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Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Feb 10, 2025 | Score 62

“While it has the retro techno-noir look and general tone covered, clunky mechanics and weak combat hold it back”

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Kirk Hiner at Pure Nintendo

Nov 23, 2024 | Score 70

“The turn-based RPG The World of Kungfu: Dragon and Eagle is in equal parts clever and frustrating. The unique approach to combat, team building, and customization is fun and perfectly set up for multiple playthroughs. Story progression is often aimless, however, and the gameplay idiosyncracies could be better explained.”

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Alana Dunitz at GameGrin

Nov 17, 2024 | Score 60

“Soul Stalker is a cute, cosy bullet-hell game which is a unique combo to find, but its small stages and soundtrack don't make this title super exciting to play.”

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Benny Rose at Gaming Age

Nov 4, 2024 | Score 90

“Overall, Puppet House was one I’m happy I didn’t miss out on, and even though the game is short, it’s worth experiencing with as little knowledge as you can. I would have loved for it to be a little longer but it’s still a satisfying experience.”

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Elijah Gonzalez at Paste Magazine

Oct 29, 2024 | Score 89

“Still, even with these notable accessibility issues and other flaws, I can’t help but be extremely impressed with Rivals of Aether II for catching lightning in a bottle. It not only mimics but also builds on one of the best competitive games ever made, emulating its expressive battles so fast they make eyeballs bleed and finger joints explode. The cast is varied, the combos are dynamic, and the core movement is electric. Like with any fighting game, I’m sure there will be some competitive hiccups (some are already unhappy with how strong crouch canceling is), but what we have here is a rewarding platform fighter that controls like a dream—I wish that it did more to on-board new players, and was less limited outside of multiplayer, but for genre veterans, this core feel is the most important piece. While it’s way too early to tell if the game will fully capture Melee’s magic, it’s come closer than I thought possible, and that’s no small feat.”

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Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Nov 5, 2024 | Score 50

“While in principle it isn’t a bad farming sim, its buggy nature and shortcomings make it tough to recommend”

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Justin Nation at Nindie Spotlight

Oct 24, 2024 | Score 63

“While legitimately challenging and different, you could say it’s focus is also extremely narrow”

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Matthew Pollesel at Gaming Age

Jan 20, 2025 | Score 75

“There’s plenty to like about Botworld Odyssey. It’s made the jump from mobile gaming to PC without feeling like it had to sacrifice much, and it offers players a nice twist on the creature-collecting genre in the process.”

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Eric Ace at Cubed3

Jan 28, 2026 | Score 50

“This is a series that has far more iterations and versions that anyone could possibly imagine. While a huge contributor to the 'grand strategy' genre, Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8, even remade and expanded, is too dense with too little payoff to highly recommend to anyone except series fans. General strategy gamers will be put off by the death-by-menu gameplay and lack of interesting things happening for what amounts to playing small hands of poker and shuffling Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.”

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Joseph Barrood at Rapid Reviews UK

Jan 6, 2025 | Score 60

“At the end of the day, I thought PRIM was fine. I expected more going in, as I like the publisher’s previous work. However, this game does bring a unique perspective to hell, with modern characters and writing. The puzzles, while fairly simple are nicely set up, and I enjoyed knowing that if I got lost, there were plenty of guardrails to keep me back on track. Further, the game experiments with unique styles of puzzles throughout my journey. Despite these neat features, the lack of a moving story combined with the relatively simple items made the game somewhat forgettable. PRIM has many great elements and is a decent choice overall, but I am not rushing to recommend it.”

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Matúš Štrba at SECTOR.sk

Apr 17, 2025 | Score 60

“Vendetta Forever reeks of missed opportunities. Beneath the stylishness and adrenaline-fueled action, it's actually a shallow experience that you'd like to see more of, and something more varied. The 4 or so mission types and relatively schematic gameplay quickly become tiresome.”

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Nick Baker at DayOne

Dec 11, 2024 | Score 65

“The Smurfs: Dreams is a solid platformer with a tonne of variety and stuff to do. But I want to be very clear, I don't think this game is for the gamer who actually grew up on the Smurfs. It's for their children, who probably don't even know who the Smurfs are. So take that advice as you will when deciding on whether to take the plunge here or not.”

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Seth Hay at Cat with Monocle

Mar 14, 2025 | Score 75

“Voidwrought has some momentum with its gameplay mechanics and designs. However, there are some hiccups that prevent it from standing out in the saturated pool of Metroidvania-style games.”

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A.J. Maciejewski at Video Chums

Oct 24, 2025 | Score 80

“Fans of old-school first-person shooters will have a ridiculous amount of fun with Forgive Me Father 2 and it's a great fit for Halloween. 🔫”

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Nikitas Kavouklis at Enternity.gr

Sep 4, 2025 | Score 100

“If you want to start a conversation with yourself, reveal what your soul hides, try to tame your fears and cowardice, Slay the Princess - The Pristine Cut offers the place and the way.”

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Luiz Henrique Silva at Manual dos Games

Aug 12, 2025 | Score 88

“Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven delivers a faithful remake of the original game, preserving all the aspects that made the SNES classic a timeless masterpiece, while introducing a range of quality-of-life improvements and new story elements, making this remake the definitive version of one of the best games in the SaGa franchise.”

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Will "FncWill" Hogeweide at Rectify Gaming

Mar 17, 2025 | Score 90

“The Jackbox Survey Scramble successfully reinvents the party game genre by incorporating real-time survey data, ensuring that gameplay remains fresh and relevant. Each of the six modes offers a unique experience, catering to a wide range of player preferences. Whether you’re a seasoned Jackbox veteran or a newcomer looking for a fun group activity, Survey Scramble serves up a hearty helping of entertainment that’s sure to satisfy.”

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Joseph Barrood at Rapid Reviews UK

Aug 1, 2025 | Score 70

“Overall, while there are some decent downsides, the core gameplay loop of Card en Ciel certainly is fun. I liked building decks of cards to take out enemies and experimenting with the different card attributes. Though the story and design were nothing special, this game does still offer some fun gameplay.”

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Alex McCumbers at Forever Classic Games

Jan 28, 2025 | Score 82

“Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town is a game that captures the simpler nature of some of the best cozy games while not outstaying its welcome. I wholeheartedly recommend it for those that want a laid back way to relax in a picturesque Japanese summer.”