You don’t have to live with bad choices.

I don’t know what’s going on here, but it looked cool.

The story itself is still a strong selling point, but it isn’t the selling point here. As you would hope, you will love teaming up with friends or random people to just do stuff, including killing dragons or building insane things for no reason. Depending on the version you want you are looking at 30-40 dollars for 100+ hours of gameplay, and that is hard to be mad at. The game is a 9/10 experience that I will be playing for a long time to come. Best wishes, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.

Sandwalkers PlayStation 5 Review

Sandwalkers was sent my way by the nice folks over at Red Art Games, and I always appreciate it. Sandwalkers is the story of Mka tribe, who every decade send a caravan out to scour the world around them in hopes of finding honestly anything. Other tribes to trade with, hints on how to stop the global catastrophe that has endured for hundreds of years, or even just to plant a new tree that other tribes can use to flurish. The world is not a nice place, and every little bit helps in this world of monsters and pirates.

The thing is, success and failure are meaningless for the tribe, as the tutorial will teach you. What is important, is the attempt and sending you memories back so the next caravan can do more than the last, and so the tribe can use that knowlege to prepare what they can.

The premise is great, and the execution while flawed at times is still fun. Each run truly does make you feel like maybe you can use what you learned, and the relationships you made might help you solve things the next time. Another thing the game does very well is the art style and turn based combat is magnificent. It is truly a worthy RPG in its own right.

The one major downside to this is on the front side of the game to get there very text heavy and the UI needs some work. It takes a lot of getting used to and it will take some time to even get to the point where you are playing and feel like that progress is really happening. This is far from being a huge deal for most people but it does exist all the same. The game is still an 8/10 experience that is more than worth the $20 price tag. Best wishes, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.

The Fog

Every town has its share of ghost stories. Antonio Bay is no different. The quiet sea side town is gearing up to celebrate it’s founding when a mysterious fog rolls in from the sea. Mysteriously power goes out, windows shatter and knocks can be heard with seemingly no one there. Coincidence or is the the town’s bloody secrets coming back for revenge as the long lost crew of the Elizabeth Dane have come ashore once again…

So John Carpenter had to do something in the couple years between Halloween and The Thing . I remember me and my dad trying to watch the godawful remake on video and my dad, legend he was, snoring halfway through it. The original legitimately feels like a old fashioned campfire tale in the best way. The opening perfectly sets up the movie’s atmosphere as well as some great cinematography accompanied some great music from Carpenter himself. I really liked Jamie Lee Curtis and Tom Atkins’s chemistry. I loved Antonio Bay as a setting, it felt like a cozy little vacation town I wouldn’t mind taking a trip to-if not for the ghost pirates. While I can’t say I was scared, I did appreciate the less is more approach to the ghosts and they’re are some badass shots of them towards the end. My only real complaint is the movie is a bit too much of a slow burn, feeling longer than it actually is. It drags a little in the second act mostly though the climax was a nice payoff.

In the end, the fog is definitely worth checking out, especially with spooky season around the corner. It’s definitely a cozy, turn the lights off and curl up on the couch kind of horror movie that looks great 45 years later. May the gaming gods bring you glory.

IT: Welcome t Derry (sn1)

Derry, Maine is a quiet town tat slips right out of your memory once you leave. Every 27 years, children disappear and no one has answers. Every 27 years children see terrible things, hear voices around the drains, and many are never heard or seen again. What happened in Derry 27 years before the Losers Club fought Pennywise, well, come on down and see what surprises lurk in the lovely little town.

I love the IT movies and the miniseries (RIP Tim Curry) so I was expecting a iffy, low effort season that vaguely resembled the remakes. However, I’m ecstatic to say in a lot of ways I enjoyed the show more than the movies. Fans of King’s lore will have a lot of chomp at; I lost my shit a few times with certain Dark Tower references and the Shining connections were great. The acting is fantastic and I gotta say all the characters felt like they belonged in a Stephen King story. Again there’s a few surprise reveals I don’t want to spoil but they are well done. This show is very hard-hitting when it comes to brutality and the imagery- full warning, you’ll see some messed up shit happen to children. I even shivered a few times with how far the show was willing to go. The effects and setting are incredibly done. It has one of my favorite opening title sequences ever. Lastly, I was thrilled this wasn’t the Pennywise show- we don’t see the iconic clown til halfway in but the revelations we get and the shocking moments make him feel more threatening than ever.

Of course, nothing’s ever perfect. In this case, there is a plotline involving the army and Derry that never fully full circle for me. The ending is a bit too heavy handed with the “power of friendship” and the finale did feel drawn out. I also had to wonder why the Hanlon’s chose to stay in Derry after all the crazy crap that happens. I do love the little surprise appearance at the end that connects to IT 2017.

In the end, I adored Welcome to Derry and I’m incredibly hyped we’re getting a second season. I highly recommend it but I’m warning you their is a lot of triggers and tons of disturbing imagery. May the gaming gods let you float down here.

 Focus Reveals “Elta: Defy All Gods” at Gamescom ONL, Coming 2027 to PC, PS5, XSX

Focus Entertainment Publishing and Afterburner Studios are proud to announce Elta: Defy All Gods, coming early 2027 to PC (Steam), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. In this adrenaline-fueled action-platformer, players will need to brawl their way out of corrupted worlds with their dragon-god companion, no matter what enemy or challenge stands in their way. Prepare for your rise as a divine champion with Elta: Defy All Gods‘ new public demo, available on all platforms October 1.

A new take on the action-platformer genre from Afterburner Studios

Developed by the indie team behind Dreamscaper, Elta: Defy All Gods aims to carve out a new space in the action-platformer genre by taking inspiration from both brawlers and 3D metroidvania games to create a fresh, high-octane, gameplay-first experience.
 

“For our second title we’ve gone much bigger, taking all we’ve learned about weighty combat, satisfying game feel, and fluid action to another level,” said Ian Cofino, Co-Founder & Game Director at Afterburner Studios. “Focus Entertainment has been a terrific partner in our goal to create a world-class action title, enabling our team to realize a very ambitious vision.”
 

Elta: Defy All Gods is planned for release in early 2027 on PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. To let all players experience what makes Elta: Defy All Gods stand out among action-platformers, a free demo featuring the beginning of the game will be available October 1 on all platforms.
 Wishlist now and keep an eye on Focus Entertainment’s official channels to stay updated on the game!

About Elta: Defy All Gods

Brawl your way out of corrupted worlds alongside your dragon-god companion in an adrenaline-fueled action-platformer blending free-form melee combat, fluid platforming and sci-fi exploration. Become the champion of your fallen god, Elta. 

  • Show your fighting prowess with intense melee combat, mixing lethal martial arts and devastating magic attacks in explosive group fights
  • Explore three winding science-fantasy worlds, and chain your traversal abilities to reach new areas and discover their hidden secrets
  • Hone your skills and become stronger alongside Elta, walking in the steps of your ancestors to unlock new fighting moves and acrobatic skills
  • Bring down the gods who wronged your people, exiled for centuries, and help Elta set things right to pave the way for a brighter future

About Afterburner Studios

Ready to try a new approach to making games outside of the large studio system, Afterburner Studios was founded in the summer of 2018 by Robert Taylor, Ian Cofino and Paul Svoboda with a mission to create evocative action experiences that put fun first.

Their debut title, Dreamscaper, launched in August of 2021 on PC and Switch, then Xbox and Game Pass the following year. Since release, Dreamscaper has garnered critical praise and reached over 750,000 players.

Sniper Dan Xbox Review

Sniper Dan is, believe it or not, a new hidden object game from PQube Games. They were nice enough to send me a copy to check out, and don’t worry, I only shot one person while playing, and the game did punish me for it.

You play as Dan, and Dan solves problems with a sniper rifle. You are given hints such as that the plane needs to land and the runway is blocked. Sniper Dan will then have to hurry and shoot all the pianos. This will allow the plane to land safely. Other issues are things like hey I need help getting these barnacles off this boat, and other things that probably should not be solved with a gun. Seriously, the game is rated for kids 10 and up, but please make sure they know not to solve these issues with a gun.

There isn’t a lot to say about this one; there are a lot of things to collect and puzzles to solve. The game is a lot of fun, and my 9-year-old has also enjoyed it. Yes, I let my kid play it, she also plays Halo with me, Get over it. This is an 8/10 family experience. Best wishes andd may the gaming gods bring you glory.

Cloudbreaker Steam Review

Cloudbreaker was sent my way by Ballast Games, and I always appreciate that. Cloudbreaker is the typical bullet heaven game where things will try to murder you as you gain experience and survive as long as you can and improve your ship. When you die, in typical roguelike fashion you can earn permenent upgrades to make your next runs easier.

You may have noticed I normally love these games, and this one isn’t bad. It also unforutnaly wasn’t one I found fun. It does sit at a positive rating on Steam with 24 reviews, and one of the negative reviews simply says that it “does not break clouds” which is technically true, during my time I did not break a single cloud. I did laugh when I saw it however and thought it was worth mentioning.

My issues with the game come in two flavors. One the grind is very real, your first few runs, and by few I mean many you won’t feel like you are getting any stronger. Then suddenly you will until just as suddenly you hit a wall again.

My other issue is while the Steam page it says it is compatable with an Xbox controller, it really isn’t. I was force to use the mouse for many things and it didn’t even pause when going into menus like it does normally.

As for the game play itself,the game does it well. Putting different types of weapons and shields and such on your ship takes thought and strategy and this is thankfully where the game shines. At no point did I die and feel like it was cheap, it was simply either my mistake or being outgunned which is what I expect from these sort of games. The issues I meantioned however did limit my enjoyment a bit. For the price of $12 fans may still want to check out this 6/10 title. Best wishes, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.

GraveyardKeeper 2: PlayStation 5 Review

Graveyardkeeper 2 is a serious I have a weird history with that; I am sure I am the only one involved with remembers. Before I get to that, however, shout out to Tinybuild for hooking me up with a copy of this one. See, a long time ago, back in the early days of Savior Gaming, I came across a game that was pitched as essentially Stardew Valley, except you run a graveyard, so I checked it out and sent an email to the people making it. Now, at this point, it’s like 2017 or 2017, and ole Savior doesn’t have much experience, so all I wanted was some info to share. What I got back was an email telling me where I could buy the game when it released and an alpha version of the game. Back then, I believe the game was just on a website and mostly crowdfunded at the time.

I later put more hours than I care to admit into the game across multiple platforms. So seeing Graveyard Keeper 2 get such a huge reception is amazing for me because I feel like I was, in a small way, part of it. The question is, is it worth the hype? Well, if you follow me on Twitter, (I refuse to call it X), you already know the answer. The game takes place about 8 years after the first game. You wake up chained to the walls of the dungeon, without your memory. After gaining your freedom and rescuing your trusty bouncing skull, Larry, you are on your way. ( No, this is not Gerry from the first one) This time, not only are you the Graveyard keeper, but you are the inquisitor. Sort of found one of their rings and lied about it, and people just went along with it.

If you played the first one, you already know the general tone of the game. It is sarcasm and dark humor wrapped around carving up dead bodies, farming, cooking, and the usual cozy game fanfare. This time, they have added a new element to the mix. Now you will be raising zombies to fight other zombies to free the town and save the people from,well you will see.

The game looks and plays beautifully, and a lot of people were worried that the voice acting would take away from the gibberish from the old game. Don’t worry, you have the option to choose which to use, but I do prefer the voice acting. I did come across a couple of glitches during my time with the game; for example, upgrading the farms well past a certain point will cause the game to crash. This is easily fixed with a patch, maybe even the day one patch if there is one that I obviously do not have access to. A better explanation of how the zombies work would also be nice as well. None of this is a deal breaker; the game is easy enough to figure out, and the well is far from neccesary to enjoy the game. Even with these issues, it is an 8/10 game that fans of the original will love even more than the first. Best wishes, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.

The Royal Writ Xbox Review

The Royal Writ was sent my way by Yogscast Games, which is always appreciated. The concept here is simple. You are a king placing your loyal subjects, represented as cards, onto the battlefield to fight battles, and each one has either an attack value or a multiplier value. This simple math is used to determine damage, and each turn they march across the field. If they reach the other side, they die forever.

While this sounds simple, it is hard to master, and you have to watch some cards do have a negative multiplier, and it is easy to forget that a negative times a positive does equal a negative, so you will heal the enemy. Why does this matter? Because two negatives do equal a positive.

While the game doesn’t truly add anything new to the genre, it is fun. The game is sitting at 3 stars on Xbox, and I truly do not understand why. At $15 or free if you have Game Pass, the game offers hours of replayability. The game functions well, and as a deck-builder, the game is both challenging and fair. The game won’t blow your mind in any way, but it won’t disappoint fans of the genre either. It is a 7/10 game that should be enjoyed. Best wishes, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.

Gladio Mori Playstation 5 Review

Gladio Mori (fun fact, means die by the sword in latin, yes savior took some latin in high school) was sent my way by the fine folks over at Bonus Stage Publishing which I always appreciate. I almost passed on this one because I thought it probably looked fun but played badly,I won’t lie.

I was so wrong. For a game that cost $20 and looks so lazily made, it is anything but cheaply done. Yes you are basically fighting with crash test dummies, but you can custimize them if you want; I have even seen a few people take the time to do it. I haven’t, but I have seen it done. Nobody seems to do it; we all want to get to the main point here. Killing each other.

See the game comes with a quick tutorial which teaches you what you need to know takes about 5 minutes. Then you can hop into the campaign modes which are basically more training for the main event. There are 3 difficulties with some settings to mess with, battles can be fought at .25 speed all the way up to full speed. This sounds silly but it helps get timing and distance down.

Before the fights you pick your gear, a weapon, some armor and it is all real and has legitmate advantages and disadvantages. That long spear will allow you to stay away from the guy duel wielding hook swords, but if he can hook your spear or get in close, he will literally open up your stomach. Want to know how I know? This has happened more than once to me. Want to smash a guys head in with a mace? Go ahead nobody will stop you, except the guy living his samurai fantasy that will chop your head off as you move in. Yes that is a personal experience. Yes there is plenty of gore to go along with it.

Now, of gore isn’t your thing but you still want to play you can turn it off. You may notice I talk about my own experiences but use assets from the PlayStation Store. That is because I want to be able to explain what you can do and show what the game is and can be. You can shut most of the gore off.

Is the game perfect? No, but it is damn close. In a game where movement and distance in key I found at times movement when people get close especily near walls id try to move in one direction and my character just wouldn’t. Also a few times I would win a fight by causing Aorta damage but I smashed a guy in the head with a mallet. Or I woul lose a fight from blood loss after being stabbed in the leg, but the other guy was legitmatly fighting half the battle, missing his shield arm and a leg. None of this is a deal breaker, this one will be in my rotation for a long time to come and is a must buy but it does drop it from the perfect score I would love to give it to a 9/10. I hope to see you on the battle field, because it is a good day to die, over and over again. Best wishes, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.