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PAPER CRAFT | Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door review: a worthy new version of a must-play classic
Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door is a richly-deserved, lovingly-crafted redo of a classic.
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THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS | Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 review – it’s the intrusive thought that counts
Ninja Theory’s graphical tour de force is marred by one-note action and narrative arrhythmia, but by God is it a treat for the eyes and ears.
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STRIKE! | Die by the Blade review: A homage to Bushido Blade and Deadliest Warrior that doesn't quite strike true
The game harkens back to fighting games of the past, but lacks the punch to reach the same level.
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LAST SUPPER | Indika review - A bizarre, beautiful, and unforgettable journey of a scorned nun
Indika isn't just any ol’ nun, however. She happens to be accompanied by the devil.
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COARSE AND ROUGH | Sand Land review – an imperfect, but worthy, final game from one of the best to ever do it
Simplicity is the name of the game here, but you'll still come away happy.
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BAKE OFF | Stellar Blade review: Having its cake, and eating it
You're going to enjoy this triple-A action romp, if you overlook the rear-end and don't make an ass of yourself.
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YOU SMOOCH ONE GOAT | Sucker for Love: Date to Die For review - '90s anime-inspired romantic horror keeps things short and sweet
The Sucker for Love series continues to play with your expectations for its second outing, rebelling against the genre devices it also lovingly spoofs.
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A ‘MAGNUM’ OPUS | Children of the Sun review - A moody, emotive sniper-puzzle shooter dripping with style
Children of the Sun is a short but special game that is definitely bang for your buck.
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SOUP SANDWICH | Rise of the Ronin review - Team Ninja without the bite, or the Nioh heights
Rise of the Ronin is undeniably an evolution of everything Team Ninja has made before, it just picked the wrong path to evolve.
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PEACHY KEEN | Princess Peach: Showtime review – Nintendo's leading lady is anything but asleep at the Switch
Princess Peach proves that she's more than just a damsel that needs rescuing from a castle – and she turns in a marvelous performance whilst doing so.
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SEPARATE VOCATIONS | Dragon’s Dogma 2 review: one of the greatest games of all time… if you’ve the right constitution
Capcom's 12-year vision comes to life in a leap that's comparable to the jump FromSoft made from Demon's Souls to Dark Souls 3. Yes, really.
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OVERLORD OF THE RING | Unicorn Overlord review – super soup of strategy and story, swords and sorcery
VanillaWare returns from the success of Aegis Rim: 13 Sentinels to deliver a toybox of action figures, with the strategic depth of chess.
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NYOOOMM | New Star GP review: Putting the fun back in F1
New Star Games’ slightly arcade, slightly sim racer is a blast, despite a few minor hang-ups.
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RESPECT THE LAW | The Outlast Trials – review: SAW, MKUltra, and sheer shock value combine to make Outlast as horrifying as ever
The Outlast Trials takes Saw's death traps and combines them with illegal government experiments in a shocking first foray into multiplayer for the series.
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TEMPLE OF VROOM | Expeditions: A MudRunner Game review – Raiders of the Lost 'Arrgh, I’ve rolled it again'
Saber Interactive is back with another off-roading sim that’ll force you to face the consequences of your own stupidity.
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BRAND SYNERGY | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth review: Ambitious, joyous, and bursting with an energy FF hasn’t had since the 90s
For better and worse alike, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is the most impressively ambitious game Square has made since FF’s golden age. It’s glorious, in spite of painful little flaws.
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TASK FORCE OK | Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League review – This mission goes off the rails, but isn't a bust
Rocksteady's take on the Suicide Squad feels limited by its GaaS aspirations, but it's got a lot of soul – and some nifty tricks up its sleeve.
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GACHA ENHANCED | Granblue Fantasy: Relink review – Short, sweet, but far from the Platinum-standard RPG
It won't rock the skyboat, but there's still a good time to be had.
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POWER HOUR | Persona 3 Reload review: A perfect history lesson for recent series converts
In the midnight hour, you'll cry more, more, more.
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THE NEXT GENERATION | Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy review - Every bit as charming as its predecessors, if a little more uneven
Hold your objections, there are no spoilers here!
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YAKUZA ON TOUR | Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth review – Carry On Partying
Ichiban Kasuga’s second big RPG adventure does a lot, but does the vast majority of it very well.
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TEKKEN THE TROPHY | Tekken 8 review: Back(dash), and better than ever
Tekken 8 is a faster, hyper, and fuller package than before. A must-grab for fighting enthusiasts.
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BREATH OF THE MILD | Palworld is more than just 'Pokemon with guns', but not much more
Pokemon with guns? TemTem via Tears of the Kindgom? Digimon does Ark: Survival? Whatever it is, Palworld is a mixed bag.
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FEATHER REPORT | Prince of Persia The Lost Crown review: Ubisoft’s Metroidvania royal treatment
A princely, self-assured Metroidvania gem whose glamour is only tarnished by a few unwieldy design decisions.
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ROUND 2 | Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising review - A second chance well earned
Since the initial release, fighting games have gone through a major shift. Granblue Fantasy Versus has too.
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FRONTIER PSYCHIATRY | Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora review – A lovely new world to Na’vigate
The Ubisoft heritage is strong, but not overwhelming, in one of the most carefully crafted big IP games in recent memory.
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TOAD TO PERDITION | Super Mario RPG review: a classic reborn
Though it can be a little easy, the Super Mario RPG remake scratches all the right itches – even a few decades on.
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A DELIGHTFUL BREW | Spirittea review: A beautiful blend of Stardew Valley and Spirited Away that is hard to put down
This town of troublesome spirits and charming townsfolk arrives on Xbox Game Pass today, so chop chop.
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IF IN DOUBT... | EA Sports WRC review: Fast, flowing rally fun
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, oh n-(slams into foliage).
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LADS LADS LADS | Like A Dragon Gaiden review: The shortest Yakuza game is also one of the best
RGG’s first side story is a refreshingly introspective, story-driven take on the action series.
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GOD OF WAHHH! | WarioWare: Move It review – an enjoyable, if flawed, waggle frenzy to make the Wii proud
Here, in WarioWare’s second Switch title, we have a love letter to the Wii – for better and for worse.
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FUTURE IMPERFECT | Robocop: Rogue City Review - finally, a worthy sequel to the classic film
After decades of diminishing returns, Old Detroit’s finest is back with something to say.
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DRY DRY DESERT | My Time at Sandrock review: A tight, content-packed life simulator that won’t disappoint fans
If you're hoping for a quality, cosy simulation game with no shortage of things to do, My Time at Sandrock could be your new favourite game.
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CLIFFHANGER | Jusant review: an incredible vertical odyssey with a hopeful environmental message
It will forever be notable that Don’t Nod’s best game was the one without any spoken dialogue.
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TEXTBOOK BOONDOGGLE | Alan Wake 2 review: The best psychological horror game I’ve played in generations
In a superb blend of reality and fiction, Alan Wake 2 will earn its place as one of the best horror games out there.
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GOTTA RUN | Ghostrunner 2 review: an imperfect game that understands the rule of cool
It's not the game of the year, it's not big, and it's not that clever. It is – however – hilariously fun.
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LIQUID'S IN | Metal Gear Solid Master Collection (Vol 1) review: A soft collection of solid games
A serviceable, if incomplete, collection that's still the best legitimate modern way to play these classic Metal Gear Solid games
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SHOTS MISSED | Lords of the Fallen review: fertile ground for a sequel, but leaves a lot to be desired
I really wanted to like Lords of the Fallen more than I did, as much as it impressed me in parts.
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CITY PERFORMANCE | Cities Skylines 2 review: a solid foundation for a spec-hungry future classic
This is an excellent sequel, and an exciting foundation for what I’m sure will be a bright, addition-packed future.
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TUSKMASTER | Super Mario Bros. Wonder review: 2D Mario is finally back at his best
Mario’s latest fuses past and present in a rare display of perfectly balanced design chemistry – and it’s one of the best games in a stacked year.
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THAT’S SO KRAVEN | Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 review: The best superhero game I’ve ever played
They say two heads are better than one, and it turns out that’s true when it comes to Spider-Men, specifically.
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EGGMAN ON YOUR FACE | Sonic Superstars review: a faithful (if deeply uneven) return
Though it's not as polished as Sonic Mania, or as fascinatingly weird as Sonic Frontiers, there's a space for Sonic Superstars.
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JUST DESERTS | Assassin’s Creed Mirage review: Intoxicated by Ubi’s Djinn Palace
Mirage represents the past, present, and future of everything Assassin’s Creed stands for – and you can feel it in the game’s bones.
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NEW BALLS, PLEASE | There’s never going to be a FIFA 24, but EA Sports FC 24 does the same job – review
Fundamentally, EA Sports FC 24 is not a new franchise. And that's not a bad (or good) thing.
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FATALITY | Mortal Kombat 1 review: A brave new world with some of the same old problems
A new start for the legendary series. But has it left something precious in the past?
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MUPPET MASTER | Lies of P review: One of 2023’s most frustrating games is a hard sell, even on Game Pass
A lot of games miss the mark as often as they deliver, but few are as mundane as Lies of P.
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COMET WHAT MAY | Starfield review: Shoots for the moon and lands with some qualms
Starfield’s grandiose scope sets the scene for a few under-developed ideas in an otherwise thoughtful, muddy take on the sci-fi genre.
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MEH-CH | Armored Core 6 review: Wading in the Rubicon
Armored Core 6 shines in its tough, brilliant boss battles, but feels bland and underdeveloped everywhere else.
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JAK-ED UP | Immortals of Aveum review: Jak of all trades, master of none
In this hectic spell of triple-A hell, Immortals of Aveum is a borderline impossible sell.
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PIK THIS UP | Pikmin 4 review: charming, well-rounded, cosy - and the best in the series
With a canny split in two, Pikmin 4 is perfectly placed as an entry point for newcomers and a quality sequel for hardcore fans.