Video Game Reviews
God of War Sons of Sparta Review – A Tale of Two Brothers
Sons of Sparta delivers tight platforming and genuinely satisfying combat.
Styx: Blades of Greed Review – A Decent Stealth Adventure
Styx is back, as tenacious as ever, and his latest adventure aims to build on the best elements of the franchise’s predecessors.
Avowed Review (PS5) – Foresworn
The action RPG returns to the spotlight, but it's still fundamentally the same experience - for better and for worse.
BlazBlue Entropy Effect X Review – The Truth of the World
Fresh challenge systems and a slick new story make 91Act's rogue-lite that much more compelling, even if some aspects could be better.
Reanimal Review – Children of the City
A gripping tale that's as emotionally layered as it is lovingly nuanced, Tarsier Studios' newest horror title is one for the ages.
RIDE 6 Review – Threading Needles at 200kph
It might appear a festival of speed, but Milestone’s latest motorcycling sim buries its authenticity beneath the superficial atmosphere.
Romeo is a Dead Man Review – Kill the Past
Suda51's sensory overload of a hack-and-slash title is as full of style as it is of iffy combat, performance issues, and bland levels.
The 9th Charnel Review – Hard to Recommend
Skip The 9th Charnel. It never does enough to feel genuinely fun, engaging, or immersive.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties Review – Why is it Always Real Estate
With Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, RGG Studio wants to modernize the most obviously aged entry in the series. Did they manage to do that?
Nioh 3 Review – Final Form
Team Ninja has done it again. This third installment is an ideal capstone for a trilogy, blending the best ideas from the past with bold new additions that click almost instantly.
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Review – Return to the Past
By rebuilding and streamlining the classic adventure, Reimagined stands as one of the series’ strongest entries.
Cairn Review – Rise From Ruin
From the presentation and controls to the core gameplay focus, The Game Bakers' survival climbing game is absolutely incredible.
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.
2XKO Review – Let’s Go!
2XKO is Riot Games’ latest effort to expand League of Legends into a new competitive genre, while still being easy to pick up and play.
Front Mission 3 Remake PS5 Review – An Improvement Over the Switch Version
Mecha tactical RPG from the late 90s? Whoa, sign me up. Though, Front Mission 3 Remake is not the ideal definitive version of the game, it's an improvement over the Switch version.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade (Nintendo Switch 2) Review – 30 Years Overdue
The Avalanche crew heads to the Nintendo Switch 2 with excellent results.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Xbox Series X Review – Still Stunning
An excellent version of an already great title arrives on Xbox in what’s shaping up to be a great year for the console.
Brokenlore: Unfollow Review – This Horror Game Is Surprisingly Great
Serafini Productions’ take on bullying and the impact of social media on troubled minds is not just relevant, but quite the entertainer when its systems manage to come together.
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.
Code Violet Review – More Irritation Than Tension
TeamKill’s attempt at a survival horror game with dinosaurs in the mix could’ve been so much more, but there’s no excusing the wasted potential on display here.
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.
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Review – Simple and Satisfying
LEVEL-5’s football RPG has far more strengths than weaknesses, and its charming presentation more than makes up for its flaws.
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.
Terminator 2D: No Fate Review – What We Make for Ourselves
Bitmap Bureau's adaptation of a timeless classic isn't perfect, but it packs enough to make this a worthwhile run-and-gun platformer.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Switch 2 Review – A Compromised Port
Excerpt: Skyrim: Anniversary Edition on the Switch 2 is an unfortunately compromised version where it should be a slam dunk.
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.