Console Gaming Reviews

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Another Crab's Treasure Review - Crab Battle

In our Another Crab's Treasure review, we take a look at a Soulslike that takes a fresh and colorful new approach to the genre.

April 24, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

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Stellar Blade Review - Mother Sphere Knows Best

We played through Stellar Blade, one of 2024's most anticipated PS5 titles, and here is our review.

April 24, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes - Short Expectations And Mismanaged Scope

While it's clear to see what Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes was going for it joins the ranks of Yooka-Laylee and Mighty No 9 as Kickstarted Spiritual Successors that don't live up to their inspiration's standards.

April 21, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

Leviathan and Ifrit in Final Fantasy XVI The Rising Tide
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Final Fantasy XVI The Rising Tide Review - Leviathan Still Feels Lost

Final Fantasy XVI The Rising Tide brings with it the story of Leviathan, but also further bland side-quests and an uninspired Eikon battle.

April 20, 2024 | 06:18 EDT

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Pepper Grinder Review - I Dig It

Pepper Grinder is the latest platformer to keep on your radar -- check out why with our review.

March 28, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

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Open Roads Review - Driving Motivation

Our Open Roads review takes a look at the Open Roads Team's narrative adventure all about a mother and daughter uncovering their family's secrets.

March 27, 2024 | 12:00 EDT

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Dragon's Dogma 2 Review - Arisen Once More

Dragon's Dogma 2 marks a series return with a fully loaded, challenging RPG with an old school kick, and plenty to explore in a vast and dangerous world.

March 20, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

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Alone in the Dark Review – Southern Gothic Hospitality

THQ Nordic and Pieces Interactive manages to revive the classic horror series with a Southern Gothic twist. This is our Alone in the Dark review.

March 19, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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Outcast: A New Beginning Review - A Social Outcast

Our Outcast: A New Beginning Review will give you the low down on this returning franchise trying to bust its way out of the late 90s.

March 17, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection Review - You Can Kill Gungans

Two classic games return in one collection, so check out this review on the Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection.

March 13, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

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Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley - Keeping Cozy Games Fresh

A visually stunning adventure with some musical flair, Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is a cozy game that's bringing something new to the table. Read our review to find out more.

March 5, 2024 | 01:52 EST

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WWE 2k24 Review - Hollywood Apologetics

Another new year means another new entry in the WWE 2k lineage of games, with WWE2k24's hook being the 40th anniversary celebrations of Wrestlemania. But is it the sweet victory we all strive for? Read our WWE 2k24 review to find out more!

March 4, 2024 | 06:00 EST

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Penny's Big Breakaway Review - Shut Up and Dance

In the wake of Sonic Mania becoming a runaway success, Christian Whitehead has formed a new studio. But is Penny's Big Breakaway the delightful debut of a superstar?

March 1, 2024 | 10:30 EST

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Helldivers 2 Review - Fighting for Managed Democracy

Helldivers 2 took the gaming community by surprise with wild success. Take a look at the TechRaptor Helldivers 2 review and see what we thought!

March 1, 2024 | 10:00 EST

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Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster Review - Return of the KEX

With enhanced visuals and modern improvements, our Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster tells you why you shouldn't miss this release.

February 28, 2024 | 08:00 EST

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Wrath: Aeon of Ruin Review - Brutal, Yet Underwhelming

In this review, find out how Wrath: Aeon of Ruin, a game long in development, stacks up against other boomer shooters on the market.

February 26, 2024 | 10:00 EST

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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Review - I'd Explain But I Don't Think I Can

In our Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review we discuss what makes the story impactful, while making slight tweaks, as well as the fast combat and exploration.

February 22, 2024 | 09:00 EST

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Skull and Bones Review - Dead and Buried Already

Our Skull and Bones review for PS5 details why Ubisoft's latest live service is one of its worst attempts yet and a huge step back from the game that inspired it.

February 21, 2024 | 10:05 EST

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Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story Review

Yordles in Bandle Tale have never felt more peaceful. Learn how in our Bandle Tale Review, where we explain everything that makes the cozy game great.

February 19, 2024 | 10:34 EST

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Foamstars Review - Party's Over

In our Foamstars review, we check out Square Enix and Toylogic's challenger to Splatoon 3's kid-friendly multiplayer shooter crown.

February 12, 2024 | 12:09 EST

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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden Review – Frontier Spirits

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is Don't Nod's newest action RPG. It is packed with interesting ideas with middling degrees of polish. This is our review.

February 12, 2024 | 12:00 EST

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Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Review – Metal Slime I Choose You!

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince provides plenty of monster battling challenge, but ends up bumbling its way through characters and story.

January 31, 2024 | 10:00 EST

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Granblue Fantasy: Relink Review - A Grand Adventure

After a long wait, it's finally here, and Granblue Fantasy: Relink packs a punch with its numerous characters and engaging gameplay.

January 31, 2024 | 10:00 EST

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Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy Review - A Fair Turnabout

In our Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy review, we explain why it bolsters the series for a modern age with clean visuals, plenty of story, and accessibility for newcomers and returning fans alike.

January 24, 2024 | 06:00 EST

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Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Review - Top Tier Questing

Our Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth Review gives you the low down on the latest entry into the Like a Dragon series with Ichiban Kasuga.

January 23, 2024 | 07:51 EST

Sargon shoots a celestial arrow into the sky in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review – It's About Time! (and Space)

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown charts a course to new sands for the franchise, but does it lead to fortune or famine?

January 11, 2024 | 12:00 EST

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk Review - If You Like Pokemon, It's More Of That

The Indigo Disk DLC has done what any fan would want in a DLC by adding new areas to explore and Pokemon to catch. Performance issues are still very present unfortunately.

December 14, 2023 | 03:08 EST

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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

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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

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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