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Redout 2 review

Like most sequels, Redout 2 intensifies the foundations of its predecessor. Earning a win was tough before, but with a twin-stick control scheme and courses seemingly built for carnage, now the game will truly test ...

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Wonder Boy Collection review

Like some other recent compilations, Wonder Boy Collection offers a subset of the franchise’s history. The two arcade and Genesis/Mega Drive titles are adeptly emulated, but the subset of entries and the limited amount of ...

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Metal Max Xeno Reborn review

Typically, upgraded rereleases bring nominal changes. But Reborn bucks trend, improving everything from the game’s engine, art, and tone. It’s still far from perfect but it’s a vast improvement. Tragically, the Metal Max series has largely eschewed ...

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Souldiers review

A sum of familiar elements, Souldiers delivers solid, exploration-based action-platforming led by a trio of playables.   Game descriptors “metroidvanias”, “soulslike”, and “roguelike” are pervasive in 2022. Seemingly every week, publishers both large and small ...

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Deadcraft review

In Deadcraft, survival of the fittest entails a half-undead protagonist cultivating a gun-toting legion of the dead. While combat is a bit clunky, a capable script and a satisfying sense of progression means this title ...

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Gravitar: Recharged review

Gravitar: Recharged makes some changes to series formula. That’s a good thing, since the original was overdue for an update that softened some of the game’s pricky design decisions. Adamvision and SneakyBox Studios’ Recharged series ...

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Rolling Gunner + Over Power review

Rolling Gunner might not be the prettiest horizontally-scrolling shooter. But the game counterbalances its utilitarian looks with engrossing playability. The bundled DLC adds additional longevity. Sadly, it’s been over a decade since danmaku masters Cave ...

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Sniper Elite 5 review

Rebellion’s latest is yet another long-range bulls-eye for the franchise. Like series star Karl Fairburne, don’t miss this one, especially if you’re a fan of slow-boiled, methodical stealth.   World War II lasted for six ...

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Cotton Fantasy review

Known as Cotton Rock ‘n Roll: Superlative Night Dreams in Japan, the Success’ shooter makes it way stateside. It’s got seven different playable characters and unlockable homage stages. While the game establishes a new watermark ...

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Salt and Sacrifice review

Building on its ambitious predecessor, Salt and Sacrifice draws from titles such as Demon’s Souls and Castlevania. But this time out, there’s a bit of Monster Hunter-style augmentation that’s evident as well, offering rewards which ...

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