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SunnySide Review - Buggy but Absolutely Worth It

Our SunnySide review breaks down the overwhelmingly good with the drastically bad and explains why the game is still worth investing time into.

July 2, 2024 | 09:30 EDT

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Riven Review - Islands of Adventure

We review the remake of Riven - a beautiful new imagining of the classic puzzle game and a worthy continuation to the legacy of the Myst series.

June 24, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review - Best of the Bosses

This Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review will give you the low-down on the most hotly-anticipated DLC release of 2024.

June 18, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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Survival: Fountain of Youth Review — A Journey Through a Timeless Legend

Survival: Fountain of Youth combines an epic treasure hunt with basic survival mechanics to create an imaginative ending to the search for eternal youth.

June 14, 2024 | 03:42 EDT

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Splodey Review - A Precision Platformer Based On Explosive Momentum

Splodey is a new precision platformer where instead of getting to jump like Mario you need to set off an explosion to propel your wizard

June 4, 2024 | 04:05 EDT

A spread-shot wordless cover of Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game, showcasing three of the clowns overshadowing several human survivors.

Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game Review - Pratfall Inc.

Illfonic return to the asymmetrical multiplayer fray, in collaboration with Teravision Games, with Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game. But is it a laugh riot competing alongside Dead by Daylight, or an unfunny pain? Read our review to find out more.

May 27, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

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Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Review – Binaural Bedlam

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is a sequel seven years in the making, and it delivers a powerful audio experience unlike any other.

May 21, 2024 | 04:00 EDT

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Po'ed: Definitive Edition Review - More Like Poo'ed

It's time to dive into an obscure old-school shooter, with Po'ed: Definitive Edition. Be sure to check out our thoughts.

May 16, 2024 | 08:00 EDT

A spread-shot cover of Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER, showcasing many of the characters in the story, with ES88 and GATE posing in the middle.

Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER Review - Monolithium

With it being nearly ten years since the original cyberpunk adventure 2064: Read Only Memories, developer MidBoss has fought through multiple delays to bring its sequel NEURODIVER to light. But is it a story worth remembering, or one you'll quickly forget? Read our Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER review to find out more.

May 15, 2024 | 07:11 EDT

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Mullet MadJack Review - Nostalgia-fueled Frenzy

This new FPS is a wild ride from start to finish. Here's our review for Mullet MadJack.

May 14, 2024 | 04:00 EDT

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Robobeat Review - Robot Rock

Our Robobeat review tackles a rhythm shooter that is challenging BPM: Bullets Per Minute and Metal: Hellsinger for the genre's crown.

May 13, 2024 | 09:30 EDT

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Animal Well Review - An Iceberg's Worth Of Puzzles Deep Below The Surface

Animal Well is an eerie platformer by Billy Basso that enhances great gameplay and exploration with dozens of secrets that will break your brain.

May 9, 2024 | 09:00 EDT

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Indika Review - Nun More Strange

In our Indika review, we look at a game that features a nun who rides a steampunk bicycle and talks to the Devil about cosmological dualism.

May 1, 2024 | 10:00 EDT

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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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Phantom Fury Review - Bowling Bombs Away

Shelly Harrison is back in this new shooter set in the Ion Fury universe. This is our review for Phantom Fury.

April 22, 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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The Planet Crafter Review - Building a Better World

The Planet Crafter is a game that's about terraforming an alien world created by a team of two people. Read our The Planet Crafter Review to learn more!

April 10, 2024 | 10:24 EDT

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Children of the Sun Review - Left Wanting For More

Children of the Sun is an entertaining yet brief puzzle FPS where you aim to kill a cult leader. Ending too quickly Children of the Sun left us wanting for more.

April 9, 2024 | 11:00 EDT

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Botany Manor Review - More Than Chemical

Reinforcing Whitethorn Games' catalog of colorful chronicles, Balloon Games' Botany Manor fits right in with its wholesome cast. But does it flourish with wonder, or wilt with frustration? Read our Botany Manor review to find out more.

April 8, 2024 | 10:00 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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Rise of the Ronin Review — Baku-meh-tsu

Check out our Rise of the Ronin review to find out why Team Ninja's latest title fails to reach the heights of the developer's previous games.

March 21, 2024 | 07:00 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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The Thaumaturge Review - Isometric Adventures

Our The Thaumaturge Review will fill you in on this gripping dark-fantasy adventure set in fictionalized turn-of-the-century Warsaw.

March 6, 2024 | 12:00 EST

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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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Pacific Drive Review - Beep Beep

This Pacific Drive review will give you the low-down on this atom adventure, and give you advice on whether it's worth your time or not.

March 5, 2024 | 01:30 EST

A spread-shot cover of WWE 2k24, showcasing several of WWE's iconic wrestlers and characters in a key art to celebrate Wrestlemania's 40th anniversary.

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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Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior Review – Time After Time

In our Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior review, we found it brings together the best of the action and puzzle genres. But is it enough?

February 5, 2024 | 10:00 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

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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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Meta Quest 3 Review - A Mixed Reality Marvel

The Meta Quest 3 is one of the best VR headsets in the market today, especially with its color passthrough, mixed-reality features, and ease-of-use as a standalone device.

January 4, 2024 | 11:00 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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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