Reviews published in 2023, page 2

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RIDE 5 Review - Less Gran Turismo, More MotoGP Vibes
7.5

RIDE 5 Review - Less Gran Turismo, More MotoGP Vibes

We used to call the RIDE series “Gran Turismo for motorcycle lovers.” However, it seems Milestone has now a different vision, and brings RIDE 5 closer to MotoGP. It plays great but something important was lost in the process.

Review

Christopher Mysiak

August 21, 2023

RIDE 5 Review - Less Gran Turismo, More MotoGP Vibes
Pikmin 4 Review: A Delightful Bloom
9.0

Pikmin 4 Review: A Delightful Bloom

The fourth installment of the Pikmin series comes to life in a complete package that features something for everyone. It’s the best Pikmin game yet and one you should definitely check out.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

July 28, 2023

Pikmin 4 Review: A Delightful Bloom
Jagged Alliance 3 Review - A Solid Return of a Legend!
7.5

Jagged Alliance 3 Review - A Solid Return of a Legend!

Fans of the Jagged Alliance series had to wait 24 years for the next installment of their favorite game. But does the 3 have a chance to meet all the expectations, or will it turn out to be the final nail in the coffin.

Review

Martin Nothing

July 13, 2023

Jagged Alliance 3 Review - A Solid Return of a Legend!
Final Fantasy XVI Review: A Dominant Force
9.5

Final Fantasy XVI Review: A Dominant Force

The next main series entry is the most mature Final Fantasy game so far and lets it explore a whole new range of topics. Add to that a fast and fun combat system, and you get a game that’s hard to put down.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

June 21, 2023

Final Fantasy XVI Review: A Dominant Force
System Shock Review: Shockingly Good
9.0

System Shock Review: Shockingly Good

System Shock is a reboot of the critically acclaimed 1994 video game of the same title. Nearly thirty years have passed since the original release, which means there is a long legacy to live up to. Read our review.

Review

Matt Buckley

June 9, 2023

System Shock Review: Shockingly Good
Diablo 4 Review: Blizzard Remembered How to Make a Great Game!
9.0

Diablo 4 Review: Blizzard Remembered How to Make a Great Game!

We've been waiting for years, but it's finally here - the new Diablo 4 with a great campaign and addictive combat. Read our review, because it was really worth the wait!

Review

Matthias Pawlikowski

May 30, 2023

Diablo 4 Review: Blizzard Remembered How to Make a Great Game!
Street Fighter 6 Review: Making an Impact
9.0

Street Fighter 6 Review: Making an Impact

The classic series is back for another round better than ever with a plethora of new modes, a sleek new fighting game system, and that familiar in-your-face action fans keep coming back to for years.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

May 30, 2023

Street Fighter 6 Review: Making an Impact
LEGO 2K Drive Review: Some Missing Pieces
7.0

LEGO 2K Drive Review: Some Missing Pieces

Mixing LEGO bricks with an open-world cart racing experience, LEGO 2K Drive is lighthearted fun that could build way more with its working parts.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

May 24, 2023

LEGO 2K Drive Review: Some Missing Pieces
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review - Defying Gravity
10

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review - Defying Gravity

Defying expectations, Zelda: TotK manages to outdo Breath of the Wild in nearly all aspects. It’s the kind of game you need to play if you say like video games.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

May 19, 2023

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review - Defying Gravity
Darkest Dungeon II Review: It Only Gets Darker
9.0

Darkest Dungeon II Review: It Only Gets Darker

Darkest Dungeon II continues the original’s legacy, thrusting the player into incredibly dark, brutal, and complex strategic turn-based combat.

Review

Matt Buckley

May 8, 2023

Darkest Dungeon II Review: It Only Gets Darker
Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp Review: Modern Classic Warfare
8.0

Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp Review: Modern Classic Warfare

22 years after their first deployment, Advance Wars is back with two games in one Switch remake. Are the improvements enough to make you want to hit the battlefield again? Find out in our review.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

April 27, 2023

Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp Review: Modern Classic Warfare
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review - Galactic Masterpiece
9.0

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review - Galactic Masterpiece

Like Cal Kestis, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a more refined, mature, and more developed sequel that offers you better thrills, features, and a story that keeps you hooked until the end.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

April 26, 2023

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review - Galactic Masterpiece
Dead Island 2 Review: Zombied Out
7.0

Dead Island 2 Review: Zombied Out

Dead Island 2 is a return to a tried-and-true formula: murdering zombies with baseball bats. What else does Dead Island 2 bring to the table? You'll find out in our review.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

April 18, 2023

Dead Island 2 Review: Zombied Out
EA Sports PGA Tour Review: Back in Full Swing
8.0

EA Sports PGA Tour Review: Back in Full Swing

2015 was the last time EA has put out a golf game, and in that time 2K has started creeping behind it trying to solidify itself as the go-to virtual golf experience. Does EA’s PGA Tour have what it takes to make a comeback?

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

April 11, 2023

EA Sports PGA Tour Review: Back in Full Swing
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon Review - Magical Beginnings
8.5

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon Review - Magical Beginnings

A totally different experience, Bayonetta Origins offers us a different view into the young witch’s past and with it comes a whole different type of game that still puts a spell on you.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

March 31, 2023

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon Review - Magical Beginnings
Terra Nil Review: Reclaim the Wasteland At Your Own Pace
8.0

Terra Nil Review: Reclaim the Wasteland At Your Own Pace

Reclaim a barren wasteland from the grips of toxic ruin in Terra Nil. From the temperate river valley to a volcanic glacier, restoring the natural environment has never been more relaxing.

Review

Matt Buckley

March 27, 2023

Terra Nil Review: Reclaim the Wasteland At Your Own Pace
Resident Evil 4 Remake Review: Survival Horror Perfected
10

Resident Evil 4 Remake Review: Survival Horror Perfected

Back in 2008, Capcom gave us a game that redefined the survival horror genre. Who knew it could continue to refine itself nearly two decades later.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

March 19, 2023

Resident Evil 4 Remake Review: Survival Horror Perfected
Wo Long Fallen Dynasty Review: A Spirited Soulslike
8.5

Wo Long Fallen Dynasty Review: A Spirited Soulslike

Much like Nioh, Wo Long is beautiful and intricate and offers a punishing combat system to satisfy your masochistic desires if you have a thing for Souslike games.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

March 3, 2023

Wo Long Fallen Dynasty Review: A Spirited Soulslike
Scars Above Review: Stars in Their Eyes
7.0

Scars Above Review: Stars in Their Eyes

Inspired by many games you’ve probably played, Scars Above does its best to tell a unique story and stand out on top. Does it succeed or get lost in space?

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

February 28, 2023

Scars Above Review: Stars in Their Eyes
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe Review: Bigger and Friendlier
8.0

Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe Review: Bigger and Friendlier

A remastered version of the 2011 Wii title, Kirby’s Return to Dream Land offers some updated graphics and a few new features, but are these enough to justify returning to the game?

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

February 27, 2023

Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe Review: Bigger and Friendlier