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After DOOM Eternal, I wasn’t really sure where id software’s storied franchise would go. I did not expect it to go back in time. In many ways, it’s a mild regression from DOOM Eternal‘s frantic hard counters and verticality. With an emphasis of standing your ground, DOOM: The Dark Ages […]

DOOM: The Dark Ages – PS5 Review

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I know the market’s full of them but I haven’t played a Metroidvania in a while. When they’re good, the deliver a flowing experience that I’ll always enjoy. Exploration always appeals to me and uncovering new secrets across an expansive map. Unspeakable Pixels released Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials last […]

Batbarian: Testament of the Primordials – PS4 Review

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Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) is an indie game inspired by arcade games of old, most obviously Ghosts ‘n Goblins. I was burned once with Cast of the Seven Godsends but thankfully this succeeds at every point where that failed. But let’s set the bar a little higher shall we? […]

Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX) – PS4 Review

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