Reviews

Stellar Blade is a good game, genuinely. SHIFT UP’s first ambitious title succeeds on the gameplay front: fluid, demanding combat finds the right balance between accessibility and Souls-like depth, and the technical production ranks among the most impressive on PS5. The joy of combat is real and constant – the perfect parry system, the varied enemy patterns, the escalating boss fights (some truly sweat-inducing) all deliver lasting satisfaction. But the story never takes off. Eve is likeable but her journey lacks memorable moments. Secondary characters are sympathetic but underdeveloped. The world is carefully built, but the narrative emotion never truly arrives. It’s fine – enough to keep you going to the credits – but it’s the clear weak point. Visually, it’s a showcase: 60fps Performance mode, Quality mode, detailed environments, polished lighting, Eve’s model among the best. The soundtrack is a pleasant surprise – atmospheric exploration themes, intense combat tracks, some boss fight compositions that linger. If you enjoy demanding, visually refined action games, Stellar Blade deserves a spot in your PS5 library. The combat is genuinely great, even if the story won’t haunt you. A solid foundation – I hope a sequel builds more narrative experience. Full French review: https://rogueh24.fr/test-du-jeu-stellar-blade/

Star Wars Outlaws is the best Star Wars game I've ever played. Massive Entertainment achieved something rare: a Star Wars experience set in the margins of the saga, far from Jedi and Sith, in a living, breathing criminal galaxy, without ever betraying the license's soul. Exploration is generous and constantly rewarding. Each planet has its own identity. Speeder riding and space travel provide immediate, lasting pleasure. Kay, Nix and ND-5 form an endearing trio you won't want to leave. The open-world exploration is the best Star Wars has ever seen – each planet has its own atmosphere, ecosystem, culture, and relationship with the Empire. Speeder handling is a genuine joy, especially with the water-gliding upgrade. Space navigation is smooth and intuitive with no visible loading screens. Kay is a flawed, credible heroine who grows on you. Nix is adorable and useful. ND-5 brings unexpected depth. Visually stunning on Snowdrop, especially in ultrawide. The soundtrack and sound design are excellent, faithfully extending the saga's musical DNA. Yes, there are minor issues: occasional input sluggishness in parkour, some Nix mechanics could be more automated. But overall, this is an ambitious, polished, generous blockbuster. One of Ubisoft's best mainstream titles in years. An absolute must-have for any Star Wars fan. Full French review: https://rogueh24.fr/test-du-jeu-star-wars-outlaws/