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Paul Hunter


304 games reviewed
82.4 average score
85 median score
84.9% of games recommended

Paul Hunter's Reviews

Owner of NextGenPlayer, former EIC of SwitchedON Gamer, Walmart blog, and Best Buy Gaming Editor. Contributor to GameCrate and Inside WorldGaming.
8.5 / 10.0 - Baby Steps
Sep 23, 2025

Nate’s awkwardness is utterly charming and the strange humour kept me smiling through every wobble. It’s a joyful, quirky ride and every awkward step felt deeply satisfying.

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9 / 10.0 - Silent Hill f
Sep 22, 2025

This is easily one of the finest Silent Hill entries ever, and no fan of the series—or horror games in general—should miss out.

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9 / 10.0 - Borderlands 4
Sep 18, 2025

For fans of Borderlands or high-energy looting-shooters, this is the series at its absolute best, serving up endless satisfying play.

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Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is a roguelite that feels alive at every turn. Dungeon runs push you to experiment with guardians and swords, while Shinju Village grows and changes, revealing stories that make the world feel personal.

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The new Nintendo Switch 2 additions are excellent, especially the new stages, new Kirby Mouthful transformations, and the new story.

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7.5 / 10.0 - NHL 26
Sep 6, 2025

NHL 26 is a strong step forward for hockey on PS5. Skaters and shooters feel sharper with ICE-Q 2.0, and the new goalie animations make each save exciting. Be A Pro finally adds stakes, Cup Chase gives offline HUT a meaningful challenge, and presentation upgrades like replays, overlays, and walkouts make the game feel alive. Commentary can repeat, and Franchise hasn’t changed much, but the on-ice improvements, career progression, and broadcast polish combine to deliver a game that’s satisfying, rewarding, and fun to return to again and again.

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Sep 3, 2025

It’s a smart, spectacular addition to the survival horror genre that deserves to blossom into a full-blown franchise.

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Sep 3, 2025

The swing is excellent, the unlock loop hooks you, and the modes keep things fresh. Challenge events and World Tour chapters give steady rewards, and Wacky Golf adds silly, replayable mayhem.

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8 / 10.0 - Metal Eden
Sep 2, 2025

The thrill of chaining movement and executions makes every minute of this action-packed shooter a memorable ride.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Hell Is Us
Sep 1, 2025

Hell Is Us makes investigation feel like craft. I kept notes, followed odd clues and got real satisfaction from fixing small injustices. Combat felt great once I learned the timing trick and started experimenting with runes and the drone. The world looks and sounds like it’s steeped in history, and the PS5 runs it smoothly. The enemy variety isn’t huge and Remi can seem a bit flat, but honestly the whole package left me with a ton of memorable moments. If you like digging deep into puzzles and lore, this one’s worth every minute.

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Aug 26, 2025

Playing Reloaded feels like coming home while seeing everything fresh. The campaign still hits hard with cover mechanics and chainsaw action, and teaming up with a friend makes fights even better. Multiplayer is quick, smooth and cross-play keeps it easy to join friends. Visually, the game pops in 4K, and the sound design really sells each firefight.

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It’s a nostalgic adventure that’s just plain fun from start to finish.

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This remake doesn’t just revisit a classic—it elevates it, making MGS3 feel alive, daring, and essential for both newcomers and longtime fans.

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7.5 / 10.0 - Drag x Drive
Aug 20, 2025

Drag x Drive transforms wheelchair basketball into a precise, fast-paced challenge on Nintendo Switch 2.

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9 / 10.0 - Heretic + Hexen
Aug 17, 2025

Nightdive’s bundle brings both fantasy shooters back with care and plenty of content. You get the original campaigns, their expansions and two extra chapters, plus modern touches like save/load, waypoints, gyro aiming and accessibility options.

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Aug 15, 2025

In the end, this stands as one of the best Mafia games yet, and a must-play for anyone who enjoys narrative-driven adventures.

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Aug 6, 2025

A faithful revival, the remake sharpens visuals, gives hits clear feedback and retains the silly audio that sets the tone. Improved menus and multiple modes add replay value, and local co-op turns frantic sections into something more exhilarating.

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Aug 5, 2025

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a focused 2D action title from The Game Kitchen and Dotemu. Tight swordplay and the guillotine jump form the core of combat, while Kumori’s pact adds ranged moves and a screen-clearing Ragebound attack. Boss fights demand full use of your kit, and altars let Kumori run timed platform trials that test timing. Collectibles such as skulls and scarabs feed a talisman shop and a rank system that rewards replay. Pixel art and a rock-cinematic soundtrack back the action, and cutscenes are polished. With its solid run time, the game offers an exceptional mix of challenge and accessibility.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Gradius Origins
Aug 3, 2025

What’s here feels curated with care: It’s both a history lesson and an adrenaline rush in one polished collection.

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8 / 10.0 - Dead Take
Jul 31, 2025

Think of Dead Take as a short, sharp theatre piece you play. Live-action clips led by Neil Newbon and Ben Starr steal the show, and the supporting cast supplies texture worth hunting for.

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