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Take charge of your tale in The Legend of Legacy HD Remastered! Join seven adventurers as they explore the mysterious land of Avalon while pursuing their own unique journey. Nintendo Switch version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.
Balatro
The poker roguelike. Balatro is a hypnotically satisfying deckbuilder where you play illegal poker hands, discover game-changing jokers, and trigger adrenaline-pumping, outrageous combos. Switch version reviewed.
The Thaumaturge is a story-driven RPG with morally ambiguous choices, taking place in the culturally diverse world of early 20th century Warsaw. In this world, salutors exist: esoteric beings that only thaumaturges can truly perceive and use for their needs. PC version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing...
Artistic and Magnificent Combat Action, incredibly satisfying combos! Numerous characters, hundreds of moves! This unique action roguelite game will bring you an experience that exceeds expectations. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes. Reviewed on PC.
Enjoy the bucolic charm of Story of Seasons while relaxing and exercising your brain with classic logic-puzzles. All your favorite villagers and bachelors, tools and crops, animals and upgrades in nonogram form will provide you with countless hours of puzzling! Switch version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing...
Pacific Drive is a first-person driving survival game with your car as your only companion.
Rise, and rise again. Take Shiren to new heights. Shiren the Wanderer and Koppa, his talking ferret partner, received a vision of a distant land and a girl in distress. It led them to the mysterious Serpentcoil Island. But they're not alone. Rumors speak of lost pirate gold hidden away...
The Unknown Journey Continues... Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the highly anticipated new story in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, a reimagining of the iconic original game into three standalone titles by its original creators. In this game, players will enjoy various new elements as the story unfolds, culminating...
Step into the shoes of Akari Amasawa, the newest designer at the app developing company Estario. Upon receiving your first annual performance review, you are tasked with breathing new life into the company's flagship app: Estarci, which is under threat of closure within the next six months. While you don't...
Master the Jujutsu of your favorite Sorcerers and Cursed Spirits! Bring a friend and dive into the world of JUJUTSU KAISEN in this action-packed, 2-on-2 fighting game! Reviewed on PS5.
Silent Hill: The Short Message is a 2024 survival horror game co-developed by Konami Digital Entertainment and HexaDrive and published by Konami.
Run, jump, and backflip your way to rescuing the stolen Mini-Mario toys in this puzzling twist on Mario action. Obstacles like spikes, moving platforms, and falling bricks stand in your way—put your brain to work and figure out the best way to reach the Mini-Marios. The rivalry that originally heated...
