Creature Cast — The Official Console Creatures Podcast

We went hands-on with The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20. With Nintendo gearing up a remake of a masterpiece and Asus iterating on its PC gaming handheld, we have a lot to discuss this week.(00:00) Creature Cast Intro(04:04) Weekly Console Update(12:30) The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time preview(33:36) Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 review(40:30) Outro Website: https://w...

(00:00) Creature Cast Intro(03:40) Phantom Blade Zero Preview(26:59) Clive Barker's Hellraiser Revival Review(51:50) OutroIn the lead-up to Phantom Blade Zero, we got an extensive four-hour hands-on preview of S-GAME's upcoming action title. Finally, everything this game offers has clicked as we put our hands on the sticks. Clive Barker's Hellraiser Revival doesn't lean too much in...

Gears of War: E-Day feels like the first true Coalition Gears of War game. It's a shift away from Gears 4 and Gears 5 , and it feels like the game the studio genuinely wanted to make, capturing what made the original trilogy special while finally pushing the series forward in its own way. They've taken the horror, brutality, brotherhood, and incredible gunplay that defined those games and...

It's a big week for reviews between Remedy's latest Control Resonant as well as reflections on Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave's high praise. We also take time to dive into the co-op centric Orbitals, a must-play on Nintendo Switch 2.(00:00) Creature Cast Intro(08:30) Kojima Productions and Physint Updates(21:50) Control Resonant Review(44:18) Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave Review S...

Fresh off the heels of the back-to-back Nintendo Directs, we unpack all of the news from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time and Kirby and the World Beyond. Then, we jump into a lengthy review of Marvel's Wolverine. (00:00) Creature Cast Intro(2:00) Nintendo Direct Recaps(24:56) Marvel's Wolverine Review(51:26) Outro Website: https://www.consolecreatures.com/ Like and follow us on Social...

We take a ride down to Haddonfield to review Illfonic's Halloween: The Game. Fresh from Gamescom, Steve discusses his hands-on experience with Asus' ROG Xbox Ally X20 gaming handheld. The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta has concluded, so it's time for our impressions.(00:00) Creature Cast Intro(3:20) Halloween Review(26:05) ROG Xbox Ally X20 Hands-on(41:53) Call of Duty: Modern War...

In a double-header episode, we review Onimusha: Way of the Sword from Capcom as well as Rebel Wolves' debut RPG, The Blood of the Dawnwalker. Are these two AAA titles worthy of your time during the busy summer months? (00:00) Creature Cast Intro(03:14) Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review(40:06) The Blood of the Dawnwalker Review(1:03:18) Outro Website: https://www.consolecreatures.com/ Like and foll...

We played 90 minutes of the Gears of War: E-Day campaign. Reuniting with Marcus and Dom, we see how The Coalition brings the series back to its origins while adding more human elements, showcasing Emergence Day and the start of the Locust invasion.(00:00) Creature Cast Intro(06:15) Gears of War: E-Day Campaign preview(36:12) Outro Website: https://www.consolecreatures.com/ Like and follow us on So...

We played Cold Symmetry's long-awaited Mortal Shell 2, venturing through its open, interconnected world as the Harbinger. With a vast new array of Shells, weapons and items, Mortal Shell 2 is an imperfect yet impressive follow-up. The Sinking City 2 hails from Frogwares, pivoting from a deep detective-like game to a survival horror game. How has this Kickstarter-backed title fared in the genre...

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is out and feels like one of the most accessible and stylish fighting games in a long time. We also got hands-on with Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave. With a Phantom Blade Zero State of Play around the corner, we cover the extensive 11-minute Pre-order trailer that dropped before pivoting to the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI: Extended Look slated for Netflix. (00:00) C...

Steve and Bobby have spent the last week playing Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer in Horde Siege and Versus modes. It's been nearly seven years since the last Gears game, and The Coalition has been hard at work on the upcoming prequel. However, how is the multiplayer mode? Let's find out!(00:00) Creature Cast Intro(2:25) Gears of War: E-Day Multiplayer preview(33:01) Outro Website: https://...

Halo: Campaign Evolved is a top-to-bottom remake of the iconic Halo: Combat Evolved. What happens when a 25-year-old FPS is modernized with quality-of-life improvements, a handful of new missions all built on the bones of an already good game? Does this warrant another playthrough, or is it purely a novelty to play on PlayStation 5? (00:00) Creature Cast Intro(2:34) Halo: Campaign Evolved review(5...

After an extensive hour-long demo, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls has quickly shot up our list of most anticipated games this summer. Fresh off Microsoft's restructuring, id Software launched Doom: The Dark Ages: Revelations, resulting in a conflicting review in progress. (00:00) Creature Cast Intro (2:03) Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls preview (34:33) Doom The Dark Ages: Revelations review in pro...

After 13 years, we set sail once again in Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced. In our full review of the game, we take a look at the new content, quality of life updates and fresh coat of paint on one of Ubisoft's most-beloved games in the series. (00:00) Creature Cast Intro(2:40) Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced review (50:35) Outro Website: https://www.consolecreatures.com/ Like...

PlayStation has confirmed plans to move away from physical discs starting in January 2028, while Xbox is reportedly testing a disc-to-digital entitlement for next-gen consoles. Meghan discusses Netflix's Unhinged while Bobby reviews Rhythm Heaven Groove for Nintendo Switch. (00:00) Creature Cast Intro(04:30) PlayStation moves away from physical discs(32:30) Unhinged(45:00) Rhythm Heaven Groove...

Steve and Bobby are joined by Meghan 'Wurstpersonshooter' to sit down and talk Summer Game Fest previews, including a look at Star Wars: Galactic Racer, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3, and Phantom Blade 0. We also get the scoop on The Occultist by the horror maestro herself. Then we hear about how Star Fox holds up on the Switch 2 and whether it's a game you'll want to play or pass on. (0...

Following the Xbox Games Showcase, multiple studios are reportedly threatened with closure. Rockstar Games finally announced GTA VI preorder details. Finally, we went hands-on with Alien Fireteam Elite 2 at Summer Game Fest and spent time with The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales.(00:00) Creature Cast Intro(2:30) Xbox layoffs(23:10) GTA 6 Preorders go live June 25th(29:45) Alien Fireteam...

Fresh off the heels of Summer Game Fest, we take a look at the Xbox Games Showcase, where Microsoft showed more of Gears of War: E-Day, Fable, and Clockwork Revolution. Then, we got to check out Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, The Lost Wild, Spyro: A Realm Beyond and more. (00:00) Creature Cast Intro (2:45) Xbox Games Showcase (36:10) Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis (47:25) The Lost Wild (52:50)...

Steve and Bobby are joined by Meghan 'Wurstpersonshooter' to recap Summer Game Fest. Together, the team goes over Geoff Keighley's main event and discusses the games that stood out most. Join us as we continue onward to the Xbox Games Showcase. Website: https://www.consolecreatures.com/ Like and follow us on Social Media: Bluesky: @consolecreatures.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ConsoleCreatures Twitter: @Conso...

Summer Game Fest approaches, and we take a brief temperature check on PlayStation's State of Play, Summer Game Fest proper and the Xbox Game Showcase. Afterwards, we dive into our full review of IO Interactive's 007 First Light and Nintendo's Yoshi and the Mysterious Book. (00:00) Creature Cast Intro (1:30) Summer Game Fest (20:26) 007 First Light Review (48:45) Yoshi and the Mysteriou...

We’re revved up to talk about Forza Horizon 6. Playground Games takes us to the sprawling Japanese setting to compete in the Horizon Festival. From new activities like the Togue Showdowns to collecting over 500 cars and racing a mech, all while honouring Japanese car culture. Is this the next great arcade racer, or has the Horizon series plateaued?(00:00) Creature Cast Intro(1:15) Forza Horizon 6...

Steve and Bobby return with a new episode of Creature Cast. This week, Nintendo stealth dropped a Star Fox Direct and revealed a “reimagining” of Star Fox 64 for the Switch 2, and it’s out in June. Then, the team covers Dontnod’s Aphelion, a science fiction adventure game set on Perspheone, a potentially habitable planet for humanity. It ends up being a disappointment. And Steve talks about Mouse:...

Saros is the latest from acclaimed studio Housemarque and the successor to 2021's Returnal. We invite PlayStation Generation's Matt Sowinski to talk about the game's refined combat, story and progression systems while unpacking the difficulty options as we determine whether Saros is a must-play for the PlayStation 5 catalogue. (00:00) Creature Cast Intro(2:15) Saros top-level impressio...

Creature Cast returns for a big week in games! Xbox is dropping prices for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Steve played Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred and found a lot to love, including new classes, brutal fights, and a darker story. Plus, Replaced is finally here, and it's pretty good with exciting combat. Bobby reviewed Fumi Games's Mouse: P.I. For Hire and Capcom's Pragmata. Whether...

This week's Creature Cast dives into an extensive Saros preview, ahead of its release on PlayStation 5 on April 30. Then, Steve and Bobby switch gears to discuss going hands-on with Forza Horizon 6 and Super Meat Boy 3D. Website: https://www.consolecreatures.com/ Like and follow us on Social Media: Bluesky: @consolecreatures.com YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠@ConsoleCreatures Twitter: @ConsoleCreature⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:...