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2165 games reviewed
74.5 average score
78 median score
55.6% of games recommended

IGN's Reviews

9 / 10.0 - Bayonetta 3
Jan 1, 2041

While the story is pathetic and the game presents some performance issues on switch, Bayonetta 3 takes a lesson in combat and gameplay design in a lushly stylish sequence.

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Mar 15, 2024

Cute and chill, homesteading in your giant mech on Lightyear Frontier’s alien world is already some good and simple fun, even if it currently stops a bit short.

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7 / 10.0 - TRIBES 3: Rivals
Mar 15, 2024

Tribes 3: Rivals is a rocket-powered sequel that packs some serious horsepower, but its current Early Access options run out of fuel quite quickly.

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6 / 10.0 - Backpack Battles
Mar 15, 2024

Backpack Battles’ satisfying inventory organizing mechanics make for an autobattler with a strong foundation, but its barebones Early Access launch leaves a lot of its potential waiting on the table.

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Mar 14, 2024

Outcast: A New Beginning is an effective restart for this all-but-forgotten series. It's certainly rough around the edges, but outside of Just Cause you probably won't have more fun with movement in an open-world game than you will here.

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Mar 11, 2024

Contra: Operation Galuga is an amusing run-and-gun that met my 2D shooting expectations, but rarely exceeded them.

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9 / 10.0 - Balatro
Mar 8, 2024

A deck-building poker roguelike of endlessly satisfying proportions, Balatro is the sort of fun that threatens to derail whole weekend plans.

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6 / 10.0 - Nightingale
Mar 8, 2024

Nightingale has a cool setting and some fun ideas at its Early Access launch, but right now its compelling survival-crafting progression is bogged down by frustrating pacing and an underserved story.

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9 / 10.0 - Unicorn Overlord
Mar 7, 2024

Unicorn Overlord is a visual delight that's brimming with creativity, and an absolute must-play for any fan of strategy RPGs.

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Mar 5, 2024

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game isn’t a replacement for the supremely addictive SnowRunner, but its more untamed wilderness maps make it a worthwhile complementary experience.

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8 / 10.0 - The Thaumaturge
Mar 4, 2024

The Thaumaturge is a slow, text heavy caper that is often curious and sometimes captivating, weaving revolutionary labor politics and mysticism together to create a unique and charming piece of historical science fiction.

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Mar 4, 2024

The Outlast Trials is a bloody cooperative horror game that burns brightly, but fizzles after a few enjoyable hours.

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8 / 10.0 - WWE 2K24
Mar 4, 2024

While not drastically different, WWE 2K24 is better in almost every way, touting small but smart additions to well-tested systems and modes as opposed to taking bigger risks.

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Feb 29, 2024

Terminator: Dark Fate - Defiance may look the part, but the obnoxious mission design and confused campaign structure of this RTS just aren't worth your time.

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Feb 27, 2024

A few fishy elements aside, Splatoon 3’s Side Order DLC is a delectable roguelite expansion with outstanding original enemies and crazy new abilities.

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Feb 22, 2024

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth impressively builds off of what Remake set in motion, both as a best-in-class action-RPG full of exciting challenges and an awe-inspiring recreation of a world that has meant so much to so many for so long.

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8 / 10.0 - Last Epoch
Feb 22, 2024

Push past its one-note campaign and Last Epoch is an impressive, time-bending action RPG that combines rich customization with modern action.

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7 / 10.0 - Pacific Drive
Feb 20, 2024

Balancing Pacific Drive’s scrappy systems can be punishing, but the riveting tension of each drive through its unnerving world was always enough to keep my hands placed firmly on the wheel.

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6 / 10.0 - Foamstars
Feb 16, 2024

Foamstars' combat mechanics are unexpectedly engaging, but confounding time-gated modes and aggressive monetization make them harder to enjoy.

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7 / 10.0 - Skull and Bones
Feb 16, 2024

Skull and Bones is a maritime RPG with a strong foundation, even if it feels like a live-service first draft.

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