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07 / 2025Marvel's Spider-Man 2
A rich, humane sequel that balances Peter and Miles, sharp traversal, stronger stealth, and a story about healing the world.
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06 / 2025The First Berserker: Khazan Review
A soulslike with fierce combat, striking cel-shaded violence, and a revenge story that cannot quite match its mechanics.
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03 / 2025Nine Sols Review
A taopunk Metroidvania with brutal parry combat, gorgeous art, and a story whose philosophy deepens as the mechanics unfold.
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09 / 2025Alan Wake 2: The Lake House DLC
A focused Remedy expansion set inside a hidden FBC facility, carried by atmosphere, sound design, and paranatural horror.
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11 / 2024Star Wars Jedi: Survivor Review
A faithful Star Wars sequel about impossible odds, the pull of the dark side, expressive combat, and exploration that could use more depth.
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11 / 2024God of War: Ragnarok Review
A sweeping mythological sequel with intense combat, rich character arcs, and a few rushed final turns in an otherwise unforgettable journey.
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10 / 2024Ghost of Tsushima Review
A samurai open-world game with fluid combat, elegant exploration, vivid landscapes, and a story that balances honor, loss, and adaptation.
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09 / 2024Thief Review
A grounded stealth game whose systems feel thin, but whose dark steampunk mood and simple single-player focus still have charm.
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09 / 2024Horizon: Forbidden West Review
A familiar open-world sequel elevated by spectacular machine combat, vibrant environments, and strong character writing despite performance hiccups.
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08 / 2024Hellblade 2: Senua's Saga Review
A short cinematic experience carried by phenomenal audio, visual fidelity, performances, and atmosphere, with intentionally light gameplay.
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06 / 2024Lies of P Review
A dark Pinocchio soulslike with strong level design, satisfying parry-heavy combat, and a gothic steampunk world that makes Krat feel alive.
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