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Oxenfree II: Lost Signals Review - Tune In To This Station

Our Oxenfree II: Lost Signals Review shows the return of the dialogue system, with a relatable protagonist in Riley, fantastic writing and more horror.

July 12, 2023 | 03:04 EDT

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SOULVARS Review - Biblical Demon Antivirus

A sneaky nostalgia mine for all of its inspirations, SOULVARS provides a rapid comfort, providing almost enough context mechanically, but not for those who wish to be attached narratively.

July 1, 2023 | 10:56 EDT

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Sludge Life 2 Review - Hashtag Murky

Our Sludge Life 2 review asks one very simple question: were there enough underexplored ideas in vaporwave sandbox Sludge Life to warrant a sequel?

June 27, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

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Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective Review - Perplexing Poltergeist Puzzles

With a port to modern hardware for Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, it becomes clear this is one of Capcom's hidden gems.

June 27, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Dr. Fetus’ Mean Meat Machine Review - Where's The Beef?

Dr. Fetus is back, but all but the most faithful Meat Boy fans should fear his Mean Meat Machine. Find out in our full Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine Review.

June 26, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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Microsoft Flight Simulator - Stockholm Arlanda Airport (Orbx) Review - Nordic Beauty

Our review of Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ESSA) for Microsoft Flight Simulator by Orbx details how good this massive Scandinavian scenery add-on really is.

June 22, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life Review

Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life aims to bring an old-school farming sim to a new audience. But does it manage to succeed?

June 22, 2023 | 09:30 EDT

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Final Fantasy XVI Review - An Eikon-ic Adventure

Final Fantasy XVI is an excellent ARPG matching flashy visuals, fun and frantic combat, and an exciting story of a band of outlaws creating a better future.

June 21, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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Layers of Fear (2023) Review - Is It Meant To Be THIS Dark?

Layers of Fear (2023) is a collection of the original games remastered with additional story to tie the package together, how well does that work though?

June 15, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

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Tiny Thor Review

Our Tiny Thor review takes a look at a puzzle-platformer starring a child version of the God of Thunder himself, but don't let that fool you: it's hard.

June 13, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Mask of the Rose Review

We review Mask of the Rose by Failbetter Games and check out this complex story, fascinating characters and the difficult story system.

June 8, 2023 | 07:28 EDT

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Harmony: The Fall of Reverie Review

Is Harmony: The Fall of Reverie another win for Don't Nod Entertainment, or does it tell an incomplete story? Find out in our full review.

June 8, 2023 | 01:00 EDT

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Amnesia: The Bunker Review

Amnesia: The Bunker is the latest entry in the critically-acclaimed Amnesia series, but can it repair the disappointment of Rebirth?

June 8, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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System Shock Review

Nightdive's remake of System Shock delivers an excellently grand and modern retelling of one of the foundational FPS experiences.

June 2, 2023 | 09:13 EDT

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The Tartarus Key Review

The Tartarus Key is a retro throwback to 90s horror games. This includes both its visuals as well as a few obtuse puzzles. This is our review.

June 1, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

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Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer Review

From the developer of Hypnospace Outlaw comes Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayere, a game as ridiculous (and fun) as its name.

June 1, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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Diablo IV Review

Diablo IV takes the ARPG genre to new heights, so Hell better look out for what's coming. Here's our review.

May 30, 2023 | 12:00 EDT

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Street Fighter 6 Review

Looking to jump into the deep world of fighting games? Read our Street Fighter 6 review to see if it's the right game for you.

May 30, 2023 | 03:05 EDT

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Elden Ring: The Road to the Erdtree, Vol. 1 Review

We read the first volume of Elden Ring: The Road to the Erdtree, a new manga series within the Elden Ring universe.

May 27, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Review

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum had its moments, but most of the game was underwhelming. Read our review to find out what worked and what didn't.

May 25, 2023 | 04:00 EDT

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Sunshine Shuffle Review

While a summer card game can satisfy for a while, Sunshine Shuffle’s more grounded narrative gets lost in the shuffle with inconsistent pacing and bad sound design.

May 24, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Review

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom draws players back into a somewhat familiar Hyrule and deliver an incredible experience from start to finish.

May 23, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Review

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a brutal boomer shooter where players can live out their fantasy as a powerful Space Marine.

May 23, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Planet Of Lana Review

Our Planet of Lana review takes a look at a new cinematic platformer with a gorgeous art style and a whole bunch of spider bots.

May 22, 2023 | 08:00 EDT

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Hunt the Night Review

Hunt the Night aims to combine Bloodborne and The Legend of Zelda. But does it manage to make this combination work? Read our review to find out.

May 4, 2023 | 11:30 EDT

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Ravenlok Review

In Ravenlok it's your job to travel the world of Dunia, collect the heart keys, defeat the Caterpillar Queen, and save the realm.

May 3, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Super Dungeon Maker Review

Super Dungeon Maker is a new game that gives players the tools to create their own Zelda-like 2D dungeons and share and play them over the internet.

May 3, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

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Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores Review

Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores has a great character-focused story at its heart, but is lacking in new features or content.

May 1, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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Age of Wonders 4 Review

Here's our review of Age of Wonders 4, marking the return to fantasy after the sci-fi spin-off Planetfall. Can it live up to the series' strategy legacy?

April 27, 2023 | 09:45 EDT

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Cassette Beasts Review

Cassette Beasts is more than just another monster taming game, it's the most innovative JRPG released so far in 2023. Check out our Cassette Beasts review to see why.

April 26, 2023 | 11:05 EDT

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor strives to be bigger and better than the original in every way. We cover that and more in our review.

April 26, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Amanda The Adventurer Review

Amanda the Adventurer is an analog-horror-inspired first-person horror title from the folks at Dread XP and MANGLEDmaw Games.

April 25, 2023 | 01:25 EDT

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Afterimage Review

Afterimage is a visually vibrant Metroidvania action platformer packed with complex environments and challenging gameplay. This is our review.

April 25, 2023 | 03:05 EDT

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Otxo Review

In our Otxo review, we take a look at a monochromatic top-down roguelike that borrows heavily from Hotline Miami, but manages to find its own identity.

April 22, 2023 | 10:30 EDT

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Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly Review

A near-perfect rendition of fairytales with a modern twist, Coffee Talk Episode 2: Hibiscus & Butterfly is easily one of 2023's best narrative efforts, with consistently engaging gameplay alongside it.

April 19, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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Microsoft Flight Simulator - New York-JFK Airport (iniBuilds) Review

Our review of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (KJFK) for Microsoft Flight Simulator by iniBuilds details how good this massive add-on really is.

April 18, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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Dead Island 2 Review

Dead Island 2 is a first-person action-horror game that sees you destroying your way through hordes of undead meat bags to survive Hell-A.

April 18, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story Review

The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is an epic fight for freedom featuring some of your favorite League of Legends characters.

April 14, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

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Everspace 2 Review

Everspace 2 brings great interstellar dogfighting and an offbeat story to a massive open galaxy full of opportunities and loot.

April 5, 2023 | 06:22 EDT

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Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories Review

Follow us to Hog Town with the bunny-eared Honeydew in this noir (vert?) spoof adventure game, Melon Journey: Bittersweet Memories.

April 5, 2023 | 02:00 EDT

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Assault Suits Valken DECLASSIFIED Review

Assault Suits Valken DECLASSIFIED brings the classic action run-and-gun game to the west with a proper localization for the first time.

March 30, 2023 | 07:30 EDT

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Gripper Review

In our Gripper review, we take a look at Bulgarian developer Heart Core's first effort, and it feels like there's a long way for the studio to go.

March 29, 2023 | 08:00 EDT

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Terra Nil Review

Terra Nil is a "reverse city-builder" focused on reclaiming a wasteland and turning it into a thriving ecosystem.

March 27, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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The Wreck Review

A powerful narrative journey that utilizes a time loop mechanic for commentary on the cycles we find ourselves in, and utilizes its gameplay to play perfectly alongside the story beats.

March 23, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Dredge Review

The open seas can be terrifying, and you never know what could be lurking in the darkness. Read our Dredge Review to learn more about this unique game.

March 23, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key Review

Check out whether the final entry to the Ryza trilogy end on a strong note with our Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & the Secret Key Review.

March 23, 2023 | 07:00 EDT

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Tchia Review

Though it has its flaws, Tchia is one of the best open world games I've played in a long time. The variety of things to do in its gorgeous world will keep most any player occupied for the duration of their playthrough, and will almost certainly leave them glad they gave the title a chance.

March 20, 2023 | 01:00 EDT

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WWE 2K23 Review

WWE 2K23 continues to improve on the formula of grappling games, providing a generous number of ways to pit your favorite superstars against one another.

March 20, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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Resident Evil 4 Review

They remade Resident Evil 4. Should you give it your time of day or go to bingo night instead? Read our review to find out.

March 17, 2023 | 03:05 EDT

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Terminal Velocity: Boosted Edition Review

Terminal Velocity: Boosted Edition is a modern re-release of the classic 90s PC shooter Terminal Velocity with updated visuals and music.

March 14, 2023 | 09:00 EDT