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Railbound review

Following Golf Peaks and Inbento, Afterburn’s latest puzzler is yet another cerebral workout uplifted by thoroughly charming visuals. The world of Railbound is visually idyllic. It’s a place where a floppy-eared canine conductor works aboard ...

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Soccer Story review

Arcade-style, five-on-five soccer matches coupled with light role-playing while off the pitch seems like a foolproof concept. Much like 2017’s Golf Story, Soccer Story complements its recreation of sport with a robust role-playing component. Unfortunately, ...

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Donut Dodo review

It’s on like Donkey Kong- and several other ‘80s-era coin-ops Gaming during the 1980s was a thoroughly enchanting experience. Not only did dedicated arcades dot the landscape, but coin-ops machines filled the alcoves of supermarkets, ...

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Lunistice review

Lunistice harks back to the era of 32-bit mascot platformers. Given the game’s exceedingly reasonable price, putting up with the intermittent misstep is tolerable.   Premium-priced gaming receives a disproportionate amount of our attention. But ...

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Orbital Bullet (Switch) review

Orbital Bullet has you skimming through ring-based stages as you stomp and shoot enemies. Expect more longevity than your average shooter, with the game gifting a succession of weapons, perks, skills, and meta-game bonuses. A ...

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Aeterna Noctis (Switch) review

Looking for an adventure with challenging platforming and demanding combat? Aeterna Noctis offers both, but adversity is accompanied by a bit too much aggravation. At first glance, Aeterna Noctis seems like another indistinctive Metroidvania.  You play as the ...

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Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo review

Mecha Ritz’s bullet hell holiday offers a wide assortment of different ships as well as difficulty that adjusts to your performance. But occasionally, it feels like flying coach. Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo makes an uninspired ...

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