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Far: Lone Sails PS4

Does it play offline? Yes

Does it require a download? No

Tested on PS4 Pro and via PS5 BC. Minor texture issues in both cases, but the game runs fine overall.

Dearh Stranding 2: On the Beach PS5

Does it play offline? Yes

Does it require a download? No

Tested the PEGI release this time. Just like the ESRB release, only minor issues. Very solid, as expected.

Yakuza Kiwami Switch

Does it play offline? Yes

Does it require a download? No

Only minor issues with sleep mode and negligible FPS drops in certain situations. Plays well overall.

The Isle Tide Hotel PS5

Does it play offline? Yes

Does it require a download? No

No major issues.

Assassin's Creed Syndicate PS4
(played via PS5 BC)

Does it play offline? Yes

Does it require a download? Yes

Sony only ever talked about 12 titles with PS5 BC flaws, but in reality there is a significant number of AAA titles that just don't work properly. This is one of them.

We added two more playthrough tests to our report for Wuchang: Fallen Feathers.

We encountered a few smaller issues, but it's still a good build on disc for PS5.

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People still act like there is no difference between downloading and installing from disc. But the only thing they have in common is the delay until you can play. Where the data comes from makes all the difference in the world. One option gives you control, the other restricts.

Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package Switch
(played via Switch 2 BC)

Does it play offline? Yes

Does it require a download? No*

Runs noticably better than on original hardware, but still comes with a number of minor graphical issues and occasional performance dips.

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7th Sector PS4
(played via PS5 BC)

Does it play offline? Yes

Does it require a download? No

A couple of minor issues with this Strictly Limited Games release. Nothing that prevents you from beating the game, though.

Double Plus Points the entire weekend AND 200+ Limited Run Games titles on sale at the same time. Can it get any better? Yes, because all 5 @lostincult.co.uk titles are available at Video Games Plus as well (ref link): videogamesplus.ca/do...

Really appreciate the shoutout. Thx!

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Wuchang: Fallen Feathers PS5

Does it play offline? Yes

Does it require a download? No

Only minor visual issues and bugs encountered. Plays quite well overall. Big THX to our supporters on Patreon who made this test possible. Please consider joining them to help our cause: www.patreon.com/c/do...

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And with firmware 20.2.0 they added Super Mario Bros. Wonder to that list.

Appreciate your kind words. Thank you!

Looking at the #NintendoDirect Switch 2 is about to compete with Wii U for "easiest full set" with all those key cards taking games out of the equation. Even Bandai Namco doesn't care, despite doing Cyberpunk 2077. Guess we need more investors asking Ninty tough questions for anything to change.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Switch
(played via Switch 2 BC)

Does it play offline? Yes

Does it require a download? No*

Dawnguard DLC and a good portion of the Anniversary DLC on card. The former has an area that seems very prone to crashing. Game runs ok overall, though.

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Sonic the Hedgehog PS3

Does it play offline? Yes

Does it require a download? No*

Experienced severe slowdown in the busy sections. Wallride controls could use a tweek too. Still an ok build despite the shortcomings.

Indeed, that's only revision 003. These should be 004, which has both DLC on card.

You should bring it up with them, then. As far as we know, that shouldn't be the case.

What does the code on the back of your card say?

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Award winning indie hit Animal Well is getting an updated global retail release through @lostincult.co.uk.

We want to add another award to its resume and will test Switch and PS5 release for our Badge of Approval.

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Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Xbox One
(played via Series X BC)

Does it play offline? Yes

Does it require a download? No

Hair on characters looks jaggy and some subtitles are out of sync with the spoken dialogue. No major issues, though. Solid build!

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Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[st] PS4
(played via PS5 BC)

Does it play offline? Yes

Does it require a download? No

Stable 60 FPS and no issues encountered. Versus mode works off disc. THX to @pqube.bsky.social for providing a review copy.