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617 games reviewed
80.8 average score
80 median score
87.7% of games recommended

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Endless Ragnarok offers plenty of challenging endgame content, strong new characters and fresh mechanics for veterans, but it is aimed squarely at players with a strong appetite for grinding.

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Black Flag Resynced recreates the Caribbean with stunning visuals, but it fails to capture the soul of the original, and cutting the present-day story leaves a hole in its identity.

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Jul 7, 2026

Meadowsong is exactly what a good first DLC should be: more of what already works in Pioneers of Pagonia, in high quality, even if combat remains the game's biggest weakness.

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8.5 / 10.0 - #DRIVE Rally
Jun 25, 2026

#Drive Rally does a lot right with six varied countries, an open-world mode and plenty of long-term motivation, though tiring co-driver jokes, minor technical issues and weak engine sounds hold it back.

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Jun 19, 2026

eFootball Kick-Off! revives the old PES spirit with accessible, fluid football free of microtransactions, though its limited modes keep it from reaching its full potential.

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Jun 17, 2026

The 7th Guest Remake is a quiet, atmospheric mystery adventure with fair puzzles and a helpful hint system that takes its classic status seriously without getting stuck in the past.

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Jun 17, 2026

Map Map – A Game About Maps is a charming, lovingly made little adventure built on a genuinely fresh idea, even if its single core mechanic becomes routine after a few islands.

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Jun 15, 2026

Pro Cycling Manager 26 brings improvements you can actually feel, from a better simulation to careers with real pro riders, and remains the benchmark for virtual cycling.

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8 / 10.0 - Solarpunk
Jun 11, 2026

Solarpunk isn't a true survival game, but its atmosphere, weather system and building options make it a relaxing, lovingly designed treat for cozy gamers.

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Jun 10, 2026

Tour de France 2026 benefits from its new weather system and a varied route, but stagnant licenses and game modes make this year's entry feel like standing still.

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9.5 / 10.0 - Opus: Prism Peak
Jun 7, 2026

OPUS: Prism Peak tells a quiet, emotional story in which the camera ties exploration, puzzles and narrative together, making it a must for fans of heartfelt narrative games despite minor technical hiccups on Switch 2.

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Jun 7, 2026

Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a charming, relaxed platformer with clever creature mechanics, even if its repetitive loop rarely dares to push its own ideas further.

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10 / 10.0 - 007 First Light
Jun 3, 2026

007 First Light feels like a new Bond film, combining superb melee combat, thrilling car chases and Hitman-style sandbox stealth into a package that is nothing short of a revelation, despite slightly imprecise shooting.

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Jun 3, 2026

Call of the Elder Gods is exactly the sequel fans could hope for, evolving its predecessor's ideas with stronger storytelling, striking aesthetics and a dense puzzle experience.

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Directive 8020 is a worthy start to the second season of The Dark Pictures, with a strong sci-fi horror atmosphere and a welcome stealth focus, despite clichéd characters and a short runtime.

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7 / 10.0 - Outbound
May 18, 2026

Outbound is a relaxing cozy road trip with a cool, upgradable camper base, even if its world feels rather empty and its sustainability theme isn't fully thought through.

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9 / 10.0 - Saros
May 18, 2026

Saros is a gameplay masterpiece that refines Returnal's formula with addictive, demanding combat and exceptional audiovisual presentation, even if its story can't match that level.

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8 / 10.0 - Replaced
May 11, 2026

Replaced is an atmospheric 2.5D platformer with stunning pixel art, a dense cyberpunk mood and an excellent synthwave soundtrack, even if combat becomes somewhat repetitive over time.

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7 / 10.0 - MotoGP 26
May 7, 2026

MotoGP 26 feels more like an update than a true successor, with dated presentation, aggressive AI and a faulty racing line overshadowing nice additions like street bikes and collectible cards.

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8.5 / 10.0 - Elementallis
May 6, 2026

Elementallis is a deliberately traditional indie adventure that will delight 2D Zelda fans with well-structured dungeons, clever element-based puzzles and rewarding exploration.

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