Video Game Reviews
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Review – In Your Element
Avatar Legends might just be the best embodiment yet of ‘easy to learn, difficult to master’ – it’ll have you feverishly chasing elemental perfection.
Disgaea Mayhem Review – Piece of Cake
Nippon Ichi has certainly tried something new here, but can this action-RPG effort capture what makes the franchise tick?
Moss: The Forgotten Relic Review – The Mouse is in the House
A VR killer app makes the jump to consoles.
Palworld 1.0 Review – The Pals Are Put to Work
More than two years after entering Early Access, Palworld has finally reached 1.0, making this the perfect time to take a comprehensive look at Pocketpair’s survival hit.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Review – Welcome to the Jungle
ACE Team's novel attempt at a co-op horror game could have used more polish and tighter gameplay to truly stand out.
Echoes of Aincrad Review – An SAO opportunity not taken
Echoes’ promise of chasing your own path through Castle Aincrad is undermined by sluggish pace, repetitive design, and shallow player agency.
DOOM The Dark Ages – Revelations Review – Only You
As a feast for combat aficionados, packed with variety, intensity, and challenge, Revelations is fantastic.
The Alters: Last Variable Review – The Science of Self-Discovery
11 bit studios delivers another engrossing mix of sci-fi stories, with a hefty standalone campaign to match the original.
Backyard Baseball Review – High-Contact Nostalgia
Backyard Baseball is back, almost three decades after the series debuted. But how well does it hold up to modern gaming standards?
Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok Review – Here We Go Again
Cygames' new expansion for 2024's Granblue Fantasy: Relink, Endless Ragnarok, feels like a victory lap. Here's how well it holds up.
EA Sports College Football 27 Review – The Other Football
Limited content additions mar an otherwise incremental improvement.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Review – A Stellar Remake
Assassin’s Creed’s iconic pirate adventure returns to the seven seas, and it is just as compelling an experience as it has ever been.
Star Fox Review – A Stunning, Faithful Revival
Star Fox on Switch 2 is a gorgeous remake that understands the energy that made the series special.
Dead or Alive 6 Last Round Review – One Fight At A Time
With no meaningful modern improvements to its online modes, this is easy to skip if competitive play is what matters most to you.
#DRIVE Rally PS5 Review – Racing To Forget
Pixel Perfect Dude’s 90s-styled arcade racer is fun, to be sure, but is that enough to make this one a must-have?
NBA: The Run Review — Nothing But Net
Providing the antidote to sports sim saturation, NBA: The Run distills basketball’s momentum, athleticism, and spectacle into a focused arcade experience.
Brokenlore: FOLLOW Review – Growing Up Too Fast
Serafini is back with a sequel which blends everything that was good about UNFOLLOW with new touches and a nuanced take on childhood neglect that’s quite impressive.
Gothic 1 Remake Review – Flaws And All
Alkimia Interactive's effort to bring back a classic stumbles and falls from time to time.
EA Sports UFC 6 Review – Burning Bright In Every Fight
Is this the definitive take on UFC we’ve been waiting for all these years? Perhaps not, but this one’s still a damn good fighter despite that.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Nintendo Switch 2 Review – The (Portable) Promise Fulfilled
Cloud and co.’s sophomore Switch 2 outing comes with some obvious technical cutbacks, but manages to retain its charms nonetheless.
The 7th Guest Remake Review – Tormented Souls
Classic adventure game The 7th Guest has gone through yet another remake, this time bringing it back from the world of VR to flat displays.
F1 25: 2026 Season Pack Review — Worth the Upgrade
Sweeping regulation changes come to F1 25, and the 2026 Season Pack does a commendable job of translating its strategic layers into absorbing gameplay.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Xbox Series X Review – Expected Excellence
It’s finally here, and we can tell you that the Xbox version of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is as good as what’s on offer on other platforms. But has it managed to withstand the test of time, being as...
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book Review – Delightful
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a wonderfully charming platformer with a distinct identity of its own, and if this is where the series is headed next, I’m absolutely on board.
Riven Remake PS5 Review – To The Rescue
The second instalment in the Myst franchise does many things better than the one before it, but is that enough to make it stand out?
Myst Remake PS5 Review – Light Reading
Does Cyan Worlds's effort to bring its classic title to the modern age hold up under scrutiny? Yes, for the most part, but the title's certainly showing its age.
Mina the Hollower Review – Don’t Dig Straight Down
Mina may not be the mouse with the most, but her first adventure is one that modern and retro fans alike may want to dive into.
Thick as Thieves Review – A Return to the Metal Ages
Thick of Thieves is a brand new stealth game with elements of immersive sim, and even involves Warren Spector in development.
Bubsy 4D Review – Don’t Call It A Comeback
The death of the infamous Bobcat was greatly exaggerated, but while Fabraz's 3D platformer has some good ideas, it still comes up short.
007 First Light Review – Licenced Troubleshooter
James Bond is back, bringing all his signature style, spy skills, and one-liners to the table. It goes without saying that we love this new outing for the super spy.