Video Game Reviews
Atomic Heart: Blood on Crystal Review – Out With a Whimper
With Blood on Crystal, the developers are aiming to give Atomic Heart a satisfying ending while also setting up both the sequel and The Cube.
Replaced Review – Marathon Man
Sad Cat Studios long-awaited 2.5 side-scroller is gorgeous and boasts incredible world-building but stumbles in pretty notable ways.
MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Review – Cheese It!
From its presentation and aesthetic to its fluid gunplay and level design, Fumi Games delivers a noir adventure like no other.
Regions of Ruin: Runegate Review – The Value of Kinship
Gameclaw Studio finally delivers on all the potential inherent in the first Regions of Ruin, even if it isn't necessarily blazing any trails.
Samson: A Tyndalston Story – Rough Diamond
Samson: A Tyndalston Story delivers a striking world, solid brawling, and a decent crime tale, but uneven polish and familiar mission design keep it from standing out.
Project Songbird Review – Writer’s Block
Project Songbird is a new psychological horror game from a team with a strong pedigree in the genre.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach PC Review – A Phenomenal Port
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach continues to be a phenomenal game that is easy to recommend to anyone regardless of their preferred platform.
Crimson Desert PC Review – Virtue’s Last Reward
It's not perfect, and there are plenty of quirks to work through, but this open-world action-adventure is enjoyable overall.
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! Review – I’m Doing My Part
The studio behind Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun has released a brand new retro-styled shooter, this time based on Starship Troopers.
Marathon Review – Runner’s High
Bungie delivers a compelling extraction shooter in a trippy new setting, though whether that will be enough remains to be seen.
World of Warcraft: Midnight Review – Of Void and Light
The latest expansion for World of Warcraft picks things up where The War Within left off. How well does Midnight pull this off?
Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf Review – We Were Here Together
While retaining the same fundamental gameplay, Wishfully's gorgeous sequel improves on the original in almost every single way.
Highguard Review – Warden of None
Wildlight Entertainment's PvP raid shooter mash-up of multiplayer elements offers a repetitive, uninspired and dull time.
Code Vein 2 Review – Back to the Past
Does Bandai Namco's latest take on the Soulslike franchise hit harder than the first title? Yes, but there are a few caveats.
Arknights: Endfield Review – Stars From the End
Hypergryph's action RPG foray falls short in several places, but the unorthodox systems, exploration and visuals make it worth a try.
MIO: Memories in Orbit Review – The Heart of the Matter
Douze Dixièmes' latest is an uneven experience, despite the gorgeous art style, intriguing premise and responsive controls.
Pathologic 3 Review – Groundhog Day
Ice-Pick Lodge's time-bending adventure of overcoming an outbreak is its most involving, deftly written and compelling adventure yet.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora – From the Ashes Review – A Satisfying Capstone
From the Ashes is the latest expansion for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora, adding a new area to explore and a fresh story to experience.
Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon – Sanctuary of Sarras Review – An Excellent Addition
Sanctuary of Sarras adds real weight to Tainted Grail’s wider mythos, expanding the lore the base game established and making the larger narrative feel richer as a result.
Pioneers of Pagonia Review – Build and Expand
Pioneers of Pagonia is finally out after having spent almost two years in Early Access. How well did this city builder turn out? Find out!
ROUTINE Review – The Moon’s Haunted?
ROUTINE is finally out after spending over a decade in development. Check out our review to see if it was worth the wait.
Ferocious Review – Dinosaur Island
Ferocious is an indie shooter that throws you on an island full of dinosaurs, soldiers and mechs with some guns. Is it worth your time
Skate Story Review – The Moon Haunts You
A surreal journey that's eerily relatable, reinforced by some fun skateboarding, incredible art direction and excellent music.
Destiny 2: Renegades Review – Somehow, Destiny Returned
Bungie's live-service wonder isn't dead yet, but Renegades is more of a stabilizing addition rather than an infusion of fresh ideas.
Elden Ring Nightreign: The Forsaken Hollows Review – The Dreg Heap
New Nightfarers, Day 3 bosses and a new map make this an essential buy for the hardcore, but it still stumbles in baffling ways.
Solo Leveling: Arise Overdrive Review – Shadowfall
Netmarble Neo's action RPG is a shoddy adaptation of the beloved manhwa and a terrible, repetitive experience otherwise.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion Review – Against the Tide
Chock-full of fun references and packed with enjoyable action, Tribute Games' latest is yet another winner for beat 'em up fans.
A.I.L.A. Review – How Scary Can An AI Be?
A.I.L.A. sets up an incredibly interesting premise for its horror story, but how well can the game actually deliver on these promises?
Of Ash and Steel Review – Gothic at Home
A charming jankiness welcomes those who enjoyed cult classics like Gothic, but this open-world fantasy action RPG offers little else.
Possessor(s) Review – Ghost City
Charismatic leads and a unique style make for a solid side-scroller, but they're not enough to truly elevate Heart Machine's latest.