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The Punished Backlog

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In our Gloomy Eyes review, learn why this Tim Burton-inspired puzzle game delivers on great art, at the cost of compelling gameplay.

Zack Gulinello·September 22, 2025
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In our Donkey Kong Bananza review, learn why Nintendo EPD Tokyo's latest 3D platformer is a must-play, despite some initial growing pains.

David Silbert·August 20, 2025
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In our Tiny Bookshop review, learn why this new cozy management sim is a hallmark of the genre, and just a great game.

Amanda Tien·August 15, 2025
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In our Time Flies review, learn how this fly-sized title from Playables and Panic encourages you to make every second count.

Gary Wilson·July 31, 2025
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In our Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound review, learn why this new 2D entry in the legendary action series has the makings of an all-time classic.

Donovan Harrell·July 30, 2025
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In our Heartworm review, learn whether this PS1-inspired horror game successfully bridges the gap between old and new.

In our Wuchang: Fallen Feathers review, learn why this fast-flying Wuxia title is more than just another Souls-like.

Vaughn Hunt·July 25, 2025
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In our Misc. A Tiny Tale review, learn whether this Chibi-Robo! inspired puzzle platformer rekindles that classic Nintendo magic.

Zack Gulinello·July 15, 2025
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In our Ruffy and the Riverside review, learn why this old-school-inspired collectathon is more than the sum of its parts.

David Silbert·July 7, 2025
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In our Date Everything! review, find out if you really can date (or friend-zone) everything and whether it works as a game.

Allison McDaniel·June 24, 2025
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In our Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo review, learn why this Zelda- and Metroid-inspired adventure is one of 2025's surprise gems.

David Silbert·June 12, 2025
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In our The Alters review, find out how the makers of Frostpunk (11 Bit Studios) handles a big plot on a dangerous planet.

Amanda Tien·June 12, 2025
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