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Blasphemous II – New Metroidvania, Souls-Like Game
The Penitent One has awoken. Blasphemous II is available to play from today. Sequel to Blasphemous, this game picks up where the Wounds of Eventide DLC left off, on a journey through a world of cruelty, horror, and extremely convoluted lore. The Heart in the Sky heralded a birth of a new miracle child, the return of The Miracle. From The Game Kitchen and Team17, this metroidvania, souls-like game is set to test your skills in the fight to end the cycle, once and for…
Cantata: A Psychedelic Strategy Game Worth Playing!
Born from the desire to combine the story-motivated depth of a strategy game with the mechanics of a tactics game, Cantata has brought together style and substance. Gameplay Cantata features a few different game modes with campaign, skirmish, and multiplayer alongside a map editor for us to play with. To keep things simple, this review focuses mainly on Cantata’s campaign. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyebI2x8Gqo Built as the first Grand Tactics Game, Cantata’s gameplay blends strategy and gritty tactics, delivering an engaging experience that stands out in the genre.…
Adore is a Cottage-Core Digimon Delight for all Creature Collectors
Monster fans, rise up! Adore is a creature-collecting and team-building adventure that sets out to answer the question; “but what if instead of being inspired by the late 90’s tech boom, Digimon drew its style from cottage-core fantasy?” If you’re still a diehard Digimon and/or Pokemon fan this late in the day like I am, then this one is for you! What is Adore About? You play as Lukha, a young boy who discovers that Draknar, the God of Creatures who created all things, is…
Madshot – Taking on Cthulhu One Shot at a Time
Have you ever read the works of H.P. Lovecraft and thought I could take them? Well now’s your chance with Overflow’s and Hook’s Madshot. Whether you’re a fan of fast-paced platformers, roguelite mechanics, or the Lovecraft mythos, Madshot has something for everyone. So, grab your mask, choose your weapon, decide upon some dark powers, we’re off to kick Cthulhu's tentacled behind! Madshot: Road to Madness – Launch Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWVMyKC-Ry0 Simon’s Gaming Specs I played Madshot on my custom gaming rig with the following specs: ComponentDetailsCPUAMD…
Get Packing! We Tried Moving Out 2
Moving day is almost upon us! We got to take a sneak peek at the long-awaited sequel to ridiculous physics-based moving simulator Moving Out. It’s true Moving Out 2 is currently getting packed and ready for launch. As registered F.A.R.T.s we couldn’t wait one second longer. In this review, we’ve got everything you NEED to know before launch. If that’s moving up, then I’m moving out... 2 Before we can move on out to our review we’ll need to get recertified as a F.A.R.T. *…
Miasma Chronicles – A Beautiful and Bleak Tactical RPG
The world as we know it is no more, humanity is clinging on by their fingernails, and Elvis wants to find his Mama. In Miasma Chronicles, we join Elvis, a young man with an exceptional glove, and his brother Riggs, a reprogramed robot, as they attempt to find their Mama Bha Mahdi. Combining the combat systems found in tactical games with a fascinating, bleak, yet beautiful world to explore and a smattering of RPG mechanics, Miasma Chronicles has gripped us hard and isn’t letting go. …
We Got to Try Exciting New JRPG Alterium Shift
Alterium Shift is a fresh, new JRPG recently launched into early access. We got our hands on a copy and spent the last few days binge playing! Omg Overclockers UK loves it. From Gravity Game Arise, Alterium Shift boasts dynamic quests, classic turn-based combat, and choice-driven storylines. An exciting combination for any game! At Overclockers UK, we are big fans of JPRGs, especially those with a classic retro feel and 8-bit artwork. So, when we got the opportunity to have a play, we jumped at the…
Nintendogs 2? We Tried Little Friends: Puppy Island
Looking to get the kids out of your hair, while you kick back and chillax? Maybe you have always wanted a pupper of your own, but can't be bothered with the mess? Never fear, the team at Big Blue Bubble have your back with Little Friends: Puppy Island. Released on the 27th June, and reminiscent of Nintendogs, Puppy Island is a first-person perspective game and an absolute summer vibe. You can explore a tropical island with your very own pooch, all without the hassle of…
We Got to Play Killer Frequency: Here’s What We Think!
Killer Frequency is an incredible first-person VR and non-VR horror set in the middle of a washed-up radio DJ's late-night show. Team17 was kind enough to send over a review copy of Killer Frequency to us at the Overclockers UK Blog, and by Hades, I loved it! My background working in radio broadcasting might make me ever so slightly biased here. Still, Killer Frequency has to have the best premise for a first-person horror comedy adventure ever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9N6N2kriSRM Our Review Setup Platforms AvailablePC, PS5,…
Age of Darkness: Final Stand Specs & Recs!
Fans of Real Time Strategy, it’s time to get pumped. Age of Darkness Final Stand has received its biggest update since the game first came to early access, back in October 2021. Patch 0.9.0 was released on April 19th, 2023. With this update, Protectors of the Light will be able to play the first two chapters of the epic campaign. Follow champions such as the conflicted Edwin Everard, and Aelis Syren, The Queen of Nothing, as they struggle to protect the world from the endless…