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Daniel Anderson

8 reviews

Latest: Wax Heads

Quest DailyMay 5, 2026Score 75

“If you are a music fan who loves vinyl, Wax Heads is still worth a spin. Just be aware there are a few scratches on the record that stop it from playing perfectly.”

-9.9

Christophe Philips

1 reviews

Latest: Aphelion

PragaliciousMay 5, 2026Score 70

“Aphelion is yet another typical Don’t Nod game. Either you’ll devour the story with gusto, or you won’t give a hoot about it. Personally, I quite like their approach and enjoyed the game, and the story in particular. When it comes to gameplay, I’m torn. On the one hand, Ari’s climbing eventually started to bore me (even though it was fun and challenging at times), and on the other hand, I found Thomas’s gameplay more enjoyable. But by switching between the two characters at the right moments, it never became frustrating. In short: if you like short, linear single-player games with a good story and a healthy dose of sci-fi, then Aphelion is for you. If you don’t like that sort of thing, then steer well clear of Aphelion.”

+15.4

Domagoj Belancic

46 reviews

Latest: Invincible VS

Digitec MagazineMay 5, 2026Score 60

“Invincible VS is a solid 3v3 tag fighter. Its brutal, fast-paced combat impresses with precise controls and meaningful strategic depth. The audiovisual presentation also stands out—it’s clear this was made by people who genuinely care about Invincible. However, the game falls short on content, with a thin single-player offering, a limited character roster, and questionable DLC choices. How much you get out of this bone-crunching 3v3 fighter depends heavily on your attachment to the IP and your love for the genre.”

+2.3

Play Watch Read Staff

1 reviews

Latest: Saros

Play Watch ReadMay 5, 2026Score 90

“Saros is the sequel to Returnal. You take on the role of Arjun to find out what happened on Carcossa. You must do everything you can to find out why the colony has disappeared.”

+12.0

Fraser Billington

25 reviews

Latest: Wax Heads

Gamer Social ClubMay 5, 2026Score 100

“Wax Heads is one of the best games I have played this year. It’s full of cozy stories, amazing music, and wonderful characters. I think anyone who is craving meaningful human connection could learn something from Wax Heads. Now I want to go and watch Empire Records.”

+5.9

Luka Rakočević

19 reviews

Latest: Saros

EmuGlx.orgMay 5, 2026Score 90

“At the end of the day, this is the kind of game that had me saying “just one more run” at 1 a.m. on a work night - and then again at 2, until my wife finally took the controller away. Honestly, that’s the only score that really matters.”

+8.0

Joshua Wyld

25 reviews

Latest: Adorable Adventures

Gaming FureverMay 5, 2026Score 100

“What starts off as a simple gathering quest quickly becomes one fantastically pleasing romp through an amazing nature wonderland.”

-2.4

Corey Lyle

20 reviews

Latest: Wax Heads

Xbox TavernMay 5, 2026Score 72

“Wax Heads was a unique experience that definitely lived up to the cozy promise. It may not be difficult, and it may not be my style, but I enjoyed the actual gameplay elements. I believe this one is a see it and you'll know type of game.”

-7.3

Ahmed Akram

13 reviews

Latest: Saros

ReGame ItMay 5, 2026Score 90

“Saros is a strong step forward for Housemarque, improving on Returnal with fast, addictive gameplay, balanced difficulty, and better storytelling. It excels technically with great visuals, sound, and smart DualSense use. Minor flaws aside, it stands as a serious Game of the Year contender.”

+2.0

Luci Kelemen

1 reviews

Latest: Gambonanza

DestructoidMay 5, 2026Score 40

“Gambonanza is a charming but extremely limited chess-and-gambling roguelike that fails to produce a compelling challenge or an experience with any sort of staying power.”

-36.5

Rowan Jones

10 reviews

Latest: Wax Heads

TheGamerMay 5, 2026Score 70

“If you are looking for an interactive story-based cozy game, this is a rad choice. However, don’t expect much more from Wax Heads than a well-executed moral stand against an increasingly AI-loving, money-grabbing and overly-polished world of entertainment.”

+3.8

Scarlet Hardy

2 reviews

Latest: Wax Heads

The Punished BacklogMay 5, 2026Score 93

“Wax Heads is the new game for those who enjoy cozy life/job simulator games, with heartwarming stories and stunning visuals woven throughout. I can truly see this game becoming a huge part of discussions around cute, stylized, relaxing video games, as well as a big name in the cozy gaming community. Patattie Games is definitely one to watch, and I can’t wait to see what dynamic duo Somerwolff and Tome create next.”

-3.8

Kevin Kelly

15 reviews

Latest: World Heroes Perfect

The Outerhaven ProductionsMay 5, 2026Score 70

“World Heroes Perfect was taken from the crates with all its nostalgia intact and brought into the Premium Collection. If Eternal Champions was your Genesis fix back in the day, World Heroes Perfect might bring back those same feelings while letting you share them with the power of rollback netcode. Despite a few small nitpicks, it still has that same great taste you would get from the red and white MVS cabinet. It is something that needs to be experienced at least once. Its only real crime is not bringing the rest of its series kin along with it for a proper history lesson.”

+3.9

Kelvin Richards

4 reviews

Latest: Caromble

Analog Stick GamingMay 4, 2026Score 65

“Caromble! is still a decent time and I enjoyed playing through it. It was definitely a fresh take on the brick break genre and definitely a different style of game than I usually play. If you play this style of game, I can recommend it, but be prepared, because if you’re like me, it might trigger a switch inside you that can cause you to get frustrated.”

+6.8

Danny Neleman

33 reviews

Latest: Fallen Tear: The Ascension

Retrolike.netMay 4, 2026Score 80

“While Fallen Tears: Ascension isn’t turning the Metroidvania genre upside down but it introduces a few ideas that make it feel fresh enough. It doesn’t rely on modern additions like card systems or, God forbid, roguelite elements. Instead, it confidently sticks to its core as a Metroidvania, backed by strong visual and audio design, resulting in a polished experience with enough depth to keep you engaged for quite some time.”

-4.2

Sammy Barker

393 reviews

Latest: NTE: Neverness to Everness

Push SquareMay 4, 2026Score 80

“If you like urban open worlds with life sim elements, then it's impossible not to recommend NTE right now. This game has one of the most beautiful, vibrant sandbox settings I've seen in some time – and despite some irksome characters, I'm generally enjoying its plot so far, which blends slice of life mangas with sci-fi horror.The gacha business model is understandably not going to resonate with everyone, but at launch this is one of the more generous games in the genre thus far. And the sheer number of things to do day one, from managing coffee shops to beating down possessed DJ decks in DDR-style rhythm battles, is simply unprecedented.”

-3.3

Luccas Batista de Paula

11 reviews

Latest: Invincible VS

Manual dos GamesMay 4, 2026Score 73

“Invincible VS is a fun and accessible fighting game, highlighted by its 3v3 system and stable online mode. The gameplay is addictive and works well, especially in matches against other players. On the other hand, the content is still limited, the story mode is disappointing, and some aspects of the combat could be more refined. Overall, it’s a solid start, with the potential to become one of the FGC’s new favorites as updates roll out.”

+8.3

Leonardo Visentini

20 reviews

Latest: MotoGP 26

IGN ItalyMay 4, 2026Score 70

“MotoGP 26 is like that rider who nails three perfect turns and then runs wide on the fourth, looks at you, and says, "Don't worry, we'll fix it in the next patch."”

+21.6

Estela Villa

15 reviews

Latest: Invincible VS

Chicas GamersMay 4, 2026Score 70

“Invincible VS leaves us with a bittersweet feeling of what could have been. While the game faithfully reflects the show's universe, it falls short when it comes to game modes and the length of its story mode.”

-0.8

Mark Nielsen

7 reviews

Latest: Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred

VGChartzMay 4, 2026Score 25

“Classic Mode, when?”

-11.7