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WandaVision: Episode 8 Review

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:07:00 GMT

Episode 8 of WandaVision does the opposite of raming up the pace for its penultimate episode but instead, acts as an exercise in taking stock with its many flashbacks.Episode 8 of WandaVision does the opposite of raming up the pace for its penultimate episode but instead, acts as an exercise in taking stock with its many flashbacks. plain

Bravely Default II Review

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Bravely Default 2 reviewed by Seth Macy on Nintendo Switch. The sequel to Square Enix's Bravely Default on 3DS (not to be confused with the follow-up Bravely Second) is a JRPG full of old-school sensibilities and tons of improvements on the formula alike.Bravely Default 2 reviewed by Seth Macy on Nintendo Switch. The sequel to Square Enix's Bravely Default on 3DS (not to be confused with the follow-up Bravely Second) is a JRPG full of old-school sensibilities and tons of improvements on the formula alike. plain

Curse of the Dead Gods Review

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:00:00 GMT

Great action, smart strategy, and random curses carry Curse of the Dead Gods to top of the action roguelite genre. Curse of the Dead Gods reviewed by Mitchell Saltzman on PC. Also available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.Great action, smart strategy, and random curses carry Curse of the Dead Gods to top of the action roguelite genre. Curse of the Dead Gods reviewed by Mitchell Saltzman on PC. Also available on Xbox One, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. plain

Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection Review

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Reviewed by Tristan Ogilvie on Nintendo Switch. "Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is an old-school action platformer that's not too cruel to compromise, allowing you to fine tune its challenge level relative to your individual skill and tolerance for pain. Its seven-level story mode may be slightly short, but it packs in plenty of variety and unique challenges to navigate, and bolsters its replay value with the addition of the alternate Shadow levels that unlock after your first playthrough. If Capcom had added further flexibility to Arthur's movement and attacks - and maybe had some fun with the story - this would have been a truly sensational second coming, but regardless Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is still a supremely spirited comeback."Reviewed by Tristan Ogilvie on Nintendo Switch. "Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is an old-school action platformer that's not too cruel to compromise, allowing you to fine tune its challenge level relative to your individual skill and tolerance for pain. Its seven-level story mode may be slightly short, but it packs in plenty of variety and unique challenges to navigate, and bolsters its replay value with the addition of the alternate Shadow levels that unlock after your first playthrough. If Capcom had added further flexibility to Arthur's movement and attacks - and maybe had some fun with the story - this would have been a truly sensational second coming, but regardless Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is still a supremely spirited comeback." plain

WandaVision: Episode 7 Review

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:28:00 GMT

Episode 7 of WandaVision is largely dedicated to set-up, but manages to finish on a bang thanks to a huge reveal.Episode 7 of WandaVision is largely dedicated to set-up, but manages to finish on a bang thanks to a huge reveal. plain

Valheim Early Access Review

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:10:00 GMT

Valheim's early access launch reviewed by Leana Hafer on PC. Valheim is already a paragon of the survival crafting genre, with excellent art and music highlighting a world that generates endless exciting stories from only a few, simple ingredients.Valheim's early access launch reviewed by Leana Hafer on PC. Valheim is already a paragon of the survival crafting genre, with excellent art and music highlighting a world that generates endless exciting stories from only a few, simple ingredients. plain

WandaVision: Episode 6 Review

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 13:29:00 GMT

WandaVision episode 6 is a perfectly-balanced chapter that delivers equal doses of dark mystery drama and zany 90s comedy.WandaVision episode 6 is a perfectly-balanced chapter that delivers equal doses of dark mystery drama and zany 90s comedy. plain

Superman & Lois: Series Premiere Review

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 22:00:00 GMT

Here's our review of Superman & Lois, which premieres on The CW on February 23, 2021. While its place in the larger Arrowverse puzzle is murky at best, Superman & Lois is a strong start for the new series that makes the most of its core family dynamic.Here's our review of Superman & Lois, which premieres on The CW on February 23, 2021. While its place in the larger Arrowverse puzzle is murky at best, Superman & Lois is a strong start for the new series that makes the most of its core family dynamic. plain

Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Review

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 21:25:00 GMT

Ys IX: Monstrum Nox reviewed by Nadia Oxford on PlayStation 4. Narration by Casey DeFreitas. Also available on PC and Nintendo Switch.Ys IX: Monstrum Nox reviewed by Nadia Oxford on PlayStation 4. Narration by Casey DeFreitas. Also available on PC and Nintendo Switch. plain

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury Review

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Reviewed by Cam Shea on Nintendo Switch. "Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury packs a tonne of engaging gameplay, but neither component comes together as elegantly as it might have done. This is a solid option if you're craving more Super Mario for your Switch, but it's not the moustachioed must-play I was hoping for."Reviewed by Cam Shea on Nintendo Switch. "Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury packs a tonne of engaging gameplay, but neither component comes together as elegantly as it might have done. This is a solid option if you're craving more Super Mario for your Switch, but it's not the moustachioed must-play I was hoping for." plain

Little Nightmares 2 Review

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Reviewed by Tristan Ogilvie on Xbox One. Also available on PlayStation 4, PC, and Nintendo Switch. "Little Nightmares 2 is every bit as black, bleak, and eerily beautiful as the original. It's also just as brief, and although the reintroduction of the Six character as an AI-controlled co-op partner ultimately serves the story well, she's not used as a vehicle to take the game's puzzle-solving and stealth to interesting new places, which seems like a real missed opportunity. While I still very much enjoyed each thrilling encounter with its menacing mob of monstrosities, the overall sense of familiarity this time around meant that Little Nightmares 2 left less of a lasting impact. There's no doubting developer Tarsier Studios' artistry and ability, but I hope for its next project it leaves these Little Nightmares behind and dares to dream bigger."Reviewed by Tristan Ogilvie on Xbox One. Also available on PlayStation 4, PC, and Nintendo Switch. "Little Nightmares 2 is every bit as black, bleak, and eerily beautiful as the original. It's also just as brief, and although the reintroduction of the Six character as an AI-controlled co-op partner ultimately serves the story well, she's not used as a vehicle to take the game's puzzle-solving and stealth to interesting new places, which seems like a real missed opportunity. While I still very much enjoyed each thrilling encounter with its menacing mob of monstrosities, the overall sense of familiarity this time around meant that Little Nightmares 2 left less of a lasting impact. There's no doubting developer Tarsier Studios' artistry and ability, but I hope for its next project it leaves these Little Nightmares behind and dares to dream bigger." plain

Persona 5 Strikers Review

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Persona 5 Strikers reviewed by Tom Marks on PlayStation 5, also available on PlayStation 4, PC, and Nintendo Switch. This action spin-off from Dynasty Warriors developer Omega Force replaces Persona 5's turn-based battles with a simple but consistently engaging real-time combat system, and its summer vacation story (while slimmed down) is a sequel nearly worthy of the '2' it lacks at the end of its title.Persona 5 Strikers reviewed by Tom Marks on PlayStation 5, also available on PlayStation 4, PC, and Nintendo Switch. This action spin-off from Dynasty Warriors developer Omega Force replaces Persona 5's turn-based battles with a simple but consistently engaging real-time combat system, and its summer vacation story (while slimmed down) is a sequel nearly worthy of the '2' it lacks at the end of its title. plain

WandaVision: Episode 5 Review

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 16:21:00 GMT

WandaVision's balance of sitcom and MCU drama breaks new ground in episode 5, as the season hits its midway point.WandaVision's balance of sitcom and MCU drama breaks new ground in episode 5, as the season hits its midway point. plain

Destruction AllStars: 15 Tips & Tricks

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 18:45:00 GMT

Destruction AllStars just released on PlayStation 5 and is included with this month's free PS Plus games. Here are a few tips and tricks we've put together to make sure you get the most out of your destructive playtime. Destruction AllStars was announced alongside the PS5 as a launch title, but later was delayed to release free on PS Plus in February of 2021. The game includes vehicle and on-foot combat and boasts a roster of diverse characters that each have unique abilities. There are currently four gametypes: Mayhem, Gridfall, Carnado, and Stockpile. Play by yourself or with friends, and make sure you blow up as much as you can.Destruction AllStars just released on PlayStation 5 and is included with this month's free PS Plus games. Here are a few tips and tricks we've put together to make sure you get the most out of your destructive playtime. Destruction AllStars was announced alongside the PS5 as a launch title, but later was delayed to release free on PS Plus in February of 2021. The game includes vehicle and on-foot combat and boasts a roster of diverse characters that each have unique abilities. There are currently four gametypes: Mayhem, Gridfall, Carnado, and Stockpile. Play by yourself or with friends, and make sure you blow up as much as you can. plain

Destruction AllStars Review

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 16:30:00 GMT

Destruction AllStars can provide fun bursts of frantic car combat action, but never adds up to much more than that.Destruction AllStars can provide fun bursts of frantic car combat action, but never adds up to much more than that. plain

Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood Review

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 09:00:00 GMT

Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood reviewed by Leana Hafer on PC. Also available on Xbox and PlayStation.Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood reviewed by Leana Hafer on PC. Also available on Xbox and PlayStation. plain

Blue Fire Review

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:01:00 GMT

Blue Fire provides and impeccable 3D platformer experience with the just right balance of abilities to master and challenges to test you, even when its pacing falters from its Zelda-like dungeons to rely on backtracking. Blue Fire reviewed by Brendan Graeber on PC. Also available on Nintendo Switch.Blue Fire provides and impeccable 3D platformer experience with the just right balance of abilities to master and challenges to test you, even when its pacing falters from its Zelda-like dungeons to rely on backtracking. Blue Fire reviewed by Brendan Graeber on PC. Also available on Nintendo Switch. plain

Hitman 3 Reviews: Is This The Best Hitman Ever? - The Review Crew

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 15:00:00 GMT

IGN's Review Crew is back this week, discussing Hitman 3. This series has always been a critical darling, but is Hitman 3 the game that will finally put the franchise on the map?IGN's Review Crew is back this week, discussing Hitman 3. This series has always been a critical darling, but is Hitman 3 the game that will finally put the franchise on the map? plain

Cyberpunk 2077 Console Performance Review - Patch 1.10 - 1.11

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 01:55:00 GMT

Cyberpunk 2077's latest patch 1.11 is a hotfix for version 1.10, so we've tested every console version of the game to see what CD Projekt Red got right, and what could still use a bit of work. Cyberpunk 2077 has seen quite a bit of scrutiny for how it launched on consoles, especially around the base Xbox One and PlayStation 4. There have been multiple updates since its December 10th launch to try and smooth out framerate, squash bugs, and bring these version to a more playable state. NXGamer tested every console version including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox One X, and Xbox Series X to see if Patch 1.10 has made any drastic improvements to the overall experience.Cyberpunk 2077's latest patch 1.11 is a hotfix for version 1.10, so we've tested every console version of the game to see what CD Projekt Red got right, and what could still use a bit of work. Cyberpunk 2077 has seen quite a bit of scrutiny for how it launched on consoles, especially around the base Xbox One and PlayStation 4. There have been multiple updates since its December 10th launch to try and smooth out framerate, squash bugs, and bring these version to a more playable state. NXGamer tested every console version including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox One X, and Xbox Series X to see if Patch 1.10 has made any drastic improvements to the overall experience. plain

Reviews in Review: Every IGN Game Review for January 2021

Sat, 30 Jan 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Welcome to Reviews in Review - a show that rounds up all the games IGN reviewed this month, so you can get a birds'-eye view of what you should or shouldn't be spending those holiday gift cards on - obviously, the full reviews will give you a lot more info, and you can find links to all those in the description. This month we are talking about Nuts, Olija, Everspace 2, Factorio, Cyber Shadow, Skul the Hero Slayer, The Medium, and Hitman 3 Also, friendly reminder there's no way to objectively determine the quality of a piece of art or entertainment, and the scores primarily exist to summarize how that particular reviewer felt about the game - but hey, they also give you something to argue about in the comments.Welcome to Reviews in Review - a show that rounds up all the games IGN reviewed this month, so you can get a birds'-eye view of what you should or shouldn't be spending those holiday gift cards on - obviously, the full reviews will give you a lot more info, and you can find links to all those in the description. This month we are talking about Nuts, Olija, Everspace 2, Factorio, Cyber Shadow, Skul the Hero Slayer, The Medium, and Hitman 3 Also, friendly reminder there's no way to objectively determine the quality of a piece of art or entertainment, and the scores primarily exist to summarize how that particular reviewer felt about the game - but hey, they also give you something to argue about in the comments. plain