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In our Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review, learn whether Cloud and company's latest reimagined adventure lives up to its own ambitions.

Keisuke Isobe·April 2, 2024
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Ultros is a psychedelic Metroidvania adventure that's equal parts strange compelling. Learn why in our Ultros review.

Clint Morrison, Jr.·February 28, 2024
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Silent Hill: The Short Message might not be a true return to form, but it is far from a mere facsimile of what came before.

Clint Morrison, Jr.·February 9, 2024
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Turnip Boy Robs a Bank might be one of the best games of 2024, and it's only February. It's a quirky, wonderfully weird roguelite.

Allison McDaniel·February 8, 2024
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Ubisoft's much-anticipated Prince of Persia Metroidvania is an absolute winner. Learn why in our Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown review.

Gary Wilson·January 26, 2024
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In the mood for a good Paper Mario-like? In our Born of Bread review, learn whether this indie RPG recaptures that classic Mario magic.

David Silbert·January 2, 2024
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In our A Highland Song review, learn how this imperfect platformer from Inkle Studios nails the feeling of being on a dreamy adventure.

Amanda Tien·December 8, 2023
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In our Ghostrunner 2 review, learn whether One More Level and 505 Games' latest parkour adventure is worth the price of admission.

David Silbert·November 15, 2023
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Alan Wake 2 is poetic. Remedy has crafted not only an excellent sequel to a now 13-year-old game, but the best horror game in nearly a decade.

Clint Morrison, Jr.·November 4, 2023
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder ratchets up the more fantastical elements to new heights. Learn more in our Super Mario Bros. Wonder review.

Sam Martinelli·November 2, 2023
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Mail Time is a sublimely pastel, gorgeously orchestrated indie game about delivering mail to forest creatures. "Cozy" is an understatement.

Amanda Tien·October 25, 2023
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Forza Motorsport lets me feel the thrills of high-speed racing and gives me confidence that I can drive as well as the best of them.

Sam Martinelli·October 24, 2023
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