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Paul Hunter


310 games reviewed
82.5 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.
9 / 10.0 - Keeper
Oct 17, 2025

Keeper delivers a focused six-hour journey built on movement, light, and confident pacing. Puzzles are fun to complete, and curiosity is rewarded with nice secrets. Presentation stands out with a hand-painted look, lively wildlife, thoughtful camera work, and a score that swells at the right moments. For narrative-first adventures, it’s an easy recommendation.

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7.5 / 10.0 - KAKU: Ancient Seal
Oct 16, 2025

KAKU: Ancient Seal is a genuine feel-good trek for anyone who loves exploration, puzzles, and steady progression.

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Two Wii-era icons arrive on Nintendo Switch looking crisper and running smoother, and they still play beautifully. This anniversary package respects what made these adventures special while giving them modern polish and new content to enjoy.

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Oct 5, 2025

Dreams of Another flips the trigger into a paintbrush and never lets the magic fade.

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If you like working a case at your own speed, this one is a bright, satisfying mystery to sink into.

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9.5 / 10.0 - Ghost of Yotei
Sep 25, 2025

Ghost of Yotei is a stunning sequel that elevates everything Ghost of Tsushima did so well. Ezo is alive and breathtaking, packed with rewarding exploration, hidden shrines, and dynamic villages. Combat is fluid and versatile, with Atsu’s weapons, skills, and stealth options offering thrills with every encounter.

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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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