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Paul Hunter


296 games reviewed
82.4 average score
85 median score
84.8% 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.
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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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 / 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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8 / 10.0 - Noctuary
Jul 30, 2025

The console edition expands the original vision, polishing the experience with new content, better accessibility, and richly layered voice work. Noctuary delivers, and it lingers long after the credits roll. A must-play for visual novel fans on console.

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7 / 10.0 - Atomic Owl
Jul 28, 2025

With tight controls, short stages that each feel distinct, and style options like CRT and Samurai filters, it’s built for quick bursts of fun. This is platforming that’s quick to start, easy to enjoy, and worth finishing in a single sitting.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Killing Floor 3
Jul 26, 2025

Killing Floor 3 delivers a strong co-op experience centred on six defined perks, versatile weapon mods, and enemy AI with sharper movement.

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9.5 / 10.0 - Donkey Kong Bananza
Jul 24, 2025

Nintendo has an obvious Game of the Year contender here, and Nintendo Switch 2 has yet another system seller.

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Jul 22, 2025

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers surprised me with how focused it was. The atmosphere pulled me in right away, and the combat kept challenging me the whole way through. The story opens up slowly but rewards your curiosity. There’s something satisfying about how all the pieces work together.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Luto
Jul 21, 2025

If you’re looking for a game that values atmosphere and lasting tension over immediate shocks, Luto delivers.

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8 / 10.0 - Shadow Labyrinth
Jul 20, 2025

If you like your action thoughtful and your pacing steady, this one’s in your wheelhouse.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Patapon 1+2 Replay
Jul 15, 2025

Patapon 1+2 Replay fixes the old problems—no lag, clean textures, and tighter rhythm control. That polish goes a long way, especially when the beat hits and everything falls into place.

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