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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater Review - You're Pretty Good
Konami's Metal Gear Solid 3 remake is a safe but successful modernization of a beloved classic.
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Herdling Review - Companion Quest
Okomotive's Journey-like adventure game delivers a strong emotional impact thanks to its memorable furry friends and a unique core concept.
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Drag X Drive Review-In-Progress
The multiplayer-focused sports game from Nintendo has a novel control scheme but is tiring and feels imprecise.
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Madden NFL 26 Review - The Best Madden In Years
Madden NFL 26 finally pairs the series' great on-field gameplay with a destination mode thanks to an impressive Franchise makeover.
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Mafia: The Old Country Review - Look But Don't Touch
Mafia: The Old Country uses its stunning setting to tell a familiar story about loyalty and family that’s propped up by its cast of characters.
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Dead Take Review - No Reshoots Necessary
Dead Take too often dips into the surreal but is otherwise an authentic and terrifying view into the trauma of being an actor.
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Grounded 2 Review In Progress - Little, Big Planet
Obsidian's survival-crafting sequel establishes a much stronger foundation for the future, though it'll take time for it to lose its early-access feel
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Tales Of The Shire Review - Concerning, And Also There Are Hobbits
Despite some charming ideas, dull gameplay, heaps of bugs, and a general sense of emptiness drag the promising life-sim to the pits of Moria
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Mecha Break Review - Strike Fast
Mecha Break evokes classic mecha anime with its exciting multiplayer battles, but the game's free-to-play foibles, among other issues, sour things.
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Dune: Awakening Review - To Tame A Land
Funcom's survival MMO delivers on the fantasy of the Dune universe but stumbles in the endgame.
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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Review - You Win Some, Lose Some
Though it trips up a bit in its Career mode, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 still manages to deliver a marvelous game of skate.
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Rematch Review - Unbelievable Tekkers
Rematch takes a refreshing, skill-based approach to football games that can be just as frustrating as it is thrilling
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Death Stranding 2 Review - Tied Up
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach is fixated on revisiting past ideas, which limits its impact to being a good but not great sequel
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JDM: Japanese Drift Master Review - Spinning Out
JDM: Japanese Drift Master is an ambitious attempt to fill a forgotten hole in the arcade driving market, but misses the mark in most instances
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MindsEye Review - Not Like This
MindsEye is a stringent and relentlessly dull video game, wasting its impressive world on formulaic mission design that's both archaic and uninspired.
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Nintendo Switch 2 Review - It's A Switch, Too
The successor to one of Nintendo's most popular pieces of hardware is a refined, premium version of what lots of gamers already loved.
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Mario Kart World Review - A Worthy Marquee Launch Game
Mario Kart World expands on almost everything that made Mario Kart 8 such an enduring success, laying the foundation for years of raucous racing.
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To A T Review - A Sweet-Natured Fable Without Much To Do
To A T is a quirky and charming story about an underexplored topic; if only the act of playing it were a little more fun.
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Elden Ring Nightreign Review - Distilled Souls
Elden Ring Nightreign successfully condenses the ER experience, cramming challenging combat, exploration, and more into a multiplayer game.
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TMNT: Tactical Takedown Review - A Bite-Sized Saturday Morning Romp
The turtle boys don't cut 'em no slack in a short but sweet tactics game that feels like the foundation for something much bigger.
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Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Review - Completing The Set
Capcom delivers another great fighting game collection--even with varying quality in the selections this time around.
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Revenge Of The Savage Planet Review - A Goo(d) Time
A bigger and better sequel, stretching out its joyful mix of platforming, exploration, and puzzle-solving across four diverse and lively planets.
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Doom: The Dark Ages Review - The Old One
Doom: The Dark Ages reinvents and reins in with equal measure, taking the series in a bold new direction without straying from its captivating roots.
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Skin Deep Review - System Snark
While rewarding creativity like any great game in its genre should, Blendo Games' Skin Deep also offers a refreshingly lighthearted take on the im sim
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Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Review
Despite its name, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered comfortably toes the line between a remake and remaster
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Review - Light And Shadow
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a phenomenal RPG, telling a heartbreaking tale while incorporating thrilling action into its tactical turn-based combat
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Fatal Fury: City Of The Wolves Review In Progress - A New Mark
A mechanically sound and fun fighting experience is slightly hampered by a lacking set of modes to use it in.
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Sunderfolk Review - A Great Tabletop-Inspired Game With Friends
Sunderfolk isn't great if you play it on your own, but the experience with friends is fantastic and memorable.
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Blue Prince Review - An Intricate, Layered Roguelike Puzzle
Blue Prince is a masterfully intricate puzzle game that reveals increasingly elaborate details and interlocking systems as you peel back its layers.
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South Of Midnight Review - A Love Letter To The American Deep South
South of Midnight makes up for its orthodox gameplay with a fantastic story, well-researched setting, and an incredibly catchy lyric-driven soundtrack
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Atomfall Review - Bunker Thrill
With its wide-open quest design, Atomfall takes a novel approach to storytelling that helps push through some of its lesser parts.
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The First Berserker: Khazan Review
The First Berserker: Khazan delights with its heavy-hitting combat and unusual approach to character progression
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MLB The Show 25 Review - Still The MVP
MLB The Show 25 adds a number of impactful new features while tweaking its already excellent on-field action
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InZoi Early Access Review - Pretty Vacant
InZoi is gorgeous, innovative, and brimming with potential. The only problem? It's not particularly fun right now.
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Assassin's Creed Shadows Review - Shinobi Simulator
Ubisoft Quebec's Assassin's Creed Shadows messes with a good thing by including one too many playable protagonists.
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WWE 2K25 Review - New World Order
WWE 2K largely shines for another year, but it offers up one major new mode that elicits go-home heat in its inaugural form.
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Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune & Dunan Unification Wars Review
Suikoden I and II are all-time RPG classics, but this remaster collection doesn't quite do them the justice they deserve
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Split Fiction Review - It Takes Pew Pew
Split Fiction is more than hilarious, compassionate, and delightful--it is a remarkable love letter to creativity, video games, and companionship.
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Lost Records: Bloom And Rage Review In Progress - Leave Nothing But Memories
With phenomenal character work, gorgeous visuals, and a compelling story, Lost Records is shaping up to be Don't Nod's greatest game to date.
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Alien: Rogue Incursion Review - Joy Division
Survios' Alien VR game loses some of its luster on Quest and struggles to make its starring monster interesting regardless of the specific VR headset.
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Monster Hunter Wilds Review - New Frontier
It has issues, but Monster Hunter Wilds iterates on a winning formula with another captivating collection of monsters to slay
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Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza In Hawaii Review - Teach An Old Dog New Tricks
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii puts a spotlight back on Majima for an uneven swashbuckling adventure that delights more than it disappoints.
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Avowed Review - Too Close To The Sun
Avowed's impactful and satisfying combat is undone by a widely unbalanced upgrade system and an uninteresting story that wastes its potential.
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Virtua Fighter 5 REVO Review - Built To Last
If you want a technical, fast-paced 3D fighting game with great netcode, you can't go wrong with VF5 REVO.
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Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Review - What's Old Is New Again
Kingdom Come 2 is a triumphant sequel, improving upon its predecessor with an open-world RPG that delights in its complexity and player choice.
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Sid Meier's Civilization VII Review - A Fine But Flawed Foundation
Sid Meier's Civilization VII remains as fun and engaging as ever, but too many drastic changes lead to glaring issues.
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Sniper Elite: Resistance Review - Deja Vu
Rebellion's sixth Sniper Elite entry is still a fun Nazi-destroying simulator, though it features a largely unchanged formula.
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Marvel Rivals Review - I Can Do This All Day
Marvel Rivals is a refined take on the hero shooter genre that offers more than just being a comic-themed clone
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Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Review - Apes Hit
The 2010 franchise revival gets a makeover and some modern conveniences, but wild difficulty spikes make it tough to recommend for everyone.
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Dynasty Warriors: Origins Review - Army Of One
Dynasty Warriors: Origins evolves the long-running series, meshing its hack-and-slash core with an action-oriented slant that enhances its warfare.
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'Something special'
'Death Stranding' Reviews Give Strong Opinions on the Game
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🎮 Review: ‘Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order’ Has Universal Appeal
The Switch exclusive has one of the system's best co-op experiences, with satisfying comicbook chaos. 
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🎮 Review: Biker Bros and Killer Tech Can’t Save 'Days Gone' 
'Days Gone' is best described as an infuriating-if-enjoyable mess, with a clichéd story and unnecessary bloat. 
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🎮 Review: ‘Yoshi’s Crafted World’ Pulls the Wool Over Your Eyes
Nintendo's latest may look the part, but underneath its cutesy, crafty exterior it's just a platformer-by-numbers. 
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🎮 Review: 'Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice' Mercilessly Rewrites the Rules
The best SoulsBorne game since the OG 'Dark Souls,' this is an electrifying power trip that truly gives you something to fight for. 
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🎮 Review: 'Devil May Cry V' Is a Masterclass in Stylish Combat Gaming
After a few years spent skulking in the shadows plotting its comeback, Devil May Cry is back.
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🎮 Review: 'Anthem' Splutters, Bores and Never Truly Soars
Bioware's latest RPG is less of an 'Anthem', more of a forgettable mid-album filler.
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🎮 Review: 'Jump Force' Is All Style but Little Substance
Anime icons collide, but this celebration of 50 years of Shōnen Jump could have gone so much deeper. 
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🎮 Review: 'Crackdown 3' Is a Fever Dream Turned Tedious Nightmare
Even Terry Crews can't save this game from being a complete mess. 😬
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🎮 Review: 'Metro Exodus' Could Be the Most Important Game of the Year
4A Games takes us back to the winter wasteland that isn't afraid to bare its soul to tell a bold story. 
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🎮 Review: 'Kingdom Hearts 3' Is a Magical Finale That Overcomes Its Flaws
After a 13-year wait we finally have a conclusion to all that built-up story. 
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🎮 Review: ‘Resident Evil 2’ Remake Resurrects a Masterpiece 
Combining nostalgia with modernity, this is a frighteningly good remake. 
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🎮 Review: 'Tales of Vesperia Definitive Edition' Proves It's a Timeless Game
Over a decade after its release, RPG classic 'Tales Of Vesperia 'has finally come back to consoles – and it hasn't aged a day.
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🎮 Review: ‘Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’ Is a Lovingly-Crafted Masterpiece
'Super Smash Bros Ultimate' is even deeper than you thought and even better than we hoped.
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Sony’s First Mini-Console Is Weaponised Nostalgia
Playing those old school games on the PlayStation Classic can't fail to put a grin on your face. 
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🎮 Review: ‘Darksiders III’ Is a Frustrating Delight 
The confused threequel is in equal parts compelling and flawed. 
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🎮 Review: Does ‘Spyro Reignited Trilogy’ Top the Original?
Activision's given another PS1 classic a stunning facelift, but it may not fully rekindle the nostalgia flame. 
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A Deep Dive Into 'Pokémon Let's Go!' 
After getting hands on with the game, we've got everything you need to know before buying your ticket back to Kanto.
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It’s Dangerous to Go Alone in ‘Battlefield 5’
Make sure you can find a squad and you'll be unstoppable in this near perfect game. 
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‘Pokémon Let’s Go’ Captures the Magic That Started It All
Despite all the new mechanics stolen from 'Pokémon GO', this beautiful remake is still an utter joy to play.
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Review: ‘Tetris Effect’ Breathes New Life Into A Timeless Classic
Yep, VR Tetris has ended up being one of the best games of 2018. We're just as surprised as you are.
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Review: '11-11: Memories Untold’ Is the First Grown-Up War Game
The dreamlike visuals and performances from Elijah Wood and Sebastian Koch make the costs of WW1 touchingly real. 
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🎮 Review: 'Call of Cthulhu' Is a Game of Two Halves 
It’s far from perfect but once the adventure starts, you’ll struggle to put it down.
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🎮 Review: ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ Delivers True Grit
Its shocking cruelty & awe-inspiring details make this the first game world to truly mirror our own.
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‘Starlink: Battle for Atlas’ Does Star Fox Fans Justice 
That old rivalry with Star Wolf needs to be settled. 🦊
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🎮 Review: ‘Soulcalibur VI’ Plays It Too Safe
Despite the fighting system, this latest instalment just doesn't seem worth the six year wait. 
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‘Black Ops 4’ Is a Frankenstein Monster of an FPS 
🚨 Review in progress 🚨 So far, 'Black Ops 4' feels like the greatest hits of modern FPS trends but lacks its own soul.
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‘The World Ends With You: Final Remix’ as Frustrating as It Is Brilliant 
2007's achingly cool RPG still oozes style, but this Switch port may not live up to expectations for die-hard fans. 
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‘FIFA 19’ Is Flashy Football Fun With Hidden Tricks
Yes, there are some superficial changes, but a team of devs have been working on the finer details to great effect. 
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'Forza Horizon 4' Is Arguably the Best Racing Game Ever
The game is a stunning achievement that's far ahead of any racing title or driving sim on the market.
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‘Xenoblade Chronicles 2′ Expansion Caters to Existing Fans
'Torna- The Golden Country' substantially expands on the base story, with an adventure that preaches to the converted.
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‘Destiny 2: Forsaken’ Is an Example of First Tier Storytelling
We've spent some time with 'Destiny 2's' big new expansion. But has 'Forsaken' done enough to win back bored players?
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Watercolor Us Impressed with ‘Valkyria Chronicles 4’
It might not be the most sophisticated, but It’s hard not to fall for the game's wonderfully kooky charm. 
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‘Shadow of the Tomb Raider’ Is a Fitting Finale for Lara’s Origin Story
Despite some dull moments, 'Shadow Of The Tomb Raider' brings Lara's origin trilogy to a satisfying conclusion.
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‘Spider-Man’ Offers Pure Superhero Fantasy Fulfillment
Thanks to the majestic web-swinging, jaw-dropping visuals and an impressive mission variety, this is a hugely entertaining ride.
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‘Dragon Quest XI’ Is Traditional to a Fault
It may look beautiful, but overall 'Dragon Quest XI' does nothing to push the JRPG genre forward.
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‘Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate’ Is Nothing Like 'Monster Hunter World'
What 'Generations Ultimate' for Switch lacks in quality it more than makes up for in content. 
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Why Anime Fans Will Love ‘Xenoblade Chronicles 2’
From character design to lively cutscenes, many aspects of shōnen anime influence this fun, stylish JRPG.
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‘Shenmue I’ & ‘II’ Plays Slow but Still Has Charm
The Dreamcast classics have finally been given an HD makeover, but have the games really aged well?
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'We Happy Few' Is an Odd, Mixed Bag Experience
This is a quirky and distinctive adventure.
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