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3121 games reviewed
74.3 average score
80 median score
57.3% of games recommended

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Skeith Ruch
Aug 27, 2025

Even if the gameplay of Super Robot Wars Y merely follows in the footsteps of the franchise's past successes, it still provides a fantastic SRPG experience that any fan of mecha, whether they be hardcore or casual, can find enjoyment in. It's always great to see that the franchise is continuing to experiment with its visuals, roster and how the story is told. One can only hope that the future of the franchise continues down this path.

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Aug 26, 2025

Playing Gears of War: Reloaded is a beautiful reminder of how far the industry has come and what we've lost along the way. Upfront, Reloaded is a remaster of a remaster and does nothing to improve the nearly twenty-year-old game.

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Skeith Ruch
Aug 25, 2025

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is a fantastic experience from start to finish and a brilliant comeback for the classic franchise.

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Aug 22, 2025

Konami brings the classic Metal Gear Solid 3 to the modern age with stunning visuals, quality-of-life improvements and a feast for fans new and old.

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Aug 18, 2025

When everything runs as it should, Echoes of the End is visually pleasing, but the actual gameplay and animations are lacking.

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3.5 / 5.0 - OFF
Aug 14, 2025

OFF, the classic RPG Maker project, is back in a remastered edition that keeps its essence intact.

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4 / 5.0 - Madden NFL 26
Aug 13, 2025

Madden NFL 26 drops with major Franchise Mode overhaul, but is it a game-changer?

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3.5 / 5.0 - Wild Hearts S
Aug 5, 2025

Look forward to nice quality-of-life changes in this Nintendo Switch 2 port of Wild Hearts.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Gradius Origins
Aug 5, 2025

The next collection of retro Konami games is here, and their names are Gradius and Salamander.

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4 / 5.0 - Killing Floor 3
Jul 31, 2025

With cross-play, deep progression systems and stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals, this cooperative shooter delivers hours of intense, gory fun.

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Jul 30, 2025

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound brings a stylish new entry to the classic franchise owned by Koei Tecmo.

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An unexpected journey into Bywater provides a calming village experience with your fellow Hobbits.

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Jul 30, 2025

Does Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate successfully start a new chapter for Destiny 2 or does it falter under the pressure of its Herculean task?

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3.5 / 5.0 - Pokemon Friends
Jul 26, 2025

Pokémon Friends puts the familiar faces of the popular creatures into an educative puzzle experience.

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Jul 23, 2025

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is an ambitious game that has a lot going for it. The combat is solid, fun and challenging while still giving you a dozen ways to solve any sort of trial that you’re going up against.

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Dive into the whimsical world of Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy. Despite shallow characters and repetitive combat, it's charming.

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Jul 23, 2025

The narrative is a step in the right direction by focusing on the relationship between the two leads and delivering a truly stellar final act.

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Jul 22, 2025

Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 is out, get a fill of all the features the console has to offer in this tech demo.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Mario Kart World
Jul 22, 2025

If there's one game to pick up with the Nintendo Switch 2, it's Mario Kart World.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Shadow Labyrinth
Jul 17, 2025

A dark twist on a classic game, as Swordsman No. 8 and PUCK enter uncharted territory in Shadow Labyrinth.

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