Topic: critical reception
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Donkey Kong Bananza: A Strong GOTY Contender
Donkey Kong Bananza is a critically acclaimed Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive, scoring 91 on OpenCritic and 90 on Metacritic, positioning it as a top 2025 release. Developed by the same team behind *Super Mario Odyssey*, the game marks Donkey Kong's first in-house Japanese title in 20 years, signalin...
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Lies of P Devs Rewarded for DLC Success: Bonus, Vacation & Switch 2
The "Lies of P" DLC Overture exceeded expectations, selling over 3 million copies, prompting publisher Neowiz to reward Round8 Studio employees with a $7,300 bonus, extra paid leave, and a Nintendo Switch 2 console. The DLC received critical acclaim, earning a "Very Positive" Steam rating and a...
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Metroid Dread Dev's Blades of Fire Reportedly Underperformed
MercurySteam's *Blades of Fire* underperformed due to market saturation and weak brand recognition, leading to missed sales targets and a revenue dip for Digital Bros. The game's exclusivity to the Epic Games Store sparked player frustration, with some citing it as a barrier to wider adoption des...
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John Wick Hex to Be Delisted From All Stores This Week
John Wick Hex, a tactical strategy game based on the John Wick franchise, will be delisted from digital stores after July 17, likely due to expiring licensing agreements, though existing owners keep access. The game, praised for its turn-based combat and cel-shaded visuals, was released in 20...
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Underrated Action Game With Epic Soundtrack Now $2 on Steam
"Furi", a highly underrated 2016 action game, is currently on sale for $2 (90% off) on Steam, offering intense skill-based combat and boss battles. The game is praised for its razor-sharp combat mechanics, blending bullet hell shooter and melee swordplay, and features a standout synthwave soundtr...
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Grab the Second-Best Deus Ex Game Cheap & DRM-Free, Act Fast!
Deus Ex: Human Revolution is currently available for under $5 DRM-free on GOG, with the deal ending on July 17, 2025. The 2011 prequel features Adam Jensen in a cyberpunk world, blending immersive sim mechanics, RPG elements, and a unique "cyber-renaissance" aesthetic. Praised for its dee...
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High On Life Returns to Xbox Game Pass Today
High On Life, a popular sci-fi shooter, has returned to Xbox Game Pass, offering subscribers a chance to experience its chaotic gameplay and bizarre humor for free. Created by Justin Roiland (Rick & Morty), the game features sentient guns like Kenny, voiced by Roiland, and blends crude humor, ali...
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FBC: Firebreak Hits 1M Players as Devs Vow More Exciting Updates
FBC: Firebreak has surpassed one million players, a major milestone for Remedy Entertainment’s free-to-play shooter, available on Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus. The game has faced early challenges like unclear objectives and steep upgrades but is praised for its chaotic charm and Remedy...
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Build a Village on a Giant Monster in This Unique Game
**The Wandering Village** is a city-building game where players guide a community living on a massive creature named Onbu, blending survival, strategy, and emotional connection in a poisoned world. After five years of development, the 1.0 version introduces a full story mode, trading systems, and...
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Ghost Town VR: The Room Studio's 80s Horror Adventure Hits PC Soon
Ghost Town VR, a puzzle-adventure game by Fireproof Games, is expanding from Meta Quest exclusivity to PC via Steam VR on July 15th, bringing its supernatural mystery to a wider audience. Players assume the role of paranormal investigator Edith Penrose, solving puzzles and exploring eerie locatio...
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Lies of P DLC Patch Eases Difficulty After Player Feedback
The latest Lies of P DLC update tweaks enemy difficulty and fixes gameplay issues, addressing player concerns while maintaining the game's Soulslike intensity. Patch 1.9.0.0 reduces monster stats in New Game+ cycles, rebalances enemies, and resolves bugs like progression blockers and visual glitc...
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Peak Co-op Climber Sells 1M More Copies, Future Updates Revealed
Peak, a cooperative climbing game, has sold over 2 million copies shortly after reaching 1 million, with developer Landcrab planning future updates while addressing player-reported issues. The game features chaotic multiplayer gameplay with procedurally generated mountains, encouraging teamwork (...
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