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Game review – Ys IX: Monstrum Nox
Wed, 24th Mar 2021
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Ys IX: Monstrum Nox is an accessible and enjoyable action RPG with an interesting story and simple yet entertaining combat system.
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Game review: Fallen Legion Revenants (PS4)
Wed, 17th Mar 2021
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Fallen Legion Revenants is a new JRPG that utilises the old-school turn-based system that will please older RPG fans.
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Game Review: Aquanox: Deep Descent (PC)
Tue, 2nd Mar 2021
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Aquanox: Deep Descent offers decent underwater action and sci-fi submarine combat in a post-apocalyptic future. Verdict: 7/10.
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Game review: Tales from the Borderlands (Xbox Series X)
Fri, 26th Feb 2021
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2K Games has re-released the decision-based adventure game Tales from the Borderlands, developed by Telltale Games, for multiple platforms.
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Game review: Persona 5 Strikers (PS4)
Wed, 17th Feb 2021
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A popstar named Alice Hiiragi is using the Metaverse to force Japanese citizens to become obsessive fans of hers.
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Game review: MXGP 2020 (PlayStation 5)
Tue, 16th Feb 2021
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Milestone's off-road motorcycle racer, MXGP 2020, gets a next-gen boost on the PS5 with crisp visuals and immersive gameplay.
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Game review: The Nioh Collection (PS5)
Mon, 15th Feb 2021
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The two popular action games have now been re-released featuring better performance and visuals thanks to the power of the PS5 console.
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Game review: The Medium (PC)
Fri, 12th Feb 2021
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The Medium, a new puzzle adventure game from Bloober Team, offers retro-inspired gameplay, but falls short on mechanics and puzzles.
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Game review: Destruction AllStars (PS5)
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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Destruction AllStars is a different type of driving game where the main goal for you is to create as much destruction as possible.
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Game review: Hitman 3 (PC)
Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
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IO Interactive’s seminal assassination game completes its rebooted World of Assassination trilogy with Hitman 3.
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DLC review – Nioh 2: The First Samurai
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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The final DLC pack for Nioh 2, titled 'The First Samurai', offers new levels and bosses, potentially marking the end of the Nioh franchise.
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Game review: Deliver Us The Moon (PC)
Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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Dutch developer, KeokeN Interactive, invites players on a solitary lunar journey in their intriguing game, Deliver Us The Moon.
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Game review: Immortals Fenyx Rising
Mon, 21st Dec 2020
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Immortals Fenyx Rising is a very fun open-world action-adventure game that features some similarities to games like Breath of the Wild and Assassin’s Creed.
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Game review: Cyberpunk 2077
Fri, 18th Dec 2020
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CD Projekt Red should have delayed the console releases of Cyberpunk 2077, says journalist, as gameplay and narrative receive positive ratings.
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Game review: Space Invaders Forever
Wed, 16th Dec 2020
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Space Invaders Forever is a collection of three classic games, offering nostalgic fun for fans of the original arcade hit.
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Game review: Twin Mirror
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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Twin Mirror offers a non-linear gameplay experience with intriguing investigation scenes, but falls short in length and overall entertainment value.
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Game review: Assassin’s Creed Vahalla
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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Assassin's Creed Valhalla departs from its stealthy roots, adopting action RPG gameplay and next-gen graphics, but some fans may be disappointed.
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Game review – Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Fri, 4th Dec 2020
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While not many new things can be added to Call of Duty games, the series continues to be the most popular FPS franchise in history.
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Game Review: The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope (PC)
Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
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The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope swaps the South Pacific for an eerie abandoned town in the latest installment of the horror series.
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Game review: Dirt 5 PC/Xbox Series X
Mon, 30th Nov 2020
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Codemasters’ Dirt 5 gets down and dirty with some off-road racing. This time taking the franchise in a slightly different, but understandable, direction.
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Game review: Godfall (PS5)
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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'Godfall' on the PS5 is the best looking next-gen game so far, with glossy graphics and buttery smooth gameplay, according to a reviewer.
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Hands-on impressions with Demon’s Souls on PS5
Tue, 24th Nov 2020
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The 2020 remake of Demon's Souls on the PS5 is a stunning showcase of the console's power, with photorealistic graphics and challenging gameplay.
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Game review – Transformers: Battlegrounds
Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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Transformers: Battlegrounds offers a new twist on the popular franchise with a turn-based tactical strategy game, perfect for newbies to the genre.
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Game review – Devil May Cry V: Special Edition (Xbox Series X)
Wed, 18th Nov 2020
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Capcom's Devil May Cry V: Special Edition for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S is a must-have for fans with new graphical settings and additional difficulty modes.