My Time at Evershine: Early access is here!

The fans of the My Time-series have been waiting for a long time. 

My Time at Evershine's Alpha test's release date was October 24th, 2025.

Those players who chose to include Alpha access in their Kickstarter pledge can now experience the playtest, and share their feedback about the game with Pathea. Early access is only available on PC/Steam, not on consoles.

 

 

The Alpha is a closed test, so it's not allowed to share gameplay footage, videos or screenshots publicly. Discussing about the game is only allowed on Pathea's official channels, namely Discord.

The content in the Alpha build is very limited, around 1-3 hours of gameplay.

My Time at Evershine: System requirements

Recommended specs for Evershine are GTX 1060 (or equivalent) with 4GB VRAM or higher. Systems below 4GB VRAM may experience lag or stuttering.

Disk space: 14 GB 

The current version of Evershine only supports keyboard and mouse. There is no controller support, it will be added in future updates.

 

EDIT

Confirmed & tested: My Time at Evershine's Alpha test CAN be played with a PS5-controller. 

 

Mafia The Old Country: Review (PS5)

Mafia: The Old Country (affiliate link) is the fourth installment in the Mafia game series.

In the early 20th century, Enzo works as a miner in Italy or somewhere in Sicily. He manages to escape from the mine and ends up recovering at the home of a local mafia boss. But even though Enzo kills hundreds of people for the boss, is he still good enough for his daughter?

 

 

Is Mafia The Old Country open world? 

Technically the game is supposed to be open world, but there isn't anything to do.

I thought this would be an open world game like the previous Mafia games, but I was sorely disappointed. Mafia: The Old Country is a short and linear walking simulator, easily played through in a few evenings. I borrowed this game from the library. There were many reservations for it after me and I thought it would be rushed due to the two-week loan period. But no, I easily finished the game in a week.

If there is even a plot, it is completely predictable. And the stupid knife fights that were used a lot as a game mechanic were of course unnecessary and unpleasant in my opinion. Also, the stupid mechanic that requires you to constantly sharpen your knife is... stupid.

 

 

This game made me hate men even more.

*The ridiculous way Isabella's ass is animated.

*The men who made mods for the game to undress Isabella.

I guess I should learn how to mod so I can make mods for games that undress men.

 

 

And since I already had a hard time with Mafia 2's save system, the question arises: Should I play Mafia games at all?

VERDICT: I'm glad I didn't pay a penny for this game.

 

 

 

BEWARE OF SPOILERS!

Mafia The Old Country: How many endings?

There's only one ending, and it's a bad one. Or so many people seem to think. For me the endings where men die and women survive are of course happy ones. 

There is no happy ending in this game, or of course it depends on who you ask. I had the same experience with LA Noire. Shortly before the end I read the plot reveals. I don't know how I would have reacted to Enzo's fate if I hadn't known about it beforehand.

 

 

Mafia The Old Country: Gameplay

 

 

The animals of Mafia The Old Country

The player can ride horses in this game. Often you can choose between a horse and a car.

 

 

And there are some chicken, but I couldn't find any other animals in the game.

 

 

Is Mafia The Old Country worth it?

In my honest opinion: hell no. But maybe I was just expecting too much.

 

Mafia The Old Country: Getaway driver

I just needed an excuse to use this funny trophy video.

 

 

 

Squirrel with a Gun: Game review (PS5)

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I had wanted to play Squirrel with a Gun for a long time, and when it was on sale on Playstation Store I bought it for myself as a birthday present. 

Squirrel with a Gun is an unique and hilarious idea for a game. I'm sad to say that the execution could have been better.

 

 

I want these type of games to be fun and easy to play. Unfortunately Squirrel with a Gun is a bit too difficult for my liking, making it less fun than it could be. It also doesn't make clear for the player what needs to be done, and how it could be done. Yes, I do need hand holding with these lighthearted games.

So to complete the tasks and to be able to progress in the game you are most likely going to need online guides.

If they want to make these type of games challenging, then there at least should be an option to change the difficulty. 

 

 

When I finally progressed to a new area I took a break from the game, and so far the break has lasted for months. When a "funny" game gives me a headache it's not fun or pleasant to play. 

Even the first boss fight ("Father") was too difficult for me, and I had to ask someone else to play that part for me. Just the drive to the underground bunker made me grit my teeth, I had to try many times. 

 

 

I hate the fact that every time you load a save you have to search for a gun again. Also the lack of ammo is not nice. If I want to cause a total mayhem I need unlimited ammo to be able to do that.

The game is also buggy. I had to restart the game right at the start because an item essential to progress disappeared. People even complain that the game never saved, that they always had to start at the beginning. Horrible.

 

 

What I like about the game are the many hats and outfits. Since the first Goat Simulator I have always wanted a hat simulator to be included in my games. 

 

 

 

Squirrel with a Gun vs Goat Simulator

If I had to choose between these two games I would always go for the goats. In my opinion both Goat Simulator-games are easier and more fun to play than Squirrel with a Gun. The latter is also a bit too expensive for its scope and length.

 

 

Squirrel with a Gun gameplay (PS5)

 

 

 

Cat and Ghostly Road review (PS5)

 

In honor of the first anniversary of the death of my white cat Olivia I wanted to play the game Cat and Ghostly Road. In this game you play as a white cat named Yang, who is trying to save the painter who saved its life.

 

 

This game had been on my wishlist for a long time, and now it was luckily on sale.

Cat and Ghostly Road is a point-and-click adventure with some puzzles.

 

 

Cat and Ghostly Road was suitable game for my mindset, when I wanted to reminize my late white cat. The game's themes of ghosts, demons and otherworld were just perfect for this purpose. The white cat even visits heaven. I want to think that's where my dear Olivia is.

 

 

The game has puzzles, and doesn't always make clear what has to be done next. I used this text walkthrough guide to help me progress through the game. Without it the playthrough would have taken a lot longer, and I for sure would have gotten frustrated. As I easily do in games.

 

 

Cat and Ghostly Road isn't a very long game, but I recommend it to those who love cats, and especially for them who have lost beloved cat(s).

This is a beautiful little indie game. 

 

 

 

Cat and Ghostly Road gameplay video (100% Walkthrough)

 

 

The Animals of Disney Dreamlight Valley

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Disney Dreamlight Valley is a popular game with lots of content. I had waited for years to play it. I have now spent most of my summer playing this game, and I loved every second. I loaned the game from the library, and unfortunately the DLCs weren't included.

 

 

Dreamlight Valley is a very addictive game. It was difficult for me to stop playing it. There's so much to do. After 180 hours of playtime I finally finished all the quests of the base game. Well, almost all of them.

 

 

 

Disney Dreamlight Valley characters

Disney has so many iconic characters, and not all of them are (yet) in the game. From the start Merlin, Mickey Mouse, Scrooge McDuck and Goofy are there. A bit later Donald Duck, Minnie Mouse and Daisy join the fun. Along the way the player unlocks more characters, biomes and realms.

 

 

What I personally hate that the Fairy Godmother is in the game, but there's no Cinderella. She happens to be my favorite Disney Princess, along with Jasmine and Belle. I'm sure she's going to be added to the game at some point. But is she gonna be free content? I doubt it.

 

 

My favorite character in the game has to be Nala. I must admit that I have never even seen The Lion King, even thought I have wanted to for literally decades. I especially want to see the original version, because there actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas is voicing young Simba. Yes, I used to be a big fan of Home Improvement. 

 

 

Nala in Dreamlight Valley is simply very adorable. Makes me want to see the movie. So thanks to this game I'm finally going to loan that movie from the library, luckily it's there.

 

 

Another adorable character is Frozen's Olaf, I fell in love with him too. That's yet another movie I haven't seen. I guess it would be easier to list the movies I have seen.

 

 

My favorite Disney movies are Aladdin and Beauty and the Beast, and characters from those are in the game. I especially love Belle in this game, she's a quiet book nerd, just like me. 

I like Scar's negative attitude towards everything. 

 

 

Among my favorites is also Donald Duck, he's so funny in his anger. And yet also so polite.

 

 

But when it comes to Prince Eric... I want him for myself, so step away, Ariel. I haven't seen The Little Mermaid either. 

That is one thing missing from Dreamlight Valley, romantic relationships for the playable character. I suppose it's undestandable, it would be too horrible to steal spouses of well known and iconic characters. But I got used to romance in My Time-series, and it's hard to be without.

 

 

I don't like the game's latest addition, Peter Pan. I have always hated his misogynistic attitude, or his attitude in general. 

 

Dreamlight Valley's Cheshire Cat

Disney Dreamlight Valley is full of animals. From Lion King's Simba and Nala to Alice in Wonderland's Cheshire Cat. This cat is a bit quirky, and likes to cause mayhem and disappear. But I love him anyway.

 

 

 

Dreamlight Valley's Companion Animals

Squirrels (peanut), rabbits (carrots), turtles (seaweed), raccoons (blueberry), foxes (white sturgeon), crocodiles (lobster), sunbirds (flowers that match their feather color), ravens (5 star meals). Those are the companion animals of the base game, and listed after them are their favorite foods. You have to feed them so that they'll become your friends. Then you can choose to have them with you on your adventures. They also gather extra resources and backpack slots for you. 

 

 

There are also some special companions, such as Magic Carpet from Aladdin. 

The DLCs have even more companion animals. My favorite of them is the capybara, I wished to get one.

The Premium Shop also sometimes has companions, including cats. 

 

 

 

Disney Dreamlight Valley Trophies

This game lost me at trophies.

With better/more trophies I would have bought this game. Because of the lack of trophies I only loaned Dreamlight Valley from the library.

With implementing more/lot of trophies the game makers can only win. Every game should have at least story trophies, and a game like this could have soo many trophies. But no, Gameloft chose a different path.

Whenever I'm planning on buying a game I always check the trophies first. No platinum? Not interested. Not many trophies and/or all the trophies hard to get? I'll pass. 

 

 

Still I enjoyed every second of Disney Dreamlight Valley, and wished there were even more free content to play. This is a great game for Disney fans, and for those who love cozy games.

 

 

 

Little Kitty, Big City: Game Review (PS5)

I had waited for a full year to play this game. And finally, on its first birthday, cat game Little Kitty, Big City came to PS5/PS4. Only as a digital version though, I haven't been able to find any information about a physical copy. When you buy it for Playstation you get both the PS4 and PS5 versions, so two games for the price of one.

 

 

Little kitty is peacefully enjoying a nap on a windowsill, when a disaster happens. The cat falls down to the big city below. Now the kitty has to find a way back home. Along the way the cat meets other animals, and faceless humans.

 

 

 

I became addicted to this game. The open world area isn't that big, but there are surprisingly lot of things to do. From rescuing ducks and collecting hats to catching (and releasing!) birds, just to name a few. There are some (very easy) puzzles.

 

 

Ducks

Besides several cats the game has other animals aswell. One of the cutest missions is to find four ducklings and return them back to their worried father.

 

 

If you rescue the ducks before returning home, you encounter them again while climbing towards home. One strange thing about ducks is that they love water, unlike our hero little kitty.

 

 

There's another quest which requires you to bring four rubber ducks to the pond. I wondered where the pond is, but it is the same one where the real ducks have to be returned.

 

 

Climbing back home 

And don't worry about returning home. Even after doing that you can keep playing the game. In fact it is even easier then, because all the collectibles will be marked on the map.

To be able to climb back home the kitty needs energy, and for that it needs to find four fish. One of them has to be stolen from a fisherman, and the last one is on a high rooftop.

 

 

Hat Simulator

In the game you can collect hats. That is one of the features I loved about Goat Simulator, and it's great to have that here aswell. You can collect hats from the environment, and buy them from vending machines.

 

  

 

Was this game worth the wait? Was it worth the relatively high price of over 20 euros? Oh yes. I played the game through twice, both PS5 and PS4 versions. I couldn't get enough of the little kitty's adventures.

 

Little Kitty, Big City Game vs. Stray

Which cat game is better? It's a matter of opinion. For me Little Kitty, Big City is the second best cat game, right after the acclaimed Stray (affiliate link). We need more great cat games like these, and I'm certainly hoping that there'll be a sequel to Little Kitty, Big City!

 

 

Little Kitty, Big City gameplay

 

 

 

Little Kitty, Big City merch is available on their official store. How much I'd want this shirt below, and a certain skirt. Too bad that too many clothes have polyester (ie plastic) in them.

 

 

Cat Rescue Story: Game Review (PS5)

I had waited for a long time to get my hands on the video game Cat Rescue Story (affiliate link). It was released for PS4/PS5 on September 26, 2024. Its regular price on Playstation Store is 40 euros, which is way too much for a game that is free on mobile. So I was very happy to be able to loan this game's PS5-version from my local library.  

 

 

Cat Rescue Story Pet Game

 

In Cat Rescue Story the player's great aunt Olivia has left them a house. (For me personally the choice of that name is rather unfortunate, since Olivia was my late cat's name. And that name is repeated in the game a lot.) Then the player's role is to clean up the house, and rescue stray cats to fill it.

 

At first you have to create a character. There aren't many customization options, but at least you can choose the gender of the player.

 

The cats need water, food and a litter box. You can pet the cats, but you also need to take care of the cats' needs. These minigames can be quite frustrating. I hated especially the grooming one. Or maybe I just didn't get the gist of the controls.

 

 

The cats need forever homes. You have to match the cats with suitable owners. You can only put the cat up for adoption if its needs are met. And do notice that there are multiple traits of the cats, and what the new owners want. The more of these you match the more points and money you get.

I wonder if it's possible to softlock yourself out of the game? If you run out of money? Because without money you can't do the minigames, and without them you can't adopt the cats. I realized the answer to my own question: You can play with the cats free of charge, and you get money from it. So you can't run out of money.

Is Cat Rescue Story worth it?

Cat Rescue Story is a very repetitive and horribly grindy game, and it's certainly not worth 40 euros. For a free mobile game it might serve its purpose, but for a costly console game no. I got tired of the minigames very fast, and eventually they even started to hurt my fingers, especially the grooming minigame. I don't know if children would like this game more than I did. I'm glad that I didn't pay any money to play this game.

I wish I could say that I enjoyed Cat Rescue Story, but no. There are more versatile and more fun cat games out there. Tip: I'd suggest you start with Annapurna's acclaimed Stray (affiliate link).

 

 

There are actually people who have played this game for so long that they have achieved all the cats, all the fur colors and all the achievements/trophies in the game. I wonder for how long would that take? For me that sounds crazy. I mean I have no life, but still I wouldn't even dream of the platinum trophy. Cat Rescue Story is so boring and repetitive. The grind and the cats to be rescued never end.

 

 

 

Cat Rescue Story Gameplay (PS5)