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Blades of Fire art; a man holds a sword

Blades of Fire review: if Jim Henson had made Conan The Barbarian – and it's as wonderfully weird as that sounds

By Ian Dean published

Finally, an original Soulslike.

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Capcom Fighting Collection 2; anime fighting characters

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 review: a pixel-perfect celebration of chaos and creativity

By Ian Dean published

These retro games feel surprisingly modern.

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Revenge of the Savage Planet review; a man poses in front of a sand storm and an alien planet

I adore Revenge of the Savage Planet's lush, lurid playground of alien absurdity – but it's not for everyone

By Ian Dean published

Finding busy work at the end of the universe.

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Doom The Dark Ages review

I spent a week playing Doom: The Dark Ages for my review, and it does the unthinkable – this retro icon is relevant again

By Steve Boxer published

id Software has deftly redesigned Doom for a new generation.

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The Midnight Walk, creating a stop motion animation game

The Midnight Walk review: like stepping into a Studio Laika animation

By Alan Wen published

This hand-crafted, stop-motion cosy horror game impresses.

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Clair Obscur Expedition 33; fantasy characters float in a dark sky, a god-like creature is seen in the distance amidst lighting and flames

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review: a brilliantly weird, utterly unique game

By Lewis Packwood published

More than eye candy.

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Fatal Fury City of the Wolves review; anime and comic book characters from an SNK video game

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves review – a triumphant comeback that rekindles the series' classic fighting spirit

By Alan Wen published

SNK's original prize fighter still packs a punch with its comic book roots.

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Best Nintendo Switch 2 games; Mario in a kart driving out of Switch 2 console

Nintendo Switch 2 games: the best games to play on launch day

By Carlton Hill published

The 8 Nintendo Switch launch games every new owner needs.

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Promise Mascot Agency review; Japanese anime characters and mascots

Promise Mascot Agency review: Showa-era Japanese retro vibes, modern game design chores

By Alan Wen published

What if one of Yakuza's wild mini-games broke free?

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Atomfall review; a soldier in a post-apocalyptic landscape stands vigilant, overlooking a futuristic, ominous structure in the distance

Atomfall PS5 review: kitsch design and a playful nod to British folk horror

By Steve Boxer published

Rebellion's survival shooter is an exercise in very British nostalgia that cleverly manages to feel fresh and original.

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