Wych Elm Games' upcoming 'Silver Pines' impresses critics, potentially becoming a Game of the Year contender.
It’s an interesting week for PlayStation enthusiasts, with diverse updates ranging from impressive new game releases to community-driven tweaks in existing titles.
Impressive Reviews for ‘Silver Pines’
The critical reception of the upcoming PS5 Metroidvania game, Silver Pines, developed by Wych Elm Games and published by Team17, is making waves. The atmospheric title has been highly praised as a potential Game of the Year contender, earning a Top Critic Average of 87 out of 100 on OpenCritic and a stunning Universal score of 91 out of 100 on Metacritic, according to PlayStation Lifestyle. The game’s high scores and glowing reviews from outlets like CGM, Radio Times, and Dualshockers suggest it may well be a must-play for fans of the genre.
PlayStation Store Update and Major Discounts
This week’s PlayStation Store update adds a variety of new titles and offers for PS4, PS5, and PSVR users, along with October’s PlayStation Plus Essential Lineup, which includes games such as Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2, F1 25, and Hunt Showdown: 1886. A standout deal on the store is a massive 85% discount on Watch Dogs: Legion for both PS4 and PS5 owners. The game’s price is slashed to just $8.99, but the offer is only available until October 8, 2026, as noted by PlayStation Lifestyle.
Community Feedback Leads to Changes in Wolverine
Insomniac has responded to community feedback regarding the controversial “fart trails” in Wolverine on PS5. Initially included as a feature for collectibles, users found it intrusive, prompting the developers to allow players to toggle the feature on or off during story sequences and reduce its intensity, showing strong responsiveness to player input, as reported by Push Square.
Temporary Availability of Free Games in Europe
Players in several European countries recently noticed that titles like Call of Duty: WWII and Mafia 3 were available for free without any PlayStation Plus subscription. However, these offerings have now been mysteriously pulled from the store, according to Push Square. This abrupt change leaves questions about the reasons for their temporary availability and subsequent withdrawal.
Upcoming Marvel Tokon DLC Reveal
Fans of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls can look forward to the unveiling of the game’s first DLC fighter, Phoenix Cyclops. Push Square reports that Arc System Works announced the debut, which is set to be shown in an upcoming trailer release. This reveal should provide an exciting glimpse for those invested in the fighting game.
