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A.J. Maciejewski

3281 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

Video ChumsJul 8, 2026Score 77Pre-release Review

“Echoes of Aincrad is a charming game that has intuitive combat and rewarding character growth. Although its repetitiveness brings down the experience from time to time, I still couldn't help but want to keep playing so I could see where my chums would end up next. 🌐”

-4.1

Chris Selogy

29 reviews

Latest: EA Sports College Football 27

SmashPadJul 8, 2026Score 60Pre-release Review

“College Football 27 has been the hardest sports game to review in my time in the industry because so much of my time playing it has been spent feeling frustrated by the many stupid bugs and errors that waste my time. Everything in this version of the game puts enough barriers to the fun parts of Road to Glory and Dynasty to make me hope they get it fixed in future updates, or even a Day 1 patch, which would make this review functionally useless. Even then, these are the experiences I’ve had playing the game since the seven days before launch, and it’s been such a surprise that it’s hard to really describe it that well here. I’d recommend waiting to see how things go with the updates in the future, and hopefully those updates address all our problems.”

+7.3

Ömer Faruk Aktaş

1 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Oyun GünlüğüJul 8, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“It's truly amazing to reunite with Edward Kenway after 13 years! I understand much better now why Skull and Bones was met with such criticism.”

+9.4

Neil Bolt

485 reviews

Latest: Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok

GameWatcherJul 8, 2026Score 80

“Endless Ragnarok isn't a game changer for Granblue Fantasy: Relink, but it does stock the base game with better-balanced and deeper endgame gameplay. There's not much new in terms of story, and there's a fair bit of reskinning and rehashing going on, yet this is a smart expansion for a relatively breezy RPG experience.”

-1.0

Mehmet Tezcan

1 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Arakat MagJul 8, 2026Score 85Pre-release Review

“I am a gamer who found hope with Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced. Huge thanks to everyone who contributed to its creation, and to all the players who will experience it: enjoy!”

+4.4

Edward Swardt

29 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

VamersJul 8, 2026Score 100Pre-release Review

“By preserving the soul of one of Ubisoft's greatest achievements while thoughtfully refining nearly every aspect surrounding it, Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced succeeds where many remakes struggle. It honours the past without becoming trapped by it, whether stepping aboard the Jackdaw for the very first time or returning after years away, there has rarely been a better opportunity to answer the call of the Caribbean.”

+12.1

Hasipcan Kahraman

2 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

TourensJul 8, 2026Score 85Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a game that will satisfy you as long as you set your expectations correctly. If you're expecting a completely redesigned remake, you might not find what you're looking for. However, if your goal is to re-experience one of the most beloved games of AC series with modern graphics, enhanced presentation, and smoother gameplay, Ubisoft has largely succeeded in doing so.”

+3.2

Caleb Gayle

43 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

CinelinxJul 8, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a stunning remake that brilliantly captures the essence of what made the original so captivating: Edward Kenway. Though I believe the experience could have been even better with more access to the hidden blade during combat and the inclusion of the beloved DLC, Freedom Cry, Black Flag Resynched delivers an adrenaline-pumping pirate adventure that kept me hooked from start to finish.”

+20.7

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

Mostafa Zahedi

125 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

GamefaJul 8, 2026Score 85Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is the definitive way to experience one of the franchise's most beloved adventures. It delivers thrilling naval battles, stunning visuals, smart improvements, and a world that's still a joy to explore. Despite a few shortcomings and technical issues, the overall experience remains exceptional and stays true to everything that made the original great.”

+7.0

Luke Addison

46 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Thumb WarsJul 8, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is one of the best remakes we've ever had. Maintaining what made the original special whilst making it more modern, and adding some flair of its own in new stories and content is no easy task, and yet, here it is. A good remake will make you remember what you loved about the original, and it does exactly that, and I was transported back 13 years when I first played it. The removal of the modern day setting does leave a bad taste in my mouth, but the updated mission structure, graphical overhaul, new routes for parkour, fleshing out and a proper background for the likes of Steed and Blackbeard all make up for it, and then some. This is a return to form for Assassin's Creed, and hopefully Ubisoft take note and continue with it going forward.”

+1.0

Vinicius Caldas

14 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Manual dos GamesJul 8, 2026Score 100Pre-release Review

“Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced proves that a remake doesn’t need to reinvent a classic to justify its existence. By modernizing the gameplay mechanics and expanding the original game’s story, Ubisoft has delivered the definitive version of Edward Kenway’s journey.”

+8.7

Sherman Castelo

29 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

República DGJul 8, 2026Score 74Pre-release Review

“Echoes of Aincrad delivers fun combat and pleasing visuals, making the journey through Aincrad quite engaging. However, the repetitive open world and some design decisions prevent the game from reaching its full potential. Even so, it is a competent action RPG that will certainly appeal to most players”

+0.2

Chris Melnyk

26 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Smash JumpJul 8, 2026Score 90Pre-release Review

“Although there isn’t any multiplayer or DLC with Resynced, it honestly doesn’t need them to be as addicting and entertaining to play. The game doesn’t feel like a sinking ship. Rather, it feels like a restored beauty taking its rightful place in front of the fleet.”

+6.3

Augusto A.

85 reviews

Latest: Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok

ZTGDJul 8, 2026Score 85

“Endless Ragnarok is very much worth playing through, not only because of characters like Fediel and Maglielle, who will have you rethinking how you tackle the game’s encounters entirely, but also because of the flashy new fights and new grinds available, as well as the extremely fun summoning system.”

-7.1

Magali Susana

2 reviews

Latest: Rhythm Heaven Groove

GameHallJul 8, 2026Score 80

“Rhythm Heaven Groove is the comeback the franchise deserved after eleven years of silence. It didn't reinvent the wheel—and it didn't need to. It expanded on what worked, added Beatspell as a genuinely exciting new feature, and delivered over 80 surreal minigames ranging from frog marches to wrestling on bouncy balls, all while staying true to itself.”

-14.0

Lorenzo Mango

48 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

Everyeye.itJul 8, 2026Score 60Pre-release Review

“In the 40 hours required to complete the adventure, the gameplay loop feels very redundant and not always adequately refined. As far as we're concerned, Echoes of Aincrad is only suitable for die-hard SAO fans.”

+4.5

Milan Radosavljević

7 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Virtualni KutakJul 8, 2026Score 95Pre-release Review

“Black Flag Resynced proves that even after more than a decade, Edward Kenway's adventure can still feel fresh, exciting, and unforgettable. Ubisoft didn't simply remaster Black Flag, they reimagined it with modern gameplay while preserving everything that made the original unforgettable. Few remakes manage to honor their source material while making it feel completely new. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced does exactly that, delivering the definitive way to experience one of the franchise's greatest adventures. The result is a pirate adventure that's every bit as magical today as it was over a decade ago.”

+6.7

Spencer Legacy

456 reviews

Latest: Echoes of Aincrad

MonsterVineJul 8, 2026Score 60Pre-release Review

“Echoes of Aincrad has the potential to be a stand-out Sword Art Online game, but it struggles to bear the weight of strangely archaic mechanics and monotonous missions. The story and visuals may be enough to get series fans into the game, but anyone else will likely be hard-pressed to get much out of the game.”

+3.9

Jim Smale

295 reviews

Latest: Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced

Gert Lush GamingJul 8, 2026Score 88Pre-release Review

“If you have the time to sink into it, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a fantastic way to return to the Caribbean. It’s got a great, solid flow, the naval combat remains incredibly accessible, and the sheer amount of content available is staggering. While it’s held back by a few repetitive mission designs and some annoying, unskippable cutscenes, the core experience is as fun as it has ever been. It’s a pirate adventure that manages to stay engaging from start to finish, and if you’re looking for a game to lose yourself in, you really can’t go wrong here.”

+6.1