Rick Lane

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Rick Lane·Nov 4, 2024

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Straftat's 1v1 gunfights are fun enough on their own, but its massive map roster and array of inventive weapons instantly make it a multiplayer must-play.

PC Gamer

Rick Lane·Nov 1, 2024

Critic80/100

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It really is better where it’s wetter.

PC Gamer

Rick Lane·Oct 24, 2024

Critic92/100

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With interplanetary logistics and four imaginative new ways to build factories, expansion Space Age reaffirms Factorio’s position as the greatest game in the genre it spawned.

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Rick Lane·Oct 21, 2024

Critic66/100

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Eurogamer

Rick Lane·Oct 2, 2024

Critic60/100

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Ingenious, unstable, and uncompromising in pursuit of its goals, Shadows of Doubt truly is the ultimate hard-boiled detective sim. Our review.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Rick Lane·Aug 28, 2024

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Stormgate's weak campaign and messy pricing system make for an awkward introduction to this StarCraft-inspired RTS, but multiplayer strategy fans might find something to enjoy in mastering its tactically diverse factions.

Eurogamer

Rick Lane·Aug 27, 2024

Critic60/100

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Eurogamer's review of Concord, a perfectly playable game of snappy combat and colourful character abilities, with muddled heroes and unimaginative maps.

Eurogamer

Rick Lane·Jun 2, 2024

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Eurogamer's review of Skald: Against the Black Priory, a propulsive throwback RPG with grisly character but a little too much adherance to tradition.

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Rick Lane·May 21, 2024

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Our Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 review explains the good and bad of Ninja Theory's third-person action sequel, which doubles down on the original in every way.

GamesRadar+

Rick Lane·May 10, 2024

Critic70/100

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Homeworld's operatic space combat is as engrossing as ever in its third outing, although a weaker story and a slightly odd cover system dim the shine of its star

PC Gamer

Rick Lane·Apr 10, 2024

Critic64/100

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Descartes before the horse.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Rick Lane·Mar 5, 2024

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More off-roading excellence from the series formerly known as Spintires, although its scientific theme is not as interesting as it could be.

Eurogamer

Rick Lane·Feb 29, 2024

Critic80/100

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Nightdive reveals a shooter that hits the brief like a proton torpedo, a Doom clone elevated by its vivid, imaginative expansion upon the Star Wars universe.

Eurogamer

Rick Lane·Feb 26, 2024

Critic60/100

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Our review of retro-shooter Wrath: Aeon of Ruin.