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Game Reviews

Honest scores and expert analysis

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Review
88

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Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Review

The best licensed game in years — a globe-trotting adventure that understands Indiana Jones well enough to build a campaign worthy of the films themselves.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Review
93

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Metaphor: ReFantazio Review

A masterful fusion of Persona's social systems with a sweeping fantasy narrative that redefines what Atlus is capable of creating

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Review
82

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Review

A visceral, cinematic shooter that makes you feel like a walking tank while delivering the best Warhammer 40K game in years

Star Wars Outlaws Review
76

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Star Wars Outlaws Review

A gorgeous Star Wars playground that nails the scoundrel fantasy but stumbles on repetitive mission design and a thin main narrative

Black Myth: Wukong Review
82

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Black Myth: Wukong Review

A visually breathtaking action RPG that overcomes its rough edges through sheer ambition and an unforgettable journey through Chinese mythology

Zenless Zone Zero Review
79

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Zenless Zone Zero Review

Zenless Zone Zero delivers some of the best action combat on mobile with undeniable style, though its gacha systems and uneven pacing hold it back from true greatness.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review
95

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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Review

FromSoftware's greatest expansion — an entire second game's worth of discovery, brutality, and wonder that sets a new standard for what DLC can achieve.

Wuthering Waves Review
75

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Wuthering Waves Review

Wuthering Waves is a technically ambitious open-world RPG with excellent combat, but inconsistent polish and a weak narrative prevent it from fully realizing its potential.

Stellar Blade Review
80

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Stellar Blade Review

A visually stunning action game with satisfying combat, held back by a predictable story and uneven open-world design

AFK Journey Review
76

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AFK Journey Review

AFK Journey successfully evolves the idle RPG formula with beautiful visuals and thoughtful quality-of-life design, even if its progression walls betray its free-to-play roots.

Dragon's Dogma 2 Review
78

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Dragon's Dogma 2 Review

A sprawling, systems-driven RPG that recaptures the original's magic while struggling with technical issues and questionable monetization

Balatro Review
95

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Balatro Review

The most dangerously addictive game of 2024 and possibly the decade. One more run. Just one more run.