Latest SquareXO Reviews
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare PS4 | Review
As we all anticipate the arrival of the eager Christmas decorations so do we anticipate the next installment from the first-person shooter giants Infinity Ward. And that moment has arrived with Modern Warfare, no not that one, a completely new one for 2019. Now, these games have always teased the…read more >
Children Of Morta PS4 | Review
At its core, Children of Morta is really a game about family. While set in an outlandish and fantastical landscape, Dead Mage Inc’s focus on themes and story really sets Children of Morta apart from the rest. But wait, I’m getting a bit ahead of myself here, I mean I’m still…read more >
Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered – PS4 | Review
If there's something strange In your neighborhood Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters! Ten years on from the original release of Ghostbusters: The Video Game, we are treated to the remastered version on current generation platforms. Ghostbusters needs no introduction; this is nothing more than a video game adaptation of the…read more >
GRID – PS4 | Review
Keeping with the trend of reboots and rehashes, renowned racing game developers Codemasters have breathed new life into the GRID franchise with... GRID... (2019). GRID 2019 is actually the fourth GRID game by Codemasters, but the tenth in the TOCA Touring Cars series. Yeah, it is a little confusing, but…read more >
Frostpunk – PS4 | Review
Frostpunk puts you in to a harsh world that hasn’t recovered from the devasting effects of global warming. London is frozen and all you can see is covered in snow and ice. It is over to you then to bring around New London in the late 1800s. The story features…read more >
Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair – PS4 | Review
After a hugely successful kickstarter campaign that generated over £2 million the spiritual successor to Banjo-Kazooie was born, Yooka-Laylee. Now, less than three years later Yooka-Laylee is back in a new spin-off adventure, with some changes to gameplay that still clutch on to games of Banjo's era. This time round,…read more >
Concrete Genie – PS4 | Review
Concrete Genie tells the story of a young boy named Ash who hails from the now abandoned town of Denska. Having been decimated and turned to darkness by an unknown source, the town lies lifeless, with a group of bullies and the aforementioned Ash as its only inhabitants. This poses…read more >
Tropico 6 – PS4 | Review
A beautiful tropical island. A thriving economy and industry. A potentially corrupt and oppressive government. No wait, forget I mentioned that last one. Tropico 6 – the latest instalment in Limbic Entertainment’s city/management simulator has finally hit consoles, and after a long summer of waiting for the port, I’m happy…read more >
Blasphemous – PS4 | Review
Waking up in a pile of dead bodies, all wearing the same head gear, a tall barbed pin. You are the Penitent One, the sole survivor of a congregation about to be punished. Armed with a sword you go out into the dark world, this is the start of a…read more >
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition – Switch | Review
This will be a short review, since Ori and the Blind Forest needs very little introduction. Originally released on Xbox One and PC in 2015, it’s a sign of the growing relationship between Microsoft and Nintendo that this now comes to the Switch. If you haven’t had the means to…read more >
Overland – Switch | Review
From the get go Overland wants you to know that no one is safe, the first character you get to control has to abandon their friend, leaving them to die in the hands of the strange creatures rising from the ground. Loss is a theme throughout this game, and it's…read more >
FIFA 20 Review | PS4
FIFA is back for another year, although if it wasn't for the title screen and the neon world of Volta Football, you'd probably think you were playing the same game. As has been the case for a while now, EA doesn't really do much to change FIFA on the park.…read more >
Sayonara Wild Hearts – Switch | Review
A good album you want to listen to on repeat, a good game you often want to replay. So what happens when the two merge? You get Sayonara Wild Hearts, a pop album game mashup that has stolen my heart and I can't stop playing. You play as a young…read more >
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening – Switch | Review
Okay, before I start, I need everyone to hold their breath. I have never played the original Link’s Awakening. For whatever reason, it passed me by, and I started my Legend Of Zelda adventure on Nintendo 64 with Ocarina of Time. Regardless, I was extremely excited for Link’s Awakening, so…read more >
Vigor – Xbox One | Review
Norway 1991, Central Europe is all but lost in nuclear war. Norway is safe to an extent. Try to survive. These words to that effect is the first message you receive before starting Bohemia Interactive's Vigor, then after a short tutorial which gives you a low down on what to expect…read more >
The Surge 2 – PS4 | Review
It was probably about time for me to get stuck into another challenging game after some easy rides recently. Perfect timing for The Surge 2 to arrive on PS4, offering just the challenge I am looking for. Published by Focus Home Interactive and developed by Deck 13, The Surge 2…read more >
Agent A: A Puzzle in Disguise – Switch | Review
Originally arriving for iOS devices back in 2015, Agent A: A Puzzle in Disguise has made its way onto consoles, bundled with all chapters including the newly released Chapter 5. As Agent A, you must find the cunning and deadly spy Ruby La Rouge. Taking your revenge after she killed…read more >
RAD – PS4 | Review
Imagine a world which has ended. Now imagine a world which has ended twice. As you can imagine, life would be pretty tough. Well in Double Fines RAD, life is tough. Your town is losing power, adults have all but disappeared and it's up to you to save the people…read more >
Doughlings: Invasion PS4 | Review
When you think of iconic arcade games of the past, you’ll probably think of the likes of Mortal Kombat, Tetris, Super Mario and arguably, the most memorable: Space Invaders. Now imagine Space Invaders with a fresh lick of paint, and a 90s cartoon aesthetic and you have Doughling Invasion – A modern…read more >
Bus Simulator – PS4 | Review
You know when you get bored of breaking the law in games, so you decide to follow the laws for a bit? Well now you have a whole game that you can do that in. Bring on Bus Simulator developed by Still Alive Studios and published by Astragon Entertainment. This…read more >
