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Death end re;Quest 2 is the rare sequel that opts to push a series in a bold new direction, shifting a focus from the world inside a glitched MMO to a creepy women’s dormitory where ...

Felistella’s latest might not have the name recognition of previous efforts like Summon Night, Hyperdimension Neptunia, or Azur Lane Crosswave. But it’s a thoroughly enjoyable, wonderfully lighthearted action-RPG that’s ideal for pint-sized play sessions. Not ...

Too often, media like manga, television, and film aren’t on a predetermined trajectory. Instead, storylines are drawn out as long as there’s money to made, with writers striving to offset the inevitability of stagnation. Anyone ...

This week, parkour and zombies collide once again with Dying Light 2, SIFU offers a vengeance-driven trek, while OlliOlli World sends players stunting and grinding through a multitude of 2D skate parks. Meanwhile, fans of ...

Kukoos – Lost Pets has the appearance of a top-tier platformer. But a multitude of blemishes keep the effort from offering uninterrupted enjoyment. A well-designed 3D platformer can be almost a magical experience. From Banjo-Kazooie, ...

Fans of weapon-shifting STGs like Radiant Silvergun or Ikaruga are urged to give GRAND CROSS: ReNOVATION a go. Learning to maximize the effectiveness of your mighty arsenal offers a lot of enjoyment. Often, the best ...

This week, Uncharted and Life is Strange receive remasters, Pokémon Legends: Arceus pushes the franchise into a semi-open world, and there’s a barrage of sprite-based, 2D, action platforming. Additionally, Taiko no Tatsujin: The Drum Master! ...

Sam’s latest outing sticks to what the series does best: tossing players in fields with dozens of shrieking kamikazes and galloping Kleer. Beyond your usual arsenal, Siberian Mayhem offers a few new ways to put ...

Save for the 2005 DVD release from Hawaii-based Generation Kikaida, Kamen Rider hasn’t enjoyed a stateside physical media presence. And that’s a shame, since the series’ 51-year legacy demonstrates just how entertaining tokusatsu (live action, ...

Hyperdimension Neptunia spin-offs have witnessed the Goddesses undertaking everything from idol careers (Producing Perfection) to tackling a faux-MMO (Cyberdimension Neptunia: 4 Goddesses Online). Here, Nep Nep and the girls revisit the arcade action era, taking ...