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Princess Peach: Showtime! Review: Setting the Stage

Princess Peach: Showtime! Review: Setting the Stage

game review03 April 2024

Peach finally has her own game after years in Mario’s shadow. With new transformations that give her a slew of abilities, is that enough to make her game a hit?

Princess Peach: Showtime! Review: Setting the Stage
Alone in the Dark Review - It Ain't Easy Making a Classic Come Back

Alone in the Dark Review - It Ain't Easy Making a Classic Come Back

game review19 March 2024

A famous franchise makes a comeback with its modernized reboot, but can it live up to the legacy?

Alone in the Dark Review - It Ain't Easy Making a Classic Come Back
Outcast: A New Beginning Review. A Questionable Comeback

Outcast: A New Beginning Review. A Questionable Comeback

game review15 March 2024

The original Outcast seemed ahead of its time when it first came out back in 1999, but does this sequel make the same impact 25 years later? Find out why it may have missed the mark in our review.

Outcast: A New Beginning Review. A Questionable Comeback
Grand Return of the Prince! Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review

Grand Return of the Prince! Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review

game review11 January 2024

The Prince of Persia returns after a 14-year hiatus. This is a return in glory and splendor, accompanied by the... crackle of broken gamepads. It's almost hard to believe Ubisoft suddenly pulled off such a good game.

Grand Return of the Prince! Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Review: A Far Cry From Paradise

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Review: A Far Cry From Paradise

game review06 December 2023

It’s hard to capture the magic of the first Avatar film on the big screen let alone in a video game, but Ubisoft can sure try! Read about the highs and lows of their latest attempt in our review.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Review: A Far Cry From Paradise
Alan Wake 2 Review: The Sheer Power of Storytelling

Alan Wake 2 Review: The Sheer Power of Storytelling

game review26 October 2023

Alan Wake 2 stands out as a sequel that builds on the strong foundation laid by the original some thirteen years ago and takes the series in an exciting, new direction.

Alan Wake 2 Review: The Sheer Power of Storytelling
Ghostrunner 2 Review - The Return of the King?

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?
Spider-Man 2 Review: A Marvel to Behold

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
Red Dead Redemption Switch Review - The Classic is Back, Now on Hand-held

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
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Review - Unfortunate Series Low Point

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
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Review. Mechas Die Twice

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
Immortals of Aveum Review: When Magic Fizzles

Immortals of Aveum Review: When Magic Fizzles

game review22 August 2023

A new IP, Immortals of Aveum, doesn’t make the best first impression, yet has the potential to be much more – if it focuses on what it does well.

Immortals of Aveum Review: When Magic Fizzles
System Shock Review: Shockingly Good

System Shock Review: Shockingly Good

game review09 June 2023

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.

System Shock Review: Shockingly Good
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review - Defying Gravity

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
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review - Galactic Masterpiece

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review - Galactic Masterpiece

game review26 April 2023

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.

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

Dead Island 2 Review: Zombied Out

game review18 April 2023

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.

Dead Island 2 Review: Zombied Out
Resident Evil 4 Remake Review: Survival Horror Perfected

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
Scars Above Review: Stars in Their Eyes

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
Like a Dragon Ishin Review: High-Ranking Samurai

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
Wild Hearts Review: Building a Mystery

Wild Hearts Review: Building a Mystery

game review17 February 2023

Roaming a strange world and hunting down monsters may sound familiar, but add to that some unique construction mechanics and you get a game that tries its best to stand out from the rest.

Wild Hearts Review: Building a Mystery
Dead Space Remake Review: Scarier Tactics

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Soulstice Review: Grim Tales

Soulstice Review: Grim Tales

game review20 September 2022

Combo-centric in design, Soulstice may feel familiar to the touch, but does this gothic title have what it takes to hold your attention until the end?

Soulstice Review: Grim Tales
Splatoon 3 Review: Globs of Fun

Splatoon 3 Review: Globs of Fun

game review14 September 2022

The third entry in the series, Splatoon 3 offers a distinctive multiplayer experience that makes it stand out from other shooters. But, is this version more of the same?

Splatoon 3 Review: Globs of Fun
The Last of Us Part 1 Review: An Amazing Expense

The Last of Us Part 1 Review: An Amazing Expense

game review05 September 2022

Joel and Ellie are back in another The Last of Us entry but this time it’s the same game from 2013 remade from the ground up. Is the Remake worth the price considering not much has changed?

The Last of Us Part 1 Review: An Amazing Expense