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Rival Stars Horse Racing review

Robert Allen — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:17:35 +0000

Rival Stars Horse Racing arrives on Switch with the unmistakable DNA of a mobile game, and it doesn’t try too hard to disguise it. Developed by New Zealand-based PikPok, this lightweight management sim blends horse breeding, stable management, and racing into a steady cycle of tasks and rewards. In theory, it sounds like a compelling …

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New Releases: June 4-10, 2026

Robert Allen — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:59:15 +0000

This week, Putrika 2nd.cut: For the Exquisite Attire (pictured) thrusts readers into an ethical dilemma, NBA The Run hits the court with an arcade-inspired hoops, while Gothic 1 Remake gives Piranha Bytes’ classic RPG a modern overhaul. Elsewhere, Voidling Bound offers a classical blend of creature evolution and engaging action-platforming. Here’s the full list of …

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Schrödinger’s Call review

Shane Nakamura — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:34:18 +0000

There is a phone on the table. It will ring. And when it does, you must answer it. Because no one else can, and no one else ever will again. That’s the rather provocative premise that’s at the heart of Schrödinger’s Call, the debut visual novel from three-person Japanese indie studio Acrobatic Chirimenjako. It is …

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Scale the Depths review

Shane Nakamura — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:18:29 +0000

I’ve always had a odd relationship with incremental games. I rarely jump into a new one without hesitation, knowing how easily they can consume my attention. But once I’m invested, it can be really hard to put the game down (which is great for long flights). But that kind of addictive play also shapes how …

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Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar review

Robert Allen — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:24:05 +0000

Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar is the latest chapter in Marvelous’ beloved farming simulation series, building on the foundations of its predecessors while introducing enough new features to reinvigorate any waning interest in simulated farming. While the title was released on PC and Switch last August, ten months later, the game has arrived on PlayStation …

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Vortica review

Robert Allen — Sun, 31 May 2026 21:42:12 +0000

At first glance, Vortica looks like a lot of other indie twin-stick shooters on Steam. There’s the top-down perspective, the diminutive sprites, and the satisfying sound of automatic weapons that go brrr. Yes, it’s a genre that’s been done to death. And honestly, after watching a short video of Vortica in action, you’d be forgiven …

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Bubsy 4D review

Robert Allen — Fri, 29 May 2026 18:17:34 +0000

For every Mario or Sonic that evolves across hardware generations, there are a number of forgotten mascots waiting backstage for another shot at relevance. Over the last few years, gaming has revivals from characters that seemed trapped in the late ’90s and early 2000s. Gex strode back. Spyro returned in remastered form. Klonoa got another …

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New Releases: May 28 – June 3, 2026

Robert Allen — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:23:33 +0000

This week, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar brings merchant life to Marvelous’ farming sim, Mina the Hollower delivers a Game Boy Color-era gothic adventure, while Final Fantasy VII Rebirth finally makes the jump to Xbox Series S/X. Elsewhere, Touhou Yukkuri Mountain has you stacking up Reimu, Marisa, Remilia, and the rest of the Gensokyo gals …

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SiNiSistar 2 review

Robert Allen — Thu, 28 May 2026 02:51:46 +0000

Most eroge (a Japanese term for erotic game) relies on titillation for enjoyment. Strip away the explicit scenes and there often isn’t much left beyond some basic gameplay and lingering sense of watered-down fan-service. But every so often, a game comes along that would still be worth playing even if the most of the salacious …

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Birushana: Winds of Fate review

Shane Nakamura — Wed, 27 May 2026 00:21:41 +0000

Some stories deserve to keep going. And that’s the case for 2022’s Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei, a historical-fantasy otome visual novel developed by Red Entertainment. Birushana: Winds of Fate, is a fan-disk that allows you to spend more time with the cast, witnessing Shanao settling down with the five bachelors or building relationships with …

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Luna Abyss review

Mike Zhou — Tue, 26 May 2026 17:59:10 +0000

Imagine a development team sitting around a table, each person naming their favorite first-person shooter mechanic. The controller-clinching bullet-hell of Returnal. The satisfying lock-on targeting of Metroid Prime. The relentless momentum of DOOM‘s combat arenas. The slow-motion firefights of Control. One by one, those ideas get jotted down on a whiteboard, before someone at Kwalee …

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Psyvariar 3 review

Mike Zhou — Sat, 23 May 2026 19:09:50 +0000

Psyvariar 3 represents an overdue return for Success Corporation’s long-running shmup series. Much of the third entry’s strength stems from staying faithful to what made the original franchise distinctive while adding just enough variety to feel modern. Interestingly, this isn’t the kind of shooter that asks you to gun down waves of enemies as quickly …

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RoadOut review

Shane Nakamura — Fri, 22 May 2026 17:53:30 +0000

RoadOut drops you into a desolate expanse called the Dead Zone. You play as Claire, a mercenary making her way through a world where three factions wrestle for control: the Wasteheads, the SaibaKuran, and the Order of the New Code. On paper, it’s a setup you’ve probably seen before in open-world games. But the setup …

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New Releases: May 21-27, 2026

Robert Allen — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:38:58 +0000

All aboard! Leading this week’s lineup of new releases is RUNNING TRAIN | 走ル列車！, leading a week of new game releases than range from the action of 007 First Light to an adaptation of Richard Garfield’s chaotic kaiju-brawling board game, King of Tokyo. Fights might also erupt across Bruisers 2D Boxing matches as well as …

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R-Type Dimensions III review

Robert Allen — Thu, 21 May 2026 17:33:02 +0000

If a remaster isn’t going to be handled with obsessive care, it probably shouldn’t be undertaken at all. That’s especially true for a series like R-Type, a franchise built around precision and stage memorization. The series isn’t just something you can give a fresh coat of paint and some flashy lighting effects. No, every pixel, …

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Rune Dice review

Robert Allen — Tue, 19 May 2026 19:15:22 +0000

At the core of Rune Dice is one really good hook. After eyeing a cluster of dice on the tabletop, you pull back the analog stick and launch a single die. It bumps into another die showing a one, transforms, flips, and ricochets into a nearby two, then a three, four, and finally a five. …

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Avenging Humanity with Corebreaker

Robert Allen — Mon, 18 May 2026 18:27:48 +0000

One troubling trend with roguelikes is a tendency for excess. From redundant currencies, sprawling tech trees with negligible stat boosts, to mechanics that are layered so high they threaten to bury the action underneath, bloat is prominent across the sub-genre. But pleasingly, Corebreaker takes the opposite approach. The Early Access release of aQuadiun’s (Galaxy Champions …

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Sektori review

Robert Allen — Sun, 17 May 2026 03:09:33 +0000

Undoubtedly, Sektori is a descendant from the golden age of arcade shooters. The game’s maniac intensity and vibrant particle effects can be traced all the way back to Robotron: 2084, through Geometry Wars’ mainline entries, and right into Housemarque’s Resogun and Nex Machina. As such, it’s not surprising that solo developer Kimmo Lahtinen spent 13 …

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Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship review

Robert Allen — Thu, 14 May 2026 23:03:48 +0000

Plenty of games merge genres. But Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship pushes at the boundaries of hybridization, blending qualities from several different kinds of games. Not only are players burdened with overseeing tower defense-style turrets, but they’ll also use these weapons to rip through bullet heaven-style crowds. Unsuspectingly, roguelike qualities are found in the selection …

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New Releases: May 14-20, 2026

Robert Allen — Thu, 14 May 2026 17:51:33 +0000

Leading this week’s schedule of new releases is Forza Horizon 6, bringing back the series’ blend of open-road racing, exotic cars, and premium-priced spectacle. Shooter fans also have plenty to keep an eye on, with R-Type Dimensions 3 reviving IREM’s side-scrolling franchise, Sektori offering its own stylish spin on twin-stick action, and Söldner-X 2 returning …

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