Game Reviews
9.0Score 9.0 out of 10Marvel Cosmic Invasion Review
Who says the arcade vibes are dead? Tribute Games and Dotemu create another all time classic. Bringing the retro beat em up genre back to the limelight with a fresh coat of Marvel.
8.5Score 8.5 out of 10Farthest Frontier Review
Farthest Frontier transforms city-building into a genuine survival experience where crop rotation matters and plagues can end your dreams. It's demanding and occasionally frustrating, but watching your settlement evolve from desperate hovels to a thriving medieval town delivers satisfaction few games match.
9.0Score 9.0 out of 10Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment Review
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is the most polished entry in the spinoff series, delivering canonical Zelda storytelling that actually enhances Tears of the Kingdom rather than undermining it. The combat feels genuinely tactical thanks to Zonai devices, elemental reactions, and interactive Sync Strikes that demand more than button-mashing.
8.0Score 8.0 out of 10Forestrike Review
Forestrike marries chess-like patience with Sifu's combo mastery through its Foresight mechanic, letting you mentally rehearse each fight before committing for real. It's brutally unforgiving—one boss took me five hours—but the earned satisfaction when everything clicks rivals anything in gaming. Not for everyone, but for those caught on the dopamine treadmill, it's a reminder of what real mastery feels like.
8.5Score 8.5 out of 10Age of Wonders 4: Thrones of Blood DLC Review
Thrones of Blood is a superb addition that nails the vampire power fantasy while adding meaningful strategic depth. Vampire enthusiasts and Age of Wonders devotees will find this to be one of the best DLCs yet.
8.0Score 8.0 out of 10Tales of Xillia Remastered Review
Tales of Xillia Remastered delivers exactly what fans wanted: a smoother, more accessible version of a beloved JRPG with meaningful quality of life improvements. The combat system still holds up brilliantly and the character work remains compelling, but dated map design and visual limitations remind you this is a remaster, not a remake. It's the definitive way to experience Xillia, even if it can't escape showing its age.
9.0Score 9.0 out of 10Dispatch Season One Review
Dispatch renews the Telltale narrative formula and the superhero genre to craft one of the funniest and most memorable games of 2025 that we can't get enough of.
8.5Score 8.5 out of 10Surviving Mars: Relaunched Review
Surviving Mars: Relaunched modernizes one of the best city builders of the last decade without losing its identity. It’s smoother, cleaner, and packed with every bit of content you’d want. Whether you’re starting fresh or coming back for another run, it’s never felt better to build humanity’s second home.
5.0Score 5.0 out of 10Space Chef Review
Space Chef has all the right ingredients for a cozy space adventure: charming art, creative alien creatures, and a satisfying restaurant-building loop. But ultimately drowns them in tedious inventory management and glacially slow progression.
10.0Score 10.0 out of 10BALL x PIT Review
BALL x PIT on PS5 is an exhilarating fusion of roguelite intensity and physics-driven precision, where every bounce feels both strategic and chaotic. Its hypnotic rhythm, flawless performance, and masterful feedback loop make it one of the year’s standout indie experiences. A rare game that turns pure motion into art.
7.0Score 7.0 out of 10Gotchi Guardians: A Tower Defense Review
Gotchi Guardians: A Tower Defense combines adorable aesthetics with high-stakes multiplayer chaos. Beneath its pastel charm lies a tense, skill-driven experience that rewards quick thinking and adaptability, even if matchmaking and pacing can be uneven.
7.5Score 7.5 out of 10A World of Keflings Review
A World of Keflings (2025) brings back NinjaBee’s classic builder with a fresh coat of paint, smoother controls, and online co-op that makes its gentle charm shine brighter than ever. Its low-stress city-building remains as cozy and rewarding as you remember, though pathfinding quirks and late-game repetition occasionally dull the magic. Still, it’s a heartwarming return for one of gaming’s most delightfully wholesome sandboxes.
8.0Score 8.0 out of 10Discounty Review
Discounty turns the everyday rhythm of running a small-town supermarket into a surprisingly sharp look at ethics, expansion, and community. Its blend of grounded management sim and slow-burning narrative tension kept me hooked for over 20 hours. While pacing hiccups and some repetitive dialogue break the flow, it’s still one of the most thought-provoking “cozy” sims I’ve played this year.
9.0Score 9.0 out of 10Absolum Review
Absolum masterfully blends classic beat 'em up action with roguelite progression and mature fantasy storytelling to create something truly special. Dotemu delivers crispy combat, meaningful worldbuilding, and enough content to keep you hooked for 25+ hours and beyond. Whether you're chasing nostalgia or craving innovation, this is an essential pickup.
8.0Score 8.0 out of 10Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian Review
Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian brings the Atelier series back to what it does best — quiet craftsmanship and small human stories. Its alchemy and town restoration systems intertwine beautifully, creating a loop that’s as rewarding as it is reflective. Slow pacing and a bit of repetition hold it back from greatness, but its warmth and sincerity linger long after the credits.
7.5Score 7.5 out of 10Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny Review
Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is a lighthearted, surprisingly robust action RPG that thrives on its crossover energy. Simple to pick up, easy to love, and best enjoyed with family — it’s a rare modern game that remembers how to just have fun.