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Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

May 7, 2026 | Score 80 | Pre-release Review

“Global Rescue is a triumph of “Local Scale” gaming. PeDePe GbR has managed to take the technical wizardry of real-world map integration and turn it into a compelling, often hilarious management sim. Is it perfect? No. The traffic AI sometimes has the spatial awareness of a goldfish, and the UI can feel a bit cluttered at times. But the thrill of seeing your own streets used as a digital playground is unmatched in the genre. If you have ever wanted to be the hero of your own high street (or just want to see a police chase end in a drive-thru), this is an absolute must-play. Just do not expect a Happy Meal if you end up in the Folkestone lock-up. I award Global Rescue the Thumb Culture Gold Award!”

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Silvia Mannu at Uagna

May 25, 2026 | Score 75 | Pre-release Review

“Stonemachia transports us to a distorted version of Milan, a fantasy world inspired by Italian architecture and the world of chess. Crossfall Games’ concept is highly original, even as it builds upon the established foundations of the soulslike genre, though at times it reveals some rough edges and a lack of attention to detail. However, the foundations for building an excellent future title are all there, and we hope the studio will surprise us with their next project!”

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Harry Glynn Jones at Gamer Social Club

May 26, 2026 | Score 85

“Lumentale: Memories of Trey is a wonderful blend of the fresh and the familiar that offers a fully fleshed-out experience on both the RPG and the creature-collector fronts. I think it is a game that will appeal to and satisfy new, returning, and veteran players of the genre, which is a feat unto itself. With stellar visuals, an excellent soundtrack, loads of content, and a nearly flawless combat system, this is a game you want to have in your collection. With a few tweaks, I firmly believe that Lumentale: Memories of Trey has the potential to become one of the best, like only a few have ever been!”

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Mike Bridge at MKAU Gaming

May 25, 2026 | Score 80

“Overall, Blind Box Shop Simulator was a game I didn’t expect to love as much as I did. There are great variations in blind boxes, the ability to customize and decorate your store, and the ability to hire AI staff to assist you relatively early on really resonated with me. I couldn’t put the game down, trying to collect the rares, and fulfilling your collection was just so addictive. If you enjoy simulators and management, this is the game for you, like I said, not something I do in the real world, collecting, but I was hooked.”

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Callum Marshall at The GameSlayer

May 26, 2026 | Score 70

“Despite some filler Game Boy titles bulking up the collection, it's fair to say that this Nickelodeon time capsule is a joy to behold. Search for Reptar is a cult classic for a reason and carries the collection. But there are also little nuggets of excellence to be found within the other baby-fueled titles. Fair warning, the controls are clunky, the camera is cumbersome, and the gameplay is often shallow. But despite it all, these games are a lot of fun, and it's a collection I feel blessed to have access to on modern systems”

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Wes Playfair at NookGaming

May 22, 2026 | Score 80

“NICE TO MEET YOU, AGAIN (Nandome ka no Hajimemashite) tells a focused and thoughtful story punctuated by interesting themes and an emotionally satisfying conclusion. The intermittent focus on sexual content at the expense of the story could be distracting, but I still found NICE TO MEET YOU, AGAIN a worthwhile read.”

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Coller Entragian at Cubed3

May 26, 2026 | Score 70

“Is Bubsy finally great? Not really, but he is finally enjoyable. Bubsy 4D can look a bit ostentatious, most of the jokes fall flat, and it has an absurdly short run time, but this is the best the Bubster has ever been. Most people have never taken Bubsy seriously, but maybe they should, as 4D proves there’s real potential in the character if it just had a bit more of that X-factor.”

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Hayden Nelson at MKAU Gaming

May 26, 2026 | Score 100

“LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knights feels like the ultimate Batman fan game disguised as a LEGO title. TT Games somehow managed to capture everything that makes Batman such an iconic character, from the darker Gotham atmosphere and Arkham-inspired combat, right through to the humour, gadgets, and the ridiculous amount of fan service packed into every corner of the game. As someone who grew up obsessed with Batman, this honestly felt like stepping into a playable tribute to the Dark Knight’s entire legacy.”

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Mario Ricerni at STWGames Italia

May 25, 2026 | Score 80

“Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II presents itself as a sequel that has chosen the path of structural expansion rather than radical reinvention, and in many respects this choice proves effective and consistent with the foundations laid by its predecessor. However, there is no shortage of elements that could have benefited from more attention. In any case, taken as a whole, Mechanicus II represents a coherent and respectful evolution of a formula that had already proven its worth, and one that will satisfy both devotees of the Omnissiah and players seeking a turn-based tactical game capable of standing out for its identity and character in an increasingly crowded landscape of offerings.”

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Dylan Pamintuan at GameGrin

May 21, 2026 | Score 85

“Schrodinger's Cat Burglar is a mind-bending puzzle game that will make you think outside the box at every turn. It’s cute, it’s challenging, and it’s fun, and that’s all you need in a game.”

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Chiara Ferrè at Uagna

May 25, 2026 | Score 80

“Coffee Talk is back with a new setting: Tokyo. Japan’s sultry summer nights have never been so captivating. We recommend this visual novel to fans of cozy games who want to relax but also reflect on profound and timely themes such as family relationships, death, and work-life balance. There are plenty of recipes to try, and the atmosphere is carefully crafted and relaxing.”

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Toby Andersen at FingerGuns

May 18, 2026 | Score 60 | Pre-release Review

“A few quirky characters and some turn-based battles struggle to hide that Starbites is a very middling JRPG far more concerned with silly banter than a compelling plot. It's passable salvage, but there's better out there if you know where to look.”

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Cosmin Vasile at Softpedia

May 25, 2026 | Score 80

“Luna Abyss is not an AAA title, nor does it try to be. It’s an indie delight, however, and it manages to seamlessly blend bullet hell gameplay with an FPS.”

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Taha Omar at ReGame It

May 27, 2026 | Score 90

“ZA/UM’s Zero Parades shows the studio is not just relying on Disco Elysium’s legacy but building on it.. It launches as a complete experience, reflecting a more ambitious and polished release from day one.”

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Leonardo Faria at WayTooManyGames

May 26, 2026 | Score 80

“Yoshi and the Mysterious Book innovates on a stagnant franchise by being a really interesting mixture between platforming, puzzle-solving, and zoology cataloguing. Collectathon enthusiasts and cozy gamers will have a blast with this low-stakes experience. It’s super easy but not condescending, adorable to look at (in docked mode, that is), chock-full of content, and best enjoyed in smaller sessions.”

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André Barrozo Jr at NintendoBoy

May 26, 2026 | Score 90

“The Banana Bytes team managed to avoid giving the impression of pure homage in Psyvariar 3, instead creating a worthy sequel that maintains what gives the work its identity without being a mere copy that could be seen as a fangame.”

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Jesse Hazel-Greer at So Many Games

May 19, 2026 | Score 80 | Pre-release Review

“Echo Isle is a top-down action-adventure with dungeons and exploration, and it transparently honors its retro roots. The design successfully distills the essentials of the genre into a single sitting and is a complete and pleasing experience with bright, charming visuals and little to no gameplay friction.”

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Greg Wheeler at TheReviewGeek

May 23, 2026 | Score 65

“Amanita’s handmade charm shines through, even if Phonopolis’ uneven puzzle design holds it back.”