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Torchlight II (Switch) review
The 1997 release of Diablo remains one of the definitive interpretations of the dungeon crawl. Trading traditional turn-based combat for…
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Crystar review
A few weeks ago, I watched The Farewell, an exceptionally poignant movie that moved nearly the entire audience to tears.…
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Warriors Orochi 4 review
Romance of the Three Kingdoms author Luo Guanzhong once wrote, “The world under heaven, after a long period of division,…
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Dragon’s Crown Pro Review
During the heyday of the coin-op era, the brawler enjoyed an extended period of quarter-gorging success. The reason for the…
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The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 review
While many games might suffer a misfortune or two, 2014’s The Witch and the Hundred Knight faced a perilous number…
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Dynasty Warriors 9 review
Undoubtedly, Dynasty Warriors it one of gaming’s juggernauts, embodied by a prolific collection of games nearly as massive as China’s…
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Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon review
Having developed the acclaimed Atelier, Ar Tonelico, and Ciel Nosurge series, Nagano-based Gust seemed to find contentment in the creation…
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Phantom Trigger review
Ambiguity is becoming increasing rare in modern games. All too often, our recreations leave little room for even an iota…
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Fate/EXTELLA: The Umbral Star review
For years, musou games were mocked by critics and consumers alike. Both groups viewed franchises like Dynasty Warriors and Samurai Warriors as repetitive, tedious treks, where…
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Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada review
After eleven iterations of Samurai Warriors, the specter of stagnancy lurks over Omega Force’s famed franchise. While successive installments might…
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