All Reviews - Page 9

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!



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Road 96: Mile 0 Preview - A Promising Start

Road 96: Mile 0 is almost here, and it's time to take a look and see if this prequel can surpass the original game or if it'll be left by the wayside.

March 1, 2023 | 10:00 EST

The cover art for Rooftop Renegade, showcasing the main character Svetlana posing in mid-air while being pursued by masked hoodlums.

Rooftop Renegade Review

A quick burst of platforming goodness, unafraid to be set back by its lack of variety in challenges, and instead focusing on consistently uplifting level design, with a fantastic soundtrack to boot.

February 28, 2023 | 10:30 EST

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Ragnarock Review

If you’ve been missing Rock Band drums, this game might be your new fix. Read our Ragnarock review for PSVR 2 to find out.

February 28, 2023 | 10:00 EST

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Scars Above Review

Scars Above is a mediocre third-person adventure that feels incomplete at its core, thanks to cliched storytelling and a heavy reliance on outside inspirations.

February 28, 2023 | 12:05 EST

An image of the Strike Force Agastus from Warhammer 40K, painted in Ultramarine colors fending off a Xenos hoard.
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Warhammer 40K Strike Force Agastus Review - The Big Guns

Looking to add even heavier firepower to your Space Marines army? The newly releasing Strike Force Agastus brings the boom.

February 25, 2023 | 05:00 EST

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Skyrim The Adventure Game Review - Side Quest Standout

Though it suffers from an overwritten rulebook, Skyrim The Adventure Game is a thrilling return to one of our favorite gaming worlds

February 24, 2023 | 11:00 EST

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7 Wonders Edifice Review - Building On A Perfect Base

7 Wonders Edifice offers a fun new mechanic that adds versatility to the game without re-writing what makes the original so great

February 23, 2023 | 05:44 EST

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Microsoft Flight Simulator - Oslo Gardermoen Airport (Orbx) Review

Orbx just released Oslo Gardermoen Airport (ENGM) for Microsoft Flight Simulator, and it's one of the best add-ons the developer has ever made.

February 21, 2023 | 03:31 EST

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Coven Is a Perfect Brew of Boomer Shooters and Horror

Coven's Steam Next Fest demo hits all the right notes for a modern boomer shooter, adding in a few new toys and a great horror atmosphere while retaining the genre's vital fast-paced action.

February 20, 2023 | 01:47 EST

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Stop-Motion Meets Arcade Basketball in RoboDunk

Part NBA Jam and part roguelike, RoboDunk is a nostalgic arcade basketball game all about hitting the rim and avoiding laser beams.

February 20, 2023 | 01:00 EST

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Atomic Heart Review

Atomic Heart has had quite a journey to launch, and now the game is here. Does it manage to be exciting, or should this heart stop beating?

February 20, 2023 | 08:00 EST

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Warhammer 40K Astra Militarum February Units Preview

We're taking a look at several new units and upgrade kits up for preorder for the classic Astra Militarum Warhammer 40K army

February 18, 2023 | 05:00 EST

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Warhammer 40,0000 Kill Team Soulshackle Review

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

February 17, 2023 | 01:34 EST

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Wild West Dynasty Needs a Lot More Work

Wild West Dynasty will let you build your own town in the wild west while you hunt down the people who hurt your family. Read our preview to find out more!

February 17, 2023 | 11:00 EST

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Like a Dragon: Ishin! Review

Like a Dragon: Ishin! is finally available in the west after 10 years. But was it worth the wait? Find out in our Like a Dragon: Ishin! review.

February 17, 2023 | 10:00 EST

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Octopath Traveler II Review

Octopath Traveler II is a perfect successor to the first installment with some new and welcome additions. Read our review to find out more

February 17, 2023 | 04:00 EST

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Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game Review - The Force Is Strong With This One

In Star Wars: The Deckbuilding Game, two players battle it out as the Rebels and Empire by buying cards and removing opportunities from their opponents.

February 16, 2023 | 04:50 EST

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Fire Emblem Engage Review

Fire Emblem Engage celebrates the heritage of the longtime series, but is it up to snuff? Here's our review.

February 16, 2023 | 12:30 EST

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Fallout RPG Starter Set Preview

Ever wanted to introduce your gaming table to post-apocalyptic adventures? The Fallout RPG Starter Set has everything you need.

February 16, 2023 | 12:00 EST

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Wild Hearts Review

Wild Hearts takes all of the factors that work so well for Hunting games and enhances them with the Karakuri building system and an impressive upgrade tree.

February 16, 2023 | 10:00 EST

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Elderand Review

In our Elderand review, we take a look at a 2D Metroidvania action RPG inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. Does it do enough to stand out?

February 16, 2023 | 09:00 EST

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Pharaoh: A New Era Review

Pharaoh: A New Era is a revival of the original ancient Egyptian city-builder released all the way back in 1999 by Inspiration Games.

February 15, 2023 | 10:00 EST

An elevator bearing the legend "abandon hope, all ye who enter here" in Red Tape
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Red Tape Review

What if Hell was a bureaucratic labyrinth? In our Red Tape review, we find out just how nightmarish the concept of Hell Incorporated could be.

February 14, 2023 | 06:16 EST

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Atomotic Robo The Roleplaying Game Tabletop Review

Atomic Robo The Roleplaying Game is a new RPG that features similar overtones to the FATE system, because it's very similar to it.

February 14, 2023 | 03:17 EST

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Last Days of Lazarus Review

At times, Last Days of Lazarus can leave you as bewildered as its protagonist. The path forward isn't always clear, and the stakes seem to double with every passing minute. Although it takes a serious turn at the halfway mark it's still worth slogging through til the end just to see its absolute head-scratcher of an ending.   

February 14, 2023 | 10:00 EST

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Wanted: Dead Review

Does Wanted: Dead leave us wanting to die? Check out our review to find out.

February 14, 2023 | 09:00 EST

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The Last Plague: Blight Preview - A Slow, Unforgiving Survival Experience

The Last Plague: Blight promises a challenging survival experience in a world that has been overtaken by disease. Read our preview to find out more!

February 13, 2023 | 02:27 EST

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Perish Review

Perish is a 4-player co-op FPS title that blends aspects of Greek and Roman cultures into a blend of L4D and Dark Souls (not in a cringe way).

February 13, 2023 | 01:15 EST

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Hi-Fi Rush Review

Curious about the surprise Xbox first-party game of 2023? In our Hi-Fi Rush review, we go into whether its rhythmic action lands on beat or misses the mark?

February 13, 2023 | 12:47 EST

The Hunter and a mysterious musician at the start of Wild Hearts
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Wild Hearts Preview: Strong Beginnings, Needs Stronger Connection

Wild Hearts is a new monster-hunting game from EA that has a strong start showcasing fun combat and plenty of room to grow.

February 13, 2023 | 10:00 EST

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Frosthaven Review

Frosthaven, the Gloomhaven sequel from Cephalofair Games, is now out and players can begin to get ready to dive into this massively fleshed-out RPG.

February 11, 2023 | 11:00 EST

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Warcry Blood Hunt Review - A Bloody Good Skirmish

We sink our fangs into Warcry Blood Hunt, a brand new big box release for the Warhammer skirmish game, featuring two new factions and tons of new terrain.

February 11, 2023 | 05:00 EST

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Deliver Us Mars Review

In our Deliver Us Mars review, we explore the ambitious sequel to KeokeN Interactive's 2019 sci-fi game Deliver Us the Moon.

February 7, 2023 | 11:00 EST

Ifree in a red forest from the game Afterimage
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Afterimage Preview - Pretty, But Confusing

Afterimage sports a gorgeous, colorful artstyle, novel enemy designs, solid combat, but the story tying it together is a bit confusing.

February 6, 2023 | 12:00 EST

A lone hero faces off against a gauntlet maze of guards in Meet Your Maker.
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Meet Your Maker Preview - Move Over Mario Maker

Meet Your Maker from developer Behavior Interactive features an engaging map editor and an endless gauntlet of deathtraps, combining creative freedom with FPS intensity in a game with loads of potential.

February 6, 2023 | 09:00 EST

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Karagon Preview - Can You Even Survive?

Survival games are hard to get right due to the massive amount of content needed to keep players busy, and Karagon is going in the right direction.

February 4, 2023 | 11:54 EST

Arks of Omen Angron
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Warhammer 40K Arks of Omen Angron Review

The next big Warhammer 40K event continues with the second book in the series. We check out what it contains in our Arks of Omen Angron Review.

February 4, 2023 | 05:05 EST

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Warhammer 40K World Eaters Preview - Consumed By Rage

We let our rage consume us as we spill blood for the blood god with this preview of the Warhammer 40K World Eaters new releases

February 4, 2023 | 05:00 EST

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Tails: The Backbone Preludes Review

While Tails: The Backbone Preludes feels like a step back in gameplay, it makes up for it with compelling characters, interesting stories, and lovely presentation.

February 2, 2023 | 09:00 EST

A spread shot image of The Cosmic Shake's game cover, showcasing SpongeBob floating with Patrick Star, Sandy, Mrs. Puff, and various enemies within the game.

SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake Review

The Cosmic Shake houses a fantastic recreation of the adventures that SpongeBob SquarePants has gone on throughout the years, only let down by an inability to provide adequate context for its gameplay mechanics.

January 30, 2023 | 11:00 EST

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Straylight Review

Straylight is an action-packed VR title that sees you swinging through the dark cosmos like space Spider-Man accompanied by a Sinister Voice.

January 30, 2023 | 10:00 EST

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Dead Space Review

The Dead Space remake totally understands the assignment of recreating that feeling and while it adds to it, respects the original source material.

January 30, 2023 | 09:30 EST

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Teslagrad 2 Preview - Full of Magnetic Charm

Ten years after the release of the original, Rain Games returns for a sequel. Thankfully, Teslagrad 2 shows just how much the studio has grown since then.

January 30, 2023 | 09:00 EST

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8-Bit Adventures 2 Review

8-Bit Adventures 2 is a beautifully made and well-written tribute to the JRPGs we know and love.

January 29, 2023 | 12:05 EST

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Warhammer Age of Sigmar Beasts of Chaos Battletome Preview

We're checking out the changes and updates to the new Beasts of Chaos Battletome, as well as the new model released for the army.

January 28, 2023 | 05:00 EST

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Warhammer Age of Sigmar Gloomspite Gitz Battletome Preview

We run wild like a Squig with a good move roll in our preview of the new Gloomspite Gitz battletome, covering new rules and new models.

January 28, 2023 | 05:00 EST

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Like a Dragon: Ishin! Preview - Samurai and Shenanigans

We tried out Like a Dragon: Ishin! to see how this throwback to the Bakamatsu era holds up in the current day era of Yakuza games, with fights, shenanigans and the franchise's trademark strange humor.

January 27, 2023 | 09:00 EST

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Dread Templar Review

Dread Templar is a boomer shooter where you'll take on hordes of demons across five brutal episodes.

January 25, 2023 | 04:00 EST

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Mahokenshi Review

Mahokenshi is a challenging strategy game that keeps players on their toes throughout its lengthy missions and campaign.

January 24, 2023 | 09:00 EST

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Forspoken Review

Read the TechRaptor Forspoken review and learn more about Forspoken gameplay, story details and more. See what sets the Forspoken parkour adventure apart.

January 23, 2023 | 09:00 EST

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Warhammer 40K Astra Militarum New Models Review - Fight the Good Fight

We check out the ranks of new releases for the Astra Militarum, a Warhammer 40K army full of soldiers, tanks, artillery, and more!

January 21, 2023 | 05:00 EST