Hi-Fi Rush headlines PLAY's first Xbox cover

02.04.2024 - 13:19 / gamesradar.com

We never thought we’d see the day but here we are: Xbox games on PlayStation. Yup, that’s right - we’re green with envy no more. But as momentous an occasion as this is, that’s not the only surprising reappearance; Unknown 9: Awakening also enjoys a grand reintroduction, and indie darling In Stars and Time pops back for seconds this month in PLAY #39, which is out right now!

But that’s not all - you thought we were done with Final Fantasy after last issue’s takeover special? On top of our Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review, we’re also diving back into Final Fantasy XIV in our Ultimate Companion supplement.

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With Hi-Fi Rush leading the charge, we investigate how this banger sets the rhythm for Xbox games on PlayStation 5. Our lead feature not only dips a toe into Sea of Thieves, Grounded, and much more besides, but also offers reviews of Tango Gameworks’ latest bop and illuminated manuscript page turner Pentiment.

We also get to grips with slick and sexy Stellar Blade in our lead preview. With a wardrobe to die for and super sized boss battles, we’re excited to get both hands on this post-apocalyptic action.

Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more

Also in previews: Zenless Zone Zero, Sand Land, Until Then, and more!

In our lead Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review, we alternate between getting misty eyed, asking what it all means, and getting our SOLDIER fit wrecked by mischievous moogle minigames. The series mascots have undergone a divisive redesign, and we’re torn between deciding whether this take on moogles is ‘delightful’ or more ‘definitely watches us as we sleep.’ What do you think?

Also in reviews: Helldivers 2, Balatro, Penny’s Big Breakaway, and more!

Quiet for a few years, this project is slamming its alarm clock for a grand reintroduction. Unknown 9: Awakening is an action adventure game that forms just one corner of a wider story universe featuring novel series, comic books, and scripted podcasts.

The face of Awakening is none other than actor Anya Chalotra, famed for her portrayal of Yennefer of Vengerberg from Netflix’s The Witcher series. Team Yennefer ‘til the end, we’re already sold on this - but wait until we tell you about Unknown 9: Awakening’s body-hopping combat.

Also in Insider: Eden Ring’s DLC, Ys X: Nordics finally gets an English language release, talking with Abubakar Salim about Tales Of Kenzera: Zau; 'should Hidden Agenda be revived?’, and more!

Ready for a replay? We go back for round two in our In Stars and Time Making Of feature. Game developer Adrienne Bazir lays it all out in