Reviews published in 2021

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Final Fantasy 7 Remake PC Review: Ignorance is Not a Bliss
7.5

Final Fantasy 7 Remake PC Review: Ignorance is Not a Bliss

Final Fantasy 7 Remake on PC does a wonderful job of resurrecting the classic, 1997 video game, bringing back the original feel and nostalgia. However, the port is flawed by complete disregard to the peculiarities of the PC platform.

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Matthias Pawlikowski

December 23, 2021

Final Fantasy 7 Remake PC Review: Ignorance is Not a Bliss
Halo Infinite Review. Say 'Hello' to Successful Reboot!
8.0

Halo Infinite Review. Say 'Hello' to Successful Reboot!

Brace yourself, Spartan. Six years after its last game, the Halo series returns with an open-world game that provides a mix of nostalgic and modern elements that make for a satisfying journey through an old, familiar planet.

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Giancarlo Saldana

December 15, 2021

Halo Infinite Review. Say 'Hello' to Successful Reboot!
Cyberpunk 2077 on PlayStation 4 is Still Busted After a Year
3.0

Cyberpunk 2077 on PlayStation 4 is Still Busted After a Year

After less than a year, I decided to revisit the last-gen version of Cyberpunk 2077 to see if anything has changed. The conclusion was painful: not much or almost nothing.

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Kristian Smoszna

December 14, 2021

Cyberpunk 2077 on PlayStation 4 is Still Busted After a Year
Final Fantasy XIV Online: Endwalker Review
9.5

Final Fantasy XIV Online: Endwalker Review

Endwalker lives up to the expectations set by Shadowbringers and is a worthy closure to the almost 8-year story arc. With that feat, I’m confident that FFXIV is the best MMORPG currently available.

Review

Michal Ramz

December 10, 2021

Final Fantasy XIV Online: Endwalker Review
Chorus Review: Satisfying Combat Distracts From A Lackluster Protagonist
8.0

Chorus Review: Satisfying Combat Distracts From A Lackluster Protagonist

Chorus misses out on the opportunity to let the player decide who the protagonist is, choosing instead to force a dramatic end-of-the-world scenario on the player that cheapens the ability to explore and take on side-missions. Read our review.

Review

Matt Buckley

December 3, 2021

Chorus Review: Satisfying Combat Distracts From A Lackluster Protagonist
Battlefield 2042 Review: Hazard Zone
7.0

Battlefield 2042 Review: Hazard Zone

A mix of old and new, Battlefield 2042 features more maps, more pomp, and more customization tools. But is more always better?

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

November 17, 2021

Battlefield 2042 Review: Hazard Zone
Hammerting Review: Needs Reforging
6.5

Hammerting Review: Needs Reforging

Explore the inside of a mountain and build your own dwarven colony in Hammerting, a game that has a lot of potential but is held back by some rough edges.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

November 17, 2021

Hammerting Review: Needs Reforging
Shin Megami Tensei V Review: Angels and Demons
8.0

Shin Megami Tensei V Review: Angels and Demons

Not as popular as its spin-off Persona, Shin Megami Tensei returns to deliver one of the best RPGs on the Switch – even if it may not be everyone’s cup of tea.

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Giancarlo Saldana

November 15, 2021

Shin Megami Tensei V Review: Angels and Demons
Bright Memory Infinite Review - A Broken Hybrid of Crysis and Shadow Warrior
5.5

Bright Memory Infinite Review - A Broken Hybrid of Crysis and Shadow Warrior

Swordfighting and shooting cutting-edge guns isn’t a common combination in FPS games. However, an alluring concept and jaw-dropping visuals are still not enough to recommend Bright Memory: Infinite, even to die-hard fans of Crysis and Shadow Warrior.

Review

Christopher Mysiak

November 11, 2021

Bright Memory Infinite Review - A Broken Hybrid of Crysis and Shadow Warrior
Blue Reflection Second Light: Weighed Down By Fanservice
6.0

Blue Reflection Second Light: Weighed Down By Fanservice

Blue Reflection: Second Light combines casual RPG elements and a mysterious story with distracting fanservice that tends to drag the whole experience down.

Review

Matt Buckley

November 10, 2021

Blue Reflection Second Light: Weighed Down By Fanservice
Call of Duty Vanguard Review: War Never Changes
7.0

Call of Duty Vanguard Review: War Never Changes

What can you expect from a Call of Duty game besides another campaign mode, more multiplayer, and zombies? Hopefully enough to warrant another purchase.

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Giancarlo Saldana

November 10, 2021

Call of Duty Vanguard Review: War Never Changes
Forza Horizon 5 Review - The King Becomes Emperor
9.0

Forza Horizon 5 Review - The King Becomes Emperor

The best racing game just became even better, and it doesn’t look like anything is going to claim the crown from Forza Horizon 5 anytime soon. However, “the best” doesn’t mean “perfect.” The competitors still have a chance to seize the throne.

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Christopher Mysiak

November 4, 2021

Forza Horizon 5 Review - The King Becomes Emperor
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Review: Brilliant Banter
8.0

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Review: Brilliant Banter

With an original cast and storyline, the video game version of Guardians of the Galaxy rivals that of the movies. But what parts of it are cinematic and where does it fall short? Read our review.

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Giancarlo Saldana

October 29, 2021

Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Review: Brilliant Banter
Fatal Frame Maiden of Black Water Review: A Slow, Underwhelming Burn
6.0

Fatal Frame Maiden of Black Water Review: A Slow, Underwhelming Burn

Project Zero: Maiden of Black Water (or Fatal Frame) brings a supernatural story to all platforms this Halloween, but a multitude of factors keep the game from reaching its full potential.

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Matt Buckley

October 28, 2021

Fatal Frame Maiden of Black Water Review: A Slow, Underwhelming Burn
Age of Empires 4 Review - The Return of the RTS King
8.5

Age of Empires 4 Review - The Return of the RTS King

Age of Empires IV proves there’s still a place for classic RTS games in 2021. Developers have brilliantly adapted the well-known formula to modern realities. Hopefully, this will not be the last part of the series, but a completely new beginning.

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Mikolaj Laszkiewicz

October 27, 2021

Age of Empires 4 Review - The Return of the RTS King
War Mongrels Review: Battle Weary Tactics
6.5

War Mongrels Review: Battle Weary Tactics

Plan your moves, don’t get spotted, and complete various missions amid the dangers around you. This World War II game gives you classic RTT gameplay, but comes with some annoying setbacks too.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

October 22, 2021

War Mongrels Review: Battle Weary Tactics
Back 4 Blood Review - Bloody Brilliant or Dead on Arrival?
7.0

Back 4 Blood Review - Bloody Brilliant or Dead on Arrival?

B4B has so much potential and may end up being a near-perfect game. For the time being, it’s a solid bit of zombie slaying fun that’s a cut above some of the other undead shooting gallery games out there.

Review

Alexander Eriksen

October 21, 2021

Back 4 Blood Review - Bloody Brilliant or Dead on Arrival?
NHL 22 Review: Stale Icing
7.5

NHL 22 Review: Stale Icing

NHL 22 promises some added upgrades thanks to a new engine and next-gen horsepower. With a lot of the same features returning from last year’s installment, you need to ask yourself if the upgrade is truly worth it.

Review

Giancarlo Saldana

October 18, 2021

NHL 22 Review: Stale Icing
Succubus Review: Dollar Store Doom Or Hellish Delight?
6.5

Succubus Review: Dollar Store Doom Or Hellish Delight?

The sequel to the infamous Agony is coming. This game is hell. And while it has its moments, you wouldn't want to explore that hell.

Review

Jerry Bonner

October 6, 2021

Succubus Review: Dollar Store Doom Or Hellish Delight?
Far Cry 6 Review: Order in Revolution
8.5

Far Cry 6 Review: Order in Revolution

Taking place on a tropical island during a revolution, Far Cry 6’s plot reads like a page out of a Cuban history book. But its themes, wacky weapons, and fictional characters give it a charm of its own.

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Giancarlo Saldana

October 6, 2021

Far Cry 6 Review: Order in Revolution