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74.3 average score
80 median score
57.3% of games recommended

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While it may have been a late addition to the lineup of updated games on the console's launch, it still shows that it can hold its place as one of the best Kirby games.

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4 / 5.0 - EA Sports FC 26
Sep 24, 2025

Discover the thrilling gameplay, immersive presentation and extensive game modes that make EA SPORTS FC 26 a must-play for soccer fans.

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5 / 5.0 - Hades II
Sep 24, 2025

Supergiant's Hades 2 is finally out of early access and the full package is an impressive action roguelike.

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4 / 5.0 - Silent Hill f
Sep 22, 2025

Hinako must navigate a fog-filled town and confront her darkest fears in a story that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

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Skeith Ruch

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree sees Bandai Namco dive into the world of rougelikes. Is this an adventure as good as its concept?

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Sep 18, 2025

Aniplex's new game, Hyke: Northern Light(s), puts players face to face with many dangers in top-down 2D action.

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Sep 17, 2025

The long awaited arrival of Silksong is over five years in the making and it's even better than we had hoped.

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4 / 5.0 - Borderlands 4
Sep 11, 2025

Does Borderlands 4 rise to the occasion and do the beloved franchise justice or is this just another Borderlands 2 wannabe?

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Sep 11, 2025

With easy-to-understand gameplay, exciting animations, and strategic team-based action, it's a must-try for Dragon Ball fans.

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3.5 / 5.0 - NHL 26
Sep 5, 2025

NHL 26 builds on last year's overhaul with improved gameplay and a revamped Be a Pro mode, but legacy problems still hold it back.

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Sep 3, 2025

Bloober Team's latest horror game transports players to a post-socialist utopian world, blending classic survival horror elements with unique sci-fi.

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Sep 3, 2025

Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion is an impressive mecha action game with an expansive world to explore.

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Sep 3, 2025

Get ready to shoot your way to the top in Everybody's Golf Hot Shots, a new iteration of a beloved golfing game.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Shuten Order
Aug 29, 2025

Shuten Order is a fantastic text adventure that truly sets itself apart from the crowd with its brilliant use of multiple routes to create the complete story. Other than some technical issues that hold the game back, it’s an impressive feat that shows how the Too Kyo team knows very well how to tell compelling stories.

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3.5 / 5.0 - The Knightling
Aug 28, 2025

Much like the hero himself, The Knightling might seem small and unimportant, but it can produce great results when it needs to.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Varlet
Aug 27, 2025

The portions of the game that take place between the main plot points and dungeons are dull, making it hard to want to go through the effort of completing all the side objectives. The combat is where the game shines, however, allowing for interesting combinations of your characters and what you can do with them.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Fresh Tracks
Aug 27, 2025

Fresh Tracks is a music game that reimagines the standard note track as a cross-country ski trail, with a series of obstacles synced to the beat.

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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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