[Review] Keeper’s Toll on PlayStation 5

Alright, let’s dive into this Keeper’s Toll adventure. Imagine this: you’re tossed into a world that’s all doom and gloom – can’t remember why, but it feels both terrifying and a bit thrilling. Keeper’s Toll, brought to life by eastasiasoft and Stingbot Games, just throws you into this mess. Ever had one of those “why am I here?” moments? It’s that in a nutshell, only with monsters. You get to scramble through places with names as foreboding as they sound: Linden Forest, Usvit Depths, Usvit Castle, and yeah, the cherry on top, the End of Time. Gotta love a place where it feels like time’s having a meltdown.

Six characters – like, where do I even begin? All have these super specific vibes. There’s the Shadow Monk doing a ninja gig from the shadows, and then the Pyromancer, who’s basically a smokin’ hot fireworks show with legs – not literally, though. And ah, the Blood Maiden, talk about dramatic! Throws magical hissy fits but in a mysterious, spooky kind of way.

I got sidetracked thinking about the Necromancer – dude’s like a tank, plowing through with his undead buddies, and don’t even make me start on how the Ranger zips around like someone mixed her up with caffeine. And the Bogatyr? Total knight in rusty armor – kind of your slow-and-steady-guy but tough as nails.

Controls? So simple, you wonder if it’s a prank. It’s all about wiggling that joystick or D-Pad like you’re playing with your pet rabbit – if one could even have a rabbit in such a twisted place. Hitting them with automatic attacks – whoosh! And boom, You’re collecting experience points like candy on Halloween. Get a choice of boosts while you’re at it – imagine magic candy with crazy effects.

Gold! Everywhere like leftovers at a buffet. Spend it here, spend it there – with this shady merchant who seems to pop up when you’re least expecting him. There’s this thing called the Shrine of Spirits, where you throw your gold around and hope something cool happens. Heck, I even found a Barbed Helmet. Next level fashion?

Every run’s chaos and I’m not complaining. Keep leveling up and oh, look! A talent section to fiddle around with. You decide how each of your darlings – I mean, characters – shine. Shadow Monk’s “Meditation” made me laugh. Stand still and regenerate HP? Who has time for zen in a demon-infested nightmare?

Okay, trophies are dangling there like they want you to grab them. No gold, though, if that even matters to us trophy hunters. Brag-worthy? Perhaps, if you survive long enough to care. There’s the usual soul collecting, boss-bashing, talent-maxing grind – oh, the usual checklist every adventurer loves or pretends to.

Keeper’s Toll: what can I say? You buy it once and score it on both PS4 and PS5. Double the trouble, or fun – take your pick. Only $6.99, less than what I spend on coffee some mornings. Dive in, explore these crazy places, and test whether your reflexes can keep up. Who knew surviving could be such a riotously chaotic adventure?