PLAY Issue 34 - Christmas 2023

FEATURES Returning To Gaia Final Fantasy VII Rebirth reaches far beyond what you remember. How huge maps and dynamic team combat are reforging the legendary PS1 classic into something new. Chasing New Dreams Interview: Supermassive Games carries the Little Nightmares torch towards a new third game. INSIDER In conversation with Gen Urobuchi about his steampunk-inspired rabbit mech game; reporting from the showfloor at Final Fantasy 14 Fan Festival London; the PS5’s slim announcement; mouths-on with the Gaming Cup Noodle; getting stuck in videogames; and more! PREVIEWS Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Foamstars, Decapolice, Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, Lil Guardsman, Europa, Synduality: Echo Of Ada REVIEWS Alan Wake 2, Saltsea Chronicles, Sonic Superstars, Cocoon, Agatha Christie - Murder On The Orient Express, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Lil Gator Game, Pizza Possum, Honkai: Star Rail, The 7th Guest VR, Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, The Legend Of Nayuta: Boundless Trails, Frog Detective: The Complete Mystery, Lords Of The Fallen, Assassin's Creed Mirage, Anonymous;Code, Fate/Samurai Remnant, Trepang2, Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged, Payday 3, Extended Play: Cyberpunk 2077 RETROSTATION Classic Game: Limbo, Memory Card: Prince Of Persia ‘08, Defending: Patches, Plus Points: Nier Replicant, A Brief History Of Dinosaurs, and Parting Shot: Spelunky