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Review : Marathon : Extraction is Your Only Option

Review : Marathon : Extraction is Your Only Option

Extraction shooters have historically been grounded in gritty realism, but I’ve always longed for a compelling entry that incorporates hero-shooter elements like traits and abilities. Marathon, an extraction shooter developed by Bungie and published by SIE, tackles exactly that. It features an addictive loot grind, a unique and visually captivating…
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Review : Cairn : Survive the Climb

Review : Cairn : Survive the Climb

Climbing games are having a moment, just as the real hobby is growing rapidly among the Gen Z crowd. I’ve always been fascinated by the mindset that makes someone want to put themselves through so much pain, suffering, and potential for death, but I never really thought of it as…
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Review : Dispatch : With Great Power

Review : Dispatch : With Great Power

I’ve been looking for a classic storytelling experience reminiscent of Telltale’s former work ever since their abrupt closure in 2018. While their brand and IP were ultimately bought, they have yet to grace us with any new games. Fortunately for us, the legacy left by Telltale never dies. Dispatch, an…
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Review : The Outer Worlds 2 : All Systems Go

Review : The Outer Worlds 2 : All Systems Go

A sequel is judged in the context of several factors: how well it improves upon the previous entry's systems, where it breaks new ground, and what it ultimately does better. The best sequels are those remembered for their generational impact beyond those limitations. This includes how it expands the franchise,…
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Review : Keeper : Magical Experience

Review : Keeper : Magical Experience

Keeper is the next game from Double Fine Productions. The storied developer behind classics such as Grim Fandango, Brutal Legend, and my personal 2021 game of the year, Psychonauts 2. Keeper is a story driven, puzzle/adventure game that sees you assume control of a sentient lighthouse with a bird companion,…
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Review In-Progress : Grounded 2

Review In-Progress : Grounded 2

Released in early access in July of 2020 and often referred to as "Honey I Shrunk the Kids, the game," Obsidian Entertainment's Grounded represented a unique survival crafter. After a couple years of additional development and expansion, it released fully in late 2022, and later on additional platforms in 2024.…
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