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Charlène Tavares

5 reviews

Latest: Rhythm Heaven Groove

GameHope.comJul 9, 2026Score 75

“Rhythm Paradise Groove may not be this year’s must-have game on the Nintendo Switch, but it still offers a solid experience that should delight fans of rhythm games this summer.”

-10.5

Kate Sanchez

83 reviews

Latest: EA Sports College Football 27

Restart.runJul 9, 2026Score 80

“There are many elements of CFB 27 that are a giant step forward for the franchise as the game looks to meet the changing state of college football.”

+7.4

Stephanie Watel

12 reviews

Latest: Cat Mail Co.

DualShockersJul 9, 2026Score 65

“That said, it does feel like it could have used a bit more time in the oven, and it genuinely needed a few more bells and whistles to feel like a "total package" experience.”

-0.9

Taylor Rioux

71 reviews

Latest: Hyperwired

JetsonPlaysGamesJul 9, 2026Score 50

“I must admit I am a bit perplexed by the lack of excitement in Hyperwired. Twin-stick shooters can so rarely be considered boring, but this one manages to land with a dull thud. Without meaningful threats or interesting upgrade paths, the game just thoughtlessly advances, each room feeling just like the last. The plug mechanic, which should have been its saving grace, ultimately acts as the anchor weighing it down.”

-7.2

James Clarkson

25 reviews

Latest: EA Sports College Football 27

The Outerhaven ProductionsJul 9, 2026Score 80

“EA Sports College Football 27 builds confidently on last year’s return, delivering smoother gameplay, deeper Dynasty and Road to Glory modes, and an authentic college football atmosphere. While a few minor AI and animation issues remain, its refined mechanics, enhanced presentation, and long-term replay value make it one of the strongest sports games of the year and an easy recommendation for both returning fans and newcomers.”

+15.7

Niche Gamer Staff

202 reviews

Latest: Rhythm Heaven Groove

Niche GamerJul 9, 2026Score 80

“Rhythm Heaven Groove is a triumphant return from a decade-and-a-half hibernation. While it struggles to abandon some of the archaic visual design the series has grown attached to, the juiced-up soundtrack, consistently strong rhythm games, and wonderfully intriguing Beatspell RPG have me believing that this series has the legs to carry the music into the modern age.”

-2.0

Sam Aberdeen

145 reviews

Latest: Star Fox

Nexus HubJul 9, 2026Score 75

“Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2 delivers charm and cheese in a faithful remake that's fun in quick bursts and easily replayable, though some slight changes and its older game design won't appeal to everyone.”

+6.5

PlayStation Universe Staff

42 reviews

Latest: Bellwright

PlayStation UniverseJul 9, 2026Score 65

“Bellwright works in a lot of ways. In particular, it allows you to customize your gameplay experience to better cater to your abilities. Plus, being able to just dig into a map and make it your own is a super cool idea. However, the problems embedded in the game's core make it a rather hard pill to swallow. Villager behavior, disproportionate time management, cumbersome building limitations, and unoptimized menu systems bring the game experience down. There's a fun game here, but you need to sift through a lot of frustrating limitations to get to that fun game.”

+0.5

Jenni Lada

422 reviews

Latest: Moonlight Peaks

SiliconeraJul 9, 2026Score 70

“Moonlight Peaks offers a serviceable farming sim with supernatural elements that offer a little flight of fancy.”

-2.4

Thiago Siqueira

1 reviews

Latest: Rhythm Heaven Groove

NintendoBoyJul 9, 2026Score 80

“Rhythm Heaven Groove is a great sequel and an easy recommendation for anyone who already enjoys the franchise or wants to check out one of Nintendo's most creative rhythm games. It’s the kind of game that always leaves you feeling like you can play "just one more song."”

-6.0

Travis Bruno

405 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

Capsule ComputersJul 9, 2026Score 50Pre-release Review

“Echoes of Aincrad mixes mismatched genres, sluggish pacing, shallow exploration, and lackluster combat into a dated MMO‑like experience that is helped only by a few genuinely strong characters.”

+2.2

Scott Adams

169 reviews

Latest: Star Fox

The Outerhaven ProductionsJul 9, 2026Score 90

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+3.6

Aaron Bayne

77 reviews

Latest: Escape the Backrooms

Push SquareJul 9, 2026Score 80

“At the end of the day, Escape the Backrooms is just a fantastically fun and scary co-op experience. It's not some highly curated horror with flashy graphics and audio design, nor does it break the wheel in any wild way. But considering you are basically being put in a level with some murderous creature and being asked to avoid it and escape time and time again, Escape the Backrooms manages to keep things impressively fresh.”

+1.3

Jon Scarr

283 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Cloud DosageJul 9, 2026Score 78

“Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced brings Edward Kenway, the Jackdaw, and the Caribbean back with better combat, cleaner stealth, and cleaner mission flow. The remake keeps the pirate adventure at the centre, with ship battles, fort raids, and exploration still carrying a lot of the fun. It isn’t completely free of old Black Flag baggage, as parkour can still misread your intent and Jackdaw upgrades require plenty of resource chasing. On XBOX Series X, some frame-rate dips, texture pop-in, and visual quirks showed up, but this is still an easy return for Assassin’s Creed fans who wanted Edward’s adventure to play better now.”

+3.6

Marcello Paolillo

91 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

SpaziogamesJul 9, 2026Score 75Pre-release Review

“Echoes of Aincrad works when it lets the swords do the talking: the combat system is varied, managing your companion adds a tactical layer the franchise has long been missing, and the crafting, derivative as it is, gives a concrete purpose to every run through dungeons and cities. The problem is everything else. A world that should pulse like a real MMORPG is instead full of mute background characters, a story that takes its time without ever really earning it, and a design choice, locking the Death Game Mode behind a premium purchase.”

+5.7

عساف القرشي

2 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

Eternal GamesJul 9, 2026Score 50Pre-release Review

“Artistic Style and Performance: Regarding the artistic style, it seems that Bandai has allocated a huge budget for this series; as the game features precise and dazzling details for a game that adopts the Japanese animation (Anime) style. Thanks to the beautiful lighting and visual effects, the game maintains a smooth and stable performance at a rate of 60 frames per second, despite the existence of some slight slowdowns or occasional stutters during battles.”

-2.0

Taha Omar

86 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

ReGame ItJul 9, 2026Score 50Pre-release Review

“Echoes of Aincrad is a disappointing entry from Bandai Namco. Despite its promising premise, the story falls flat, while repetitive content and a $70 price tag make it hard to recommend. Only dedicated Sword Art Online fans may enjoy it, as its biggest flaws are rooted in the game's core design.”

+3.5

Gülhis Canpolat

22 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Oyungezer OnlineJul 9, 2026Score 85

“Assassin’s Creed Black Flag was already a memorable game thanks to its cast of characters, compelling story, and gameplay that spent most of its time out on the open sea. Resynced, as a modernized version of the original, delivers both satisfying, fluid gameplay and a story that remains just as memorable.”

+2.3

Abdullah Alabbas

1 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Eternal GamesJul 8, 2026Score 85Pre-release Review

“In the end, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced provided an enjoyable experience, but it did not achieve what I was expecting from a game that carries the description of a 'remake.' It succeeded in clearly developing the gameplay, whether through improving combat, climbing, and ship combat, which are elements that made returning to the pirates' world more enjoyable and smoother than ever before. On the other hand, the concept of a remake was not reflected in the remaining aspects as required, as the story did not witness fundamental changes, the Animus story was completely deleted, and the graphical level came closer to an enhanced remaster than to a true remake, alongside a number of technical problems and bugs that affected the experience. Therefore, as a fan of the original part, I felt intense enjoyment while playing this version and loved it very much, but I was expecting a complete rebuilding that keeps pace with the capabilities of the current generation, and the game did not meet these expectations.”

+4.4

Clint McCreadie

4 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

PowerUp!Jul 8, 2026Score 65Pre-release Review

“Like being trapped inside a virtual MMO, there’s a great adventure in here somewhere. You just have to grind through a few too many fetch quests before you find it.”

+12.4