GAMING REVIEWS
Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition on Mac review (2025): a flawless Apple Silicon experience
TL;DR: Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition: Ultimate Edition finally lands on Mac in 2025, and shockingly, it’s not just "playable" — it’s phenomenal. Apple Silicon finally gets its killer app, and…
Shadow Labyrinth review: welcome to the Black Tower, please abandon hope
TL;DR: Shadow Labyrinth is a brutally unforgiving Metroidvania with a taste for cruelty, a labyrinthine world bigger than your will to keep playing, and a combat system that seems personally offended…
Razer Barracuda X Chroma review: solid gaming headphones, now with glow-up
When Razer adds “Chroma” to anything, you know it’s getting some RGB love and that’s exactly what’s happened with the new Barracuda X Chroma. It’s basically the 2022 Barracuda X…
Dune: Awakening review: harsh, grindy, and incredibly addictive
TL;DR: Dune: Awakening nails the spirit of Arrakis with awe-inspiring atmosphere and uncompromising survival mechanics. But while the desert feels alive and vicious, the combat feels like it’s been caught in…
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach review: still delivering trauma one box at a time
TL;DR: Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is Hideo Kojima unleashed. It takes the quirks, the contemplations, and the couriers of the original and molds them into a stranger, smoother, and…
Lenovo Legion Go S revisited: gaming on the go with desktop-grade power
In the ever-evolving landscape of handheld gaming PCs, Lenovo's Legion Go S aimed to strike a balance between performance, portability, and price. Building upon the foundation laid by its predecessor, the…
Mario Kart World review: a joyride through memory, madness, and modern multiplayer
TL;DR (Too Long, Drifted Right Into a Banana Peel) Mario Kart World is the most ambitious entry in Nintendo's racing juggernaut yet—an open-world, multiplayer-focused joyride that manages to evolve without losing…
Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny remaster review: a brilliant relic of gaming’s experimental age
TL;DR: The remastered Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny is a powerful reminder of an era when game design was bold, surreal, and unconcerned with polish. Capcom’s light-touch approach preserves the quirky cinematic ambition,…
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered review: a perfectly imperfect love letter to 2006
TL;DR: Oblivion Remastered is everything it should be: a gorgeous, faithful reimagining that keeps the heart, soul, and jank of the original intact. Performance hiccups aside, this is how you…
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves review: a legacy reborn (with some weird guests)
TL;DR: Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is a thrilling, heartfelt return to Southtown after 26 years. A stylish visual upgrade, inventive battle system, rich lore integration, and a killer…
Assassin’s Creed Shadows review: Blades Of The Rising Sun
For as long as I’ve been playing Assassin’s Creed, Japan has been the dream setting. It’s one of those time periods that just makes perfect sense for the franchise—shinobi assassins,…
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light iOS review: a classic adventure reborn on mobile
Alright, fellow digital spelunkers and pixelated adventurers, prepare yourselves for a deep dive into the meticulously crafted mobile port of a true gem: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. Forget…
Monster Hunter Wilds review: the new apex of monster hunting games
The Monster Hunter franchise has carved a unique niche in the gaming world, offering a blend of exhilarating combat, intricate crafting systems, and captivating monster designs. With each iteration, Capcom has…
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii review: uncharted waters and unforgettable shenanigans
Ahoy, mateys! Prepare to embark on a grand, if somewhat baffling, adventure with the legendary Mad Dog of Shimano, Goro Majima, in the latest, and arguably most peculiar, installment of…
Netflix Games’ Monument Valley 3 review: a beautiful puzzle game with room to grow
Monument Valley, the name itself conjures images of serene, impossible architecture, a world where the laws of physics take a backseat to artistic expression. The series has always been lauded…
Marvel Rivals review: a thrilling hero shooter that captures the essence of the Marvel Universe
The gaming world is no stranger to the concept of iterative design. From the early days of arcade classics to the sprawling open worlds of today, developers have often built…
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: a whip-cracking good time
Stepping into the dusty boots of the legendary Dr. Henry Walton "Indiana" Jones Jr. is a dream for many adventurers and history enthusiasts. MachineGames, the studio behind the critically acclaimed Wolfenstein series,…
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl review: a triumphant return to the zone
The Zone calls. A siren song of danger, mystery, and forbidden beauty, echoing through the desolate landscape of Chernobyl. For years, fans of the cult classic S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series have yearned…