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Richard Wakeling·Mar 20, 2023

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WWE 2K23 sees the series return to form by building on the solid foundations laid down last year to improve both its in-ring action and suite of game modes.

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Richard Wakeling·Mar 2, 2023

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Wo Long has stylish, parry-heavy combat and a more approachable challenge than most Souls-like games, but difficulty spikes may prove to be a barrier.

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Richard Wakeling·Feb 16, 2023

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Wild Hearts latches onto the familiar gameplay loop of Monster Hunter and infuses it with a fast-paced crafting system that lets you build your way to victory.

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Richard Wakeling·Feb 1, 2023

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Hi-Fi Rush is an excellent break from the norm for the horror buffs at Tango Gameworks, meshing the energetic combat of a character-action brawler with the toe-tapping beats of a stylish rhythm game.

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Richard Wakeling·Dec 6, 2022

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Need for Speed Unbound delights with a vibrant new art style and some exciting arcade racing, but familiar issues are as frustrating as an inopportune oil slick

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Richard Wakeling·Nov 22, 2022

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Evil West's kinetic combat thrills as you dismember vampires by the bucket load, but it's dragged down by level design that's both formulaic and repetitive.

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Richard Wakeling·Nov 7, 2022

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Sonic Frontiers marks a bold new direction for the series, meshing traditional Sonic action with an open-ended approach to progression and exploration across its semi-open world.

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Richard Wakeling·Oct 17, 2022

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A Plague Tale: Requiem eventually expands in scope and improves upon its predecessor's stealth action, but the heartrending story of two siblings battling against the odds is where it truly excels.

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Richard Wakeling·Sep 30, 2022

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FIFA 23 makes incremental improvements to last year's game, but the looming presence of Ultimate Team's microtransactions cast a shadow over everything.

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Richard Wakeling·Sep 19, 2022

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The iconic point-and-click adventure series returns with a heartfelt and nostalgic adventure that any mighty pirate would be a fool to miss.

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Richard Wakeling·Sep 12, 2022

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The rhythmic interplay between Metal: Hellsinger's rip-roaring soundtrack and frenetic action is a magical concoction.

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Richard Wakeling·Sep 7, 2022

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With an engaging and aggressive combat system, and a unique alternative-history setting, Steelrising is an interesting albeit familiar Souls-like.

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Richard Wakeling·Aug 18, 2022

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Midnight Fight Express is a modern beat-'em-up with extensive motion-captured animations that bring its frenetic combat to life with wince-inducing satisfaction.

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Richard Wakeling·Aug 4, 2022

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Two Point Campus emphasizes partying and friendship just as much as studying and attending class, adding a unique twist to this business management sim.

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Richard Wakeling·Jul 15, 2022

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Sunbreak lacks fresh ideas and withholds its new monsters for far too long, but small changes improve upon Rise's spectacular monster hunting.