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Agent Intercept mini-review

Tragically, there aren’t more games like Spy Hunter. Driving a transforming vehicle that’s packed with deadly weaponry is power fantasy. Agent Intercept offers a bit of that escapism, but is too short and plays it ...

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Crystar (Switch) review

Unsurprisingly, Crystar explores some emotional powerful territories on journey to find one’s true self. And while the combat might lack urgency, this makes for a worthwhile trek for Switch owners who missed the original PlayStation ...

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Tempest 4000 (Switch) review

Overlook the fact that Tempest 4000 is not four years old. If you’re looking to flaunt the fluidity of the OLED Switch, this is the killer app. With an unshakeable framerate and a plethora of ...

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Rune Factory 5 review

Farming and fighting feel different as Rune Factory 5’s shifts into the third dimension. While many of the changes to franchise formula are welcome, performance can make you miss the days of 2D rural life. ...

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Dark Deity (Switch) review

Dark Deity comes pleasingly close to the storytelling and sprite-based skirmishes of Game Boy Advance-era Fire Emblem. Save for a few minor issues, SRPG fans should throughly enjoy this indie effort.  Many developers would like ...

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Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure review

Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure is good enough to belong in a museum. Unfortunately, it’s priced that way, too. Advancements in pinball have been driven by technological innovation- most notably when the industry moved from ...

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Gun*Gal Double Peace (Switch) review

Gun*Gal: Double Peace is a decent on-rails shooter elevated by a whole lot of playful sexiness. If you’re morally offended by cartoonish representations of underwear, You might want to bail out now.  Although games often ...

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Persona 4 Arena Ultimax review

While it’s not unusual for a game franchise to sidestep stagnation by switching genres, 2012’s Persona 4 Arena was a truly remarkable crossover. With its source material exhibiting the rich characterization and resonant storytelling that’s ...

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Phantom Breaker: Omnia review

Chaos;Head’s Rimi Sakihata, Steins;Gate’s Kurisu Makise duke it out with MMO addicts, cosplayers, magic girls, and even a few handsome husbandos, as MAGES fighter makes its long awaited Stateside debut.   Shibuya-based MAGES is probably best ...

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Young Souls review

Beating up a battalion of nefarious goblins is one component of Young Souls trek. You’ll also encounter enough weapons and armor to rival a respectable role-playing game as well as a writing that’s a refreshingly ...

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