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Game reviews published in 2022.

GTA 5 PS5 Review: Great, But Getting Old

GTA 5 PS5 Review: Great, But Getting Old

game review22 March 2022

How many times has GTA 5 been re-released already? Probably too many times to count, and so you have to ask yourself: is this next-gen version of Rockstar’s open-world masterpiece really worth the upgrade?

GTA 5 PS5 Review: Great, But Getting Old
GRID Legends Review - It’s Fun, But Still Not Even Close to 2008 GRID

GRID Legends Review - It’s Fun, But Still Not Even Close to 2008 GRID

game review25 February 2022

Codemasters and EA made a risky decision to release GRID Legends just one week ahead of Gran Turismo 7. It turns out they prepared some strong arguments against this gargantuan rival, but is it enough to avoid a road disaster?

GRID Legends Review - It’s Fun, But Still Not Even Close to 2008 GRID
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Review: My Source of Suffering

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Review: My Source of Suffering

game review09 November 2022

Once again, the makers of Call of Duty are taking us on an adventure that could have been directed by Michael Bay. We reviewed the single-player and multiplayer modes.

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Review: My Source of Suffering
Witcher 3 Next-Gen Review: Polished and Pretty

Witcher 3 Next-Gen Review: Polished and Pretty

game review14 December 2022

Fans new and old will appreciate this Next-Gen update to a game that makes this masterpiece shine even stronger. Read on to find out why.

Witcher 3 Next-Gen Review: Polished and Pretty
Lost Ark Review: Setting the Standard for a Modern MMORPG

Lost Ark Review: Setting the Standard for a Modern MMORPG

game review11 February 2022

The new free-to-play MMORPG, Lost Ark, brings all the classics of the genre to a beautifully modern game. Unfortunately, some of these expected features might be what keeps new players from joining in the fun.

Lost Ark Review: Setting the Standard for a Modern MMORPG
WWE 2K22 Review: Comeback Show

WWE 2K22 Review: Comeback Show

game review10 March 2022

After taking a year off WWE 2K is back with something to prove. It may not be perfect, but it sure is the improvement fans have been waiting for.

WWE 2K22 Review: Comeback Show
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Review: Still Weird, Still Fun

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Review: Still Weird, Still Fun

game review17 October 2022

The highly anticipated tactical RPG, Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope, finally brings the gang of goofy heroes back to the Nintendo Switch, five years after the original.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Review: Still Weird, Still Fun
Atelier Sophie 2 Review: Dream or Nightmare?

Atelier Sophie 2 Review: Dream or Nightmare?

game review24 February 2022

The latest addition to the Atelier series, Atelier Sophie 2: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Dream, takes a laid-back approach to the modern RPG, including its trademark puzzle crafting system.

Atelier Sophie 2 Review: Dream or Nightmare?
Plague Tale Requiem is the Reason Why I Still Play Games - Review

Plague Tale Requiem is the Reason Why I Still Play Games - Review

game review17 October 2022

A Plague Tale Requiem is one of the best games of 2022, and it undoubtedly offers a very relevant critique of the realities we've found ourselves in. Wear your masks, because we're entering a highly contagious plague of rats.

Plague Tale Requiem is the Reason Why I Still Play Games - Review
Total War: Warhammer 3 Review - Quality of War

Total War: Warhammer 3 Review - Quality of War

game review14 February 2022

Five years. That's how long we waited for Total War: Warhammer 3. Creative Assembly have taken much more time with the development than anyone anticipated. This time was not squandered.

Total War: Warhammer 3 Review - Quality of War
Steelrising Review: An Exciting Premise Falls Short

Steelrising Review: An Exciting Premise Falls Short

game review10 September 2022

What if the French Revolution was thwarted by an army of robots? While the game can be fun, ultimately Steelrising doesn’t quite live up to that unique concept.

Steelrising Review: An Exciting Premise Falls Short
Scorn Review: An Unsettling Journey

Scorn Review: An Unsettling Journey

game review14 October 2022

Scorn throws you into a world filled with grotesque imagery and expects you to figure your way forward. Its lack of direction creates a wonderful feeling of dread, but it can become a maddening experience for some.

Scorn Review: An Unsettling Journey
Vampire Swansong Review: Choose wisely

Vampire Swansong Review: Choose wisely

game review06 June 2022

Vampire: The Masquerade - Swansong isn't ideal. But after a rather rough and overwhelming start the mystery wins you over. Here's our review.

Vampire Swansong Review: Choose wisely
Bayonetta 3 Review: A Spellbinding Success

Bayonetta 3 Review: A Spellbinding Success

game review31 October 2022

Strutting her way back after nearly a decade, Bayonetta 3 is an impressive sequel that is flashy and filled with charm you don’t want to miss.

Bayonetta 3 Review: A Spellbinding Success
Horizon Forbidden West Review: How the West Was Fun

Horizon Forbidden West Review: How the West Was Fun

game review14 February 2022

Forbidden West is a must-play for any PS5 owner and provides a riveting story, expanded combat options, and quests that further give life to Aloy’s world.

Horizon Forbidden West Review: How the West Was Fun
Elden Ring Review: A Soulful Experience

Elden Ring Review: A Soulful Experience

game review03 March 2022

As merciless as Dark Souls but as liberating as Breath of the Wild, Elden Ring gives you an experience unique to each person and one that is worth discovering.

Elden Ring Review: A Soulful Experience
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Review: A Monumental Adventure

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Review: A Monumental Adventure

game review17 August 2022

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 brings you more emotions, more conflict, and a combat system that blends everything its past installments introduced for an even more customizable experience. This is a JRPG you do not want to miss.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Review: A Monumental Adventure
The Callisto Protocol Review: A Dull Space Horror

The Callisto Protocol Review: A Dull Space Horror

game review07 December 2022

A survival horror set in space—it’s hard not to compare The Callisto Protocol to Dead Space, but does it offer enough excitement to help it stand out? Find out in our review.

The Callisto Protocol Review: A Dull Space Horror
Dying Light 2 Review: A Glow in the Dark

Dying Light 2 Review: A Glow in the Dark

game review02 February 2022

Dying Light 2 review is here! DL returns with a sequel that’s better than the original and offers you so much more frights and thrills. You will never look at a UV lamp the same way again.

Dying Light 2 Review: A Glow in the Dark
Syberia: The World Before Review - Same As It Ever Was?

Syberia: The World Before Review - Same As It Ever Was?

game review16 March 2022

Point'n'click games are not dead! Syberia 4 – The World Before – is back and will once again take us to the cold lands where we will solve illogical puzzles. Read our review.

Syberia: The World Before Review - Same As It Ever Was?
God of War Ragnarok Review: Godlike Perfection

God of War Ragnarok Review: Godlike Perfection

game review04 November 2022

Old and new combine to create another must-play entry in the God of War series. Ragnarok approaches, but the real struggle for Kratos and Atreus is understanding one another in a world that is out to get them.

God of War Ragnarok Review: Godlike Perfection
Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Review: Emperor in Distress

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Review: Emperor in Distress

game review08 December 2022

Darktide was supposed to give us fun for months, meanwhile it's more like fun for days. It's still the best looking Warhammer 40k game, though. Read our Darktide review.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide Review: Emperor in Distress
Monster Hunter Rise PC Review: A Great Game Gets Better

Monster Hunter Rise PC Review: A Great Game Gets Better

game review27 January 2022

After releasing exclusively on the Nintendo Switch earlier this year, Monster Hunter Rise is finally arriving on PC. While much of the game has stayed the same, the enhanced visuals are a delight. Here's our review.

Monster Hunter Rise PC Review: A Great Game Gets Better
Weird West Review: Outlaws vs Witches vs Werewolves

Weird West Review: Outlaws vs Witches vs Werewolves

game review31 March 2022

A brand new action RPG set in the wild west with a supernatural twist, Weird West balances challenging combat with a fully fleshed out western setting that begs to be explored.

Weird West Review: Outlaws vs Witches vs Werewolves
Saints Row Review: A Safe Reboot

Saints Row Review: A Safe Reboot

game review22 August 2022

Saints Row is the latest franchise to get the reboot treatment, but will a tamer installment still give you the fun you remember?

Saints Row Review: A Safe Reboot
Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Review: Slice and Dice

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Review: Slice and Dice

game review01 April 2022

It’s amazing that a DLC was the inspiration for Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands. But is a fantasy twist to the Borderlands formula what the series needs to shake things up or are you just getting more of the same?

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands Review: Slice and Dice
Sifu Review: Woah… I Don’t Know Kung Fu…

Sifu Review: Woah… I Don’t Know Kung Fu…

game review06 February 2022

Sifu is absolutely punishing. This game will make you realize who you are – a clumsy and angry screaming noob. Try it at your own risk.

Sifu Review: Woah… I Don’t Know Kung Fu…
Trek to Yomi Review: A Trek Worth Taking

Trek to Yomi Review: A Trek Worth Taking

game review06 May 2022

A beautiful and immersive journey, Trek to Yomi is a game that Akira Kurosawa would have made. Read our review.

Trek to Yomi Review: A Trek Worth Taking
Sniper Elite 5 Review: Sharp Shooter

Sniper Elite 5 Review: Sharp Shooter

game review25 May 2022

Sniper Elite 5 takes Karl Fairburne to the French countryside to thwart some Nazi plans once more. Gameplay improvements and new features make this installment feel familiar but still just as fun.

Sniper Elite 5 Review: Sharp Shooter
Matchpoint Review: Tennis Championships of Clones

Matchpoint Review: Tennis Championships of Clones

game review11 July 2022

If you wanted to become the new Roger Federer, this game won't help you do it. Really, it's a waste of time. Matchpoint: Tennis Championships is a tournament for clones.

Matchpoint Review: Tennis Championships of Clones