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689 games reviewed
74.1 average score
80 median score
90.7% of games recommended

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Shatter Remastered Deluxe is the epitome of pure, unadulterated arcade gameplay. It’s easy to pick up, quickly addictive and the catchy soundtrack really enhances the experience. It’s the Wipeout of brick breakers.

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Thank you to Infinity Ward and Activision for delivering this stunning masterpiece, and long may it continue now we are moving onto 2 year cycles of Call of Duty games!

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Nov 17, 2022

In Inertial Drift, you don’t need to know the difference between a crankshaft and a camshaft! Getting into that perfect racing line and being able to weave in and out of traffic without getting a time penalty is of no use. I cannot understate just how much I enjoy playing Inertial Drift: Twilight Rivals Edition.

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Nov 22, 2022

Overall, the storytelling might be a little opaque, but Signalis is executed with such hellish confidence and features so much fun and tense gameplay, that it squeezes itself into the very top slot

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Nov 23, 2022

PlatinumGames’ Hideke Kamiya said before release that it would be better to play the first and second game before playing this one. He’s right—of course. If I hadn’t been writing this review very early on I’d have turned the game off and ordered its predecessors, so that I could enjoy the game to its maximum

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Jan 24, 2023

Lil Gator Game will take about five hours to finish 100%, which I did without thinking thanks to some perfectly-timed, clever late-game item additions. Overall, Lil Gator Game is a memorable experience from start to finish and I’m still carrying a little bit of its charm around with me as I go about my days.

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With such fast paced lives these days, Season A letter to the future reminds us to stop pedaling, get off our bike and take in the wonder and beauty of the world around us.

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Feb 13, 2023

When I really think about it, my only gripe with the game was that after each level the BPM visualiser that you can turn on turns itself back off again. So if you want it on, you’ll have to turn it back on at the start of every level.

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Feb 14, 2023

Ten Dates is fun, brilliantly acted and doesn’t shy away from exploring some sensitive real world topics. Interaction between the characters feels natural and the actors involved have to be applauded for bringing such charm and life to the roles they play.

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Mar 2, 2023

Tributary Games have done something revolutionary with King of the Castle, and I personally can not wait to see how this game develops over time. I have no doubt that this will be a great success, especially in the growing streamer market.

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Mar 1, 2023

Sebastián Garcia is a genius and what he has designed here is an absolutely tremendous feat. I would love to see Capcom work with him on an official side scrolling Street Fighter game similar to how Sega did with Sonic The Hedgehog fans on Sonic Mania.

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Mar 3, 2023

Overall Scars Above shows large promise in being a story that will be remembered and enjoyed by various types of gamers. For the price it is going for on the PlayStation Store (£36.97 at the time of writing this), it is a steal for an immersive and beautiful experience with plenty to shoot, investigate, and discover.

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Mar 7, 2023

If you want to experience one of the most accomplished indie games that’s ever been released then this one certainly deserves to be investigated. An enjoyable story with memorable characters and plenty of humour – I do hope we get to see Brok in some form again in the future.

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Mar 7, 2023

I enjoyed playing this game and hope to see some DLC that adds more items to Hotel Renovator. The business side of the game doesn’t get to shine which is a bit of a letdown. They already have put a lot of work into a solid decorating experience for the players.

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The bottom line is this: one of the best games ever made has been upgraded and finessed to perfection. There are no caveats here—Metroid Prime Remastered is a wonder. The biggest surprise is that in twenty years there have been no imitators: the only comparable games are Metroid Prime’s also-excellent sequels. But if you’re up against something this good, perhaps it’s best not to bother.

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Mar 9, 2023

I really couldn’t fault Mahokenshi. For me, it sits firmly in the midground of deck builder titles. It isn’t difficult to pick up and the mechanics are easily understood. At the same time, it is also not as in-depth as some of the other titles currently on the market. This makes it really easy to pick up and enjoy from the start, it is pretty much self-explanatory after the tutorial. It provides various gameplay elements and customisation if that’s what you are looking for, but it’s also just a pickup-and-play. I award Mahokenshi a Thumb Culture Platinum Award.

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Mar 13, 2023

Despite the plotholes, I have really enjoyed the expansion and the introduction of Strand. The new dynamic in gameplay means raiding simply won’t be the same. I know I couldn’t now be restricted to simply Arc, Solar and Void. Bungie learnt from their mistakes in introducing Stasis and the rollout of Strand has been far superior.

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Mar 22, 2023

Its approach and delivery of its storytelling feel fresh and unique. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is one of my all time favourite movies and this is the video game equivalent of that Charlie Kaufman masterpiece.

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Mar 24, 2023

Dredge quickly gets its hooks into you with its addictive gameplay loop, while its mysteries will keep you intrigued. The delivery of its story makes it feel like one of the create your own adventure books of old, giving it a unique identity.

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Mar 28, 2023

WWE 2K23 is most definitely a redeeming title for this franchise most thought would be dead and buried. With some DLC on the way featuring some fan-favourite superstars with their own move sets and entrances. As always with games and multiple DLC there is a Season Pass available which will help to save a few £’s in the long run.

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