Game Reviews7.5/10
Manny’s Father Drinks Too Much in Papo & Yo, and So Does the Game
A boy named Manny travels a strange world to save his father, a man who drinks too much and turns into a giant creature.
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Category: Game Reviews
Every game we have scored, from the NES library to current releases.
Game Reviews7.3/10
Alone With You Turns Dying Into a Quiet, Repetitive Ritual — and Earns a 7.3
A quiet game about sitting with a dying patient, without combat, score or hurry — a rare, honest look at grief.
Game Reviews7.2/10
Serious Sam 4 Review: Waves Keep Coming, but the Campaign Runs Short
A shooter of old design, yet full of fury, sends forth wave upon wave of foes to test the player's patience and resolve.
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.
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.