Richard Wakeling

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Richard Wakeling·May 24, 2021

Critic60/100

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Biomutant presents a different take on the post-apocalypse, but a forgettable story and uneven gameplay hold it back.

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Richard Wakeling·May 4, 2021

Critic60/100

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Total War's first remaster updates a 2004 classic, but this is still a game for those wearing nostalgia-tinted glasses.

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Richard Wakeling·Apr 20, 2021

Critic70/100

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MLB The Show 21 maintains the series' continued excellence on the diamond, but missing features and uneven additions hold it back.

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Richard Wakeling·Mar 23, 2021

Critic90/100

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Monster Hunter Rise's renewed focus on fully-fledged action represents the series at the peak of its powers. Its PC port makes it the definitive version of one of 2021's best games

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Richard Wakeling·Nov 17, 2020

Critic50/100

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Godfall's monotonous structure is held together by punchy combat that can't bear the full weight.

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Richard Wakeling·Nov 5, 2020

Critic70/100

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Dirt 5 adopts the arcade sensibilities of the series' past, but its frenetic action is dampened somewhat by an uninspired handling model.

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Richard Wakeling·Oct 6, 2020

Critic80/100

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FIFA 21 offers a comprehensive package with new features that encourage creativity and attacking dynamism.

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Richard Wakeling·Sep 24, 2020

Critic60/100

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Dated gameplay drags down this impressive remake of an 18-year-old classic.

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Richard Wakeling·Mar 20, 2020

Critic80/100

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MLB The Show 20 opts for refinement over sweeping changes, maintaining the series' high bar for quality with some smart additions.

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Richard Wakeling·Feb 22, 2020

Critic90/100

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Dreams is a technical and creative marvel, a robust game-making toolkit where the only limits are your skill and imagination.

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Richard Wakeling·Jan 29, 2020

Critic70/100

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Journey to the Savage Planet is a charming and upbeat adventure about exploring an uncharted planet in service of your corporate overlords.

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Richard Wakeling·Nov 14, 2019

Critic70/100

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Need for Speed Heat puts the series back on track with a renewed focus on simple racing and customizing cars.

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Richard Wakeling·Oct 29, 2019

Critic20/100

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WWE 2K20 is a calamitous new entry in the wrestling franchise.

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Richard Wakeling·Sep 26, 2019

Critic60/100

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Code Vein adds its own spin to the Souls-like formula, but dull enemy encounters sap its combat of any life.

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Richard Wakeling·Sep 13, 2019

Critic90/100

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Konami's eFootball PES 2020 continues the series' stellar output on the pitch, which is enough to fully overcome the issues off it.