Geek Culture Reviews

There is something strangely comforting about routine. You wake up, clock in, and repeat the same process until it becomes second nature. But there is also something deeply unsettling about it when that routine begins to twist into something unfamiliar. When the work you thought you understood starts to turn against you. That is the quiet horror at the center of The Cabin Factory, a small but memorable game from International Cat Studios and published by Future Friends Games. Released near the end of 2024, it quickly drew attention for being both eerie and restrained. It does not rely on gore, noise, or chaos. Instead, it uses repetition and stillness to make you feel uneasy. You’re not fighting monsters or solving puzzles. You are simply doing your job. And somehow, that job becomes one of the most quietly terrifying experiences of the year. A strange day at work The idea behind The Cabin Factory is simple. You work inside a giant industrial facility that produces small wooden cabins....

If you’ve ever wanted to revisit one of gaming’s most iconic stealth adventures, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater on PlayStation 5 delivers a stunning chance to do just that. This remake of the beloved Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater brings the Cold War jungle to life with Unreal Engine 5 graphics, smoother controls, and quality-of-life improvements that make it accessible for both longtime fans and newcomers. In this Metal Gear Solid Delta PS5 review, we’ll explore the game’s visuals, gameplay mechanics, story, and performance to help you decide whether it’s worth playing in 2025. From immersive stealth and survival systems to unforgettable boss battles and cinematic storytelling, MGS Delta proves that Snake Eater remains a standout in the stealth genre. Whether you’re returning to relive the classic or experiencing it for the first time, this review breaks down everything you need to know about the definitive Snake Eater remake on PS5. Introduction: The Return of Snake Eater ...

It feels a little surreal to be talking about Resident Evil 3: Nemesis in 2025. Yet thanks to the titles imminent release as part of the PlayStation Plus Classics offering, here we are.  Originally released in 1999 for the PlayStation, this third entry in Capcom’s survival horror juggernaut is now making its way onto the PlayStation Plus Classics Collection, giving players old and new a chance to dive into one of the most memorable chapters in the Resident Evil  franchise.  For some, Resident Evil 3 was “the other” sequel, not quite as celebrated as Resident Evil 2, which had wowed gamers a year earlier with its ambitious dual campaigns and cinematic flair. But for those who stuck with Jill Valentine as she fought her way through a city in chaos, Resident Evil 3 delivered something equally special: a faster-paced, more relentless take on survival horror, with one of gaming’s most iconic villains stalking your every step. In 2025, with modern Resident Evil titles pushing i...

A Brutal Yet Beautiful Journey Through a Cursed Empire… First Steps Into the World From the moment Wuchang: Fallen Feathers loads on PS5, the tone is unmistakable. The game greets you with dim skies, decaying towns, and vast mountains that fade into mist. It is set in a land teetering on the edge of collapse, where disease, war, and strange supernatural forces seem to be gnawing at everything. It has an immediate pull for anyone who enjoys worlds that feel heavy with history and mystery. The opening hours are slow and deliberate. Rather than rushing you into the action, the game lets you take in its environments and get familiar with its methodical combat. This pacing can feel daunting at first, but once you understand the rhythm, the immersion takes hold. Story and Atmosphere You step into the role of Bai Wuchang, a wandering fighter afflicted by a strange feather-like disease. The narrative is told with restraint. Clues come from short conversations, visual details in the ...

Another Soulslike enters the area… For fans of Dark Souls and Elden Ring, the moment you boot up Blades of Fire, you’ll already know what kind of journey you’re in for. Fires crackle in the distance, steel grinds on steel, and your character, Aran de Lira, stands at the edge of a crumbling cliff with a sword on his back and a forge hammer in his hand. This isn’t just another run of the mill Soulslike, it’s MercurySteam’s attempt to merge the genres classic combat with a deep weapon crafting. For better or worse, Blades of Fire swings hard at its lofty ambitions, yet it occasionally misses the mark on what makes a Soulslike good. At its core, the game is a story of redemption and resistance. You play as Aran, a blacksmith come warrior who’s trying to reverse a magical curse that has turned people into stone. Queen Nerea, the game’s antagonist, has effectively petrified the world, and it’s up to Aran and his companion Adso to stop the spread by fighting through legions of cursed creature...

Macross makes its way west, but does this shoot’em up survive the journey?   Fresh from watching a bootleg copy of Akira that was kindly provided by a friend's older brother, I had my mind blown by these Japanese “cartoons” that were cooler, and a lot more action-packed than the ones that were shown on UK television. On a weekend trip to my local video rental store I happened to come across Macross: Do You Remember Love? Sitting on the shelf. While I wouldn’t learn until years later that it’s just a small part in quite a large series, this adventure of Hikaru Ichijyo took me on the grand sci-fi adventure I had always dreamed of. Macross - Shooting Insight is a shmup that has players battle their way across a unique story that’s set within the Macross universe. Featuring a cast of characters who are all pulled tighter from the various sides of the intellectual property, on paper Macross - Shooting Insight should be the one game Macross fans have been waiting for. However in reality ...