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Cindy Lennox at BioGamer Girl

Dec 11, 2025 | Score 80

“Cave Crave earns an 8.0 out of 10: a finely tuned VR spelunking sim that nails atmosphere, tactile climbing, and authentic cave design. Its faithful recreations, satisfying physics‑first movement, and the new Arcade Mode deliver both contemplative exploration and high‑intensity runs. Difficulty spikes and limited seated/controller options hold it back from perfection, but steady updates and the promise of multiplayer make this a compelling pick for explorers, climbers, and speedrunners.”

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neXGam Staff at neXGam

Aug 9, 2025 | Score 80

“Klaus Lee: Thunderballs is a loving, brutally difficult homage to a time when players weren't held by the hand, but thrown in at the deep end. Super-precise controls, a merciless difficulty level, and a healthy dose of 80s nostalgia combine to create a challenging and, in the best sense, "old-school" game that rewards countless deaths with many hours of nerve-wracking action.”

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Audra Bowling at RPG Fan

Aug 13, 2025 | Score 80

“Persona 5: The Phantom X is a surprisingly enjoyable alternate universe side story to the original P5.”

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Victor Vitório at GameBlast

Aug 25, 2025 | Score 75

“Boxville 2 is a charismatic, relaxing, 3 hours point-and-click adventure to fire up your brain and have fun for an afternoon. The beautiful, hand-crafted visuals and variety of puzzles are the highlights of the experience, but it fails in some quality-of-life aspects, especially the lack of chapter selection and hint system.”

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Matheus Jenevain at Pizza Fria

Dec 14, 2025 | Score 90

“System Shock 2 managed to be as decisive and influential a game as its predecessor, helping to define trends and inspire a legion of subsequent titles. This statement, I'm happy to say, becomes even stronger and clearer after spending a few hours playing this remaster.”

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Cassie Knight at Minimap

Nov 11, 2025 | Score 90

“Ruffy and the Riverside is a solid entry into the 3D platformer genre. I felt so nostalgic while playing it, especially when I stumbled across a hidden room where “Banjo was here!” was written on the wall. I definitely suggest giving this game a try and certainly if you’re a 3D platformer sicko like me. I finished this game at around 16 hours by doing a good amount of side quests, but there’s still plenty of collectibles and achievements left!”

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Pixel Arts Staff at Pixel Arts

Feb 12, 2026 | Score 80

“FRONT MISSION 3: Remake is a faithful and visually impressive restoration of a tactical masterpiece. By preserving the legendary dual-scenario narrative and deep Wanzer customization while upgrading the aesthetics for modern hardware, Forever Entertainment has delivered the definitive way to play this classic. It shows its age in the clunky "Network" system and some questionable AI decisions, but the thrill of dismantling a giant mech limb-by-limb remains as satisfying as ever. A must-play for strategy fans who appreciate a gritty, political war story.”

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The A.V. Club Staff at The A.V. Club

Dec 2, 2025 | Score 93

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Beatriz Varela at FNintendo

Jun 30, 2019 | Score 40 | Pre-release Review

“Bird Game + looks unique and its art style stands out but it doesn't quite do everything the way it should. The overall experience is too short, the difficulty level gets frustrating too quickly and while the art style is worth praising, it can interfere with the gameplay at some points. Overall, Bird Game + will disappoint the players who pick it up, with emphasis on fans of the fly'em up style.”

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Thomas Knight at NookGaming

Jul 6, 2025 | Score 60

“ToHeart is a rather mixed package. Ultimately, it falls short of an unreserved recommendation, despite having an enjoyable time spent with the heroines and it being a very reasonable price considering the amount of scenes. Certain aspects just set it back too much, including how underdeveloped each heroine’s story is, the systems it uses, how the graphical redesign was handled, and some very odd design decisions. Despite that, while I’d not suggest it’s a priority to pick up, the ToHeart remake does carry over a lot of that retro charm and it’s easy to see why it was so popular when it first came out with just how lovable many of the heroines are. Time has moved on, and writers have learned how to more effectively target the hearts of genre fans, but the roots can clearly be seen here and appreciated for what they are. Even if I’d not suggest that you rush out and get it today, it is worth experiencing both as an important part of visual novel history and in its own right.”

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Cubed3 Staff at Cubed3

Aug 20, 2025 | Score 80

“Indie developers should take a good look at Exo-Calibre as it can provide a very helpful lesson: a video game doesn’t always need a high complexity or seemingly endless content to be enjoyable. This shoot ‘em up, which looks, feels and plays as if it came straight from the ‘90s, manages to be one of the finest in the genre. Without introducing a new mechanic, focusing on pleasing a niche hardcore crowd, or having tons of unlockables, Exo-Calibre is simply fun to play - and sometimes that’s all it takes.”

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Gustavo Souza at GameBlast

Jul 21, 2023 | Score 75 | Pre-release Review

“VanillaBeast: Retro Knock-Out! aims to deliver a complete retro experience and I can say that Vanilla Gaming Company managed to deliver what they wanted. Its charming graphics are very reminiscent of old games, as well as its high difficulty, which can also be a factor that puts some players off. Its history and collectibles leave something to be desired, as they do not deliver interesting content and could be better worked on. But ignoring that, it's possible to have a lot of fun—and frustration—with boxing matches.”

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A.J. Maciejewski at Video Chums

May 17, 2026 | Score 80

“The clever ways in which Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship blends Survivors-like gameplay with management strategy make it one unique indie. 🧟”

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NookGaming Staff at NookGaming

Aug 3, 2025 | Score 80

“There are so many things going for Umamusume: Pretty Derby! Despite its off-the-wall premise, it has engaging story sequences with memorable characters, well-built roguelite mechanics, and above-average production values for a mobile game. It also helps that the races the game revolves around are always a thrill to watch! This quality is sadly marred by sluggish progression and an awful gacha system that is less consumer friendly than its contemporaries. But at the end of the day, it’s a free game meant to be played over a prolonged period and the foundation surrounding its monetary system is sturdily built. The fact I’ve already invested over 40 hours into it is proof of this! If you were like me and dismissed the game just off the premise alone, give it a try; you might just end up as a fan!”

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Thumb Culture Staff at Thumb Culture

Jun 24, 2025 | Score 100

“The game really hit me right in the feels. It perfectly captures that original Tamagotchi vibe, but with a fun new twist, new features and just so many things to do every day! (Though it especially reminded me of my old Tamagotchi when I got up to feed the cat, then returned less than 5 minutes later to see that my Nanomon had died of old age. Ouch). To say that I like the game is an understatement; it has so much to offer while still being so very simple in its concept. Any issues I have with the game are really just minor nitpicks in the grand scheme of things. I tried to explain things as best as I could in the Gameplay section, but honestly, it could be 10 times as long if I started going into more detail for all the minor things and charms that the game has. The Guidebook is such a cute touch, which really makes you feel like you are documenting your journey through the Nanoscape. You can just tell how much thought and care went into this game. I have been playing this game for over 40 hours and have barely scratched the surface of all the different Nanomon I could discover. So many words said, yet so easily summarised. Today, I am giving Nanomon Virtual Pet a thoroughly well-deserved Thumb Culture Platinum Award.”

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Vikki McGowan at Gamer Social Club

Jul 14, 2025 | Score 75

“Ultimately, How 2 Escape: Lost Submarine isn’t trying to be a blockbuster title. It’s tight, focused, and unapologetically niche. But it succeeds at what it sets out to do: deliver an intense, collaborative escape-room experience across two very different platforms. Whether you’re the one piecing together circuit boards in the dark or decoding pressure systems from afar, the feeling of shared triumph when you finally break free is undeniable.”

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Kostas Kallianiotis at RageQuit.GR

Jul 2, 2025 | Score 85

“Lex Imperialis feels inferior to Void Shadows even by just a tiny bit, but that doesn't negate the fact that it still introduces high quality new content to a great base game.”

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Dom Kim at RPG Fan

Oct 18, 2025 | Score 55

“[It's] less a cohesive "greatest hits album" of roguelite elements and more of a confused compilation of good ideas played out of tune.”

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Kalina Mikova at LadiesGamers.com

Aug 5, 2025 | Score 95

“Simply put, Not Monday Cafe is a great idle game. It offers enough customization features to satisfy farm sim fans, yet it’s automated enough to keep you focused on work, even if your crops are dying or your customers are angry. And on top of that, Not Monday Cafe is a visual feast.”