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RIDE 5 Review - Less Gran Turismo, More MotoGP Vibes
game review21 August 2023
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.
RIDE 5 Review - Less Gran Turismo, More MotoGP Vibes
Baldur's Gate 3 Review: BG3 Is Great, But I Hoped for Greater Miracles
game review29 August 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 partially fulfilled my dreams, and partially didn't. It's a great adventure in my beloved genre, but ultimately it doesn't deliver on all of its promises. It's a phenomenon that I've entered with my mind, but not entirely with my soul.
Baldur's Gate 3 Review: BG3 Is Great, But I Hoped for Greater Miracles
Red Dead Redemption Switch Review - The Classic is Back, Now on Hand-held
game review11 October 2023
Red Dead Redemption unexpectedly arrived on the Nintendo Switch. The title proves that games can run smoothly on the console and also look good. The only problem is the price.
Red Dead Redemption Switch Review - The Classic is Back, Now on Hand-held
Resident Evil 4 Remake Review: Survival Horror Perfected
game review19 March 2023
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.
Resident Evil 4 Remake Review: Survival Horror Perfected
The Invincible Review - An Unexpected Gem Straight From Outer Space
game review02 November 2023
The Invincible is a short, immersive, narrative-driven game boasting a stunning art style and based on Stanislaw Lem's classic. The long awaited gaming experience inspired by Lem is no doubt an unexpected, late hit of 2023.
The Invincible Review - An Unexpected Gem Straight From Outer Space
EA WRC Review - DiRT Rally Has New Name and Unexpected Issues
game review03 November 2023
Raised on foundations of excellent DiRT Rally series, WRC seemed certain contender to the title of the racing game of the year, after disappointing launch of Forza Motorsport. Sadly, what Codemasters released is another troubled title in need of patching.
EA WRC Review - DiRT Rally Has New Name and Unexpected Issues
LEGO 2K Drive Review: Some Missing Pieces
game review24 May 2023
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.
LEGO 2K Drive Review: Some Missing Pieces
Diablo 4 Review: Blizzard Remembered How to Make a Great Game!
game review30 May 2023
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!
Diablo 4 Review: Blizzard Remembered How to Make a Great Game!
Jagged Alliance 3 Review - A Solid Return of a Legend!
game review13 July 2023
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.
Jagged Alliance 3 Review - A Solid Return of a Legend!
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Review - Unfortunate Series Low Point
game review04 October 2023
Pretty much all fans of the Assassin's Creed were hyped for Mirage, an installment heralded as full-blown return to the roots. Sadly, Ubisoft didn't manage to break the bad spell, although the game is technically polished, there's not much more to it.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Review - Unfortunate Series Low Point
Darkest Dungeon II Review: It Only Gets Darker
game review08 May 2023
Darkest Dungeon II continues the original’s legacy, thrusting the player into incredibly dark, brutal, and complex strategic turn-based combat.
Darkest Dungeon II Review: It Only Gets Darker
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review - Defying Gravity
game review19 May 2023
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.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review - Defying Gravity
Hogwarts Legacy Review: Bewitchingly Enchanting
game review08 February 2023
Harry Potter and his friends may not star in Hogwarts Legacy, but the magic of the series shines through in a game that is as enchanting as it is immersive.
Hogwarts Legacy Review: Bewitchingly Enchanting
Spider-Man 2 Review: A Marvel to Behold
game review16 October 2023
Are two Spider-Men better than one? In a word, yes, but the real hero of this video game is a story that’s nothing short of amazing.
Spider-Man 2 Review: A Marvel to Behold
Starfield Review: A Stellar Masterpiece
game review31 August 2023
Starfield is a massive game with plenty to offer and hundreds of hours of possibilities. Its features, writing, and tried-and-true gameplay take it far beyond our solar system.
Starfield Review: A Stellar Masterpiece
WarioWare: Move It! Review: Smoother Moves
game review06 November 2023
Taking full advantage of everything the Switch has to offer, WarioWare: Move It! will have you getting off your butt and moving along through a zany selection of even more microgames and multiplayer modes.
WarioWare: Move It! Review: Smoother Moves
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review: Old-School Charm, Newfound Magic
game review25 October 2023
Visually striking and a zany, trippy ride, Super Mario. Bros. Wonder is an impressive 2D platformer that feels so familiar and brand-new at the same time.
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review: Old-School Charm, Newfound Magic
Cities: Skylines 2 Review - A Revolution, 2.0, or 1.5?
game review19 October 2023
Cities Skylines is finally back with its sequel after a whole eight years. Part two brings sweeping, quality-of-life improvements, but has the formula stayed relevant after almost a decade?
Cities: Skylines 2 Review - A Revolution, 2.0, or 1.5?
Ghostrunner 2 Review - The Return of the King?
game review23 October 2023
The Polish, cyberpunk-samurai first-person slasher Ghostrunner 2 returns buffed up and even more powerful. But is everything going well in the sequel?
Ghostrunner 2 Review - The Return of the King?
Super Mario RPG Review: A Nintendo Classic Revisited
game review21 November 2023
Nearly 30 years old, Super Mario RPG is a classic that serves as Nintendo’s first true RPG. Does this remake do it justice or was it unnecessary? Read our review to find out!
Super Mario RPG Review: A Nintendo Classic Revisited
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Review. Mechas Die Twice
game review23 August 2023
The TV set melted and the PS4 is a pile of smoking ash after the encounter with Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. This game in every respect reminds me of face-melting red-hot metal.
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Review. Mechas Die Twice
The Talos Principle 2 Review: A Mind-Bending Beauty
game review02 November 2023
If you only play one puzzle game this year, The Talos Principle 2—with its engrossing themes of philosophy, existence, and society—has to be it.
The Talos Principle 2 Review: A Mind-Bending Beauty
Final Fantasy XVI Review: A Dominant Force
game review21 June 2023
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.
Final Fantasy XVI Review: A Dominant Force
Pharaoh New Era Review: Pyramids Built on Nostalgia in Great Return of Timeless Classic
game review15 February 2023
Pharaoh returns to take the rightful spot on the throne of city builders. The game has some shortcomings, but it is still a great remake. A New Era treats the source material with respect, at the same time making it more accessible.
Pharaoh New Era Review: Pyramids Built on Nostalgia in Great Return of Timeless Classic
Fire Emblem Engage Review: Winning Bonds
game review25 January 2023
Improving on its classic features, this new entry in the Fire Emblem series - Engage - is sure to please fans and newcomers alike with its robust offerings and focus on combat.
Fire Emblem Engage Review: Winning Bonds
Dead Space Remake Review: Scarier Tactics
game review26 January 2023
15 years later, Dead Space Remake is back to give fans and newcomers second thoughts before going on any space mission. Scarier, prettier, but still the game you remember it—see if you can survive this horror.
Dead Space Remake Review: Scarier Tactics
Like a Dragon Ishin Review: High-Ranking Samurai
game review22 February 2023
Mixing the classic feel of Yakuza and Like a Dragon games with some Japanese history, Ishin offers you a new way to enjoy the series and even teach you a thing or two about the way of the samurai.
Like a Dragon Ishin Review: High-Ranking Samurai
Scars Above Review: Stars in Their Eyes
game review28 February 2023
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?
Scars Above Review: Stars in Their Eyes
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon Review - Magical Beginnings
game review31 March 2023
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.
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon Review - Magical Beginnings
EA Sports PGA Tour Review: Back in Full Swing
game review11 April 2023
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?
EA Sports PGA Tour Review: Back in Full Swing