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Game review: Evotinction (PS5)
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Game review: Evotinction (PS5)

Evotinction, a new stealth game by Spikewave Games, lets you hack and sneak your way through a futuristic facility. Despite some flaws, it's a solid effort. 7/10.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Game review: NBA 2K25 (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: NBA 2K25 (PS5)

NBA 2K25 enhances gameplay with new animations and shooting mechanics but lacks innovative career modes. Despite minor upgrades, it feels familiar. Verdict: 7.0/10.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024
Game review: Astro Bot (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Astro Bot (PS5)

Astro Bot on PS5 is a nostalgic delight, blending charm and innovative gameplay for platformer fans. A near-perfect tribute to PlayStation's legacy.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2024
Game review: Star Wars Outlaws (PS5)
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Game review: Star Wars Outlaws (PS5)

Ubisoft's Star Wars Outlaws offers stellar space exploration and stunning graphics, but clunky stealth and repetitive missions hamper its full potential. Verdict: 8.0/10.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
Game review: Monster Jam Showdown (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: Monster Jam Showdown (Xbox Series X)

Monster Jam Showdown on Xbox Series X offers a thrilling monster truck racing experience with creative modes and a unique control system, earning an 8.5/10.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Game review: Concord (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Concord (PS5)

Concord, Sony's new online hero shooter for PS5 and PC, is a multiplayer-only game priced at NZD $69.99 amidst a sea of free-to-play competitors.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2024
Game review: Tomba! Special Edition (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Tomba! Special Edition (PS5)

The '90s classic Tomba! gets a fresh release with Tomba! Special Edition for PS5, retaining its nostalgic charm and adding modern features.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024
Game review: One Piece Odyssey (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: One Piece Odyssey (Nintendo Switch)

One Piece Odyssey on Nintendo Switch impresses with stable performance and charming anime graphics, offering a worthy RPG experience with added Deluxe content.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Game Review: Anger Foot (PC)
Gaming

Game Review: Anger Foot (PC)

The anarchic first-person shooter Anger Foot delivers chaotic, non-stop fun with its door-kicking, enemy-booting gameplay and thumping, immersive soundtrack.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Game review: Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (Nintendo Switch)

Nintendo brings Luigi's Mansion 2 HD to the Switch in 2024, offering sharp graphics and engaging gameplay, though hindered by a lack of checkpoints.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
Game review: Kayak VR: Mirage Soča Valley DLC (PlayStation VR2/PC VR)
Gaming

Game review: Kayak VR: Mirage Soča Valley DLC (PlayStation VR2/PC VR)

The first DLC for Kayak VR: Mirage, Soča Valley, brings a beautiful Slovakian environment and white-water challenges to both PlayStation VR2 and PC VR.

By Imee Dequito • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
Game review: The Talos Principle 2: Road to Elysium DLC (PS5)
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Game review: The Talos Principle 2: Road to Elysium DLC (PS5)

Croteam's 'Road to Elysium' DLC for The Talos Principle 2 mesmerises with stunning graphics and arduous puzzles, though its difficulty may deter some players.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Game review: The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road (PC)
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Game review: The Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road (PC)

Bethesda's Elder Scrolls Online expands with Gold Road, adding West Weald and 30+ gameplay hours. A great entry point for new and veteran players alike.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Game Preview: Astro Bot (PS5)
Gaming

Game Preview: Astro Bot (PS5)

Astro Bot is back with a new PS5 game launching September 6th, featuring over 80 levels and unique abilities. Techday NZ offers an exclusive preview.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Game review: Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: Still Wakes the Deep (Xbox Series X)

Still Wakes the Deep offers a riveting yet short-lived horror experience on an oil rig, best enjoyed via Xbox Game Pass. Fans of The Chinese Room will find it compelling. 8/10.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Game review: Sociable Soccer 24 (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Sociable Soccer 24 (Nintendo Switch)

Sociable Soccer 24 for Nintendo Switch offers an arcade-like, accessible football experience with 13,000 real-life players but lacks depth and online play.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Game review: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC (Xbox Series X)

FromSoftware's Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC brings over 30 hours of challenging new content to Xbox Series X, priced at NZD $60-70.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Game review: F1 24 (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: F1 24 (Xbox Series X)

F1 24 on Xbox Series X dazzles with stunning graphics and accessible gameplay, but sim racing veterans may find it too easy and similar to F1 23.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Game review: System Shock (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: System Shock (Xbox Series X)

The System Shock remake for Xbox Series X brings better graphics and an intriguing storyline but is held back by outdated mechanics and lack of waypoints. 7.5/10.

By Imee Dequito • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024