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Shantae and the Seven Sirens has made its way over from Apple Arcade to major consoles and PC, and we have the full review.

David Silbert·June 30, 2020
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In our Into the Breach review, learn whether this turn-based strategy game is worth the price of admission.

Dylan Byrne·May 15, 2020
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RedBlue Games' Sparklite offers an intriguing mashup of Zelda and traditional roguelikes. But is it worth a purchase? Read on for my full Sparklite review.

David Silbert·December 1, 2019
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In our Tangle Tower review, learn why this beautifully acted point-and-click adventure is let down by its breakneck pace.

David Silbert·November 21, 2019
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Terry Cavanagh, maker of VVVVVV and Super Hexagon, is back with a brand-new game: Dicey Dungeons. Catch our full Dicey Dungeons review.

Jason Toro·September 17, 2019
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Yoshi’s Crafted World is not merely another well-crafted Nintendo platformer; it’s the truest imagining of childhood play in video games since Minecraft.

Sam Martinelli·April 7, 2019
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In our OlliOlli: Switch Stance review, learn whether Roll7's two classic skateboarding games hold up in the move to the Nintendo Switch.

David Silbert·February 18, 2019
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Shape of the World, developed by Hollow Tree Games and published by Plug In Digital, is the latest addition to the exploration genre. Kickstarted in 2015, Shape of the World offers a game world that procedurally generates around the player. With unique flora and fauna that build around the player as he/she...

David Silbert·June 5, 2018
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In hour three of a five-hour session of Sea of Thieves recently, I found myself standing at the bow of my galleon with my two crewmates. The sun was setting, the waters were calm, and there was nary a whiff of danger anywhere near. In this moment, I decided to...

Sam Martinelli·April 5, 2018
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Minutes into my first playthrough of Celeste, I found myself breathing more heavily than usual. The 2D platformer certainly presented some light challenge early on, but that wasn’t what was causing such a physical sensation. It was the atmosphere, the daunting-yet-inspiring music, and the frequent reminders of how...

Sam Martinelli·March 3, 2018
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Cat Quest provides a punny, satisfying adventure through the kingdom of Felingrad. Read on for The Punished Backlog writer Geron Graham's full review!

Geron Graham·December 5, 2017
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Super Mario Odyssey has hit store shelves, bringing with it a lot of questions. Does it deliver on all of its promises. Read on to find out.

David Silbert·October 31, 2017
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