Con at the Arrow Video’s special J-Horror Rising Launch Party!!!
PlayStation 5 – Until Dawn review
Until Dawn was originally released back in 2015 and took the world by storm. But as
with all games that strive for realism in its graphics, it quickly stopped being able to compare
to newer horror games. As such, they’ve fixed up the game in this newer release and added
a few extra elements to keep the game interesting for long-time fans.
Up on a mountain, two sisters go missing without a trace, much to the dismay of their friends.
A year later they head back up to the house on the mountain in an attempt to accept the loss
that they were hit by last time they went there. Although they soon find out that this time is
riddled with loss too, as they get attacked by monsters and psychos. This game makes you
choose the path for your characters, making decisions that fundamentally change the
outcome of the game. Whilst going through the chapters, you will be analysed by Dr Hill, a
psychiatrist that tests your fears and relationships to each of the characters through
questions whilst insulting your gameplay and making you doubt your own choices.
The gameplay still features all of its quick time events and decision making scenes, but with
this new game there are extra scenes, decisions and areas for returning players to try out.
This leads to an even larger variety of possible endings for any completionists. The camera
has been tweaked so that now you can move the view instead of it being a fixed shot like in
the original game. And I mean obviously, the graphics have been improving. I did find that
the animations still felt as stiff as the 2015 game, so even with the new graphics, it still felt
weirdly uncanny instead of having the effect they intended.
Generally if you were a fan of the original and you want a replay, I wouldn’t dissuade you
from trying this out as there are definitely some good quality of life changes. And if you’re a
new fan, this game is awesome and definitely worth checking out in the best way possible.
But with such a small amount of adjustments, it’s only a 3.5 star remake – but still plays as well as it ever did.
Available on PlayStation 5 4/10/24 (PEGI 18) 3.5 Stars
Youth #Gottit View:
This is a classic PlayStation game, loved by millions around the world. If you’ve never played this game before – it’s well worth buying this updated version for the PS5!!!
Con plays the Squid Game at Brand Licensing Europe 2024!!!
Squid Game 2 Available on Netflix December 26th!!!
Con visits Pigeon Shrine FrightFest 25th Anniversary!!!
FrightFest Directors – Alan Jones, Ian Rattray, Greg Day and Paul McEvoy!!!
The Directors reciving an award for the past 25 Years!!!
Con with ‘The Lonely Man with the Ghost Machine’ writer/Director Graham Skipper!!!
FrightFest Cosplay and Puppet Crafting!!!
A Nightmare on Elm Street 40th Anniversary 4K Screeening!!!
FrightFest Poster Illustrator Graham Humphreys with his iconic ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’ Poster!!!
FrightFest and Celebrity/Events Photographer Julie Edwards!!!
‘Razor Blade Smile’ 25th Anniversary Screening with Director Jake West and screening host Aaron Truss!!!
Signed Pigeon Shrine FrightFest Programme – Digital FrightFest 2024 Programme CLICK HERE!!!
A Quiet Place Day One review by Con
In Cinemas 27/6/24 (15) 4 Stars
Youth #Gottit View:
This is a brilliant stand alone story within the A Quiet Place world full of heart and jump scares. If you love the first two films, you’ll really enjoy this latest instalment!!!
Con at the ‘A Quiet Place Day One’ London Screening!!!
Con with A Quiet Place Day One Producer/Co-Writer and Creator John Krasinski!!!
A Quiet Place review by Harrison CLICK HERE!!!
A Quiet Place Part 2 review by Harrison CLICK HERE!!!
Kill review by Harrison
In Cinemas 5/7/24 (18) 3 Stars
Youth #Gottit View:
This movie is so much fun from start to finish. It’s not perfect, the story is quite simple and some of the styling for the storytelling may not translate as well with some parts of the western audience. But…..the action sequences are spectacular and there are some outstanding performances. Kill is up there with the best action movies I’ve seen. ‘Raid on a Train’ with a sprinkling of Oldboy, and going to become a classic with the Action movie die-hards!!!
Harrison at the Kill London Screening Party!!!
Con talks to Rite Here Rite Now Directors Tobias Forge & Alex Ross Perry
Con on the Rite Here Rite Now Red Carpet!!!
Con at the Ghost, Rite Here Rite Now World Premiere CLICK HERE!!!
In Cinemas 20th and 22nd June!!!
Con at the Ghost, Rite Here Rite Now World Premiere – Red Carpet Interviews CLICK HERE!!!
Tobias Forge!!! (Ghost Frontman and Director)
Alex Ross Perry!!! (Director)
Rite Here Rite Now Guests: Jake Fogarty, Will Gould and Ian Miles of Creeper!!!
Daniel P Carter!!! (Radio 1 DJ)
Bambi Thug!!! (Singer/Songwriter and Eurovision 2024 Finalist)
In Cinemas 20th and 22nd June!!!
The First Omen review by Con
In Cinemas 5/4/24 (15) 3.5 Stars
Youth #Gottit View:
This movie could have quite easily been a complete car crash – but it’s actually pretty good and comes with some great moments that both old and new fans will enjoy. The original trilogy is a classic. But who knows? Maybe this will do the same thing as the originals, for a new audience!!!
Con at The First Omen Screening Party!!!
The First Omen Goodie Bag!!!
PlayStation 5 – The Last of Us Part II Remastered Review
After the success of the TV shows and subsequent resurgence of the fanbase, The Last of Us Part 1 was re-released in a newly remastered version in 2022. This was created for a newer audience, and as such was drastically improved in its visuals to use the full potential of the PS5. And because of this, it was only right they’d did the same for the sequel, That Last of Us Part 2 Remastered!
In the world of The Last of Us, a zombie apocalypse brought on by a mutated fungus, has sent the world into a dystopian reality where no one can trust anyone and there’s danger around every corner.
However there’s always a speck of hope, in the protagonist of the game Ellie who was immune to the infection. And the only way that the cure could be developed was if Ellie sacrificed herself for the cause. Although her guardian (and protagonist of the first game) Joel wouldn’t have it, and instead killed all of the doctors and military in the hospital, basically ruining the world’s chance of creating a vaccine.
Fast forward Five years and people are looking for revenge! Abby captures Joel and kills him, whilst making Ellie watch. This quite obviously enrages Ellie who takes her girlfriend Dina and goes out to take revenge, creating a twisted cycle.
This game is an absolutely incredible. The gunplay in The Last of Us Part 2 works so well, with all of the weapons feeling balanced and easy to use, whilst still having room to improve using upgrades.
The upgrades that you can use for Ellie also feel so rewarding, allowing a high amount of customisation as there are many unlockable routes to go down when playing.
All of the actor’s performances in this game are incredible and pairing that with a great set of characters we’ve already grown to love, really allows for some tear-jerking moments.
And the story itself had me so engaged and wanting to keep playing every second I had the chance!
The original PS4 version of the game is multi award winning, which honestly speaks for itself. But what is important to comment on are the new additions that come with this PS5 upgraded version.
To start off, the graphics are beautiful. Now they don’t feel like a ridiculous step up from the original game, yet there is a noticeable difference so anyone who particularly enjoys using photo mode in these games will appreciate the upgrade.
There’s also 4k support and higher frame rates available. As well as this, there’s also more support for the dual sense controllers and a new survival mode. The no return survival mode is really challenging but fun, and gives you more ways to enjoy this game, even after you’ve completed it.
And finally, three levels that were cut from the original game are now featured in the remastered version making it a must own for the diehard fans.
Unlike Part 1’s remastered edition, this game isn’t really a new thing that you’d buy separate to the
original version, as the graphics were really good the first time around. But, as it’s only a 10 pound price tag for anyone who owns the original part 2 game, it does seem like a great purchase for any fans thirsting for more.
As for anyone who hasn’t had a chance to play it in the past, now you have a far better way to play an already incredible and iconic game release in all its remastered glory!!!
Available on PlayStation 5 19/1/24 (PEGI 18) 5 Stars
Youth #Gottit View:
It’s one of the greatest video games ever released, so its very hard to improve on that. But there is now a slightly tinkered with PS5 version for the die hard fans to own who want the best version of the game possible. And if you’ve never played either this or the first ‘TLOU’ game – where have you been hiding all of these years?!!! Call yourself a gamer?!!! Highly Recommended!!!!
PlayStation 5 – The Last of Us Part 1 Remastered review CLICK HERE!!!
The Last of Us Part II Remastered New Features Trailer!!!
