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74.1 average score
80 median score
57.1% of games recommended

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4 / 5.0 - MXGP 2020
Dec 29, 2020

Milestone has improved the modes for MXGP 2020 which still offer a good bit of variety outside of just racing the 2020 series tracks.

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Collection of SaGa Final Fantasy Legend is obviously directed to either SaGa historians or people looking for an RPG nostalgia fix.

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2.5 / 5.0 - Twin Mirror
Dec 22, 2020

Without a key mechanic to keep gameplay fresh, or even a story that's both fleshed out and well-structured, Twin Mirror fails to find any kind of hook beyond the fleeting intrigue in how it all ends.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Cyberpunk 2077
Dec 16, 2020

Cyberpunk 2077 is excellent and one of the must-play titles of 2020, but unfortunately this statement needs to be clarified depending on the platform.

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After thinking Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythmic Adventure might be locked to Japanese players on the 3DS for all time, it was a wonderful surprise to see it getting a localized Switch release.

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Dec 9, 2020

FIFA 21's next-gen visuals speak for themselves as the player models are absolutely gorgeous.

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Dec 8, 2020

Whether fans of Remnant: From the Ashes will see it as a comfort or disappointment depends entirely on their personal investment in the 2019 game's lore, but Chronos: Before the Ashes is in no way an essential addition to those already familiar with Gunfire's sci-fi/fantastical premise and one whose own dispensable tale will barely feel relevant.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Call of the Sea
Dec 8, 2020

Call of the Sea could benefit from having more substance, but otherwise it's a solid adventure game that manages to put a unique spin on the traditional Lovecraftian adventure.

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3.5 / 5.0 - Puyo Puyo Tetris 2
Dec 7, 2020

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 isn't the game-changer that the first Puyo Puyo Tetris was.

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A good majority of NES titles are hard to recommend to anyone this day and age when most are either outdated or have superior versions players can pick up.

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Dec 4, 2020

It's been six years since the original Destiny was released and every year it feels like we're getting closer to finally facing off against the Darkness. Every year, however, we're told it'll happen later.

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4 / 5.0 - Haven
Dec 3, 2020

Even with iffy combat, Haven ends up being a dose of pure joy, letting you experience a well-written whirlwind romance with lovable characters, or just letting you hover around a planet at fast speeds, enjoying satisfying gameplay as you swiftly gather up more Flow or escape corrupted creatures.

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4.5 / 5.0 - Borderlands 3
Dec 1, 2020

Borderlands 3 is a no-brainer for those who already own the game to experience what the PlayStation 5 is capable of.

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1.5 / 5.0 - XIII
Nov 30, 2020

With the brilliant heights that remakes of Resident Evil 2, for example, achieved last year, it felt inevitable that a remake like XIII would stand as the exact opposite result in that regard.

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Nov 30, 2020

Immortals: Fenyx Rising doesn't have any right to be as good as it turned out to be.

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Although Shiren the Wanderer isn't a long title, it's hard to stop going back in and taking on the next challenge that's offered.

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4 / 5.0 - Axe Cop
Nov 29, 2020

Despite a couple of gripes, it cannot be denied that Axe Cop succeeds at creating a fun, retro-inspired RPG. Red Triangle Games put their all in embracing the past while keeping the gameplay fresh and exciting, and the work shows.

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Nov 24, 2020

I wish I was able to play the original Rune II to see how bad it truly was and get a better sense of how much Rune II: Decapitation Edition improved it. At its core it’s a fun Viking hack and slash looter, like a third-person Borderlands set in the Viking age. It doesn’t achieve true greatness as it stands, with the technical issues not helping matters. But those aside, Rune II: Decapitation Edition is a fun, accessible game that’s better with friends, with potential to improve with future patching.

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4 / 5.0 - Chicken Police
Nov 23, 2020

Chicken Police – Paint it RED! is a well done and unique film noir video game experience.

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Nov 23, 2020

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a welcome surprise that gives players a brand new way to enjoy their time in Breath of the Wild's Hyrule with fun, fast-paced gameplay.

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