Reviews published in 2023

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Review: A Far Cry From Paradise
7.5

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Review: A Far Cry From Paradise

It’s hard to capture the magic of the first Avatar film on the big screen let alone in a video game, but Ubisoft can sure try! Read about the highs and lows of their latest attempt in our review.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

December 6, 2023

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora Review: A Far Cry From Paradise
Super Mario RPG Review: A Nintendo Classic Revisited
8.5

Super Mario RPG Review: A Nintendo Classic Revisited

Nearly 30 years old, Super Mario RPG is a classic that serves as Nintendo’s first true RPG. Does this remake do it justice or was it unnecessary? Read our review to find out!

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

November 21, 2023

Super Mario RPG Review: A Nintendo Classic Revisited
WarioWare: Move It! Review: Smoother Moves
8.0

WarioWare: Move It! Review: Smoother Moves

Taking full advantage of everything the Switch has to offer, WarioWare: Move It! will have you getting off your butt and moving along through a zany selection of even more microgames and multiplayer modes.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

November 6, 2023

WarioWare: Move It! Review: Smoother Moves
EA WRC Review - DiRT Rally Has New Name and Unexpected Issues
7.5

EA WRC Review - DiRT Rally Has New Name and Unexpected Issues

Raised on foundations of excellent DiRT Rally series, WRC seemed certain contender to the title of the racing game of the year, after disappointing launch of Forza Motorsport. Sadly, what Codemasters released is another troubled title in need of patching.

Review

Christopher Mysiak

November 3, 2023

EA WRC Review - DiRT Rally Has New Name and Unexpected Issues
The Talos Principle 2 Review: A Mind-Bending Beauty
9.0

The Talos Principle 2 Review: A Mind-Bending Beauty

If you only play one puzzle game this year, The Talos Principle 2—with its engrossing themes of philosophy, existence, and society—has to be it.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

November 2, 2023

The Talos Principle 2 Review: A Mind-Bending Beauty
The Invincible Review - An Unexpected Gem Straight From Outer Space
8.5

The Invincible Review - An Unexpected Gem Straight From Outer Space

The Invincible is a short, immersive, narrative-driven game boasting a stunning art style and based on Stanislaw Lem's classic. The long awaited gaming experience inspired by Lem is no doubt an unexpected, late hit of 2023.

Review

Matthias Pawlikowski

November 2, 2023

The Invincible Review - An Unexpected Gem Straight From Outer Space
Alan Wake 2 Review: The Sheer Power of Storytelling
9.0

Alan Wake 2 Review: The Sheer Power of Storytelling

Alan Wake 2 stands out as a sequel that builds on the strong foundation laid by the original some thirteen years ago and takes the series in an exciting, new direction.

Review

Matt Buckley

October 26, 2023

Alan Wake 2 Review: The Sheer Power of Storytelling
Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review: Old-School Charm, Newfound Magic
9.0

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review: Old-School Charm, Newfound Magic

Visually striking and a zany, trippy ride, Super Mario. Bros. Wonder is an impressive 2D platformer that feels so familiar and brand-new at the same time.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

October 25, 2023

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Review: Old-School Charm, Newfound Magic
Ghostrunner 2 Review - The Return of the King?
8.0

Ghostrunner 2 Review - The Return of the King?

The Polish, cyberpunk-samurai first-person slasher Ghostrunner 2 returns buffed up and even more powerful. But is everything going well in the sequel?

Review

Jacob Nowak

October 23, 2023

Ghostrunner 2 Review - The Return of the King?
Cities: Skylines 2 Review - A Revolution, 2.0, or 1.5?
8.5

Cities: Skylines 2 Review - A Revolution, 2.0, or 1.5?

Cities Skylines is finally back with its sequel after a whole eight years. Part two brings sweeping, quality-of-life improvements, but has the formula stayed relevant after almost a decade?

Review

Jacob Nowak

October 19, 2023

Cities: Skylines 2 Review - A Revolution, 2.0, or 1.5?
Lords of the Fallen Review - Troublesome Reboot, Step in the Right Direction
7.0

Lords of the Fallen Review - Troublesome Reboot, Step in the Right Direction

The new Lords of the Fallen is definitely a better game than the almost decade-old original. More demanding and diverse, it offers a more interesting world. Still, it comes with a few problems.

Review

Zbigniew Woznicki

October 17, 2023

Lords of the Fallen Review - Troublesome Reboot, Step in the Right Direction
Spider-Man 2 Review: A Marvel to Behold
9.0

Spider-Man 2 Review: A Marvel to Behold

Are two Spider-Men better than one? In a word, yes, but the real hero of this video game is a story that’s nothing short of amazing.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

October 16, 2023

Spider-Man 2 Review: A Marvel to Behold
Red Dead Redemption Switch Review - The Classic is Back, Now on Hand-held
8.5

Red Dead Redemption Switch Review - The Classic is Back, Now on Hand-held

Red Dead Redemption unexpectedly arrived on the Nintendo Switch. The title proves that games can run smoothly on the console and also look good. The only problem is the price.

Review

Zbigniew Woznicki

October 11, 2023

Red Dead Redemption Switch Review - The Classic is Back, Now on Hand-held
Detective Pikachu Returns Review: Elementary Deductions
7.0

Detective Pikachu Returns Review: Elementary Deductions

Making their debut on Nintendo Switch, Detective Pikachu and pals are ready to solve even more cases even though their work may seem like child’s play from afar.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

October 9, 2023

Detective Pikachu Returns Review: Elementary Deductions
Assassin’s Creed Mirage Review - Unfortunate Series Low Point
6.5

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Review - Unfortunate Series Low Point

Pretty much all fans of the Assassin's Creed were hyped for Mirage, an installment heralded as full-blown return to the roots. Sadly, Ubisoft didn't manage to break the bad spell, although the game is technically polished, there's not much more to it.

Review

Sandra Kicinska

October 4, 2023

Assassin’s Creed Mirage Review - Unfortunate Series Low Point
Cyberpunk 2077 Disappointed, but Phantom Liberty Delights. A Touching Farewell by Spy Thriller
9.5

Cyberpunk 2077 Disappointed, but Phantom Liberty Delights. A Touching Farewell by Spy Thriller

I'm not a big fan of Cyberpunk 2077, but Phantom Liberty totally stole my heart. It has a great plot, great emotions, and is really memorable. That said, it's just average in terms of gameplay.

Review

Krzysztof Lewandowski

September 20, 2023

Cyberpunk 2077 Disappointed, but Phantom Liberty Delights. A Touching Farewell by Spy Thriller
Starfield Review: A Stellar Masterpiece
9.5

Starfield Review: A Stellar Masterpiece

Starfield is a massive game with plenty to offer and hundreds of hours of possibilities. Its features, writing, and tried-and-true gameplay take it far beyond our solar system.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

August 31, 2023

Starfield Review: A Stellar Masterpiece
Baldur's Gate 3 Review: BG3 Is Great, But I Hoped for Greater Miracles
9.0

Baldur's Gate 3 Review: BG3 Is Great, But I Hoped for Greater Miracles

Baldur's Gate 3 partially fulfilled my dreams, and partially didn't. It's a great adventure in my beloved genre, but ultimately it doesn't deliver on all of its promises. It's a phenomenon that I've entered with my mind, but not entirely with my soul.

Review

Krzysztof Lewandowski

August 29, 2023

Baldur's Gate 3 Review: BG3 Is Great, But I Hoped for Greater Miracles
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Review. Mechas Die Twice
9.0

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Review. Mechas Die Twice

The TV set melted and the PS4 is a pile of smoking ash after the encounter with Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. This game in every respect reminds me of face-melting red-hot metal.

Review

Krzysiek Kalwasinski

August 23, 2023

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon Review. Mechas Die Twice
Immortals of Aveum Review: When Magic Fizzles
7.0

Immortals of Aveum Review: When Magic Fizzles

A new IP, Immortals of Aveum, doesn’t make the best first impression, yet has the potential to be much more – if it focuses on what it does well.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

August 22, 2023

Immortals of Aveum Review: When Magic Fizzles