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Video Game Reviews Yesterday, 07:00 PM
The combat works like this: when you stand still, time stands still; when you move, everything around you moves too. Our review of this unusual roguelike. -
Video Game Reviews August 10, 2026, 07:00 PM
In recent years, cooperative games have become increasingly popular thanks to social media and streamers, but many of them quickly lose their appeal due to a lack of content and developer support—as was the case with games like Lethal Company. When I first heard about Big Walk, I thought it was just another run-of-the-mill project, but as the title suggests, things turned out to be more complicated than that. Let’s take a closer look. -
Beast of Reincarnation Review: What is the story-driven action-RPG from the creators of Pokemon like?
Video Game Reviews August 7, 2026, 08:00 PM
The Japanese studio Game Freak is best known as the creator of the iconic Pokémon media franchise. Since 1996, the studio has developed as many as 40 Pokémon games for Nintendo, so they certainly know their way around the series. Over all these years, the studio has only ventured outside its comfort zone three times to try something new, but these were modest side projects, such as the platformer about a “Rambo elephant,” Tembo the Badass Elephant. -
Video Game Reviews August 5, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fighting games based on well-known franchises are released regularly, but few manage to walk a fine line—appealing to both fans of the original source material and fans of the genre. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game from Gameplay Group International is just such an attempt to combine the recognizable universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender with a fairly serious and technically sophisticated fighting game. And, as it turns out, this attempt can be considered a success. -
Video Game Reviews August 2, 2026, 06:00 PM
Over the past six years, Cyberpunk 2077 has gone from an exceptionally troubled release to a modern classic. We examine whether CD Projekt RED's RPG has earned its current reputation and why 2026 may be the best time for a first or return trip to Night City. -
Halo: Campaign Evolved Review. A beautiful but problematic remaster that’s being passed off as a remake
Video Game Reviews July 31, 2026, 08:00 PM
In recent years, Halo has gone from being a cult franchise to a string of lackluster sequels that fail to excite either players or fans, and 343 Industries has never quite managed to capture Bungie’s signature vibe, despite the solid gameplay of Halo Infinite. Now the series is getting yet another reboot: a remake of the first game, titled Halo: Campaign Evolved, is set to lay the groundwork for a new era, and the studio has even changed its name to Halo Studios in an effort to restore the project to its former glory. The developers have been given the chance to master Unreal Engine 5 and get a handle on “Bungie’s magic,” but making a remake of a 25-year-old game truly exciting is no easy task. Read our review to find out if they managed to recapture that special atmosphere and impress new players. -
Video Game Reviews July 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
The zombie apocalypse theme in games has become a bit of a cliché, but Quarantine Zone: The Last Check takes a fresh approach—through the daily routine of an ordinary checkpoint inspector. Even before its release, the game had amassed over 1.3 million wishlists on Steam, and in its first week of sales, it sold more than 500,000 copies and made it into the platform’s top three bestsellers. The developers at Brigada Games combined the formula of Papers, Please with a zombie setting—the result is a small but gripping simulator about the daily choice between life and death, though not without some noticeable issues. -
Video Game Reviews July 27, 2026, 07:00 PM
In 2026, Ubisoft decided to re-release the cult classic. Black Flag Resynced was developed from the ground up using the latest version of the Anvil engine—the same one used in the recent Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Technically, it’s something between a remake and a remaster—a sort of “director’s cut”: the changes mainly affect the visuals and gameplay. Today, we’ll be discussing the main differences. -
Video Game Reviews July 23, 2026, 07:00 PM
The beat 'em up genre is experiencing a sort of renaissance. We’re seeing both big-budget revivals of classics and indie projects hitting the market, all trying to capture that very same arcade magic from the ’90s. Underling Uprising tries to have it both ways: it aims to be a fun brawler while also offering some narrative depth for each character. -
Video Game Reviews July 22, 2026, 08:00 PM
A Game About Chopping Trees is the latest project from Space Raccoon Game Studio, an independent three-person team, in which—dramatic pause—you have to chop down trees. It feels just as simple as it sounds, but the game does have a few surprises in store. -
Video Game Reviews July 22, 2026, 07:00 PM
Despite its loop-based structure, Dead Weight is fundamentally a strategy game where you command a small squad. The game is engaging for the first few hours, but then problems start to arise. Read more in this review. -
Video Game Reviews July 20, 2026, 07:00 PM
When Palworld launched into Early Access at the beginning of 2024, it became an overnight sensation: over 5 million copies sold in its first three days, a peak concurrent player count of 2 million—the second-highest in Steam history—and servers buckling under the flood of players. Some gamers were thrilled to finally get a Pokémon-like experience on PC, especially one made by an indie studio rather than the "greedy Nintendo." Meanwhile, fans of the original Pokémon franchise accused the developers of Palworld of copying ideas and assets, with some even going so far as to send them death threats. -
Video Game Reviews July 16, 2026, 07:00 PM
Stardew Valley, released in 2016 as a spiritual successor to Harvest Moon, effectively reinvented the social farm-sim genre and opened it up to a mass audience. The project's popularity spawned an entire wave of imitators — some successful, some less so. A fresh "riff on the theme" — the debut project from a small Dutch studio, Little Chicken — adds a distinctive setting to the familiar formula: urban fantasy featuring vampires, werewolves, witches, and other fantastical creatures. I spent several dozen hours with the new release to tell you what the developers got right, and what they didn't. -
Video Game Reviews July 15, 2026, 07:00 PM
Forza Horizon 6 main entry is not just a breath of fresh air in an impoverished genre, but a truly high-quality, beautiful, and most importantly, captivating project that is impossible to put down — even if you’ve never been a fan of arcade simulators. In this review, I’ll explain why Forza Horizon 6 has once again become the best racer today, and why its seemingly unchanged game design still hasn’t become outdated. -
Video Game Reviews July 10, 2026, 06:00 PM
God of War: Ragnarök worth playing years after release? How well has the project held up over time, was it really too safe a sequel, and can it be considered a proper finale to the Norse saga? Let's dig in — because, as usual, the truth lies somewhere in the middle. -
Video Game Reviews July 9, 2026, 07:00 PM
When I started playing Vultures: Scavengers of Death, I was interested in the tactical aspect—planning moves, managing resources, and having the chance to think rather than just react. In the first half-hour, the game surprised me: the combat system turned out to be far more engaging than I expected from an indie title. Plus, the longer I played, the clearer it became—there’s far less horror here than the cover suggests. -
Video Game Reviews July 1, 2026, 07:00 PM
Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2: Loose Cannon is one of those cases where the marketing promises you a major story expansion, but in reality, you get a quest that feels like a cut scene from the main campaign. -
Video Game Reviews June 10, 2026, 07:00 PM
When starting up LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, I was preparing myself for just another run-of-the-mill brick-fest with obligatory jokes and familiar villains. That only made the surprise even greater when the game completely broke this mold right from the very first minutes. Yes, the gameplay sags in certain places, but the developers' fanatical attention to the universe's lore makes you turn a blind eye to most of its flaws. TT Games truly tried to create something more than just another Lego game in a bat suit. At times, Legacy of the Dark Knight genuinely hooks you, even when its charm crashes against controversial game design decisions. -
Video Game Reviews June 5, 2026, 08:26 PM
After fully immersing ourselves in Gothic 1 Remake, all our skepticism completely vanished. The project turned out exactly as the developers pitched it six years ago: a meticulous recreation of the original using modern technology. No concessions to the casual audience, no simplifications or tweaks to fit current trends. It’s immediately clear — this remake was made for the fans. But will it appeal to picky old-school veterans, and is there room in it for the modern player who’s used to more accessible RPGs? That’s what we’re going to find out. -
Video Game Reviews June 3, 2026, 07:00 PM
At some point the game tells me: "You can't save these people anymore, get out." Naturally, I go in to save them anyway — because otherwise, what was the point of any of it. And that's 007 First Light in a nutshell during the first few hours: it constantly pretends a proper Bond experience is just around the corner, while handing you yet another tutorial segment, yet another whispered hint, and yet another excuse to jog between waypoints.
After four hours, I had the distinct feeling I wasn't playing a game but sitting through a very expensive junior agent training course. A brief opening sortie where we're the only survivors after a missile strike, then the base, then a spy den, then an introduction to the watch and its tricks. All of it stretched out longer than necessary. But let's go into detail.
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