Game Reviews9.1/10
Bloodborne Review: A Nightmare Worth Revisiting
Bloodborne review: FromSoftware's gothic masterpiece of aggressive combat, haunting level design, and relentless boss fights in the cursed city of Yharnam.
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Every game we have scored, from the NES library to current releases.
Game Reviews9.6/10
Metal Gear Solid V Scores 9.6: Flawless Stealth, Unfinished Story
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is a broken masterpiece—flawless stealth gameplay wrapped around an incomplete story. Our full review.
Game Reviews8.9/10
Twelve Years On, Shovel Knight Still Proves Refinement Beats Revolution
Shovel Knight review: a masterful 8-bit love letter with tight controls, inventive levels, unforgettable music, and a perfect 6-8 hour campaign.
Game Reviews9/10
Returnal Review: Housemarque’s Punishing Roguelike Shooter Is Worth Every Death
Returnal is a brutal, brilliant PS5 roguelike that demands everything and rewards persistence. Our review explains why it's Housemarque's best game.
Game Reviews9/10
Twelve Years On, Dark Souls II’s Punishing Design Still Justifies Its Cruelty
Dark Souls II review: FromSoftware's punishing action-RPG is bigger, stranger, and more demanding. A flawed masterpiece that earns its 9.0/10.
Game Reviews9.1/10
Twelve Years On, Bayonetta 2 Remains the Action Genre’s Benchmark
Bayonetta 2 review: PlatinumGames' action masterpiece refines everything to near perfection — fast combat, wild spectacle, and pure joy. A genre benchmark.
Game Reviews8.9/10
How Battlefield 1’s Leap Back to World War I Gave the Series Its Boldest Reinvention
Battlefield 1 takes the series back to World War I, trading gadgets for bolt-action rifles and horses. A bold, desperate shift that rewards strategy over aim.
Game Reviews9.3/10
Ten Years On, Nathan Drake’s Last Treasure Hunt Still Sets the Bar for Blockbuster Storytelling
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End closes Nathan Drake's story with a personal, blockbuster farewell. Our review praises the pacing, visuals, and emotional payoff.
Game Reviews8.9/10
Horizon Zero Dawn’s Machine Hunts Still Justify Its 8.9, Long After Launch
Guerrilla's Horizon Zero Dawn blends machine-hunting combat, a gripping post-apocalyptic story, and a vast open world. Our review scores it 9/10.
Game Reviews9.6/10
God of War Review: A Father, a Son, and an Axe That Redefined a Franchise
God of War (2018) reinvents Kratos as a father in a Norse saga. Our review praises its deep combat, emotional story, and stunning world.