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Umair Khalid

20 reviews

Latest: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

GamesHedgeAug 26, 2026Score 85Pre-release Review

“Die-hard fans of the A Plague Tale franchise might need some time to get used to its new gameplay direction, but once they do, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy becomes an exciting new chapter for the series. It retains the franchise's strong storytelling, exploration, puzzle-solving, and atmospheric world design while introducing faster, more action-focused combat. Despite some technical issues with character clipping, camera behavior, and environmental collision, its gorgeous visuals, excellent soundtrack, and strong accessibility options make it easy to recommend. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a bold new direction that successfully builds upon the franchise's foundation while offering something fresh for both returning fans and newcomers.”

+4.1

David Rodriguez

91 reviews

Latest: Star Wars Zero Company

The Nerd StashAug 26, 2026Score 95Pre-release Review

“Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Midnight Suns both showed how to deliver deep tactics with a sublime story, and Zero Company easily stands among that elite company of addictive turn-based decision-making and sublime storytelling.”

+12.0

Mufaddal Fakhruddin

17 reviews

Latest: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

PCMag Middle EastAug 26, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is Asobo at its most confident, delivering a gorgeous, tightly paced adventure with superb performances, clever puzzles and surprisingly fun combat.”

+6.8

Chris Schilling

77 reviews

Latest: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

EurogamerAug 26, 2026Score 60Pre-release Review

“Asobo's prequel adds toe-to-toe combat and hands-off puzzling to the Plague Tale recipe to winning effect – but the trauma porn of its second half takes considerable shine off an otherwise smartly paced action-adventure.”

+1.8

Pascal Kaap

92 reviews

Latest: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

HinsustaAug 26, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy isn't meant to be just a sequel, but rather a standalone action-adventure set in the familiar universe. The shift from helpless tension to aggressive sword-fighting is risky, but it fits Sophia as the protagonist in a way that makes sense. Resonance is a fantastic action-adventure that tells an emotional and compelling story.”

+4.3

Rhiannon Bevan

14 reviews

Latest: Star Wars Zero Company

TheGamerAug 26, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“Zero Company is not as explicitly political as Andor, but like the show, it very much feels influenced by the time in which it was created.”

-3.3

Kurt John Palomaria

19 reviews

Latest: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

Sirus GamingAug 26, 2026Score 70Pre-release Review

“Resonance is a labyrinth in every sense. Undeniably gorgeous, but far too willing to lead you in circles through one breathtaking ruin after another, deploying fun set pieces along a journey that spends a bit too long in the maze before it finds its way forward.”

+7.0

Heidi Hawes

204 reviews

Latest: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

WayTooManyGamesAug 26, 2026Score 70Pre-release Review

“It’s a fine game, even if it’s a bit generic and every single story “twist” you’ll see coming a mile away. It’s an enjoyable time, but only if you eliminate the expectation for a Plague Tale game. This is really only a Plague Tale game in name only.”

-5.0

Ben Sheene

228 reviews

Latest: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

Digital ChumpsAug 26, 2026Score 95Pre-release Review

“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy enshrines Asobo Studio's incredible ability to deliver emotional narratives wrought with tension and adventure. Sophia's sprawling journey is a harrowing spectacle that truly masters what makes an adventure game memorable.”

+10.1

Raouf Belhamra

177 reviews

Latest: Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters

Digitale AnimeAug 26, 2026Score 85Pre-release Review

“"Shonen-style football" Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters delivers an arcade-style football experience that knows its niche, successfully transforming the series' matches into fast-paced, technically brilliant, and showy shonen-style battles. The Chain system, goalkeeper duels, Max Actions, and Miracle Moves add real depth, while New Stars and a wide variety of characters maintain replayability.”

+6.8

Alejandro Segovia

43 reviews

Latest: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

Seasoned GamingAug 26, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“Even as derivative as its gameplay may be, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is still a damn fine action-adventure epic. It’s tight in scope, knows where to place its focus, and fills the void with a style of game that’s been gone longer than it needed to be. It may not be my favorite game in the A Plague Tale franchise, but it’s proof there is still light to be found in this nihilistic world.”

+8.8

Andrea Giongiani

86 reviews

Latest: Star Wars Zero Company

IGN ItalyAug 26, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“The first "Star Wars X-COM" is also one of the best Star Wars games in recent years. Highly suggested to those who look for a fair challenge.”

+6.2

Nathaniel Stevens

630 reviews

Latest: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition

Digital ChumpsAug 26, 2026Score 85Pre-release Review

“Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition is surprisingly solid on the Nintendo Switch 2. While it won’t match the resolution or frame rate of bigger, more powerful platforms, it still delivers fantastic gameplay with plenty of extra content.”

+7.9

Hakim MOKHBI

2 reviews

Latest: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition

Just Play itAug 26, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“Elden Ring, winner of the 2022 Game of the Year award, remains one of the best Souls games and one of the greatest titles FromSoftware has ever created. The Tarnished Edition proves this once again on Nintendo Switch 2, retaining the game’s quality in almost every aspect while offering a complete experience that combines the original game, the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and additional new content, all in a version you can now take and play wherever you go. Despite a few shortcomings, particularly in terms of technical performance, longer loading times, and occasional responsiveness issues, these problems do little to diminish the enjoyment, visual quality, and artistic direction that have made Elden Ring one of the most beloved games among players looking for a challenge. Most importantly, this massive adventure can now be experienced anywhere thanks to the Nintendo Switch 2’s handheld mode.”

-1.2

André Custódio

52 reviews

Latest: Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters

República DGAug 26, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“Well-produced and full of content, Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters is a true leap compared to the previous game and constantly proves how casual football can be fun.”

+3.1

Grzegorz Cyga

8 reviews

Latest: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

PPE.plAug 26, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy isn’t just a breath of fresh air for the series, demonstrating that it isn’t only dark stories set against a backdrop of real events that can be engaging. This game had all the makings of being the best instalment in the series and a worthy successor to Uncharted or Tomb Raider. However, although some of the shortcomings of its predecessors have been addressed, ultimately not everything went to plan; but given that this was something of an experiment, one can hope that for the franchise and its creators, this will be just the first of many successes to come.”

+1.7

Dominic Leighton

468 reviews

Latest: Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition

TheSixthAxisAug 26, 2026Score 80Pre-release Review

“Switch 2 owners are about to discover the world of Elden Ring. If they've never experienced it elsewhere, then the magic that stretches through every fibre of the game remains intact, and in handheld especially, offers a thoroughly enjoyable version of the game. If you've played elsewhere, however, the performance downgrades may be too much to take.”

+3.5

Chiara Ferrè

41 reviews

Latest: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

UagnaAug 26, 2026Score 85Pre-release Review

“Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a striking and unsettling title that intelligently steers the franchise toward ambitious new horizons. Enjoyable for both A Plague Tale veterans and newcomers alike, it offers a fast-paced journey featuring puzzles, evocative exploration, and a narrative that intertwines the Macula with the myth of the Minotaur—all while incorporating a combat system that is basic yet aggressive and fun. It is a dark game brimming with ideas that is unlikely to disappoint.”

-4.8

Gareth Brierley

133 reviews

Latest: Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

TheXboxHubAug 26, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“Initially, we were a little unsure about the direction Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy was taking. But once it settles into its story, it becomes a spellbinding adventure that successfully mixes A Plague Tale and its universe with Greek mythology.”

+3.5

Mateusz Wróbel

46 reviews

Latest: Star Wars Zero Company

PPE.plAug 26, 2026Score 85Pre-release Review

“A brilliant turn-based, tactical game set in the Star Wars universe. Perfect for fans of the franchise, and thanks to its many features, it’s excellent even for those who aren’t particularly familiar with this genre of games.”

+5.1