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278 games reviewed
76.4 average score
80 median score
82.3% of games recommended

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Dec 8, 2016

Dead Rising 4 is filled with over-the-top, creative zombie killing, but the story is formulaic and the open world doesn’t invite exploration.

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Dec 9, 2016

Mafia 3 serves up picturesque vistas and a rocking soundtrack as a backdrop to a compelling, relevant story.

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In spite of some imperfect emulation, Mega Man X Legacy Collection reminds players why they fell in love with the series.

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Uncharted: The Lost Legacy plants the seeds for great characters to push the franchise forward, but it takes its time getting there and hasn't changed much from Uncharted 4.

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Jul 14, 2020

Ghost of Tsushima is pretty similar to other open-world games, but a strong combat system and a solid samurai story give it some staying power.

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Trover Saves the Universe feels really, really chill, and that alone makes it pleasantly different from most other games out there.

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Though it probably won't win new fans, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a polished dose of more of the same high-octane FPS action that series loyalists have come to expect.

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3.5 / 5 stars - Team Sonic Racing
May 24, 2019

If you love Sonic or need a competent kart racer, Team Sonic Racing is a solid choice - just don't expect it to raise the bar.

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Nier Replicant deserves praise for its clever characters and unorthodox setting, even if the gameplay and level design can get repetitive by the end.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a good time, with fun combat and a beautiful setting. But it's also full of the open-world busywork that's characterized the series lately.

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3.5 / 5 stars - Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Jan 28, 2021

Assassin's Creed Odyssey has everything it needs to be bigger and better than Origins. But in practice, it's mostly just bigger.

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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are remakes of good games, with some excellent quality of life changes. But Nintendo has applied those changes inconsistently throughout.

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Jul 29, 2021

Pokémon Unite is a fun entry point for those new to the MOBA genre thanks to its short games, but longtime League of Legends or DotA fans will be left unsatisfied.

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Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Wrath of the Druids is an expansion that plays it safe, delivering the same basic gameplay and structure as the core title.

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3.5 / 5 stars - Deathloop
Sep 15, 2021

Deathloop makes the most of its creative time loop mechanics and tight gameplay, but the repetition can wear thin after a while.

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Aug 16, 2021

Packed with colorful characters and quirky storytelling, The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles should feel comfortably familiar to longtime franchise fans. Newcomers, however, might be put off by the dialogue-heavy experience.

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Aug 7, 2021

Neo: The World Ends with You is filled to the brim with style and charm, but actually playing the game can get tedious sometimes.

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Jul 31, 2021

Fallout 76: Steel Reign isn't much to shout about by itself, but it offers a good overview of just how far the game has come since its disastrous launch.

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3.5 / 5 stars - Naraka: Bladepoint
Aug 20, 2021

Naraka: Bladepoint is a fun 60-player battle royale. Unlike many other games in the genre, it focuses on melee combat and parkour-style movement. It's a punishing game, rewarding skill, preparation, and mastery of its core mechanics. Though fun, it quickly grows stale.

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3.5 / 5 stars - Far Cry 6
Oct 6, 2021

Far Cry 6 isn't quite the powerful, cinematic experience that Ubisoft promised, but this flawed adventure is still great fun for open-world shooter fans.

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