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Latest Reviews
Dead Take is a surprise standout experience from Surgent Studios. It's got a stacked cast with a focus on storytelling over anything else, using the allure of Hollywood as the gateway to unconventional horror. While there are some predictable moments, the environment, the performances, and immersion make up for it....
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a fantastic return to 2D action for the franchise. It delivers a challenging action-platformer with tight mechanics, excellent level design, eye-catching visuals, and a wild story worthy of the Ninja Gaiden name.
For those looking for a quiet life in Hobbiton, Tales of the Shire is perfect. Wētā Workshop masterfully delivers a game about community in a cozy format that's small in size, but big in heart. It only seems to struggle when it gets too close to it's environments.
Shadow Labyrinth is an idea with immense potential, but it has some growing pains to work through first.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 does a lot to reenergize these two games from the early 2000s. At the time, the series was something every kid would talk about with their friends. Now, the series is given another moment in the spotlight, offering a new generation access to a...
Donkey Kong Bananza offers surprising depth and truly stands out as one of this year's top games. It's definitely the most exciting Donkey Kong adventure we've seen so far.
Patapon 1+2: Replay brings one of Sony's most unique franchises to the masses, and you have no reason to skip it. Although the absence of Patapon 3 doesn't make this feel like a complete release, and it remains to be seen whether it'll be added later, the first two games...
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is a standout example of what bringing an older title to modern consoles should be.
Ruffy and the Riverside is full of whimsical exploration and joyful personality. You don't have to look any further to experience a bright, colourful, and animated world this summer!
Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster is a good port, and it holds up well a decade-plus later thanks to some incredible gameplay choices, excellent music, and exciting twists midway through.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is a bigger and bolder expansion that will once again split fans and critics. The improvements across the board are felt immediately, bringing about a significant amount of much-needed change to the formula.
Mario Kart World moves the series in a bold new direction with open world and battle royale elements but there's a distinct feeling of loneliness in the free roam.
