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Joel Isern Rodríguez - Kaym

59 reviews

Latest: S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl - Cost of Hope

EvelonGamesAug 20, 2026Score 85

“STALKER 2: Cost of Hope is the expansion the base game always deserved. Iron Forest and Lymansk rank among the best environments GSC has ever built, the Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant finally delivers the weight the series has been chasing for years, and the engine overhaul makes the whole experience feel like a different game. The Duty-Freedom war never quite ignites the way it should, but everything else in the Zone more than makes up for it.”

+9.4
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Chao Min Wu

21 reviews

Latest: Brigandine Abyss

RPG SiteAug 20, 2026Score 60Pre-release Review

“Brigandine Abyss had the potential to be great, but it is held back by some issues that make it a disappointing follow-up to its predecessor.”

-1.0
Ivanir Ignacchitti

Ivanir Ignacchitti

527 reviews

Latest: Brigandine Abyss

Hardcore GamerAug 20, 2026Score 70Pre-release Review

“Brigandine Abyss is a new strategy RPG in the classic Brigandine series.”

+0.0
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Sean "KingOTheCask" Richards

26 reviews

Latest: Servant of the Lake

Gamer Social ClubAug 20, 2026Score 90

“From a final stance, I loved Servant of the Lake. Yes, I know that I am a fan of the series. But it does always provide so much more than just a point-and-click puzzle game. It provides a deep, and ongoing, story that spans generations that reside around the Rusty Lake. If you have played the prior Rusty Lake titles, then Servant of the Lake is another notch to put on your shelf. If you’re new to the genre of point-and-click puzzles, or just the Rusty Lake series in general, I find that it does provide a nice jumping off point. In terms of both gameplay/puzzle difficulty, as well as the overall story of this harrowing lake.”

-3.2
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محمد مهدی شفیعی راد

1 reviews

-10.0
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Yasser Elhamdi

2 reviews

Latest: The Sinking City 2

Eternal GamesAug 20, 2026Score 75

“The Sinking City 2 is considered a very courageous and bold step from Frogwares studio, and a tangible success in shifting from open investigation to pure survival horror in the footsteps of games like Alan Wake 2 and Resident Evil. The game succeeded in delivering a terrifying and visually stunning Lovecraftian atmosphere, with focused level design and highly enjoyable puzzles. Despite this quantum leap, the game suffered from some design contradictions; most notably breaking survival rules by providing unlimited resources in key encounters, alongside voice acting that did not rise to the level of the story. If you are a fan of survival horror and enjoy dark atmospheres and smart puzzles, the experience offers an enjoyable journey worth attention, even if some of its aspects cracked under the rubble of combat details.”

+0.6
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Ryan Costa

59 reviews

Latest: Brigandine Abyss

RPGamerAug 20, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“This is not a title that will reach everyone, but for those it clicks with, it is an instant guilty pleasure that will keep them coming back time after time for just one more campaign.”

-11.0
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Terrence Johnson

347 reviews

Latest: Ground Zero Hero

ZTGDAug 20, 2026Score 80

“Ground Zero Hero has taken over my free time as the game I play in spurts here or there. It is just as addictive as Vampire Survivor was when it first dropped but even more so.”

+0.5
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Matheus Megazao

17 reviews

Latest: Brigandine Abyss

Game Lodge Aug 20, 2026Score 30Pre-release Review

“Brigandine Abyss is a game uninterested in its player, so all that's left for me is to set it aside for one that is.”

+1.7
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Stephanie Richards

34 reviews

Latest: Grim Trials

Gamer Social ClubAug 20, 2026Score 80

“Grim Trials is for those who want a Hades like experience without having it feel overwhelming. Overall, there is just the right amount of content in Grim Trials. The story and experience feels very streamlined in the quests and how it builds your growth. Once you complete the game. you can always go back and play again and challenge yourself as you’d like. If you didn’t complete all of the quests you can also go back and complete these.”

-2.4
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Will Silberman

184 reviews

Latest: Mexican Ninja

Digital ChumpsAug 20, 2026Score 78

“Mexican Ninja’s satisfying combat and art style are worth more than its low price of admission. Its standout thematic is a great start to hopefully something more from the Madbricks crew, even if some of its roguelike elements feel underdeveloped.”

+3.9
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Jim Van Meirhaeghe

3 reviews

Latest: Twisted Tower

PragaliciousAug 20, 2026Score 80

“In my view, Twisted Tower certainly bears a resemblance to BioShock and even a bit to The Backrooms. Yet this game has its own identity. The mystery and build-up of suspense, combined with excellent storytelling and humour, make for an ideal mix. This relatively short game is perfect for a quick play, and a real standout indie title. With his first 3D game (all his previous games were 2D), Thomas Brush has immediately delivered a real gem.”

+4.2
Carlos Hernandez

Carlos Hernandez

102 reviews

Latest: Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls

Too Much GamingAug 20, 2026Score 90

“Arc System Works nailed Tokon and showed once again why they are one of the best in the genre. While it’s too soon to know if this game will perfectly fill the tag team Marvel void in the fighting game community, it launched with a respectable package perfect for everyone.”

+5.6
Vinicius Madeira

Vinicius Madeira

33 reviews

Latest: Brigandine Abyss

NintendoBoyAug 20, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“Among all its positive qualities, the greatest thing Brigandine Abyss did for me was reinforce my passion for strategy RPGs, delivering gameplay that demands dedication and time to process information—all while managing a map where territory was constantly expanding!”

+6.5
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Asura Kagawa

70 reviews

Latest: The Sinking City 2

GamesCreedAug 20, 2026Score 80

“The Sinking City 2 successfully transforms Frogwares' detective series into a tense survival horror game, delivering excellent puzzles, atmospheric exploration, satisfying combat, and Lovecraftian horror, despite predictable enemies and uneven performances.”

-4.4
Murillo Zerbinatto

Murillo Zerbinatto

20 reviews

Latest: Brigandine Abyss

DualShockersAug 20, 2026Score 75Pre-release Review

“Brigandine Abyss is a clear step forward for the franchise's formula, but it's not yet a heavy-hitter strategy game.”

+0.7
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Scott Hornell

3 reviews

Latest: The Sinking City 2

Smash JumpAug 20, 2026Score 80

“It may not stick the landing but The Sinking City 2 delivers classic survival horror in spades. Intelligent level design, thoughtful puzzles, and a creepy atmosphere make Frogwares’ latest a worthwhile venture into Lovecraftian horror.”

-1.6
Benjamin Bell

Benjamin Bell

65 reviews

Latest: Ground Zero Hero

Netto’s Game RoomAug 20, 2026Score 80

“Ground Zero Hero doesn't reinvent the survivor-like genre, but its distinct art style and addictive gameplay loop make it hard to put down. It feels like a throwback to the games we used to sneak and play during computer class in the early 2000s—a nostalgic feeling few games capture today.”

+1.6
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Ken Talbot

112 reviews

Latest: Madden NFL 27

Nintendo LifeAug 19, 2026Score 80

“Madden 27 improves on the performance of the previous entry and adds in a healthy suite of new features to make this a worthy new year for NFL on Switch 2. Franchise mode is even more of a time sink with the added Persona DNA management, while MUT is bursting with challenges to keep you opening packs until next year.Online issues take the shine off things, at least at launch, but this is the best football game on Nintendo hardware since Tecmo Bowl.”

-5.3
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Gary Wilson

7 reviews

Latest: Slayblade

The Punished BacklogAug 19, 2026Score 65Pre-release Review

“After several hours with Slayblade, I’m not entirely sure what to make of it. Lovingly crafted, with electric music and killer designs, Slayblade works well toward its goals: a simple roguelite built around whipping tops at other tops. But the lack of full explanation for its mechanics, frustrating difficulty, and minimal graphical options make Slayblade an experience that’s hard to recommend. Slayblade opens with a fake Nintendo Wii caution screen and fake DS start screen, harking back to those Nintendo consoles. And every time, I found myself wondering: Would Slayblade be a more enjoyable experience if it were launched on those consoles? There is joy and fun to be found in the pixelated city, and for $6, you can do a lot worse. But perhaps that fun’s not meant for a long time.”

-4.3
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