Reviews & Final Verdicts
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Valor Mortis Loses Its Way in a First-Person Soulslike
First-person parries and an undead Napoleonic setting give Valor Mortis a strong opening. Cramped encounters and a narrow enemy roster wear down much of its 20-hour PC campaign.
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen Finds Its Best Idea in Loot
Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen brings a huge northern region and an appraisal-based loot loop for $29.99, but the sequel's chaotic combat remains largely unchanged.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 Makes Horde Mode the Real Attraction
Cold Iron Studios expands its alien-slaying co-op shooter with new classes, weapons and missions, but repetitive encounters and weak AI make Horde mode the stronger long-term draw.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer Gives Arcade Racing Real Stakes
Star Wars: Galactic Racer pairs aggressive arcade driving with a roguelite campaign. Crashes and failed objectives can send a run back to the start, but upgrades and new equipment carry forward.
Gears of War E-Day Has Superb Combat, but Stumbles Elsewhere
Gears of War E-Day stretches beyond 20 hours and sharpens the series' cover shooting on PC. Forgettable side missions, weak character work, and traversal stutter keep the prequel from reaching its full potential.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Looks New Until You Fight
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered is now available as a free upgrade with path tracing, revised systems and cross-platform mods. The lighting looks better, but dated character models and soft combat are still easy to spot.
SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds bring Matcha style to Xbox gaming
SteelSeries has added a Matcha finish to its $199.99 Arctis GameBuds for Xbox. The earbuds combine low-latency wireless audio, ANC, spatial sound and support for major gaming platforms.
Beast of Reincarnation Plans Tougher Combat Beyond Hard Mode
Game Freak has outlined several changes for Beast of Reincarnation after player feedback. The plans include tougher difficulty settings, new boss attack patterns and a shorter route through New Game Plus.
CONTROL Resonant Takes Remedy Into a Bigger, Rougher World
Remedy's sequel moves seven years beyond Control, puts Dylan Faden at the centre and opens up a much larger Manhattan. Its melee combat is fast and forceful, but uneven enemy balance and thinner side content still need work.
Marvel's Wolverine Beats Every PS5 Exclusive Since Spider-Man 2
Alinea Analytics estimates that Marvel's Wolverine sold 1.9 million copies and generated $130 million in three days on PS5, despite mixed online discussion and a 77 Metacritic score. Sony has not officially disclosed launch sales.
Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth arrives on Switch 2 and PS5
Hyper Games has released Moomintroll: Winter's Warmth on Nintendo Switch 2 and PS5 for $19.99. Existing Switch owners can upgrade for free, while physical editions are available through iam8bit.
Marvel's Wolverine outsells every PS5 exclusive since Spider-Man 2
Marvel's Wolverine launched worldwide on September 15, 2026. Alinea Analytics estimates that the PS5 exclusive sold 1.9 million copies and generated about $130 million in three days, despite mixed social media reaction and a 77 Metacritic score.
CONTROL Resonant transforms the series with open world and melee combat
Remedy Entertainment's CONTROL Resonant overhauls the franchise with a new protagonist, a melee-driven combat system and a sprawling open-world Manhattan but faces balancing and content quality challenges in its current review-in-progress state
Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave delivers a colossal tactical RPG on Switch 2
Nintendo Switch 2's Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave sets a new scale for tactical RPGs with a sprawling multi-part campaign, intricate party management and a demanding combat system that pushes both strategy and hardware to their limits
Trails In the Sky 2nd Chapter remake modernises Falcom's JRPG classic
Falcom's Trails In the Sky 2nd Chapter returns as a modern remake with overhauled combat, seamless world design and quality-of-life upgrades. The result is a slow-burning but rewarding JRPG that stands out for its character depth and technical polish
Grand Theft Auto Vice City redefined open world ambition for Rockstar
Grand Theft Auto Vice City arrived just one year after GTA III yet delivered a leap in style and ambition that still shapes the series. We examine how its 1980s setting, voiced protagonist and iconic soundtrack changed expectations for open world games
Marvel's Wolverine Delivers Brutal Combat but Struggles to Maintain Momentum
Marvel's Wolverine arrives with a focus on visceral action and character-driven storytelling for PlayStation players but faces criticism for repetitive combat and limited progression over its 15-hour campaign
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 Delivers Four Player Co-op and Specialist Class
Aliens Fireteam Elite 2 brings four-player squads and a new Specialist class to its co-op shooter formula. The sequel builds on the original with expanded mission variety and customisation but keeps its focus on action over narrative depth
NHL 27 delivers minor upgrades but fails to escape franchise stagnation
EA Vancouver's NHL 27 arrives on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S with a handful of tweaks and updated arenas but leaves core gameplay and visuals largely unchanged from previous years, raising questions about the series' direction and value for returning players
Fury of Dracula 5th Edition Returns with New Features and Divisive Art
Avalon Hill has released Fury of Dracula 5th Edition, reviving the sought-after hidden movement board game with new gameplay options and a controversial visual overhaul. Here's what's changed, what remains familiar, and what players should expect
Halloween The Game launches with major technical issues on PlayStation
Halloween The Game has arrived on PlayStation but early play reveals severe bugs, broken animations and erratic AI. Illfonic's adaptation of the classic horror film faces criticism for its lack of polish and technical instability at launch
The Blood of Dawnwalker Delivers a Standout Open-World Vampire RPG
The Blood of Dawnwalker brings a fresh approach to open-world RPGs with its inventive day and night mechanics, branching narrative, and a time-limited quest structure that challenges player decisions throughout the campaign
South Park: The Stick of Truth Remains a Standout Comedy RPG
South Park: The Stick of Truth continues to impress with its faithful visual style and sharp humour, blending the series' signature satire with accessible RPG mechanics. Here's why it still stands out years after release
Fibbage Card Game Brings Jackbox's Bluffing Classic to the Tabletop
Jackbox Games has released a physical card game version of Fibbage, adapting its digital bluffing formula for in-person board game nights and expanding the party experience beyond screens
Gallipoli Delivers the Most Authentic WW1 Multiplayer Experience Yet
BlackMill Games has released Gallipoli, the latest entry in its WW1 series, bringing new classes, detailed Middle Eastern maps and a focus on teamwork to PC multiplayer shooters
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Experiments With Combat and Story
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy shifts the series' focus from stealth to melee combat and introduces a new protagonist, but not all changes land as intended. Here's how the prequel spinoff compares to previous entries
The Sinking City 2 Channels Resident Evil With Lovecraftian Survival Horror
Frogwares' The Sinking City 2 draws clear inspiration from Resident Evil, blending classic survival horror mechanics with a detailed 1920s New England setting and Cthulhu mythos influences
Steins;Gate Re:Boot modernises the visual novel for PC players
Steins;Gate Re:Boot brings a refreshed look, updated UI and a new story route to the acclaimed time travel visual novel, aiming to attract both newcomers and long-time fans on PC
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns Remaster Assessed on PC
Defender of the Crown: The Legend Returns brings a remastered strategy experience to PC, offering three distinct modes and a new dice-and-card battle system. Here's how the classic has been updated for modern players and where it still shows its age
Mortal Shell 2 Expands Its World and Combat With Ambitious Sequel
Mortal Shell 2 builds on the original's soulslike formula with a larger world, expanded combat systems and new character shells, but some technical and balance issues remain as the series grows in scale
Wingspan Pocket condenses engine-building into a fast, accessible card game
Wingspan Pocket reimagines the acclaimed board game as a streamlined card experience, retaining core engine-building mechanics while reducing complexity and play time for both new and returning players
Diplomacy: The Golden Blade Card Game Cuts Playtime but Loses Depth
Diplomacy: The Golden Blade reimagines the classic board game as a fast-paced card experience, promising shorter sessions and streamlined play, but the condensed format raises questions about whether the core tension and alliances survive the transition
Wild Blue Skies Struggles to Escape Star Fox 64's Shadow
Wild Blue Skies attempts to revive the classic rail shooter formula but leans heavily on Star Fox 64, resulting in a game that rarely finds its own identity and often suffers from weaker controls, design and difficulty balance
Big Walk's Co-op Puzzles Redefine Communication in Multiplayer Gaming
Big Walk, developed by House House, challenges players to solve open-world puzzles through proximity voice chat and teamwork, offering a distinctive co-op experience that relies on shared language and creative problem-solving
Grand Theft Auto's Original Open World Revisited for 2026
The original Grand Theft Auto is being re-examined ahead of GTA 6, highlighting its demanding controls, uncompromising difficulty and the unique freedom it offered players in the late 1990s
The Relic: First Guardian struggles with technical flaws at launch
The Relic: First Guardian arrives with ambitions of dark fantasy action but faces criticism for technical instability, uneven localisation and design issues that undermine its combat and exploration systems
Halo: Campaign Evolved Remake Delivers Familiar Combat and Subtle Tweaks
Halo: Campaign Evolved returns with a full Unreal Engine 5 rebuild, adding new prequel missions and visual upgrades while largely preserving the original's structure and gameplay. Here's how the remake stands up in 2026 and what's actually changed
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Delivers Ambitious Combat but Lacks Polish
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game introduces a highly flexible combat system and a diverse character roster, but its single-player features and online lobbies reveal notable limitations that may affect long-term appeal
Backyard Baseball Reboot Struggles With Unbalanced Gameplay Systems
Mega Cat Studios' reboot of Backyard Baseball brings back the classic cast and visual charm, but its reworked mechanics have led to a lopsided experience, with offence dominating and defensive play left underdeveloped
Denshattack Delivers High-Speed Trick Action in Anime-Inspired Campaign
Denshattack brings a unique blend of trick-based gameplay and anime storytelling, letting players pilot trains through a dystopian Japan while chaining combos and tackling inventive levels. Here's what stands out in its campaign
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