PS5 Reviews
Find here all the PS5 Reviews we do on KeenGamer. Find specifics about games that are played on a PS5, chosen by a fan of the specific genre and platform.
Caravan SandWitch Review: A Casual Yet Entrancing Open-World Sci-Fi Adventure (PS5)
Jump into your indestructible van and explore a post-apocalyptic sci-fi world in Caravan SandWitch, a cool and casual indie adventure game where you uncover the mysteries of a threatening and destructive storm, plus a missing sister and mysterious fi...
The Casting of Frank Stone Review: Dwindling Appeal (PS5)
The Casting of Frank Stone is crippled by a story that is bogged down by its pacing. It tries to tackle too much in too little time. Due to its impressive visuals, strong introduction and atmospheric soundtrack however, The Casting of Frank just narr...
Yars Rising Review – Retroactive Outrage (PS5)
Yars Rising is the 2024 remake of the classic 1982 Atari game Yars' Revenge. Taking the 8-bit alien war into the world of 2D platformers. Familiar territory for developers WayForward. Unfortunately, its flashy graphics and soundtrack aren't enough to...
Roots of Pacha Review: Rooting for This Excellent Pre-Historic Game (PS5)
Roots of Pacha takes you right back to pre-historic times, where you'll easily be sucked in by the addictive gameplay, strikingly detailed world, fun cast of characters, and just an all-round immersive experience. I’ve had my eye on Roots ...
White Day: A Labyrinth Named School Review – Cult-Classic Korean Horror (PS5)
There are plenty of reasons why White Day is considered one of the top Korean horror games ever made, so today we're reviewing the PS5 version. And even if it presents little to no differences compared to the PS4 version, it remains as terrifying as ...
Earth Defense Force 6 Review: 410,757,864,530 DEAD ALIENS (PS5)
As the great Johnny Rico once said, "The only good bug is a dead bug", and Earth Defense Force returns with its sixth installment, letting all the good little boys and girls engage in their fantasies of exterminating insects that are the size of hous...
Bleak Faith: Forsaken Review: More Faith Than Bleak (PS5)
After previewing Bleak Faith: Forsaken, I'm back to fully review this Souls-like that aims to be a solid experience while attempting to reinvent the genre. It mixes both Sci-Fi and Medieval fantasy to create a unique world that might be one of my new...
Exo One Review – Meditative Interplanetary Journey (PS5)
Exo One, originally released for PC and Xbox in 2021, has made its way to the PS4 and PS5, taking advantage of the DualSense feature's to enrich the experience even more. Still an amazing experience in my book, I still wish it was longer because I wa...
The Star Named EOS Review: A Striking Narrative Puzzle Adventure (PS5)
Those who like puzzle games with narrative thrown in should check out The Star Named EOS, which features photography and astronomy. Although a short game, The Star Named EOS has some clever puzzles that will get you scratching your head, while also g...
V Rising Review: An Action-Survival RPG With a Gothic Twist (PS5)
V Rising is an amalgamation of hack 'n' slash action, open world exploration and survival crafting mechanics, finished with a vampiric varnish. Initially released for early access in 2022, V Rising released as a finished game on PC on May 8th, with a...
Darkest Dungeon II Review: A Worthy Successor (PS5)
Red Hook Studios has finally ported Darkest Dungeon II to consoles, bringing with it all available DLC. The sequel had a lot going against it but Red Hook have managed to present us with another addictive experience. Though it stumbles in a few place...
A Little to the Left DLC Review – A Little More Difficult (PS5)
Developed by Max Inferno and published by Secret Mode, A Little to the Left is a cosy game where you shift through household items to solve simple puzzles. A Little to the Left: Seeing Stars DLC is available on all platforms and released on June 25th...
Final Fantasy XVI: The Rising Tide DLC Review – The Best Single-Player DLC of the Franchise
We take a look at what's probably the best piece of DLC content a single-player Final Fantasy game has ever received. The Rising Tide is not a particularly lengthy DLC, but it feels somehow significant for Clive's journey. If you're doubting whether ...
Still Wakes the Deep Review: A Gripping Tale of Dread (PS5)
Still Wakes The Deep is a tale of dread centred around an oil rig on the coast of Scotland. This horror delves into a mix of body & Lovecraftian horror. Play as a poor soul trying to get home to his family as he explores a ever changing environme...
Crow Country Review: A Modern Classic (PS5)
Developed and published by London based studio SFB Games, Crow Country is a survival horror game which honours its influences from a number of PS1 classics. Taking place in 1990, we join Mara in hunting down the missing owner of the titular theme par...
Alan Wake II: Night Springs DLC Review – Twilight Theater (PS5)
Alan Wake 2's first DLC has released, and it embraces craziness more than the series ever has before. "Night Springs" follows three recognizable protagonists on their action packed journeys through the town of Night Springs. And it's all framed as di...
Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Fallen DLC Review – A Short but Sweet Last Dungeon
In this review, you'll understand everything you need to know about Echoes of the Fallen, the first piece of DLC for Final Fantasy XVI. Is it a nice addition to the game or just a cheap cash grab? Worry not! If you liked the main game, then you'll ce...
Animal Well Review – Complexity Born from Simplicity (PS5)
Animal Well achieves a new level of explorative gameplay by making the bold choice of trusting the player to be smart. Not a single portion of Animal Well is fed to you. You must explore and figure things out for yourself. And there's nothing more re...
Jack Holmes: Master of Puppets Review: Parts Aren’t Quite There (PS5)
Jack Holmes: Master of Puppets presents a strong horror experience from the start. That experience is dragged down by unclear directions and a poor UI. THe horror elements are definitely there, but it’s not easy to stay for the entire adventure. When...
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Review: A Beautiful Journey About Grief (PS5)
Tales of Kenzera: ZAU is a great game from Surgent Studios' freshman studio. It tells a deeply personal story about someone going through grief and the journey behind it. This game leaves a great impression and is a strong contender to win the Games ...
Stellar Blade Review | A Memorable Ride for Years to Come
Stellar Blade currently sits at the top of the table and has become the hottest PlayStation 5 commodity since its release on April 26. In the game, we find ourselves playing as EVE, a member of the Airborne Squad dedicated to freeing Earth from the N...
House Flipper 2 Review – Flippin’ Fun (PS5)
House Flipper 2 is a simple and relaxing game about fixing up dirty old houses for clients or for profit. Featuring quest-based employment opportunities, a house flipping market, a sandbox mode, and minigames to give fans of renovation and cleaning p...
Fallout 4 Next Gen Update Review: Unexpectedly Good (PS5)
When the new Fallout 4 update was announced it was met with low expectations and doubtful curiosity from fans. Immediately after its release, it had some struggles in keeping up with the promises Bethesda had made. However, once the developers patche...
Session: Skate Sim – Schoolyard DLC Review (PS5)
Crea-ture Studios' most recent addition to Session: Skate Sim is the Schoolyard map, a paid DLC which adds more iconic locations for you to skate. Recreating spots both still active and demolished, the Schoolyard DLC combines them all into one massiv...
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review: The Most Ambitious of All Fantasies (PS5)
This review will tell you everything you need to know about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Is it really the best Final Fantasy of the last decade? One thing is certain: it's considerably better than its predecessor and sets the expectations for the final...
The Kindeman Remedy Review: A Rough Cut (PS5)
Delve into the mind of a mad doctor turned serial killer that's experimenting on prisoners in a secluded island. The Kindeman Remedy explores how much of your humanity will you sacrifice to better the world of medicine. Check out our full review of T...
The Last Case of Benedict Fox Definitive Edition Review: A Passable Lovecraftian Trip (PS5)
Plot Twist's Lovecraftian Metroidvania has finally arrived on PlayStation with the definitive edition adding new features and updated visuals for current hardware. It contains a beautiful world trapped inside a mediocre story. Check out our full revi...
Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator Review – Gardening Without The Backache (PS5)
Garden Life: A Cozy Simulator joined the ranks of gamified simulators on February 22nd. Developed by Still Alive Studios and published by Nacon, Garden Life offers players the opportunity to cultivate their ideal garden, with relaxing controls and a ...
Shines Over: The Damned Review: A Brief Trip To Hell (PS5)
No aspect of Shines Over: The Damned works to deliver an experience worth of a 15 USD price tag. It's brisk runtime impedes it from developing any form of interesting gameplay loop or tension. As it is, Shines Over: The Damned plays more like a rejec...
