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74.2 average score
80 median score
57.3% of games recommended

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3.5 / 5.0 - Batora: Lost Haven
Oct 19, 2022

To be entirely honest, Batora: Lost Haven needed time to grow on me.

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Oct 19, 2022

On providing a premise far removed from the regularly harrowing and oppressive tone we're used to, you can't fault developer Over the Moon Games' more satirical intentions.

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3 / 5.0 - NHL 23
Oct 18, 2022

EA's NHL series feels like it's slowly distancing itself more and more from the NHL and going more of the FIFA route for a wide variety of hockey around the world.

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The Uncharted franchise has been the spectacle of video games for fifteen years, meshing strong writing and characters with exhilarating scenarios.

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Oct 17, 2022

In 2019, Asobo surprised us all with a game that found a way to utilize AAA tropes in the pursuit of a compelling narrative.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Persona 5 Royal
Oct 17, 2022

Persona 5 Royal was already a remarkable victory lap for Atlus, but the remaster helps the RPG shine brighter.

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Oct 17, 2022

Terror of Hemasaurus is an immensely entertaining monster-fest that, while never backs down from the carnage, makes the violence work with a layer of cheerful dark humor.

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Oct 16, 2022

Overall, Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is a well-crafted game that has a lot of polish and a ton of quality content to enjoy.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Grounded
Oct 12, 2022

Much like the protagonists, Grounded sees Obsidian heading into new brand new territory that's still familiar in some ways, and their expedition ends up paying off big-time.

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4 / 5.0 - PGA Tour 2K23
Oct 12, 2022

2K and HB Studios have made the necessary additions and changes to make PGA TOUR 2K23 the best in the series.

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Oct 11, 2022

Asterigos: Curse of the Stars combines the style of traditional RPGs with a soulslike template, resulting in a challenging but more accessible game that's able to forge its own identity without hiding its influences.

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At the end of the day, it's tough to recommend Life is Strange: The Arcadia Bay Collection as it is near launch.

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Oct 6, 2022

No More Heroes III caters to a niche segment of gamers.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Shovel Knight Dig
Oct 6, 2022

Shovel Knight Dig finds our spade-wielding hero heading in another new direction, and while this trip goes downward, they manage to strike gold here as well. Addictive gameplay, gorgeous graphics and impressive levels that play host to a lot of unique challenges all get mixed together in order to create another winning action game worth checking out for fans and newcomers alike. It truly is another gem that's been dug up here.

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Oct 5, 2022

Return to Monkey Island is pretty much as perfect a sequel to such a series of classic games as one can get.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Valkyrie Elysium
Oct 3, 2022

It's a departure from its predecessors, but depending on what someone is looking for, Valkyrie Elysium can be a good time.

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Oct 1, 2022

Titles like The DioField Chronicle usually falter based on whether or not they have good stories, but it's quite the opposite in this case.

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NieR: Automata: The End of YoRHa Edition combines top notch gameplay with an incredible story to create one of the most memorable and unique experiences in gaming.

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Taiko is not only an enjoyable rhythm title, but easily one of the best and most well-put together ever created.

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4 / 5.0 - FIFA 23
Sep 27, 2022

On the field, EA Sports has offered an even deeper and more immersive experience with FIFA 23.

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