All Reviews - Page 3

Below, you'll find all of our latest reviews and previews for both tabletop and gaming! We publish a number of gaming reviews and gaming previews a week, and at least one tabletop review or tabletop preview every week!



Featured image of the remastered Kingpin: Reloaded.
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Kingpin: Reloaded Review - Out of Ammo

Kingpin: Reloaded is a cult classic with a new coat of paint, though it feels less of an improvement than one would expect.

December 13, 2023 | 11:00 EST

A spread-shot cover of Pinball M, showcasing an emaciated hand in darkness preparing to pull a pinball trigger.

Pinball M Review - Tilted Terrors

While not currently in season, Zen Studios have seen fit to release a small handful of lovingly-crafted horror experiences in pinball form, but is it the spookfest you always dreamed of fearing? Read our PInball M review to find out more.

December 13, 2023 | 10:00 EST

House Flipper 2 Red House Exterior

House Flipper 2 Review - Electric Flipperoo

In our House Flipper 2 review we explore this DIY sequel to see if it serves up some fun or needs to be demolished to make way for something better.

December 12, 2023 | 02:36 EST

Tekken 8 Preview Key Art
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Tekken 8 Preview - Punching Above its Weight

We go hands-on with Tekken 8 - a storied sequel with plenty of new mechanics, new visuals and exciting advancements in gameplay that create an inviting environment for both returning players and newcomers alike.

December 12, 2023 | 09:00 EST

Clive and his party approaching a boss, the first of the Final Fantasy XVI Echoes of the Fallen DLC
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Final Fantasy XVI Echoes of the Fallen Review - Square Basically Added A Raid To FFXVI

Final Fantasy XVI Echoes of the Fallen was surprise dropped at The Game Awards 2023 and while it's story-lite it adds a MMO-like raid dungeon to the game.

December 8, 2023 | 12:05 EST

GTFO Rundown 8 Preview
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GTFO Rundown 8.0 Preview - You're Already Dead

GTFO's story heads to its conclusion with the release of Rundown 8.0. We discover just how difficult it really is in our hands-on preview.

December 7, 2023 | 10:11 EST

A screenshot of the Power Rangers: A Jump Through Time sourcebook on a gaming table.
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Power Rangers: A Jump Through Time Review

Ever wanted to travel to the ancient past or the far future? Ever imagine fighting robots and cavemen at the same time? This is our review of Power Rangers: A Jump Through Time.

December 6, 2023 | 04:50 EST

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Review - Opening Pandora's Box

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora promises a rich Na'vi adventure on Pandora but hands us a bland story set in a sparse open world.

December 6, 2023 | 06:05 EST

Buddy the dog sits in a patio with an American top hat on in Arizona Sunshine 2
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Arizona Sunshine 2 Review – Sass, Crass, and a Blast

With a wide variety of weapons and compelling gunplay, Arizona Sunshine 2 is an absolute joy to play—as long as you can stomach some rude, crude attitude.

December 5, 2023 | 11:00 EST

Key art from Against the Storm
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Against the Storm Review - An Ambient Roguelite City Builder

Against the Storm is an ambient roguelite city builder that's set in a world where it perpetually rains. Read our review to find out more.

December 4, 2023 | 01:56 EST

An image of some of the models included in the new Flesh-eater Courts Army Set Review
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Warhammer Flesh-eater Courts Army Set Review - Delusional and Deadly

We're unpacking all the gruesome, gory new Warhammer models and checking out their abilities in our Flesh-eater Courts Army Set Review.

December 3, 2023 | 09:00 EST

Key art for Wizordum by Emberheart Games and published by Apogee.
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Wizordum Preview - A Nostalgic, Dungeon Delving FPS

From Emberheart Games and Apogee Entertainment comes the Early Access of Wizordum, a medieval boomer shooter with a lot of promise.

November 28, 2023 | 10:00 EST

Image of a city in SteamWorld Build that is well-connected with roads and has lots of different buildings
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SteamWorld Build Review - A Dig-Lightful City-Building Adventure

Find out why the high replayability and gameplay loop of SteamWorld Build make this a must-play game for citybuilder lovers in our review.

November 27, 2023 | 09:00 EST

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SteamWorld Build Review - A Dig-Lightful City-Building Adventure

Find out why the high replayability and gameplay loop of SteamWorld Build make this a must-play game for citybuilder lovers in our review.

November 27, 2023 | 09:00 EST

Kill Team Approved Ops Tac Ops and Mission Card Pack
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Kill Team Approved Ops Tac Ops and Mission Card Pack Review

We check out the new rules update for Warhammer 40K's skirmish game in our Kill Team Approved Ops Tac Ops and Mission Card Pack review.

November 25, 2023 | 05:00 EST

An image depicting Warhammer 40K New Necrons and a new Adeptus Mechanicus release.
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We've Got Your First Look At Warhammer 40K New Necrons Releases

It's out early look at Warhammer 40K New Necrons releases, and an additional upcoming release for Adeptus Mechanicus! Let's see how these units stack up!

November 25, 2023 | 05:00 EST

Super Mario up close from Super Mario RPG
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Super Mario RPG Review - Slightly Unbalanced, But A Fun Romp

Super Mario RPG is the start of Mario's RPG career finally remade for the Nintendo Switch. Build up your party and taking on Smithy and his invading forces.

November 22, 2023 | 11:00 EST

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Earth Defense Force 6 Preview - Alien Splattering Fun

We try out the Earth Defense Force 6 preview and splat some giant alien frog monsters in a post-apocalyptic wasteland in the latest EDF game,

November 22, 2023 | 10:00 EST

An spread-shot cover of Roboquest, showcasing a large yellow robot standing alongside a young girl and a blue robot against the backdrop of a large spherical robot.

Roboquest Review - Rust Belt

After entering early access in 2020, Ryseup Studios have finally pushed their FPS roguelite into version 1.0, but is this the upgrade the genre needed? Or is it a failed installation? Read our Roboquest review to find out more.

November 18, 2023 | 11:00 EST

Legions Imperialis Preview header image featuring miniatures next to a glue bottle for size comparison.
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Legions Imperialis Preview - I Love These Little Dudes!

We're hanging out with our tiny buds in our Legions Imperialis Preview, getting a sense for the basic flow of the game and our initial thoughts on the rules

November 18, 2023 | 05:00 EST

Beyond Sunset header image.
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Beyond Sunset Preview - Pure Vaporwave

Beyond Sunset is a vapor-wave, cyberpunk shooter that knocks aesthetics out of the park, and our preview will tell you why.

November 17, 2023 | 11:00 EST

A photo of the board game Spellbook
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Spellbook Review - We're All Wizards Here

We check out the new mystical and magic tabletop board game by Phil Walker Harding and Space Cowboys in our Spellbook review.

November 17, 2023 | 10:00 EST

Boruto playing his new VR game in Naruto X Boruto
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Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections Review - Narratively Bankrupt

Naruto X Boruto Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections doesn't celebrate Naruto enough, while also not letting Boruto shine creating a confusing experience.

November 17, 2023 | 09:00 EST

On Your Tail preview header with key art showing Diana arriving to Borgo Marina on a scooter.
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On Your Tail Preview - A Charming and Nostalgic Cozy Life Sim with a Mystery Twist

In TechRaptor's On Your Tail preview, you'll learn about a cozy little seaside town, its colorful villagers, and an adorable young investigator.

November 15, 2023 | 11:00 EST

Spirittea Review Key Art Showing a red clad character praying at a shrine in the woods while the game logo fills the top right corner.jpg
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Spirittea Review - Once More, With Spirit!

Our Spirittea Review will let you know what we thought of the newest Life Sim game to hit the scene with a bunch of comedic spirits in tow.

November 13, 2023 | 02:47 EST

Disney Lorcana Rise of the Floodborn Starter Decks
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Disney Lorcana Rise of the Floodborn Starter Decks Review - Wizards, Witches, Princes and Princesses

The next set of the popular Disney CCG arrives, and we check out the 2 starter decks in our Disney Lorcana Rise of the Floodborn Starter Decks Review.

November 13, 2023 | 12:05 EST

Cuisineer main menu featuring main character Pom in the center.

Cuisineer Review - Looks Better Than It Tastes

Read our Cuisineer review to see if this game is cooked to perfection or if its pretty looking potential ends up falling like a flat souffle.

November 7, 2023 | 03:09 EST

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My Time at Sandrock Review - Build Your Own Desert Oasis

In our My Time at Sandrock review, we try out Pathea Games' newest farming and building sim, trying to bring life back to a dry desert.

November 6, 2023 | 01:00 EST

The logo for Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, showing Kazuma Kiryu in a black suit lighting a cigarette.
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Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name Review – Yakuza Greatest Hits

Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a solid entry point for potential new players, but may be lacking for veterans. This is our review.

November 6, 2023 | 10:00 EST

Display boxes for Epic Encounters Camp of the Bandit Twins and Cave of the Manticore on a gaming mat.
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Epic Encounters: Camp of the Bandit Twins and Cave of the Manticore Review

Ever wanted a better spin on the bandit encounter? Then check out our review of Epic Encounters: Camp of the Bandit Twins and Cave of the Manticore.

November 6, 2023 | 09:00 EST

The Candela Obscura Core Rulebook Review Preview Image and Dice with the TR Overlay
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Candela Obscura Core Rulebook Review - A Comprehensive Guide To Newfaire and Horror TTRPG

The Candela Obscura Core Rulebook from Darrington Press and Critical Role does an incredible job of supporting GMs to create a safe a horrific world.

November 6, 2023 | 08:00 EST

EA Sports WRC key art showing a brightly colored rally car driving through a dusty area kicking up a cloud behind itself
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EA Sports WRC Review - Will You Rally!!!

This EA Sports WRC Review will give you the low-down on Codemasters' latest attempt to make a rallying sim so good that people will want to live in it.

November 5, 2023 | 11:00 EST

Super Mario Bros. Wonder header image.
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Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review - Oh, the Places You'll Go

Look no further than our Super Mario Bros. Wonder review if you're still on the fence about this amazing platformer.

November 3, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

The Talos Principle 2 Preview Image with the TR Review Overlay
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The Talos Principle 2 Review — A Praiseworthy Puzzler

Explore a mysterious island in our Talos Principle 2 review. With numerous puzzles and secrets is this adventure worth spending your time solving?

November 2, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

The Lord of the Rings - Return to Moria Review - Cover Image Gimli Drinking Brew at a Table
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The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Review - Even Darkness Must Pass

Is it worth your time to join the Dwarves and return to Moria? Read our The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria Review to find out more!

November 1, 2023 | 08:00 EDT

A spread-shot cover of Jusant, showcasing the game's logo and the main character walking towards a rocky pillar that goes off-screen.

Jusant Review - Quixotic, Melodic, Entropic

With Banishers: Ghost of New Eden delayed until 2024, Jusant caps off a rather eventful year for Don't Nod, but is the mountain-climbing adventure game a successful hike? Or a dizzying descent into dullness? Read our Jusant review to find out more.

October 31, 2023 | 11:30 EDT

Like a Dragon Infinite Wealth Preview Image Featuring Ichiban Kasuga With a grumpy face
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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Preview - The Ultimate Japanese Middle-Aged Man Simulator is Coming

In TechRaptor's Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth preview from TGS, you'll find whether Kazuma Kiryu and Ichiban Kasuga can be good fighting buddies.

October 31, 2023 | 08:00 EDT

An image from our RoboCop: Rogue City Review featuring RoboCop in his classic silver armor.
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RoboCop: Rogue City Review - Good Shooting, Great Sleuthing

We're blasting punks and solving crimes in our RoboCop: Rogue City Review, which surprised us by nailing the tone of the original franchise.

October 31, 2023 | 05:00 EDT

Total War: Pharaoh - The Pharaoh is Perplexed
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Total War: Pharaoh Review - This Is Not It

In TechRaptor's Total War: Pharaoh review, you'll find out whether it's the grand return to the glory days of the historical arm of the franchise or not.

October 30, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

Image of Song of Nunu's key art.
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Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story Review - A Heartwarming Adventure

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story is a charming platformer within the snowy region of Freljord. Adventure awaits!

October 30, 2023 | 03:00 EDT

The header image of our Cities of Sigmar Winter 2023 Release Review depicting a man drinking from a bottle and a manticore
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Warhammer Cities of Sigmar Winter 2023 Release Review - Tactical Powder Kegs

Giant cannons, soldiers atop ogors, a manticore - what more could you ask for? We cover all this and more in our Cities of Sigmar Winter 2023 Release Review

October 28, 2023 | 02:18 EDT

An image of the regular and alt-art boxes for The Deck of Many Things Dungeons & Dragons 5e release
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The Deck of Many Things Review - D&D 5e's Latest Sourcebook is a Must-Have for DMs

As the last release of D&D 5e for 2023 the Book of Many Things and the Deck of Many Things enhances every aspect of the game.

October 26, 2023 | 05:44 EDT

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Alan Wake 2 Review — A Mesmerizing Murder Mystery

Alan Wake 2 is easily one of the best survival horror games I’ve ever played. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most problematic that I’ve reviewed.

October 26, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

A featured screenshot of Ghostrunner 2, showing Jack with his sword drawn in a black and yellow background.
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Ghostrunner 2 Review – Run, Ghost, Run

Despite some hiccups in difficulty, One More Level has greatly refined their cyborg platforming action. This is our Ghostrunner 2 review.

October 23, 2023 | 01:47 EDT

Gargoyles Remastered Review
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Gargoyles Remastered Review - Running in the 90s

Gargoyles Remastered brings the classic side scroller back to life with a number of modern updates while keeping hold of its 16-bit roots.

October 19, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

The Jackbox Party Pack 10 loading screen with the TR review overlay
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The Jackbox Party Pack 10 Review - A Decade Of Brilliance

The Jackbox Party Pack 10 is the decade marker for Jackbox Games creating groups of party games. They've once again nailed a collection of hilarious games.

October 18, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

Hellboy Web of Wyrd key art showing a german expressionist background with hellboy himself walking on the right-hand side
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Hellboy Web of Wyrd Review - Clunky but Funky

Our Hellboy Web of Wyrd review will show you what we thought of the latest videogame putting for Mike Mignona's famous red character.

October 18, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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World of Horror Review - Time To Spiral Into Despair

World of Horror is a spooky 1980s inspired game boasting horrific manga-style graphics and retro point-and-click roguelike adventures.

October 18, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

A spread-shot cover of Kona II: Brume, showcasing the main character Karl Faubert looking into the horizon, with a dark cloud in the shape of a moose head above him and the game's logo.

Kona II: Brume Review - Iced That Guy, To Kona Phrase

Six years since Parabole released a sleeper hit in 2017's Kona, the winter wonderlands of Northern Canada have returned. Is it ice cold, or does it melt in the sun? Read our Kona II: Brume review to find out more.

October 18, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

The logo for Wizard With A Gun, with four wizards shooting fire, ice, poison, and tentacles from different firearms.
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Wizard With A Gun Review – Have Magic Gun Will Travel

Ever wanted to explore a broken world with magical guns and time travel? Read our Wizard With A Gun review and see if it is for you.

October 16, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

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Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Review - 2 Spider-Man, 1 Furious

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 kicks off a large-scale adventure for Peter and Miles against Kraven, superhero and personal life clash as they confront their morals

October 16, 2023 | 10:00 EDT