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Void Expanse Reviews
'VoidExpanse' Review

'VoidExpanse' may not be the finished article, with a few frustrating flaws and stability issues, but is nonetheless an addictive and fun space-based sandbox RPG.

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Tower of Guns Review
'Tower of Guns' Review

'Tower of Guns's randomized levels and enemies offers players a frenzied challenge, but ultimately fails to keep players engaged for longer than a few minutes at a time

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Dreaming Sarah screenshot
Review: 'Dreaming Sarah' Evokes 'Yume Nikki' And Trippy Nostalgia

Inspired by the RPG 'Yume Nikki,' Asteristic's 'Dreaming Sarah' features nice 16-bit graphics, a challenging game world, and an incredible soundtrack.

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Borderlands Handsome Collection Review
'Borderlands: The Handsome Collection' Review

'Borderlands: The Handsome Collection' packages the best and worst entry of the franchise together, making it a difficult proposition for casual fans.

Metal Slug 3 Review
'Metal Slug 3' Review

'Metal Slug 3' on PS4 captures the spirit of SNK Playmore's arcade classic with some crazy twists, but a few inherent problems end up holding the game back.

Paperbound
'Paperbound' Review

With its four-player arena-based combat, 'Paperbound' returns to the glory days of local multiplayer, offering fast and frenetic gameplay that's best enjoyed with a group of friends.

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Fruit Ninja Kinect 2
'Fruit Ninja Kinect 2' Review

'Fruit Ninja Kinect 2' brings the chopping, slashing action of its predecessor to the Xbox One, but struggles to provide the enticing new content expected from a sequel.

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Plug & Play screenshot
Review: ‘Plug & Play’ Lets Players Plug Into Award-Winning Short Film

While very short and completely absurd, there’s something wonderfully freakish and even profound about the film-turned-indie game ‘Plug & Play’ by Etter Studio.

Battlefield Hardline Review
'Battlefield Hardline' Review
PS3

'Battlefield: Hardline' puts a clever spin on the 'Battlefield' formula, but a serious identity crisis keeps it from being a solid step forward for the franchise.

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Review: 'Elegy For a Dead World' Inspires Writers, May Bore Others

Elegy For a Dead World uses writing as a mechanic, but if you're not a writer you're not likely to find much to enjoy in its three poetry-inspired worlds.

Earthtongue Screenshot
Review: 'EarthTongue' Sim Game Brings Vivariums to Space

Earthtongue is an intriguing sim game that asks you to micromanage an ecosystem on a foreign planet. Though it may be too involved for some, its art style and unique gameplay keep it interesting.

Never Alone Screenshot
Review: 'Never Alone' Game's Wonderful Story Gets Bogged Down By Wonky Controls

'Never Alone' game is stunning from a visual and storytelling perspective, but its inconsistent controls and aggravating AI can make it an exercise in frustration.

Resident Evil Revelations 2 Episode 1
'Resident Evil: Revelations 2 - Episode 1' Review
PS3

The first episode of 'Resident Evil: Revelation 2' sets the scene for future episodes with familiar gameplay and local co-op, but is graphically unimpressive.

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Evolve Review
Review: 'Evolve' Works Well With a Coordinated Team, But Replay Value is Limited

When 'Evolve' hits all the right notes it succeeds at delivering a tense and dynamic boss battles, but if just one thing goes wrong it loses its appeal rather quickly.

The Order 1886 Review
'The Order: 1886' Review

'The Order: 1886' is bursting with creativity when it comes to design, narrative, and setting, but its gameplay is far too linear and derivative to be worth a full price purchase.

Super Galaxy Squadron
'Super Galaxy Squadron' Review

'Super Galaxy Squadron' doesn't reinvent the traditional shoot 'em up, but accessible, arcade-style combat provides a fun diversion for gamers of all levels.

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Dying Light Review
'Dying Light' Review

'Dying Light' hides all of its best gameplay behind a frustratingly steep learning curve and boring fetch quests, but shows potential once players dig a little deeper.

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Review
'The Vanishing of Ethan Carter' Review

The Vanishing of Ethan Carter's gorgeous visuals, intimate story in intense mysteries make it an easy recommendation despite some mediocre mechanics and voice acting.

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Resident Evil Remaster Jill Chris Wesker
'Resident Evil HD' Review
PS3

The game that launched the 'Resident Evil' series' HD overhaul brings it up to date for newcomers, but doesn't change enough to make it worthwhile for veterans.

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Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris Review
'Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris' Review

'Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris' is a suitable successor to Crystal Dynamics' isometric adventure game, but does little to impress.