GAMING REVIEWS
Super Meat Boy 3D review: the classic challenge returns with a new sense of depth
TL;DR: Super Meat Boy 3D nails the speed and challenge of the original, but the shift to 3D introduces frustrating depth issues. It’s messy, addictive, and worth playing if you…
Darwin’s Paradox review: a clever, charming, and slightly unpredictable adventure
2026 needs more platformers and Darwin's Paradox! arrives today as a refreshing anomaly. Developed by ZDT Studio and published by Konami, this 2.5D puzzle-platformer puts players in control of Darwin,…
World of Warcraft: Midnight review: I lost track of time in Azeroth again, and honestly, I’m not even mad about it
TL;DR: World of Warcraft: Midnight is a visually stunning, mechanically refined expansion with a strong endgame and addictive housing system, even if its main story and a few features don’t…
Super Mario Bros. Wonder + Meetup in Bellabel Park review: better, harder, and way more addictive than before
TL;DR: It’s basically Wonder at its best. Better bosses, tougher challenges, smarter multiplayer, and smoother performance. Not perfect, but easily the version you should play. I went into this so-called…
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection review: I came for nostalgia, stayed for the emotional damage
TL;DR: A lovingly updated trilogy with addictive card-based combat and a surprisingly emotional story. One weak entry aside, this is easily the definitive way to play Mega Man Star Force…
John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando review: loud, messy, and fun in all the right ways
TL;DR: A chaotic, 80s-inspired zombie horde shooter that trades depth for pure fun—and mostly gets away with it. I booted up John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando expecting chaos, and within minutes…
Screamer (2026) review: twin-stick chaos, neon nights, and the art of weaponized drifting
TL;DR: A stylish, chaotic arcade racer with deep mechanics and big personality, held back by uneven tracks and an overbearing story—but still absolutely worth the ride. I went into Screamer…
Crimson Desert review: a stunning open-world RPG stuck in a Candy Crush grind
TL;DR: Stunning to look at, fun to fight in, but underneath all that spectacle is a grind-heavy, checklist-driven experience that feels suspiciously like a very expensive Candy Crush. I knew…
1348 Ex Voto review: a plague-era action game that looks like prestige cinema but plays like a forgotten PS3 prototype
TL;DR: Looks great, sounds great, starts strong—then collapses into shallow combat, missed narrative potential, and a whole lot of wasted promise. I went into 1348 Ex Voto expecting something grim,…
Slay the Spire 2 review: the tower returns with smarter cards, deadlier enemies, and endless strategic possibilities
TL;DR: Slay the Spire 2 keeps the brilliant deck-building foundation of the original game but enhances it with new characters, refined mechanics, upgraded visuals, and co-op play. It may look…
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection review: the monster collecting RPG that finally perfected the formula
TL;DR: Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection delivers a deep, strategic monster-collecting RPG with addictive exploration, flexible monster customization, and satisfying turn-based combat. It’s the best version of the Stories…
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake review: a modern horror glow-up for one of the creepiest games ever made
TL;DR: Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake faithfully revives one of the greatest horror games ever made with gorgeous visuals and expanded storytelling. Some modern gameplay systems reduce the original’s…
Marathon Review: the extraction shooter that became my sleepless loot addiction (and I’m not sure I want to stop)
TL;DR: Marathon is a tense and highly addictive extraction shooter powered by Bungie’s exceptional gunplay. PvP encounters are thrilling, the progression system keeps players invested, and the eerie cyberpunk atmosphere…
Esoteric Ebb review: a brilliantly weird fantasy CRPG where politics, dice rolls, and bad decisions collide
TL;DR: Esoteric Ebb is basically a fantasy CRPG that channels Disco Elysium’s narrative magic while injecting its own absurd humor and political intrigue. It’s funny, smart, surprisingly deep, and absolutely…
WWE 2K26 review: the wrestling is better than ever, but the soul of the game feels a little missing
TL;DR: WWE 2K26 still delivers great wrestling gameplay and tons of modes, but disappointing Showcase and MyRise campaigns plus some bugs make it feel like a step sideways rather than…
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf review: a hand-painted sci-fi dream that ends before I’m ready to wake up
TL;DR: Planet of Lana II is a gorgeous, heartfelt sci-fi puzzle platformer with smart design and incredible art direction. It’s a little short, but absolutely worth your time. Planet of…
Scott Pilgrim EX review: a time-traveling beat ’em up that levels up nostalgia instead of just farming it
TL;DR: Scott Pilgrim EX is a must-play modern beat ’em up with deeper combat, light RPG mechanics, and a living Toronto hub. Not perfect, but absolutely worth your time. 4/5.…
Pokémon Pokopia review: no battles, no badges, just pure Pokémon vibes, and it somehow works
TL;DR: You’re a Ditto rebuilding a ruined Kanto in a cozy, addictive life sim. It’s charming, surprisingly deep, occasionally clunky, and absolutely worth your time. When I first booted up…