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Richard Wakeling·Dec 19, 2023

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The Finals mixes solid shooting with dynamic destruction and game-show-infused presentation to create a thrillingly chaotic concoction.

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Richard Wakeling·Nov 2, 2023

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RoboCop: Rogue City is a methodical shooter that makes you feel like Old Detroit's greatest crime fighter, but it errs when its devotion to authenticity wanes.

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Richard Wakeling·Oct 16, 2023

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With a rebrand and the FIFA license out of the picture, EA Sports FC 24 signals a new era for the long-running series, but it's mostly business as usual.

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Richard Wakeling·Sep 13, 2023

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For the most part, however, Lies of P is content to adorn existing mechanics and ideas with its own story and aesthetic. This may be a derivative approach, but it nails the core Souls-like experience, with each of its various mechanics seamlessly coalescing to create a thrilling action game that's challenging, varied, and dripping with atmosphere. It's easy to be reductive when a game wears its influences on its sleeve as boldly as Lies of P does, but plenty of other games have tried and failed to recreate the same magic. It's not an easy endeavor, and while it doesn't shake up the formula or reinvent the wheel, Lies of P is still one of the genre's most accomplished and enjoyable entries--and that's the truth.

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Richard Wakeling·Aug 23, 2023

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Armored Core VI sees From Software return to and refine its roots with a game of thrilling mech combat built on aggression, agility, and customization.

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Richard Wakeling·Jul 20, 2023

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Remnant 2 builds on its predecessor to create a rewarding and unpredictable experience that's difficult to put down.

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Richard Wakeling·May 24, 2023

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Planet of Lana's vibrant hand-painted art style draws you into a story about working together to overcome insurmountable odds.

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Richard Wakeling·May 23, 2023

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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun captures the fast-paced action of classic '90s shooters and accentuates it with an assortment of the Space Marines' finest weaponry.

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Richard Wakeling·Apr 12, 2023

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EA returns to the world of golf with a challenging and rewarding title that's let down by a couple of inconsistencies and an underwhelming swing mechanic.

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Richard Wakeling·Apr 3, 2023

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By exploring the Negro Leagues and some of its most notable players, MLB The Show 23 shines a spotlight on an important part of baseball and American history.

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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.