All Reviews - Page 6

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!



The Painter almost completing his Magnum Opus in Layers of Fear
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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

The key art for Tiny Thor, which depicts the young Thor wielding Mjolnir and staring off into the distance
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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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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Preview

Some are calling Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown the best game they played all week at Summer Game Fest, and I think they have more than a fair argument.

June 13, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

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Disney Illusion Island Preview

Disney Illusion Island charmed us from beginning to finish in our time with it at Summer Game Fest. It's the perfect mixture of wholesome and nostalgia in the form of a metroidvania.

June 12, 2023 | 11:30 EDT

A Monster Hunter standing in front of a roaring Rathalos.
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Monster Hunter Now Preview

We had the chance to play Monster Hunter Now at #SummerGameFest, where we learned the game is everyone's new addiction at Niantic. And we can understand why.

June 12, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

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Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty Preview

I had nearly an hour with Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty at Summer Game Fest Play Days, and it left me wanting more.

June 11, 2023 | 03:00 EDT

Distressed Alan Wake in background with Saga Anderson in foreground. Text of Alan Wake II logo in center of image.
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Alan Wake II = Resident Evil + True Detective + Twin Peaks

We saw an extended gameplay demo of Alan Wake II at #SummerGameFest, where we learned to channel our inner Pepe Silvia to solve a murder.

June 11, 2023 | 11:45 EDT

Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Key Art featuring Cloud and Zack
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Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Preview

Looking to relive the classic JRPG? Check out our preview to see if Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis will be the fix you're looking for before Rebirth.

June 11, 2023 | 11:30 EDT

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Foamstars Preview

Are you a kid now or are a Foamstar now? We had a chance to play Foamstars at Summer Game Fest and we're here to answer just how similar it is to Splatoon.

June 11, 2023 | 11:15 EDT

Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy flying through the air in Sonic Superstars.
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Sonic Superstars Preview

If you've been waiting for a sequel to Sonic Mania, Sonic Superstars could be your next best bet. Check out our Sonic Superstars preview to find out more.

June 11, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

Mileena and Kitana from Mortal Kombat 1 clash in a cutscene
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Mortal Kombat 1 Preview

As part of the Summer Game Fest Play Days event, we had the chance to play Mortal Kombat 1. It is as over the top as you want it to be, with the kameo characters adding in more mayhem.

June 10, 2023 | 01:37 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

Lies of P Preview
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Lies of P Preview - The Dark Souls of Classic Literature

We played two chapters of Lies of P and it's shaping up to be one of the more unique take on the Souls-like brand of action gameplay.

June 8, 2023 | 03:55 EDT

Harmony The Fall of Reverie Key Art of Polly Standing in Foreground With Aspirations Behind Her in a Group
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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

An image of Frostgrave: The Wildwoods, a new expansion for Frostgrave set on top of a photograph of painted miniatures.
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Frostgrave: The Wildwoods Review

We're taking our wizards into the great unknown in our review of Frostgrave: The Wildwoods, a new expansion to the classic mini-agnostic skirmish wargame

June 8, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

artwork depicting a pair of hands holding an old-fashioned torch and a revolver in a dark corridor. At the end of the corridor a monster is silhouetted in the light and the words "Amnesia: the BUnker" are written at the top of the image.
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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

An image of the box contents, partially painted, of Warhammer 40K Leviathan
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Warhammer 40K Leviathan First Look

Follow along for our first impressions of Warhammer 40K Leviathan, the new big box set kicking off the launch of Warhammer 40K 10th edition!

June 4, 2023 | 03:29 EDT

The box of Warhammer Underworlds Starter Set (2023)
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Warhammer Underworlds Starter Set (2023) Review

The Warhammer Underworlds Starter Set (2023) is the perfect hopping-on-point for new players who are interested in checking out Warhammer.

June 3, 2023 | 05:05 EDT

The boxes for Warhammer Underworlds The Headsman's Curse and Voidcursed Thralls Rivals Deck
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Warhammer Underworlds Wyrdhollow The Headsmen's Curse Warband & Voidcursed Thralls Rivals Deck Review

Warhammer Underworlds Wyrdhollow has received their first Warband and Rivals Deck with The Headsman's Curse and the Voidcursed Thralls Rival Deck.

June 3, 2023 | 05:00 EDT

JoyToy Chaos Space Marine Crimson Slaughter
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JoyToy Chaos Space Marine Crimson Slaughter Review

Bring the blood! We check out the three JoyToy Chaos Space Marines Crimson Slaughter action figures and their brutal armaments.

June 2, 2023 | 10:30 EDT

JoyToy Adepta Sororitas Order of the Argent Shroud
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JoyToy Adepta Sororitas Order of the Argent Shroud Review

We check out the three JoyToy Adepta Sororitas Order of the Argent Shroud sisters and their huge Paragon Warsuit action figures.

June 2, 2023 | 10:15 EDT

JoyToy Adeptus Custodes Allarus Custodians
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JoyToy Adeptus Custodes Allarus Custodians Review

We check out the three huge JoyToy Adeptus Custodes Allarus Custodians action figures and the armaments of these Emperor's Champions.

June 2, 2023 | 10:00 EDT

Shodan taunts players in System Shock's key art
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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

The logo for The Tartarus Key, surrounded by cryptic red scribbles and a portrait of a woman with her eyes crossed out.
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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

Dee Jay dancing in his character introduction in Street Fighter 6 World Tour mode.
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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

Elden Ring Road to the Erdtree Manga Review
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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

An image of the Warhammer Age of Sigmar Seraphon Army depicting multiple units on a battlefield
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Warhammer Age of Sigmar Seraphon New Releases

We preview new models going up for preorder this weekend for the Warhammer Age of Sigmar Seraphon army, checking out new wizards and warriors.

May 27, 2023 | 05:00 EDT

A Skeleton Lying in a Shallow Grave Surrounded by Other Bones in Alone in the Dark
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Alone in the Dark Preview - Back to Its Roots

The upcoming remake of Alone in the Dark takes some heavy inspirations from the original title that started it all, but isn't afraid to break the mold with new features and design aspects.

May 25, 2023 | 08:00 EDT

artwork displaying a horrific creature of flesh and machine screaming in apparent pain with the words Ripout written on the left side of the image.
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Ripout Preview - Gumming Up The Works

Ripout showed a lot of promise when the trailer first graced our screens a few years ago, but has the game lived up to that promise?

May 25, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

sad Gollum in The Lord of the Rings Gollum
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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

A spread-shot cover of Sunshine Shuffle, against the backdrop of an endless ocean.

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

Link standing in front of the Hylia statue in Tears of the Kingdom in Tears of the Kingdom
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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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Final Fantasy XVI Preview - The Most Promising Final Fantasy Game in Forever

Final Fantasy XVI is getting close to its release, so here's our preview of one of the most anticipated RPGs of the year, with a lot riding on its potential success.

May 22, 2023 | 09:00 EDT

Lana and Mui looking at one of their robotic enemies in Planet of Lana
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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

Kill Team Ashes of Faith
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Warhammer 40,0000 Kill Team Ashes of Faith Review

In our Warhammer 40k Kill Team Ashes of Faith review, we look at this brand new narrative expansion, along with the new kill teams and campaign.

May 20, 2023 | 05:00 EDT

Players in Tape to Tape take it to the ice.
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Tape to Tape Preview - Earning Your Skates

Tape to Tape is a hockey roguelike that has solid fundamentals but still hasn't progressed out of the farm league.

May 16, 2023 | 11:00 EDT

An image of the box contents of Warcry Nightmare Quest, including the box, a game board, and miniatures
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Warcry Nightmare Quest Preview

With another incredible batch of scenery and two unique and well-balanced warbands, the latest Warhammer skirmish box set Warcry Nightmare Quest is a thrill

May 13, 2023 | 05:00 EDT

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The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth Preview - A New Age of Collectable RPG

The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth is shaping up to be a full-fledged strategy RPG experience packed with collectables and a new story that stays close to the themes of the original.

May 10, 2023 | 01:00 EDT

An image of the box for the board game Nidavellir against a gray and beige background.
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Nidavellir Review - Fast-Paced Fantasy Bidding

With fast-paced gameplay and easy to understand rules, we dive into what makes this game so special in our Nidavellir Review.

May 9, 2023 | 12:30 EDT

art depicting a woman in jodpers and a red jacket using a grapple hook to swing through a mysterious void. A logo to the right reads Voidtrain, and has the motif of a train's wedge plow.
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Voidtrain Preview - Running Out of Steam

Voidtrain is a survival/crafting game set aboard a void-bound train that floats through a gravity-less expanse while you suck on ice to survive.

May 9, 2023 | 11:50 EDT

Kill Team Gallowfall
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Warhammer 40,0000 Kill Team Gallowfall Review

In our Warhammer 40k Kill Team Gallowfall review, we continue to delve Into the Dark depths of the Gallowdark looking at the new kill teams and warzone.

May 6, 2023 | 05:00 EDT

Harmony The Fall of Reverie Harmony Standing in Front of Aspirations While Holding Necklace That Lets Her Go to Reverie
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Harmony: The Fall of Reverie Preview - Aspiring Toward the Best Choices

While some of its gameplay mechanics can feel overwhelming at first, Harmony: The Fall of Reverie has a ton of promise as a new narrative-driven offering from Don't Nod and should definitely be on the radar of anyone who enjoys stories with believably written characters.

May 4, 2023 | 01:00 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

The basic dungeon editing mode in Super Dungeon Maker
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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

Aloy looking at a ruined Hollywood sign, the body of a large robot sitting in the background from Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores
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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

The box for Warhammer Underworlds Wyrdhollow
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Warhammer Underworlds Wyrdhollow Review

Warhammer Underworlds Wyrdhollow introduces two new Warbands, each with unique abilities focusing on adapting to the circumstances on a dime.

April 29, 2023 | 05:00 EDT

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The Planet Crafter Needs Room to Grow

The Planet Crafter promises a combat-free take on survival games while allowing you to terraform a planet to your tastes. Find out more in our preview!

April 28, 2023 | 11:00 EDT