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65.1 average score
70 median score
33.9% of games recommended

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Apr 21, 2025

Shadows shines brightly in terms of presentation, as well as some combat and progression elements, but overall feels like a “jack of all trades” and a Samurai master of none.

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All the things that made the game special in 2015 — extraordinary world-building, impossibly deep role-playing systems, an obscene amount of content, and a unique gameplay loop that at times straddles the line between RPG and MMO — are present here, along with new story elements, mechanics, and quality-of-life updates.

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6 / 10.0 - Wanderstop
Apr 17, 2025

Wanderstop's absolute-tea sincere introspections add some unique flavor, but certain design & writing fumbles leave a stale aftertaste.

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Apr 11, 2025

It doesn't compare favorably to the better run-and-gun and shoot-'em-up titles from the fourth generation. That said, it's an absolute work of art from a technological and artistic point of view. If you're interested in the history of game design, especially in SNES assembly coding and pre-rendered 3D graphics, and you love tough-as-nails 90s-era shooters, this new release has a lot to offer.

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9.5 / 10.0 - Split Fiction
Apr 9, 2025

After finishing Hazelight's latest smorgasbord of co-op creativity, I had only one recurring thought: "why the hell aren't there more games like Split Fiction?"

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Apr 7, 2025

By shamelessly blending visceral and garish elements, developer à la mode has crafted a weird survival-horror game that's tough to put down.

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Some of the warts from the originals remain, but they don't detract significantly from the overall experience. If you're even the slightest bit serious about 90s-era role-playing games, you need to add this package to your collection.

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Apr 4, 2025

While this version isn't perfect — it carries over the original's limited interactivity and introduces some new localization issues — it remains required playing for visual novel aficionados, due to its mysterious storyline, heady science-fiction ideas, lovable characters, huge replay value, extraordinary voiceover work, and evocative music. Even those lukewarm on the genre should give it a try.

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Apr 4, 2025

If you're looking for a mysterious visual novel with shocking twists and provocative ideas about science, technology, and what it means to be human, you can't go wrong with Ever 17.

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While Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land further moves the series away from its roots, it adds some welcome novelties in return.

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Mar 31, 2025

Monster Hunter Wilds delivers the best action in the series, but some may find the reduced challenge a turn-off.

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Mar 24, 2025

Though several lackluster design and storytelling decisions harm the appeal, swearing fealty to Warhouse Studios' sophomore effort is still ultimately worth it.

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7 / 10.0 - Avowed
Mar 21, 2025

Gamers shouldn’t expect a spiritual sequel to Skyrim or a fleshed-out Pillars of Eternity follow-up. Yet, Obsidian’s ARPG impresses and entertains on its own merits, providing a satisfying template for fans of the genre.

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Mar 7, 2025

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector's true success stems from expanding upon its mechanical and narrative foundation without overriding its potent emotional connection.

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Unscored - Ninja Five-O
Mar 5, 2025

Players now have the golden opportunity to try one of the better games on GBA without taking out a second mortgage to do so. Before they do, though, they should understand that this is essentially an enhanced port, not a remaster or remake. If they reconcile themselves with that reality, and prepare for the game's short running time and old-school level of difficulty, they'll be in for a very good time.

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Mar 3, 2025

As a preservation effort, the Early Days Collection deserves a big round of applause... judged on its software and features, however, it's less impressive. Ultimately, the compilation is best suited for collectors, historians, and older Yu-Gi-Oh! fans interested in reliving fond memories of their own early days.

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7 / 10.0 - Eternal Strands
Feb 27, 2025

Yellow Brick Games' first monster-hunting effort doesn't stand as tall as the industry titans it so closely emulates, but still compares to a formidable sub-boss all the same.

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Feb 23, 2025

In the end, Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered is less essential than last year's Tomb Raider collection, entirely because the games are inferior. While The Last Revelation remains one of the franchise's better entries, Chronicles is merely decent, and The Angel of Darkness is subpar. Still, thanks to control and graphics options, paired with the 60 fps boost, this newest compilation represents the superior way to experience these titles.

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Feb 21, 2025

While this remake introduces many worthwhile additions — remade sprites, remastered music, helpful quality-of-life upgrades, and a brand new co-op offering — it doesn't do anything to remedy the original's balance issues or elevate its rudimentary scoring system.

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak II is strikingly similar to Trails into Reverie, in that it comes with a seriously uneven narrative and yet rock-solid overall content.

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