Friday, 01 May 2020 17:54

Mindseize Review

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This metroidvania has great 2D graphics, but is marred by an overplayed storyline, bland enemies, and serious bugs. 

Friday, 01 May 2020 17:35

Curse of the Dead Gods Early Access Review

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Curse of the Dead Gods is a colorful, adaptive, and fresh take on a jungle temple environment where a sole player is on a journey full of enemies, treasures, and pain.

Friday, 24 April 2020 15:36

Half Past Fate Review

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Half Past Fate is really fun. It has a consistent plotline, several love stories, and a fair bit of information about tea. Pair all of that with the Animal House ending (where they tell you what happens to everyone) makes for some great gameplay.

Friday, 24 April 2020 15:15

Orangeblood Review

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Dropping the player into a uniquely vibrant and charmingly bad-mannered game, Orangeblood manages to give a memorable RPG experience in spite of its conventional gameplay.

Tuesday, 21 April 2020 17:20

Half-Life: Alyx

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While it doesn’t break the mold, Half-Life: Alyx provides a polished, AAA VR experience.

Thursday, 16 April 2020 17:54

Hearts of Iron IV: La Résistance Review

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La Résistance is an overpriced package of underwhelming mechanics and bloated focus trees. You’d do best to avoid this expansion until it goes on sale.

Tuesday, 14 April 2020 16:59

DOOM Eternal Review

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DOOM Eternal is a title that needs little introduction but deserves a lot of praise. Here, Slayers will feel right at home jumping, dashing, smashing, blasting, and of course exploding through the legions of Hell. While DOOM Eternal does focus more on story than the previous 2016 installment, it feels and operates on a much higher frequency of fun.

Friday, 10 April 2020 09:47

Out of Space Review

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Out of this world fun!

Tuesday, 07 April 2020 16:54

CORRUPTION 2029 Review

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Despite a dry, predictable narrative, Corruption 2029 delivers a mechanically engaging, stealth tactical experience.

Though you might miss some of the newer mechanics of the series in this PC port, the polish, intriguing cast of characters, and milestones to look forward to make this title worth picking up.

Monday, 30 March 2020 23:20

Foregone Review

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Boasting unique visuals and intriguing mythos surrounding the narrative. Foregone is something fresh in the 2D platforming sub-genre. However, while it’s gameplay is strong enough, it might just be a bit too punishingly unfair of a Metroidvania in an already punishingly difficult style of game.

Thursday, 26 March 2020 16:43

Conglomerate 451 Review

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While a serviceable dungeon crawler, the lack of polish keeps Conglomerate 451 from being truly engaging.

Wednesday, 25 March 2020 05:19

Of Evil and Darkness Review

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Though this visual novel has an interesting narrative, it is hindered by a lack of impactful choices, a lack of options, and branching errors that take you out of the story. 

Wednesday, 25 March 2020 05:07

Hidden Through Time Review

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While this title is a fun and relaxing way to pass the time and the map editor is a nice addition, it isn’t anything you haven’t seen before. 

Tuesday, 24 March 2020 18:00

Mental Early Access Review

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If Mental can polish its unique core mechanics and sand down its rougher edges, it could become something great.

Thursday, 26 March 2020 09:00

The Suicide of Rachel Foster Review

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Though the atmosphere is beautiful and the sound design is immersively eerie, plot holes and disturbingly accepted character choices greatly hinder this walking simulator. 

Thursday, 19 March 2020 16:56

Zombie Army 4: Dead War Review

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While fans of the series will feel right at home in their foxholes, scoping in on the shambling formations of the undead, the title lacks some much needed variation in gameplay. 

Wednesday, 18 March 2020 03:13

Giraffe and Annika Review

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Despite the control issues and short playthrough length, the relaxing ambience, charming story, and beautiful artwork make this an adventure title well worth playing.

Wednesday, 18 March 2020 03:30

One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows Review

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Though this arena fighter starts off fun, repetitive missions, boring arenas, and randomized fight elements cause that entertainment to wear off quickly.

Hampered by subpar performance and graphics, coupled with a repetitive storyline, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics serves only as a starting point for a genre rife with unpolished entries.

Ultimately, Mandate of Heaven is more Total War goodness. If you enjoyed the base game, the added elements provided in this DLC are enough reason to pick it up and play again.

Wednesday, 18 March 2020 03:00

Yes, Your Grace Review

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Well written and beautifully crafted, Yes, Your Grace provides a compelling visual novel experience that doesn’t overstay its welcome.

Wednesday, 25 March 2020 03:00

Daemon X Machina Review

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Daemon X Machina needs some work. Its mechanics are rough, its controls are unwieldy and confusing, and its story is difficult to follow. While it’s mildly entertaining to pilot a giant robot, there are other games that pull off the experience more effectively.

Monday, 09 March 2020 09:00

LUNA The Shadow Dust Review

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Though a little on the short side, this beautifully drawn puzzler is full of variety and well worth checking out.

Thursday, 05 March 2020 03:35

Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?! Early Access Review

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Cook, serve, fun? Indeed! This Early Access game delivers on its promise of a fast-moving cooking environment. Cook, Serve, Delicious! 3?! is definitely fun and worth your time. With its rapid-fire recipes and constant traveling, each stop on the map brings something new to the gameplay.

Thursday, 05 March 2020 04:32

Alder's Blood Review

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The development team behind Alder’s Blood has clearly put a lot of thought into crafting a striking experience, and while the game has style and an engaging core gameplay loop, it’s also so shaky and unpolished it is difficult to recommend.

The Wanderer is a beautifully creative point and click adventure that leads you through the tale of Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein using puzzles and decisions that affect the outcome of the tale. Unfortunately, a handful of game-breaking bugs render it almost unplayable.

Monday, 24 February 2020 16:51

The Pedestrian Review

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A solid puzzle game with an interesting hook, though it lacks that special something to make it truly transcend the genre.

Wednesday, 26 February 2020 16:51

Praetorians - HD Remaster Review

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The campaigns provide plenty of content, but repetition and micromanagement hinder the fun by making you feel like you’re fighting the same strategies every battle.

Thursday, 27 February 2020 16:49

Warcraft III: Reforged Review

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More of a remaster than a reforge, this remains a quality RTS title, but is a letdown for long-time fans with its lack of new content and Blizzard’s creativity-stifling ownership of custom maps.

Friday, 14 February 2020 07:52

Bug Academy Review

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With a great soundtrack and addictive level design, Bug Academy is a joy to play.

Wednesday, 12 February 2020 16:54

The Supper Review

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A short but morbidly fun point-and-click adventure.

Thursday, 06 February 2020 05:28

Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Review

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Everything it should be, Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is an absolutely must-have addition to anyone who enjoyed the core game.

Tuesday, 28 January 2020 05:59

Red Dead Redemption 2 Review

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A well-made, engaging, open-world Spaghetti Western experience with minor flaws.

Friday, 24 January 2020 15:21

Interrogation: You will be deceived Review

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Interrogating is really not the answer. Worth some of your time, especially if you’re into that whole noir scene, but otherwise, you can give it a pass.

Monday, 20 January 2020 08:17

Headspun Review

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Headspun makes up for its lack of gameplay with an emphasis on visual style and storytelling. While not for everyone, fans of narrative adventure games will find something to enjoy here.

Friday, 27 December 2019 06:34

Moons of Madness Review

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Moons of Madness incorporates Lovecraftian-style themes and a desolate planet setting of Mars to offer a creepy experience that, while interesting, falters when gameplay is involved.

Friday, 20 December 2019 07:33

TOKYO GHOUL:re [CALL to EXIST] Review

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Fun to play, but a little lacklustre overall.

A versatile addition to the series, Atelier Ryza offers new and engaging features, though it does need some tweaking in regards to overleveling.

Friday, 13 December 2019 04:54

Need For Speed Heat Review

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Need For Speed Heat tries hard to be a game for car people with over one hundred vehicles and deep customization features. However, it alienates the genre's biggest fans with an overused storyline, over-the-top arcade physics, and a lack of wheel support.

Friday, 06 December 2019 10:45

I Will Eat You Early Access Review

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I will eat you is an entertaining multiplayer title with well-designed maps that help add some variety to the gameplay. Though the overall content is a bit limited and the long wait times can hinder the experience, the price is surprisingly fair for what is being offered. If GSE can keep adding more content, then the full release is definitely something fans of the survival multiplayer genre should keep an eye out for. 

With interesting characters, this RPG is a fun way to pass time, but the overall gameplay is not immersive enough to provide an involved experience.

Wednesday, 27 November 2019 00:48

Meteorfall: Krumit's Tale Early Access Review

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It’s hard to imagine that a dungeon crawling game could blend well with a deck building game, but that’s just what we get in Meteorfall: Krumit’s Tale.

Thursday, 21 November 2019 00:21

Crying Suns Review

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An FTL-inspired rogue-lite, Crying Suns falls short of what made that game fun and exciting by being repetitive and boring.

Tuesday, 19 November 2019 22:17

A Knight's Quest Review

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A ridiculous romp through a universe that doesn’t take itself too seriously, A Knight’s Quest offers an enjoyable and forgettable ride that’s only slightly marred by bugs, uninteresting combat, and a storyline that makes you laugh every once in a while.

Friday, 15 November 2019 14:31

The Surge 2 Review

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Despite a few technical hiccups, The Surge 2 presents a marked improvement over its predecessors and an all-around good game.

Friday, 15 November 2019 05:50

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint Review

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Despite the occasionally lonely world and lacking interactivity at times, the rewarding and creative ways to complete missions make this FPS title a blast to play. 

Wednesday, 13 November 2019 05:59

Blasphemous Review

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Blasphemous is a truly unforgettable experience that stands out in the Metroidvania genre.

Friday, 08 November 2019 04:04

Agent A: A puzzle in Disguise Review

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Colorful visuals, aesthetic flair, and quirky puzzles keep this title fun and entertaining throughout, though the potential need to backtrack can be frustrating at times. 

Wednesday, 30 October 2019 23:04

CODE VEIN Review

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With impressive customization options and a challenging yet manageable difficulty level, this RPG has a lot to offer if you can look past the occasional glitches and a multiplayer that feels lacking unless you already have friends to play with. 

Monday, 28 October 2019 20:59

Overland Review

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The strategy in Overland is fun, but the lack of an RPG element, limited movement functions, and a confusing interface for action points and item usage can make the title frustrating.

Sunday, 27 October 2019 05:36

Subdivision Infinity DX Review

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Subdivision Infinity DX provides the feeling of truly being a pilot in the vast, breathtaking scope of outer space and offers a fun, albeit short and simple experience. 

Friday, 18 October 2019 11:40

Spyro Reignited Trilogy Review

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A wonderful remastered version of the original Spyro games that keeps true to the original gameplay. The graphics are amazing, and despite some loading glitches, it provides many hours of fun. 

Wednesday, 16 October 2019 05:08

Children of Morta Review

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A beautifully written, composed, and visualized roguelike.

Wednesday, 09 October 2019 18:09

Angelo and Deemon: One Hell of a Quest Review

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A humorous and beautifully drawn point-and-click adventure, Angelo and Deemon: One Hell of a Quest is fun to play, but unfortunately falls flat story-wise.

Tuesday, 08 October 2019 05:55

Greedfall Review

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Stellar storytelling and an immersive world design makes Greedfall fun to play, but disappointing character customization, poor graphics, and bad animation prevent the title from truly shining.

Thursday, 03 October 2019 04:23

Unlucky Seven Early Access Review

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Being in Early Access could save the game if things go well, but extensive work is needed to take the nugget of a good story and pull it into a game people can enjoy.

Wednesday, 02 October 2019 05:57

Re:Legend Early Access Review

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If Magnus Games Studio can iron out all of the current issues, then the full release definitely has the potential to be an impressive RPG and is worth keeping an eye out for. 

Tuesday, 01 October 2019 16:08

RAD Review

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A highly customizable rogue-lite with a charming aesthetic flair, RAD lives up to its name.

Thursday, 26 September 2019 08:10

DARQ Review

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Charming and twisted, DARQ is a fantastic and immersive experience that doesn’t overstay its welcome. 

Tuesday, 24 September 2019 05:56

Monster Jam Steel Titans Review

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With strengths in vehicle handling, Monster Jam Steel Titans is a very fun title to play, but ultimately lacks longevity and replayability. 

Friday, 20 September 2019 05:17

Knights And Bikes Review

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Greats laughs, innocent fun, and truly stellar artwork lies in wait for anyone, of any age, who is ready to grab their virtual bike and go old-school adventuring. 

Friday, 20 September 2019 04:47

TINY METAL: FULL METAL RUMBLE Review

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Another fantastic spiritual successor to the beloved Advance Wars and a noticeable improvement from its previous title, Tiny Metal: Full Metal Rumble is a must buy if you’re looking for something to scratch that turn-based tactical strategy itch. 

Wednesday, 18 September 2019 04:31

Quench Review

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Use your resources to help guide herds across perilous lands. If you enjoy puzzle games that will challenge you with unique and visually appealing levels, you might want to consider getting this story-driven puzzle game when it goes on sale.

Wednesday, 11 September 2019 16:26

Metal Wolf Chaos XD Review

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Despite its brutal third act, Metal Wolf Chaos XD is big, loud, and silly in all the best ways.

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Tuesday, 10 September 2019 04:32

Vicious Circle Review

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Despite its quirky humor, Vicious Circle doesn’t provide enough variety in gameplay to hold your interest much longer than your average asymmetric multiplayer game.

Wednesday, 04 September 2019 05:44

Stranger Things 3: The Game Review

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Stranger Things 3: The Video Game is a lot like cereal from the ’80s. It’s old and stale and surpassed by more modern offerings. While it draws upon influences of games long past, it ultimately fails to incorporate more recent innovations in it’s genre.

Thursday, 05 September 2019 05:00

My Friend Pedro Review

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A dream come true for action fans of all types, My Friend Pedro adds a fresh coat of paint to its classic flash game predecessor by incorporating new mechanics and improved visual flair.

Thursday, 29 August 2019 05:56

Trover Saves the Universe Review

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Although gameplay for non-VR players feels like an afterthought, Trover Saves the Universe is an off-the-cuff experience with hilarious writing that ends far too soon.

Wednesday, 28 August 2019 05:11

Cities: Skylines - Campus Review

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The Cities: Skylines - Campus expansion adds a new level of gameplay to the popular simulation game by adding more in-depth universities, trade schools, and liberal arts colleges that you can customize, micromanage, and compete with.

Thursday, 22 August 2019 04:50

Misadventures of Laura Silver: Chapter I Review

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The first installment of what looks to be an interesting series, Misadventures of Laura Silver: Chapter 1 brings polish and interactivity to the visual novel genre.

Monday, 26 August 2019 06:00

Remnant: From the Ashes Review

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Leaping, looting, lacerating, and laughing, Remnant: From The Ashes explodes with character, violence, and a down-right great time in co-op. The procedural generation of the missions presents players with surprises and challenges each time they boot up the title. With its roots in Dark Souls-like gameplay, this is sure to be a powerful title to land in 2019.

Tuesday, 10 September 2019 04:52

Legends of Aria Early Access Review

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While not a game that can be readily binged, Legends of Aria is a fine game to sit down and kill an hour or two grinding towards your next skill milestone or crafting order.

Friday, 23 August 2019 03:00

Age of Wonders: Planetfall Review

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Despite issues with AI and a level of complexity that will likely frustrate new players, Age of Wonders: Planetfall is a well-rounded experience with stunning visuals and extensive replay value. 

Tuesday, 20 August 2019 05:00

Swords & Souls: Neverseen Review

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This RPG's unique leveling mechanic, along with activities for when you're not in the mood to battle, will be sure to provide something to occupy your time and pique your interest.

Wednesday, 14 August 2019 07:34

Tech Corp. Early Access Review

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Despite being grindy at times, Tech Corp. manages to be an addictive experience if you can ignore all the bugs.

Tuesday, 13 August 2019 09:12

Dark Devotion Review

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While it might not have extremely in-depth management as much as most would like from an RPG, it has enough style and presentation to make it a worthwhile adventure for those looking for a unique take on Dark Fantasy video games.

Friday, 09 August 2019 05:39

EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 Review

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Quirky and deliberately cheesy, EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5 boasts hours of enjoyable if straightforward content.

Wednesday, 07 August 2019 05:00

Chook & Sosig: Walk the Plank Review

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Chook and Sosig: Walk the Plank is a charming point-and-click adventure title that offers fun for all ages. Despite a few errors in execution, the humor, premise, and choice of endings offers something for everyone to enjoy.

Friday, 02 August 2019 08:09

Steel Division 2 Review

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Eugen Systems’s Steel Division 2 is an incredibly detailed and immersive RTS game, but its lacking content and virtually non-existent accessibility makes this a hard sell for anyone outside of Eugen’s fanbase.

Tuesday, 30 July 2019 07:00

Godhood Early Access Review

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Godhood isn’t perfect — the complete lack of interactive combat is quite annoying, but the strategy and planning elements are superb.

Monday, 29 July 2019 09:00

Sea of Solitude Review

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A title that aims high, but is severely undermined by clunky controls, painful camera movements, and  confusing, cartoonishly over-the-top story elements.

Tuesday, 23 July 2019 14:02

Total War: THREE KINGDOMS Review

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The Total War series finally takes on land wars in Asia with this latest installment, bringing its signature RTS/TBS hybrid gameplay to the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Series veterans will find a lot to love about this new iteration, and fans of the source material will find this a great jumping on point.

Thursday, 18 July 2019 05:08

Conglomerate 451 Early Access Review

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Conglomerate 451 is an Early Access title, and it shows. While I didn't encounter anything horribly game-breaking in the current build, many systems are not yet implemented and some balance issues should be addressed before the final release.

Tuesday, 16 July 2019 14:43

Pixel Noir Early Access Review

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Pixel Noir attempts to bring the best mechanics from the golden age of JRPGs and combine them with a gritty, noir atmosphere. It achieves uneven success with its mashup of interesting ideas, making it rough around the edges, but indie to its core

Friday, 12 July 2019 03:59

Atelier Lulua ~The Scion of Arland~ Review

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With dozens of hours of enjoyable gameplay, this polished title will appeal to JRPG enthusiasts and Atelier fans alike. 

Thursday, 11 July 2019 05:28

Esports Life Tycoon Early Access Review

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In its current state, nobody could really enjoy Esports Life Tycoon. Here’s to hoping that, as it moves through Early Access, things change.

Wednesday, 10 July 2019 08:32

The Sinking City Early Access Review

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A challenging detective experience with interesting gameplay mechanics that will appeal to horror fans, but is hindered by wonky controls, loading screens, and an empty world.

Tuesday, 09 July 2019 10:20

Vambrace: Cold Soul Review

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A relentless roguelite with a solid foundation. Beautiful but grindy, it lacks a complex story, deep characters, and emotional impact.

Tuesday, 02 July 2019 05:08

Cooking Simulator Review

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An entertaining simulator that allows you to cook to your heart’s content without the real-life mess.

While innocuous and stable, this microtransaction-less gacha game will only really appeal Dragonball superfans and gacha enthusiasts.

Tuesday, 25 June 2019 05:23

Risk of Rain 2 Early Access Review

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If you’re into roguelikes, bullet-hell, or third-person shooter games, this is a can’t-miss title. Risk of Rain 2 has just as much style as it does mechanical polish.

Monday, 24 June 2019 16:32

American Fugitive Review

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Those that enjoy sandbox “chaos simulators” will do well to check out American Fugitive. While the story is somewhat predictable and abrupt, it presents an overall enjoyable experience.

Friday, 21 June 2019 05:45

Swag and Sorcery Review

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A resource management game that’s easy to pick up and doesn’t take a lot of thought to play, but unfortunately lacks depth and becomes stale after a minimal amount of time spent with it.

Wednesday, 19 June 2019 12:51

Layers of Fear 2 Review

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A superbly polished visual feast as well as a jumpscare-laden walking simulator that takes a few steps back as a sequel, rather than forward.

Tuesday, 18 June 2019 16:20

Nelly Cootalot: Spoonbeaks Ahoy! HD Review

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Charming and humorous, albeit brief.

Monday, 17 June 2019 03:52

Observation Review

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Challenging puzzles and a thrilling story makes Observation truly fantastic — but launch prices paired with the brevity of the experience and its lack of replay value make it hard to recommend.

Wednesday, 12 June 2019 07:25

Pathologic 2 Review

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An interesting narrative and eerie ambience are present, but frustratingly tedious survival features, poor combat, and performance issues plague the title.

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