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73.7 average score
80 median score
51.7% of games recommended

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Retaining everything that made the original great while enhancing its presentation, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is well worth it for newcomers and longtime fans.

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Jun 24, 2025

Still Wakes the Deep presented an intriguing tale to build off of, but Siren's Rest isn't it, wasting its lead's impressive performance and failing to provide any real - or interesting - answers.

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Jun 23, 2025

Death Stranding 2 delivers stunning visuals, refined stealth-focused gameplay, and a richly detailed world brought to life by excellent audio and a memorable cast. It meaningfully evolves the original's mechanics, though its unique style will still divide fans.

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8 / 10.0 - Rematch
Jun 23, 2025

Rematch does a good job of providing a bite-sized arcade football experience that's backed by smooth performance and simple controls, making it easy to pick up and play. While its early access period brought matchmaking issues and a bit of lag to the table, SloClap has committed to resolving these issues in future updates. As it stands, Rematch is certainly worth a go, for both casual and veteran football fans.

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8 / 10.0 - Hogwarts Legacy
Jun 19, 2025

While it doesn't introduce new content, the Switch 2 version of Hogwarts Legacy is a significant upgrade over the Switch 1 version. Enhanced by a wide range of control options, including Joy-Con 2 mouse inputs and gyro aiming, it delivers a more immersive wizarding experience than ever before.

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Matt Bianucci
10 / 10.0 - Final Fantasy XVI
Jun 19, 2025

Final Fantasy XVI is a genre-defining character action game that combines an ambitious dark fantasy setting with a masterfully-crafted gameplay system that rewards experimentation and optimization, amplified by an incredible visual spectacle.

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7 / 10.0 - FBC: Firebreak
Jun 17, 2025

As Remedy's first co-op shooter, FBC: Firebreak is a successful experiment, and while it doesn't quite match up to the best in the genre, the Oldest House is still a good stage for some creepy, frenetic action.

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6 / 10.0 - Tron: Catalyst
Jun 17, 2025

TRON: Catalyst leverages the mythos of its long-running setting for an intriguing premise, one hampered by middling combat and objectives.

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Hitman: World of Assassination – Signature Edition delivers a robust stealth-sandbox experience on the Switch 2, packed with content and fully portable. However, the absence of docked VRR support and missing Switch-specific features like gyro aiming or mouse compatibility is a letdown. Still, for fans or those without access to other platforms, it remains a compelling option.

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Street Fighter 6 on Switch 2 sets a new standard for fighting game ports.

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Jun 13, 2025

For first-timers, Yakuza 0: Director's Cut is the definitive way to experience one of the greatest action-adventure games ever made.

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5 / 10.0 - MindsEye
Jun 12, 2025

MindsEye is an excellent example of style over substance, a game that falls apart the moment you start playing.

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Jun 12, 2025

Overture is precisely what Lies of P always needed, more of the same, in the best possible way.

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8 / 10.0 - The Alters
Jun 12, 2025

The Alters is more than a fascinating concept, mixing strong characterization and impactful decision-making with an enthralling quest for survival, even if the gameplay doesn't always excite.

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Pramath
9 / 10.0 - Cyberpunk 2077
Jun 12, 2025

Cyberpunk 2077 on the Nintendo Switch 2 is an out-and-out triumph.

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Jun 12, 2025

It's the definitive way to play for new owners, but Sega's decision to withhold an upgrade path from original Switch buyers puts a damper on an otherwise excellent offering.

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7 / 10.0 - Splitgate 2
Jun 11, 2025

What do you get when you combine Halo and Portal? Splitgate. What do you get when you inject an imbalanced battle royale mode and classes on top of that? Splitgate 2. The PvP portal slinging FPS has a sequel and it plays well with a sleek new slide and an Unreal Engine 5 graphical boost. I wish I enjoyed the color-spotched aesthetic and blown-up stages here, but I prefer the first game's intricate corridors and Halo-derived stage design better. Still, Splitgate 2 is a PvP shooter that plays brilliantly and has the makings of a fantastic game; it just needs some updates to address some balance issues and refinements to its battle royale mode to hit its stride.

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Jun 10, 2025

In a world where rogue-lites are a dime a dozen, Lost in Random: The Eternal Die stands out with its Relics system, fun combat, and solid presentation. It's no Hades (and the similarities are too obvious to ignore), but it's still enjoyable in its own right.

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9 / 10.0 - Mario Kart World
Jun 10, 2025

Mario Kart World redefines what a kart racer can be, blending freedom with innovative race mechanics and unforgettable charm. While its unstructured approach won't click with everyone, it's an impressive, polished, and endlessly fun new direction for the genre.

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Jun 10, 2025

Wicked Isle takes players to a disconnected island haunted by vestiges of the past. The story is well told and worth exploring, but the copious backtracking and lack of new and interesting enemies leaves one wanting for more. It's a decent story DLC, but there's flaws here that didn't plague the base game which is a shame.

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