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Princess Peach: Showtime! Review: Setting the Stage

Princess Peach: Showtime! Review: Setting the Stage

game review03 April 2024

Peach finally has her own game after years in Mario’s shadow. With new transformations that give her a slew of abilities, is that enough to make her game a hit?

Princess Peach: Showtime! Review: Setting the Stage
Alone in the Dark Review - It Ain't Easy Making a Classic Come Back

Alone in the Dark Review - It Ain't Easy Making a Classic Come Back

game review19 March 2024

A famous franchise makes a comeback with its modernized reboot, but can it live up to the legacy?

Alone in the Dark Review - It Ain't Easy Making a Classic Come Back
GTA 5 PS5 Review: Great, But Getting Old

GTA 5 PS5 Review: Great, But Getting Old

game review22 March 2022

How many times has GTA 5 been re-released already? Probably too many times to count, and so you have to ask yourself: is this next-gen version of Rockstar’s open-world masterpiece really worth the upgrade?

GTA 5 PS5 Review: Great, But Getting Old
Red Dead Redemption Switch Review - The Classic is Back, Now on Hand-held

Red Dead Redemption Switch Review - The Classic is Back, Now on Hand-held

game review11 October 2023

Red Dead Redemption unexpectedly arrived on the Nintendo Switch. The title proves that games can run smoothly on the console and also look good. The only problem is the price.

Red Dead Redemption Switch Review - The Classic is Back, Now on Hand-held
Grand Return of the Prince! Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review

Grand Return of the Prince! Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review

game review11 January 2024

The Prince of Persia returns after a 14-year hiatus. This is a return in glory and splendor, accompanied by the... crackle of broken gamepads. It's almost hard to believe Ubisoft suddenly pulled off such a good game.

Grand Return of the Prince! Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown Review
Outcast: A New Beginning Review. A Questionable Comeback

Outcast: A New Beginning Review. A Questionable Comeback

game review15 March 2024

The original Outcast seemed ahead of its time when it first came out back in 1999, but does this sequel make the same impact 25 years later? Find out why it may have missed the mark in our review.

Outcast: A New Beginning Review. A Questionable Comeback
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Review - Unfortunate Series Low Point

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Review - Unfortunate Series Low Point

game review04 October 2023

Pretty much all fans of the Assassin's Creed were hyped for Mirage, an installment heralded as full-blown return to the roots. Sadly, Ubisoft didn't manage to break the bad spell, although the game is technically polished, there's not much more to it.

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Review - Unfortunate Series Low Point
Dead Island 2 Review: Zombied Out

Dead Island 2 Review: Zombied Out

game review18 April 2023

Dead Island 2 is a return to a tried-and-true formula: murdering zombies with baseball bats. What else does Dead Island 2 bring to the table? You'll find out in our review.

Dead Island 2 Review: Zombied Out
Resident Evil 4 Remake Review: Survival Horror Perfected

Resident Evil 4 Remake Review: Survival Horror Perfected

game review19 March 2023

Back in 2008, Capcom gave us a game that redefined the survival horror genre. Who knew it could continue to refine itself nearly two decades later.

Resident Evil 4 Remake Review: Survival Horror Perfected
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Review: A Far Cry From Paradise

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Review: A Far Cry From Paradise

game review06 December 2023

It’s hard to capture the magic of the first Avatar film on the big screen let alone in a video game, but Ubisoft can sure try! Read about the highs and lows of their latest attempt in our review.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Review: A Far Cry From Paradise
Ghost of Tsushima Review - The Last Wind of PlayStation 4

Ghost of Tsushima Review - The Last Wind of PlayStation 4

game review14 July 2020

With Ghost of Tsushima, Sony says farewell to PS4 with style. This action-adventure game is packed with oriental vibe and brings a breeze of new and interesting content.

Ghost of Tsushima Review - The Last Wind of PlayStation 4
Mafia: Definitive Edition Review – Proper Remake You Can't Miss

Mafia: Definitive Edition Review – Proper Remake You Can't Miss

game review24 September 2020

The final edition of Mafia caused much excitement among the fans – after all, the studio known for problematic Mafia 3 tackles a legend. The final result is more than pleasing, although not without a few blemishes – still, Hangar 13 shows how it's done.

Mafia: Definitive Edition Review – Proper Remake You Can't Miss
Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Review - A Weathered Old Ninja

Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Review - A Weathered Old Ninja

game review11 June 2021

This master collection hopes to make Ninja Gaiden relevant again in 2021. But for a game that really shows its age, is it a series worth revisiting?

Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection Review - A Weathered Old Ninja
System Shock Review: Shockingly Good

System Shock Review: Shockingly Good

game review09 June 2023

System Shock is a reboot of the critically acclaimed 1994 video game of the same title. Nearly thirty years have passed since the original release, which means there is a long legacy to live up to. Read our review.

System Shock Review: Shockingly Good
Spider-Man 2 Review: A Marvel to Behold

Spider-Man 2 Review: A Marvel to Behold

game review16 October 2023

Are two Spider-Men better than one? In a word, yes, but the real hero of this video game is a story that’s nothing short of amazing.

Spider-Man 2 Review: A Marvel to Behold
Ghostrunner 2 Review - The Return of the King?

Ghostrunner 2 Review - The Return of the King?

game review23 October 2023

The Polish, cyberpunk-samurai first-person slasher Ghostrunner 2 returns buffed up and even more powerful. But is everything going well in the sequel?

Ghostrunner 2 Review - The Return of the King?
Scars Above Review: Stars in Their Eyes

Scars Above Review: Stars in Their Eyes

game review28 February 2023

Inspired by many games you’ve probably played, Scars Above does its best to tell a unique story and stand out on top. Does it succeed or get lost in space?

Scars Above Review: Stars in Their Eyes
Horizon Forbidden West Review: How the West Was Fun

Horizon Forbidden West Review: How the West Was Fun

game review14 February 2022

Forbidden West is a must-play for any PS5 owner and provides a riveting story, expanded combat options, and quests that further give life to Aloy’s world.

Horizon Forbidden West Review: How the West Was Fun
Alan Wake 2 Review: The Sheer Power of Storytelling

Alan Wake 2 Review: The Sheer Power of Storytelling

game review26 October 2023

Alan Wake 2 stands out as a sequel that builds on the strong foundation laid by the original some thirteen years ago and takes the series in an exciting, new direction.

Alan Wake 2 Review: The Sheer Power of Storytelling
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Review. Mechas Die Twice

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Review. Mechas Die Twice

game review23 August 2023

The TV set melted and the PS4 is a pile of smoking ash after the encounter with Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. This game in every respect reminds me of face-melting red-hot metal.

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Review. Mechas Die Twice
Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart Review - Exclusively Exceptional

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart Review - Exclusively Exceptional

game review08 June 2021

This PS5-exclusive title feels familiar, but continues to shine on a new console offering even more humor, action, and plenty of memorable moments that will leave both fans and newcomers in love, properly launching (and seizing all the power of next-gen.

Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart Review - Exclusively Exceptional
Anthem - EA's Worst Game Two Years Later

Anthem - EA's Worst Game Two Years Later

revisiting04 March 2021

They that no man ever steps in the same river twice. However, we took a risk and launched Anthem again – a game-service whose support and grand development plans have just been finally and completely cancelled.

Anthem - EA's Worst Game Two Years Later
Chopping Trees is an Adventure, or Why isn't Valheim Boring?

Chopping Trees is an Adventure, or Why isn't Valheim Boring?

revisiting05 March 2021

I don't think I need to convince anyone that Valheim is a sensation. Millions of copies sold, great ratings, and lots of coveragpraising different aspects of the game from graphics to refreshing the survival genre. But I wanted to talk about trees.

Chopping Trees is an Adventure, or Why isn't Valheim Boring?
Resident Evil Village Review - A Village Worth Visiting

Resident Evil Village Review - A Village Worth Visiting

game review05 May 2021

Are you brave enough to discover what lies waiting beyond the village? The frights and chills are so worth it, as the next entry in the famed series puts together satisfying mechanics and enthralling, scary story.

Resident Evil Village Review - A Village Worth Visiting