Reviews and Originals

We end the year with two Japanese gems and an old-school platformer

Dispatch review: Feeling the weight of your choices

Three boss fights were enough. NiOh 3 confirms Team Ninja's craftmanship

Anno 117: Pax Romana review: Roman setting brings evolution the Anno series needed

Games of December 2025. We end the year with two Japanese gems and an old-school platformer

Games of December 2025. We end the year with two Japanese gems and an old-school platformer

2025 can be considered a rather successful year, although December is not particularly exciting. It's calm and cozy, but without fireworks. It's the perfect time to catch up on your backlog!

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Patrick Manelski

December 2, 2025

Games of December 2025. We end the year with two Japanese gems and an old-school platformer
Kirby Air Riders review: Simple controls, surprising depth
8.0

Kirby Air Riders review: Simple controls, surprising depth

Kirby Air Riders proves that even the simplest racers can offer big thrills, deep customization, and plenty of party-friendly chaos.

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Giancarlo Saldana

November 27, 2025

Kirby Air Riders review: Simple controls, surprising depth
Project Motor Racing review: A full-price game that feels like Early Access
5.5

Project Motor Racing review: A full-price game that feels like Early Access

Project Motor Racing is launching as a full-priced game, but with all the technical issues and glitches from the Giants Engine, it feels more like an Early Access release. An interesting idea for a career mode is overshadowed by poor performance.

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Darius Matusiak

November 25, 2025

Project Motor Racing review: A full-price game that feels like Early Access
Three boss fights were enough. NiOh 3 confirms Team Ninja's craftmanship

Three boss fights were enough. NiOh 3 confirms Team Ninja's craftmanship

Recently, I had the opportunity to play NiOh 3. After spending 4 hours with the game, I am calm about what awaits us next February.

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Matthew Sawka

November 24, 2025

Three boss fights were enough. NiOh 3 confirms Team Ninja's craftmanship
Dispatch review: Feeling the weight of your choices
9.5

Dispatch review: Feeling the weight of your choices

Episodic video games are back, but it’s not Telltale this time. AdHoc Studio has burst onto the scene with their superhero sitcom, Dispatch, which might be one of the best games of the year.

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Matt Buckley

November 19, 2025

Dispatch review: Feeling the weight of your choices
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 review: More Destiny than Black Ops
5.5

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 review: More Destiny than Black Ops

The latest Black Ops 7 not only pales in comparison to Battlefield 6, but it also doesn't measure up to the previous Call of Duty games. Despite its huge PvP and PvE content, this is the most bland installment in years, with the worst story campaign.

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Darius Matusiak

November 18, 2025

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 review: More Destiny than Black Ops
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment review: Musou mayhem meets Zelda magic
8.0

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment review: Musou mayhem meets Zelda magic

A fast-paced musou spin on Zelda’s rich lore, Age of Imprisonment expands Tears of the Kingdom’s world while delivering the series’ most polished Hyrule Warriors entry yet.

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Giancarlo Saldana

November 17, 2025

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment review: Musou mayhem meets Zelda magic
Anno 117: Pax Romana review: Roman setting brings evolution the Anno series needed
8.0

Anno 117: Pax Romana review: Roman setting brings evolution the Anno series needed

I must admit that the Anno series has always been close to my heart. And although I haven't been particularly fond of it in recent years, this time, thanks to the Roman setting and new mechanics, I once again felt a long-lost excitement.

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Martin Nothing

November 12, 2025

Anno 117: Pax Romana review: Roman setting brings evolution the Anno series needed
Syberia Remastered review: A hit of nostalgia that may not land with everyone
6.5

Syberia Remastered review: A hit of nostalgia that may not land with everyone

Syberia Remastered brings the 2002 point-and-click puzzle adventure to modern audiences. But does the modern remaster hold up over two decades later?

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Matt Buckley

November 11, 2025

Syberia Remastered review: A hit of nostalgia that may not land with everyone
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 review: Not a worthy successor, yet still intriguing
6.5

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 review: Not a worthy successor, yet still intriguing

Years of waiting, high hopes, a great predecessor, and a fantastic setting – did it all come together to create a good game?

Review

Izabela Budzynska

November 5, 2025

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 review: Not a worthy successor, yet still intriguing
Games of November 2025. Great month for strategy and nostalgia fans

Games of November 2025. Great month for strategy and nostalgia fans

November 2025 brings a wave of launches, from monumental strategies and Far Eastern RPGs to nostalgic remasters. This month offers everything! Check out what's worth waiting for.

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Patrick Manelski

November 4, 2025

Games of November 2025. Great month for strategy and nostalgia fans
Jurassic World Evolution 3 review: Essential for dinosaur fans, lacking for tycoon players
7.5

Jurassic World Evolution 3 review: Essential for dinosaur fans, lacking for tycoon players

Jurassic World Evolution 3 doesn't revolutionize the series, but it refines what fans already love. With natural dinosaur breeding, smoother management, and a solid sandbox mode, it's a pleasant, if safe, evolution of Frontier's dino-park formula.

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Darius Matusiak

November 3, 2025

Jurassic World Evolution 3 review: Essential for dinosaur fans, lacking for tycoon players
Farewell to Henry. Kingdom Come devs reveal what's next after Deliverance 2

Farewell to Henry. Kingdom Come devs reveal what's next after Deliverance 2

Mysteria Ecclesiae promises to be a dark and serious DLC, where Henryk will play detective and Indiana Jones at the same time. But what's next? What will be the next game from Warhorse Studios?

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Darius Matusiak

October 29, 2025

Farewell to Henry. Kingdom Come devs reveal what's next after Deliverance 2
Painkiller review: An empty shell exploiting a legendary brand
4.0

Painkiller review: An empty shell exploiting a legendary brand

The new Painkiller tries to revive a classic with modern co-op action but ends up missing the mark. Despite solid shooting mechanics, its short campaign, weak AI, and uninspired design leave the experience feeling flat.

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Paul Wozniak

October 28, 2025

Painkiller review: An empty shell exploiting a legendary brand
The Outer Worlds 2 review: Finding value in the flaws
8.0

The Outer Worlds 2 review: Finding value in the flaws

The Outer Worlds 2 is the second epic RPG from Obsidian Entertainment this year, and its brilliantly executed flaws are genuinely the biggest highlight.

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Matt Buckley

October 23, 2025

The Outer Worlds 2 review: Finding value in the flaws
Pokémon Legends Z-A review: Evolution without exploration
7.5

Pokémon Legends Z-A review: Evolution without exploration

Pokémon Legends: Z-A trades the open-world wonder of Legends: Arceus for a more battle-focused adventure set entirely in Lumiose City, delivering fresh ideas that shine in combat but stumble in exploration.

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Giancarlo Saldana

October 21, 2025

Pokémon Legends Z-A review: Evolution without exploration
Ninja Gaiden 4 review: New ninja, slower pace, same adrenaline rush
8.0

Ninja Gaiden 4 review: New ninja, slower pace, same adrenaline rush

After what felt like forever, the world is calling the Hayabusa clan back into action, and finally, we have Ninja Gaiden 4, which is aiming high to live up to the legacy of some of the best action games ever.

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Sebastian Kasparek

October 20, 2025

Ninja Gaiden 4 review: New ninja, slower pace, same adrenaline rush
Hollow Knight: Silksong review: A flawed masterpiece
8.0

Hollow Knight: Silksong review: A flawed masterpiece

There’s no shortage of praise for Hollow Knight: Silksong at this point. But while working on my review, I kept finding myself asking the same question: Am I having fun?

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Matt Buckley

October 14, 2025

Hollow Knight: Silksong review: A flawed masterpiece
Battlefield 6 review: Getting back to the roots paid off
8.5

Battlefield 6 review: Getting back to the roots paid off

The Battlefield series has really lost its way in recent years. Fortunately, Battlefield 6 seems to be getting back on track, returning to the essence of the brand that we loved so much.

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Darius Matusiak

October 14, 2025

Battlefield 6 review: Getting back to the roots paid off
Absolum review: How I learned to love a co-op beat ‘em up roguelike
9.0

Absolum review: How I learned to love a co-op beat ‘em up roguelike

For years, I’ve thought of the beat ‘em up genre as something meant for arcades. A repetitive action experience meant to be played in short bursts. There are pros and cons to this approach, but it’s on me for thinking that was the only way.

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Matt Buckley

October 10, 2025

Absolum review: How I learned to love a co-op beat ‘em up roguelike
Little Nightmares 3 review: Familiar fears, fewer surprises
6.5

Little Nightmares 3 review: Familiar fears, fewer surprises

Little Nightmares III is a darkly beautiful follow-up that captures the series’ eerie charm but plays it too safe, offering an experience that feels more familiar than frightening.

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Giancarlo Saldana

October 9, 2025

Little Nightmares 3 review: Familiar fears, fewer surprises
Jason Connell explains Atsu's adaptive combat and the freedom it brings to Ghost of Yotei

Jason Connell explains Atsu's adaptive combat and the freedom it brings to Ghost of Yotei

Ghost of Yotei is one of the biggest releases of the year. As a fan of the series, I was very happy to hear that I would have the opportunity to ask one of the creators of this game a few questions.

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Maciej Bogusz

October 8, 2025

Jason Connell explains Atsu's adaptive combat and the freedom it brings to Ghost of Yotei
Most interesting game releases of October 2025. Time to kick off fall with some hits

Most interesting game releases of October 2025. Time to kick off fall with some hits

There will be no shortage of high-profile launches in October. We start with Ghost of Yotei, then we go to Pokemon Legends: Z-A, The Outer Worlds 2, and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2. And then there's also Battlefield 6 on the way!

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Patrick Manelski

October 2, 2025

Most interesting game releases of October 2025. Time to kick off fall with some hits
Hades 2 review: A worthy rival to the year's greatest titles
9.0

Hades 2 review: A worthy rival to the year's greatest titles

Five years ago, we fell in love with Hades for its unique art style, witty dialogue, and super addictive gameplay. The sequel faced the enormous challenge of playing on nostalgia while also delivering something new. Did it succeed?

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Marek Jura

October 1, 2025

Hades 2 review: A worthy rival to the year's greatest titles
Ghost of Yotei review: Majesty among vengeance
9.0

Ghost of Yotei review: Majesty among vengeance

Ghost of Yotei builds on its predecessor with a fresh heroine, refined combat, and a breathtaking portrayal of Ezo, making its familiar tale of revenge feel both epic and unforgettable.

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Giancarlo Saldana

September 25, 2025

Ghost of Yotei review: Majesty among vengeance
Silent Hill f review: A horrifying masterpiece that got into my head
9.5

Silent Hill f review: A horrifying masterpiece that got into my head

Silent Hill f has exceeded all my expectations and turned out to be both one of the most intense and one of the most ambitious horrors I've ever played.

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Sebastian Kasparek

September 22, 2025

Silent Hill f review: A horrifying masterpiece that got into my head
Blending jRPG storytelling with Metroidvania exploration - creative director shares his vision for Fallen Tear: The Ascension

Blending jRPG storytelling with Metroidvania exploration - creative director shares his vision for Fallen Tear: The Ascension

I had the opportunity to speak with Stephen Manalastas, the Creative Director behind Fallen Tear: The Ascension.

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Matt Buckley

September 21, 2025

Blending jRPG storytelling with Metroidvania exploration - creative director shares his vision for Fallen Tear: The Ascension
Dying Light: The Beast review - slashing zombies is now even better
8.0

Dying Light: The Beast review - slashing zombies is now even better

Dying Light: The Beast is neither an expansion nor a sequel. However, it is another good opportunity for an extremely spectacular extermination of zombies in a beautiful, open world of reasonable size.

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Darius Matusiak

September 18, 2025

Dying Light: The Beast review - slashing zombies is now even better
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds review: There's method in this chaos
8.5

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds review: There's method in this chaos

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds takes us on a journey through different dimensions and shows with its original idea that there's room for other games like Mario Kart.

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Michael Grygorcewicz

September 18, 2025

Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds review: There's method in this chaos
Cronos: The New Dawn review - great atmosphere that is rough around the edges
7.5

Cronos: The New Dawn review - great atmosphere that is rough around the edges

Although Cronos: The New Dawn doesn't revolutionize the genre, fans of survival horror games set in unique settings will be satisfied. A dense atmosphere, a mysterious plot, and a solid dose of anxiety define this new game from Bloober Team.

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Paul Wozniak

September 3, 2025

Cronos: The New Dawn review - great atmosphere that is rough around the edges
Hell is Us review: A Demanding mystery with uneven gameplay
7.5

Hell is Us review: A Demanding mystery with uneven gameplay

A haunting detective-style adventure, Hell is Us rewards curiosity and puzzle-solving but stumbles with clunky, frustrating combat.

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Giancarlo Saldana

September 1, 2025

Hell is Us review: A Demanding mystery with uneven gameplay
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater: Faithful to a fault
8.0

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater: Faithful to a fault

For better or worse, Metal Gear Solid Delta shines as a preservation of a classic but rarely feels like a bold reimagining.

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Giancarlo Saldana

August 27, 2025

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater: Faithful to a fault
"We've stopped being allergic to Poland." We talk to Bloober Team about Cronos: The New Dawn

"We've stopped being allergic to Poland." We talk to Bloober Team about Cronos: The New Dawn

During the Cronos: The New Dawn screening in Nowa Huta, I had the opportunity not only to play this survival horror-inspired game but also to interview the devs. We talked about the challenges, the Polish setting, and what the game brings to the table.

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Hubert Sosnowski

August 11, 2025

"We've stopped being allergic to Poland." We talk to Bloober Team about Cronos: The New Dawn
Mafia: The Old Country review: Grand return to the series’ roots
8.0

Mafia: The Old Country review: Grand return to the series’ roots

Mafia: The Old Country is a game that puts its roots front and center, keeping players engaged with a simple but interesting story.

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Maciej Bogusz

August 7, 2025

Mafia: The Old Country review: Grand return to the series’ roots
Games of August 2025. Remasters and remakes attack, let's hope they surpass the originals

Games of August 2025. Remasters and remakes attack, let's hope they surpass the originals

If you like remasters, August should appeal to you. But don't worry, there will also be room for something new this month.

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Patrick Manelski

August 6, 2025

Games of August 2025. Remasters and remakes attack, let's hope they surpass the originals
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 review: More of the same
7.5

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 review: More of the same

Though not without its faults, Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a visually stunning and faithful follow-up that builds on the original with more characters, polished storytelling, and just enough style to keep Demon Slayer fans hooked.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

August 5, 2025

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 review: More of the same
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound review: Great side story that does the franchise justice
8.5

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound review: Great side story that does the franchise justice

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a return to the roots of the franchise, offering fast-paced action that would not be out of place in the main installments of the series.

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Sebastian Kasparek

August 4, 2025

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound review: Great side story that does the franchise justice
“We want to celebrate the cute, cozy, and goofy sides of having pets!” Says the team behind Petal Runner

“We want to celebrate the cute, cozy, and goofy sides of having pets!” Says the team behind Petal Runner

Today, I had the pleasure of sending some questions to Nano Park Studios about their exciting upcoming game, Petal Runner.

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Matt Buckley

July 31, 2025

“We want to celebrate the cute, cozy, and goofy sides of having pets!” Says the team behind Petal Runner
Tales of the Shire review: A disappointing journey that lacks Tolkien's magic and cozy gameplay
6.0

Tales of the Shire review: A disappointing journey that lacks Tolkien's magic and cozy gameplay

Tales of the Shire was supposed to bring back the cozy atmosphere of Tolkien's universe, but the optimization issues and content pacing kept ruining the fun for me.

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Darius Matusiak

July 28, 2025

Tales of the Shire review: A disappointing journey that lacks Tolkien's magic and cozy gameplay
Donkey Kong Bananza review: Big, bold, and smashingly good
10

Donkey Kong Bananza review: Big, bold, and smashingly good

Nintendo’s brought Donkey Kong back to the spotlight in the best way possible—by staying true to what made the series great while boldly breaking new ground.

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Giancarlo Saldana

July 25, 2025

Donkey Kong Bananza review: Big, bold, and smashingly good