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Battlefield 6 (Review)

Battlefield 6 throws you into intense, large-scale warfare where chaos and strategy collide. While some mechanics feel familiar, the maps and combat deliver a thrilling, action-packed, cinematic experience that shooter fans will enjoy.

Silent Hill f (Review)

Silent Hill F plunges you into a haunting, atmospheric nightmare where tension and dread are constant. While some areas feel familiar, the story and environment deliver a compelling, unsettling experience that horror fans will appreciate.

Dying Light: The Beast (Review)

Dying Light: The Beast drops you into a darker, scarier world with tight parkour, brutal combat, and a personal story. New features like driving and Beast Mode add fun, though some missions feel repetitive. It’s a strong follow-up, even if it doesn’t quite top the first game.

Borderlands 4 (Review)

Borderlands 4 brings back the over-the-top loot-shooter madness with wild weapons, explosive co-op action, and a vibrant cel-shaded world. Still, familiar jokes, overwhelming loot churn, and rough PC optimization stop it from fully leveling up the series.

Cronos: The New Dawn (Review)

Cronos: The New Dawn offers an ambitious sci-fi survival experience with vast alien landscapes, deep crafting, and a strong sense of discovery. But heavy system demands and uneven performance on PC hold it back from reaching the immersive potential it aims for.

Hell is Us (Review)

Hell Is Us delivers a tense, atmospheric action-adventure with a war-torn world, mystery-driven exploration, and challenging combat. Despite its engaging story and striking environments, clunky mechanics and technical issues on PC keep it from fully realizing its potential.

Lost Soul Aside (Review)

Lost Soul Aside delivers fast-paced, combo-heavy action with flashy weapons, a stylized world, and ambitious combat mechanics. Yet, inconsistent performance and rough PC optimization hold it back from reaching its full potential.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater (Review)

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater faithfully revives Snake’s legendary mission with gripping stealth, cinematic boss fights, and a Cold War story that still resonates. Yet, technical hiccups and demanding performance issues on PC prevent it from fully shining.

Mafia: The Old Country (Review)

Mafia: The Old Country revisits the roots of organized crime with a gritty narrative and period-authentic setting. While it nails the tone and story beats, stiff movement, lifeless NPCs, and poor PC optimization hold it back from reaching the heights of its predecessors.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers (Review)

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers stands out in the soulslike genre with its haunting folklore setting, deliberate combat, and eerie world design. Backed by brutal boss fights and rich atmosphere, it offers a focused, lore-driven journey through decay and darkness.

Stellar Blade PC (Review)

Stellar Blade carves its own space in the action genre with a sharp blend of high-speed combat, cinematic storytelling, and a striking sci-fi world. Backed by slick animations and sharp controls, it delivers a tight, action-first experience without the extra bloat.

MindsEye (Review)

MindsEye blends cinematic ambition with a dystopian sci-fi setting, but falls short in execution. With clunky combat, a dated mission structure, and underwhelming visuals, it struggles to keep pace with modern action games.

Dune: Awakening (Review)

Dune: Awakening turns survival MMO gameplay into a harsh, lore-rich struggle for dominance on Arrakis. With shifting sands, political factions, and brutal resource management, it’s a challenging sandbox where every decision matters.

Elden Ring Nightreign (Review)

Elden Ring: Nightreign transforms the Souls formula into a tense, team-based roguelike set in a procedurally generated world. With class-driven co-op, faster, more agile combat, and a looming three-day apocalypse, it delivers a bold and fresh spin on the Lands Between.

Doom: The Dark Ages (Review)

DOOM: The Dark Ages reimagines the franchise in a brutal medieval setting, blending visceral combat with dark fantasy atmosphere. With its slower, weightier combat, stunning visuals, and mythic storytelling, this prequel delivers a fresh yet faithful DOOM experience.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Review)

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 redefines the turn-based RPG with its breathtaking art direction, emotionally rich storytelling, and innovative real-time combat mechanics. It’s a bold and unforgettable journey that blends classic depth with modern artistry.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered (Review)

Oblivion Remastered brings the classic RPG back to life with stunning visuals, refined combat, and smart modern upgrades, delivering a faithful yet fresh return to Cyrodiil. With its expansive world, it’s a timeless adventure reimagined for a new generation.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered PC (Review)

The Last of Us Part II Remastered delivers a hauntingly beautiful and emotionally charged journey, enhanced with stunning visuals. With its bold storytelling and immersive world, it’s a masterfully reimagined experience that hits harder than ever on PC.

The First Berserker: Khazan (Review)

The First Berserker: Khazan delivers a relentless and atmospheric descent into myth and vengeance, wrapped in striking visual design and punishing combat. t’s a raw, uncompromising action RPG that carves its legacy in blood.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows (Review)

Assassin’s Creed Shadows blends sharp stealth and brutal combat in a richly realized feudal Japan, where honor and revenge shape every step. It’s a visually stunning, dual-protagonist epic that carves a bold path through history and myth.

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