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Katharine Castle·May 18, 2022

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Short but sweet, Gibbon: Beyond The Trees rejoices in the physicality of its titular primates while telling an affecting,

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Katharine Castle·May 10, 2022

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A tedious action RPG with more filler than an arc of anime, Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising offers little to excite or challenge those awaiting EC: Hundred Heroes.

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Katharine Castle·May 4, 2022

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A deep and riveting turn-based tactics game, Warhammer 40K: Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters embraces the mayhem to create a thrilling strategy epic.

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Katharine Castle·Apr 28, 2022

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A comforting and elegant village builder, Dorfromantik has grown to become a puzzle game for the ages.

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Katharine Castle·Mar 28, 2022

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A recursive puzzler that constantly surprises and delights, Patrick's Parabox is a source of infinite joy.

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Katharine Castle·Jan 10, 2022

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A more than worthy successor to Monster Hunter: World, Monster Hunter Rise elevates the series to new heights with this gorgeous new PC port.

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Katharine Castle·Dec 16, 2021

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The Gunk is a striking 3D platformer that's a feast for the senses, but compared to Image & Form's SteamWorld games, it plays it pretty safe.

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Katharine Castle·Dec 16, 2021

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It's excessive, extravagant and downright ridiculous at times, but Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is a bold and exciting retelling of this beloved JRPG.

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Katharine Castle·Nov 16, 2021

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The overarching story is a little muddled, but Moncage is a smart and elegant puzzle game that harks back to the mechanical wizardry of The Room.

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Katharine Castle·Nov 3, 2021

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Voice Of Cards isn't so much a card game as it is a JRPG in card game clothing, but its simple, repetitive battle system fails to make much of an impression.

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Katharine Castle·Oct 19, 2021

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An essential purchase for puzzle platforming connoisseurs, ElecHead is a thrilling adventure that makes you feel like the smartest person in the room.

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Katharine Castle·Oct 19, 2021

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Mechanically it's a bit undercooked, but deep down Grotto is an artfully told tale about the meaning and limitation of words and language.

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Katharine Castle·Oct 6, 2021

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Ten years on, it's well worth making the trip back to Bright Falls, but Alan Wake Remastered has little to tempt PC players over the original Steam release.

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Katharine Castle·Sep 27, 2021

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There's no faulting its art, but underneath Astria Ascending is a tedious, repetitive RPG whose insipid story and cringey voice-acting make it difficult to bear

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Katharine Castle·Sep 21, 2021

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It's slow to start, but once Eastward gets going, this handsome post-apocalypse roars to life like nothing else, marrying top-down action with great characters.