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Starfield Review - An Interstellar Adventure

Our Starfield review tackles Bethesda's latest outing as a brave new IP that sits comfortable in its systems and design philosophies, but not without shortcomings.

August 31, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

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Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy Review - Machine Tooled

Our Trine 5 review takes a look at the fifth outing for Amadeus, Pontius, and Zoya, and the crow's feet are starting to show.

August 29, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Sea Of Stars Review - A Voyage to the Past

Sea Of Stars is a retro-inspired turn-based RPG that borrows from classics like Chrono Trigger while adding its own flair on things.

August 29, 2023 | 07:41 EDT

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Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Review - Claw Grip Forever

Our Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Review has us figuring out if this is the series' grand return or just an Armored Snore.

August 23, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Baldur's Gate 3 Review - A Critical Success

Our Baldur's Gate 3 review takes a look at this year's dark horse and the potential of a Dungeons and Dragons experience realized to its fullest.

August 23, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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Fort Solis Review - Is the Terrific Narrative Enough?

View the TechRaptor Fort Solis review and read our thoughts on the Fort Solis gameplay, voice cast and more! TechRaptor is your go-to source for reviews.

August 22, 2023 | 02:00 EDT

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Immortals of Aveum Review – Battlemage Simulator

Packed with neat ideas. Rough in spots. These are but a few words to describe Ascendant Studios' debut title. This is our Immortals of Aveum Review.

August 22, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

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Book of Hours Review - A Fascinating Journey of Many Words

Our Book of Hours review dives into Weather Factory's newest title, full of elegant prose, gorgeous artwork and sprawling stories.

August 18, 2023 | 10:47 EDT

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Amid Evil: The Black Labyrinth Review - A Legend Returns

Amid Evil: The Black Labyrinth is a brand new prequel episode for the hit boomer shooter from Indefatigable and New Blood.

August 18, 2023 | 08:02 EDT

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Blasphemous 2 Review - Second Verse

In our Blasphemous 2 review, we take a look at The Game Kitchen's second unholy Metroidvania adventure, and it's not entirely without sin.

August 17, 2023 | 08:46 EDT

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Gord Review - Gord Alone Knows!

Our Gord Review will let you know exactly what we think of Covonent.dev's new dark-fantasy adventure strategy title coming to PC Xbox and PlayStation!

August 15, 2023 | 09:16 EDT

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Turbo Overkill Review - Become Chainsaw Man

Our Turbo Overkill review tells you why this is one FPS game fans of the genre do not want to miss. It's time to literally rip and tear.

August 10, 2023 | 10:12 EDT

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Atlas Fallen Review - Sand Isn't Always Bad

Curious about exploring the world of Atlas? Find out more about why the movement and combat of this game make it a must play in our Atlas Fallen Review.

August 9, 2023 | 02:11 EDT

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30XX Review - Great Xpectations

If you've been looking for a Mega Man X fix, 30XX just might be your answer. Find out whether it scratches the itch in our 30XX review.

August 8, 2023 | 11:25 EDT

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Venba Review - Seconds, Please

A narrative cooking game, Venba follows the ups and downs of an Indian immigrant family in Canada. Venba does most of its storytelling through cooking, and it touches upon love, loss, and family.

July 31, 2023 | 09:04 EDT

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Disney Illusion Island Review - Like Rayman, But Slower

In our Disney Illusion Island Review, we discuss the colorful world of Monoth that Mickey and crew need to save, even though there are shortcomings.

July 27, 2023 | 08:45 EDT

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Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons Review - Punch, Rinse, Repeat

We dive into all the ways a familiar formula is remixed, for good and ill, in our Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons Review.

July 27, 2023 | 03:15 EDT

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YABER Pro Y9 4K Projector Review

We check out the crisp picture and vibrant color of this light and portable projector in our YABER Pro Y9 4K Projector Review.

July 21, 2023 | 05:47 EDT

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Exoprimal Review - Extinction Averted

Our review for Exoprimal shows why you should give this dinosaur slaying sim a fair shot.

July 21, 2023 | 10:27 EDT

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Remnant 2 Review - Rising From The Ashes

Check out our Remnant 2 Review to find out how Gunfire Games has managed to create the perfect sequel to its already unique shooter-souls-roguelike.

July 20, 2023 | 10:11 EDT

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My Friendly Neighborhood Review - C is for Creepy

Solid survival horror combat and map design helps elevate this creepy game about puppets. This is our My Friendly Neighborhood review.

July 17, 2023 | 02:44 EDT

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Oxenfree II: Lost Signals Review - Tune In To This Station

Our Oxenfree II: Lost Signals Review shows the return of the dialogue system, with a relatable protagonist in Riley, fantastic writing and more horror.

July 12, 2023 | 03:04 EDT

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SOULVARS Review - Biblical Demon Antivirus

A sneaky nostalgia mine for all of its inspirations, SOULVARS provides a rapid comfort, providing almost enough context mechanically, but not for those who wish to be attached narratively.

July 1, 2023 | 10:56 EDT

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Sludge Life 2 Review - Hashtag Murky

Our Sludge Life 2 review asks one very simple question: were there enough underexplored ideas in vaporwave sandbox Sludge Life to warrant a sequel?

June 27, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

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Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Review - Perplexing Poltergeist Puzzles

With a port to modern hardware for Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, it becomes clear this is one of Capcom's hidden gems.

June 27, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine Review - Where's The Beef?

Dr. Fetus is back, but all but the most faithful Meat Boy fans should fear his Mean Meat Machine. Find out in our full Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine Review.

June 26, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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Microsoft Flight Simulator - Stockholm Arlanda Airport (Orbx) Review - Nordic Beauty

Our review of Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ESSA) for Microsoft Flight Simulator by Orbx details how good this massive Scandinavian scenery add-on really is.

June 22, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Review

Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life aims to bring an old-school farming sim to a new audience. But does it manage to succeed?

June 22, 2023 | 09:30 EDT

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Final Fantasy XVI Review - An Eikon-ic Adventure

Final Fantasy XVI is an excellent ARPG matching flashy visuals, fun and frantic combat, and an exciting story of a band of outlaws creating a better future.

June 21, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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Layers of Fear (2023) Review - Is It Meant To Be THIS Dark?

Layers of Fear (2023) is a collection of the original games remastered with additional story to tie the package together, how well does that work though?

June 15, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

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Tiny Thor Review

Our Tiny Thor review takes a look at a puzzle-platformer starring a child version of the God of Thunder himself, but don't let that fool you: it's hard.

June 13, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Mask of the Rose Review

We review Mask of the Rose by Failbetter Games and check out this complex story, fascinating characters and the difficult story system.

June 8, 2023 | 07:28 EDT

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Harmony: The Fall of Reverie Review

Is Harmony: The Fall of Reverie another win for Don't Nod Entertainment, or does it tell an incomplete story? Find out in our full review.

June 8, 2023 | 01:00 EDT

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Amnesia: The Bunker Review

Amnesia: The Bunker is the latest entry in the critically-acclaimed Amnesia series, but can it repair the disappointment of Rebirth?

June 8, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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System Shock Review

Nightdive's remake of System Shock delivers an excellently grand and modern retelling of one of the foundational FPS experiences.

June 2, 2023 | 09:13 EDT

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The Tartarus Key Review

The Tartarus Key is a retro throwback to 90s horror games. This includes both its visuals as well as a few obtuse puzzles. This is our review.

June 1, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

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Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer Review

From the developer of Hypnospace Outlaw comes Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayere, a game as ridiculous (and fun) as its name.

June 1, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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Diablo IV Review

Diablo IV takes the ARPG genre to new heights, so Hell better look out for what's coming. Here's our review.

May 30, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

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Street Fighter 6 Review

Looking to jump into the deep world of fighting games? Read our Street Fighter 6 review to see if it's the right game for you.

May 30, 2023 | 03:05 EDT

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Elden Ring: The Road to the Erdtree, Vol. 1 Review

We read the first volume of Elden Ring: The Road to the Erdtree, a new manga series within the Elden Ring universe.

May 27, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Review

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum had its moments, but most of the game was underwhelming. Read our review to find out what worked and what didn't.

May 25, 2023 | 04:00 EDT

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Sunshine Shuffle Review

While a summer card game can satisfy for a while, Sunshine Shuffle’s more grounded narrative gets lost in the shuffle with inconsistent pacing and bad sound design.

May 24, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom draws players back into a somewhat familiar Hyrule and deliver an incredible experience from start to finish.

May 23, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Review

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a brutal boomer shooter where players can live out their fantasy as a powerful Space Marine.

May 23, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Planet Of Lana Review

Our Planet of Lana review takes a look at a new cinematic platformer with a gorgeous art style and a whole bunch of spider bots.

May 22, 2023 | 08:00 EDT

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Hunt the Night Review

Hunt the Night aims to combine Bloodborne and The Legend of Zelda. But does it manage to make this combination work? Read our review to find out.

May 4, 2023 | 11:30 EDT

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Ravenlok Review

In Ravenlok it's your job to travel the world of Dunia, collect the heart keys, defeat the Caterpillar Queen, and save the realm.

May 3, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Super Dungeon Maker Review

Super Dungeon Maker is a new game that gives players the tools to create their own Zelda-like 2D dungeons and share and play them over the internet.

May 3, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

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Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Review

Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores has a great character-focused story at its heart, but is lacking in new features or content.

May 1, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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Age of Wonders 4 Review

Here's our review of Age of Wonders 4, marking the return to fantasy after the sci-fi spin-off Planetfall. Can it live up to the series' strategy legacy?

April 27, 2023 | 09:45 EDT