Game Reviews7.9/10
Twelve Years On, Dungeon of the Endless Still Makes Every Run Feel Fresh
A tower of endless chambers presses inward, rewarding patience and punishing carelessness in this punishing roguelike.
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Category: Game Reviews
Every game we have scored, from the NES library to current releases.
Game Reviews8.6/10
Monster Hunter Stories Turns the Franchise Sideways, and It Works
A gentle tale of monsters and hunters, wherein riders bond with beasts and soar above the earth, a charming detour from the old hunt.
Game Reviews7.8/10
Persona 4: Dancing All Night Review — A Solid Rhythm Game Wrapped in a Thin Story
A rhythm game of Persona 4's cast, dancing instead of fighting, judged upon its songs and its slender tale.
Game Reviews7.5/10
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Review — Big Story, Shallow Combos
A vast storm of ninja power descends upon consoles anew, wherein tale and combat are both wrought with grand spectacle.
Game Reviews7.9/10
Full Season Mode Returns in NHL 16, Making Up for Last Year’s Loss
Full season mode returns to NHL 16, bringing back the franchise's signature long campaign. Improved skating and commentary round out a strong package.
Game Reviews7.4/10
Yo-kai Watch Review: Finding Monsters Rewards Attention, Even When It’s Hard To Find
A game of noticing monsters hidden within plain sight, wherein discovery, combination, and exploration reward the curious eye.
Game Reviews7.8/10
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Review: Long Story Mode, Deep Combat Earns Its Keep
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax review: a dense, polished fighting game with a long story mode worth sitting through.
Game Reviews7.9/10
Disgaea 5 Review: Laharl’s Revenge Earns a 7.9
A demon prince frames another for murder, gathers allies of vengeance, and wages war upon the very demons who wronged him.
Game Reviews7.7/10
Ten Years On, Job Simulator’s Robot Bosses Still Make Menial Work Worth Doing Again
A simulation of labor, wherein robots mistake humans for gods and staples for sacraments.
Game Reviews7.9/10
Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth Review — City Simulator Wrapped in a Monster-Trading Shell
A city simulator wrapped in a monster-trading shell, where patience pays off in Shibuya and beyond.