REVIEW: Lou’s Lagoon (2026 Video Game) on Xbox

Lou’s Lagoon has plenty of appealing ideas. The colourful Limbo Archipelago is enjoyable to explore, the relaxed pace suits the gameplay, and there is a good mix of crafting, fishing, platforming and resource gathering. The Resource Sucker makes collecting materials straightforward, while building and decorating your own home, customising your character and seaplane, and upgrading gadgets provide worthwhile ways to spend your time. The roughly eleven-hour main story also offers a reasonably contained experience for anyone looking for a cosy adventure.

Unfortunately, too many frustrations get in the way. Limited storage is particularly annoying in a game focused on gathering resources, while slow crafting timers and repeated errands can make progression feel tedious. Platforming suffers from floaty movement, the lack of voice acting makes conversations dull, and the Uncle Lou mystery often feels like an excuse to send you on another task. The seaplane is also a disappointment, functioning mainly as transportation between islands rather than delivering an engaging flying experience. Lou’s Lagoon looks good and has some enjoyable ideas, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. 

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REVIEW: This Bed We Made (2026 Video Game) on PlayStation 5

This Bed We Made is an enjoyable narrative mystery set in the 1950s Clarington Hotel, where chambermaid Sophie becomes caught up in a sinister investigation. The story steadily draws together its various mysteries, while the period setting creates an atmospheric backdrop for exploring rooms, inspecting belongings and uncovering secrets. Strong English voice acting, enjoyable dialogue, detailed facial expressions and an excellent collection of letters help bring the hotel's characters and their lives to life. The puzzles are well balanced, while the journal provides a useful way of keeping track of clues and Sophie's thoughts. Sound effects such as squeaking doors, keys, locks and the elevator also add to the suspense.

The biggest problem is the game's short length, with a playthrough taking around three to six hours. Some character animations are awkward, lip-syncing can be inconsistent and certain visual details lack polish. The hint system can become repetitive, while important clues are occasionally difficult to spot and some controls feel overly sensitive. A few character backstories also deserved more development. Even so, the consequences attached to your decisions are a genuine strength, with choices affecting how events unfold and potentially leading to different endings. That gives you a reason to return for another playthrough. It may not satisfy players looking for a deeper detective experience, but as a short, character-driven mystery, This Bed We Made is worth a look.

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REVIEW: Descendants: Wicked Wonderland (2026 Film) - Starring Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker, and Leonardo Nam

Descendants: Wicked Wonderland continues the story of Red and Chloe, but quickly becomes overwhelmed by an overcrowded cast, a confusing plot and far too many storylines competing for attention. The colourful visuals and catchy musical numbers will entertain younger viewers, but the film struggles to make sense as it borrows heavily from earlier entries while introducing a constant stream of new characters.

The cast give committed performances, but they are let down by a muddled script that never finds its focus. Despite the impressive production design and energetic songs, the weak storytelling makes this a frustrating experience. Even with a Disney+ subscription, it is difficult to recommend.

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REVIEW: Enola Holmes 3 (2026 Film) - Starring Millie Bobby Brown

Enola Holmes 3 follows Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown) to Malta for her wedding to Tewkesbury (Louis Partridge), where celebration quickly gives way to chaos when Sherlock Holmes (Henry Cavill) disappears and a wider conspiracy begins to unfold. As Enola investigates, she is pulled into a tangled case involving political corruption, hidden wartime gold and the return of Moriarty, while Dr Watson (Himesh Patel) becomes an unexpected ally and Eudoria Holmes (Helena Bonham Carter) appears briefly to support the unfolding crisis.

The film delivers a visually rich and energetic mystery, with strong performances carrying much of the weight, particularly Millie Bobby Brown’s Enola and Henry Cavill’s Sherlock. However, the investigation itself often takes a back seat to action and treasure hunt elements, and the structure begins to feel familiar by the third instalment. While still entertaining and stylish, it shows clear signs of franchise fatigue, even if the emotional resolution and cast chemistry keep it engaging through to the end.

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REVIEW: CINESCAPE VR (2026 Video Game) - on MetaQuest VR

CINESCAPE VR is a puzzle-focused VR adventure set across themed film studio environments, built around the Cinemorphosis mechanic that lets players shift objects between real and fake states. It has a strong sense of atmosphere, with detailed sets and a clear effort to make each area feel like a living production space. The core idea is inventive and gives the game a distinct identity within the Meta Quest library.

However, the experience is held back by uneven execution. Early interactions can feel unclear, and puzzle logic does not always behave consistently, which can disrupt progression. The pacing also struggles, with narrative momentum sometimes fading as players move through the studio trials. Even so, it remains an engaging concept with clear ambition, and it shows real potential if refined further.

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REVIEW: Midnight Swamp (2026 Video Game) - on PS5

Midnight Swamp is a dark point and click adventure set inside a strange fairy tale world, where a simple night by a lake turns into something far more unsettling. It keeps things tight and focused, leaning into old school design with puzzles that are fair, logical, and satisfying to solve. The hand drawn visuals suit the tone well, giving the swamp and its odd inhabitants a slightly storybook but uneasy feel.

The game is very short, which is its biggest drawback, often finishing in under an hour. There is some replay value for achievements, including a missable task involving the cat, but the experience still feels more like a compact vignette than a full adventure. Even so, it carries enough charm and atmosphere to make it worthwhile for fans of classic point and click games.

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REVIEW: The End of the Sun (2026 Video Game) - on Playstation 5

The End of the Sun is a first person adventure set in a Slavic inspired fantasy world where you play as the Ashter, a fire mage and tracker of mythical beings. You arrive in a village caught in a strange time rift, where reality has broken apart and only smouldering hearths hint at what once happened. Using a magical connection to fire, you uncover hidden traces of past events, interact with spirits, and follow the path of a legendary creature across a landscape shaped by myth and forgotten rituals.

The core experience revolves around moving between bonfires, solving light environmental puzzles, and travelling through time to witness different stages of the same village across seasons and years. Each discovery alters how events unfold, gradually revealing a larger mystery tied to the distortion of time itself. Exploration, investigation and atmospheric storytelling drive the experience, although progression can occasionally be disrupted by unclear direction or technical issues that affect flow.

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