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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Why You Should Play Horses, Even If It's Flawed
The horror game *Horses* became a flashpoint in censorship debates after its removal from major storefronts, but the game itself is critically flawed and undeserving of its polarized reception. Despite its bleak premise, the game is undercut by pervasive unintentional humor and dated technical ex...
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Sony's First PS5 Exclusive Flop of 2026 Revealed
Sony's PlayStation 5 has its first major exclusive flop of 2026 with *God of War: Sons of Sparta*, a spin-off that received a low Metacritic score of 66, contrasting with 2025's disappointments which were primarily from Xbox. The game is a significant departure from the main series, being a 2D Me...
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Mewgenics Recoups 7-Year Dev Costs in Just 3 Hours
Mewgenics recouped its entire seven-year development budget in just three hours on Steam, demonstrating the power of its patiently cultivated cult following. The cat-breeding tactical game, after a long and uncertain development, launched to immediate commercial success, reaching the top of Steam...
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Horses Review: A Great Game That Overstayed Its Welcome
The horror game *Horses* sparked major controversy after being banned from PC storefronts for alleged sexual content, a claim that feels disconnected from its actual grotesque but not explicitly pornographic imagery. The game uses a disturbing premise—humans forced to act as livestock—to explore ...
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Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Amazon-Exclusive Edition Available Now
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is now available on all major platforms and has received positive critical reception, earning an 83 average score on Metacritic. The game features the largest character roster in the series, including heroes and villains from Sonic and crossover icons like Minecraft,...
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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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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Steelbook Is Back In Stock on Amazon
Amazon has restocked its exclusive Mirror Edition of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 for PS5 and Xbox, which includes a physical copy, steelbook, and art cards. The PS5 physical version is scarce and often priced higher, while the Xbox edition remains at its original price and is more readily availab...
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Leaker Claims Resident Evil Code Veronica & Zero Remakes Coming 2027 & 2028
Capcom's successful strategy for the Resident Evil franchise alternates new mainline games with highly anticipated remakes of classic titles, building consistent commercial and critical success. According to a prominent leaker, the next projects are remakes of *Resident Evil Code Veronica* and *R...
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Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Launches Next Month on Amazon
The Amazon-exclusive Mirror Edition of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 launches on November 27 for $60, including a physical copy, steelbook case, collectible cards, and new artwork, while GameStop's Lumiere Edition for PS5 arrives on November 11 with additional bonuses. The game has achieved critica...
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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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Avowed PS5 Review: Is Obsidian's RPG Worth It?
Avowed is an action RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, now available on PS5 with a polished Anniversary Update, offering a more complete version of its fantasy adventure set in the Pillars of Eternity universe. The game excels in its visually stunning world design and flexible, weighty combat syste...
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Romeo Is a Dead Man: Bizarre, Bloody, and Uniquely Grasshopper
Grasshopper Manufacture, led by Goichi "Suda51" Suda, is known for its surreal, stylistically audacious games that defy convention and cultivate a loyal fanbase, as exemplified by its latest title, *Romeo Is a Dead Man*. The game features an eccentric narrative where a resurrected deputy battles ...
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Metroid Prime 4's Long Development Shielded It From Trends
The lengthy development of *Metroid Prime 4: Beyond* insulated its design from modern trends, leading to a deliberate focus on the series' classic exploration and pacing over contemporary open-world or high-speed action conventions. Developers consciously rejected fan-driven calls for a full open...
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Battlefield 6 Sells 6.5 Million Copies in Record Launch
Battlefield 6 achieved a massive launch with 6.5 million copies sold, generating $350 million in revenue and marking a strong comeback for the franchise. The game's audience is PC-dominated, with Steam accounting for over half of sales, and it has successfully retained high daily active user coun...
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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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Apple Arcade Seeks Wider Audience After Six Years
Apple Arcade has expanded from its initial focus on indie games to include a broader range of over 250 family-friendly, ad-free titles. The service now emphasizes recognizable IPs and partnerships, such as Hello Kitty and NFL games, while still maintaining a mix of original content. Despite some ...
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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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The Ugly Beauty of a Future Classic
Square Enix's HD-2D style breaks from visual homogeneity in blockbuster games by combining nostalgic 16-bit pixel art with modern 3D environments and lighting. The style has evolved from a single-game experiment into a flexible design philosophy, used for both original titles and respectful remak...
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Exclusive: System Shock Remake Launches on Switch This Month
The System Shock remake launches on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on December 18, 2025, bringing the classic cyberpunk horror game to portable consoles. This faithful 2023 remake modernizes the 1994 original with updated visuals and quality-of-life improvements while preserving its core atmosphere...
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Pitchford: More Devs Need to Understand Loot's Appeal for Better Borderlands Rivals
Randy Pitchford believes the looter shooter genre lacks strong competition because rivals fail to grasp the appeal of loot-driven decision-making, which involves constant gear evaluation and strategic choices. He attributes Borderlands' success to its design that stimulates cognitive engagement t...
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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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Assassin's Creed Shadows Reportedly "Unplayable" on Switch 2
**Assassin's Creed Shadows** on the Switch 2 is plagued by widespread, game-breaking crashes that render it unplayable for many users, despite critical praise for the ambitious port. Players report severe instability across forums, with crashes occurring frequently and no consistent fix found, wh...
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Sons of the Forest Sequel 'Forest 3' Revealed in First Trailer
**Forest 3** was officially revealed at The Game Awards 2025, introducing a bold new sci-fi aesthetic while retaining the series' signature horror atmosphere. The gameplay trailer showcased a significant visual departure with advanced technology and alien landscapes, but still teased terrifying, ...
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Shenmue 4 Fan Video Prompts Legal Threat from Ys Net
A sophisticated AI-generated fake video claiming to be a *Shenmue 4* leak has circulated online, prompting developer Ys Net to issue a legal threat over trademark infringement and false affiliation. Ys Net has unequivocally denied any connection to the video, confirming no promotional materials f...
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Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection Update Reduces Input Lag, Improves Online
A recent hotfix for Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection has significantly reduced input lag, especially on PlayStation versions, which had 108 ms latency compared to 22 ms on PC, and is now available on PS4, PS5, and PC with Xbox and Nintendo updates coming soon. The update includes audio buffer adj...
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