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LUSHFOIL PHOTOGRAPHY SIM ask you to open the lens and take in the beautiful isolation

Go for a hike, pick up your favourite camera and visit south west Australia, Japan, Italy and more in search of some perfect pics.

April 8, 2025 8:30 AM

LUSHFOIL PHOTOGRAPHY SIM is all about the vibes and heavily inspired by developer Matt Newell's own treks around the world with camera in hand.

Originally starting as a project to create some fantastic scenery it morphed into a camera sim and featuring locations like Meelup and Castle Rock Beach in Matt's home state of Western Australia and his new home in Japan, this chill game is all about opening the lens and taking it all in.

Listen to Gianni and Matt talk about the joy of photography and what inspires them to take pictures.

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Lushfoil Photography Sim
Matt Newell
Some good ninja stuff, good samurai stuff, it took them a long time to get here but boy I'm glad they did.
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Pros:
  • Naoe feels like the old assassins from previous games
  • Yasuke definitely doesn't, which is very welcome change
  • Absolutely stunning world that feels busy and lived in
Cons:
  • Maybe the world actually might be too big?
  • It's an evolution not a revolution, if you've bounced off Assassin's Creed in the past this doesn't break the mold.
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Lushfoil Photography Sim

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PlayStation 5
Developer:
Matt Newell
Publisher:
Annapurna Interactive
Release Date:
April 15, 2025
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