9 R.I.P. Review

9 R.I.P. Review

They say this town has always been known to have many people be spirited away... They also say that confused people or those struggling are more likely to get spirited away. You think you'll be okay...? In the beginning of autumn, during her second year of high school, that's what Misa Isshiki, was told by her best friend, causing her heart to skip a beat.

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Bloomtown: A Different Story Review

Bloomtown: A Different Story Review

Bloomtown: A Different Story is a narrative JRPG mixing turn-based combat, monster taming and social RPG set in a seemingly pleasant 1960s Americana world. Play as Emily and her younger brother Chester sent on their summer holiday to their grandpa’s cozy and quiet town.

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Last Time I Saw You Review

Last Time I Saw You Review

First loves. Family issues. Yokai. 'Last Time I Saw You' is a coming-of-age adventure set in 1980s Japan. Explore a haunted forest hiding a terrible secret, and interact with a vast cast of friendly and deceitful characters in this beautifully hand-drawn story with some light action elements.

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Emio: The Smiling Man Review

Emio: The Smiling Man Review

Student Eisuke Sasaki has been found dead in a chilling fashion, with a smiley-faced paper bag over his head. This unsettling visage bears a striking resemblance to a recurring clue in a string of unsolved murders from 18 years ago—as well as the urban legend Emio, a.k.a. the Smiling Man, a serial killer said to grant his victims “a permanent smile

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Mika and The Witch's Mountain Review

Mika and The Witch's Mountain Review

Mika and The Witch's Mountain is a charming indie game that mixes open-world exploration with cozy, light-hearted gameplay. Developed by Chibig, known for their enchanting storytelling in games like Summer in Mara, this game follows Mika, a young witch-in-training, as she embarks on an adventure to prove her worth and uncover her true potential.

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Squirrel with a Gun Review

Squirrel with a Gun Review

Squirrel, meet gun. As the neighborhood’s most obnoxious rodent, develop a knack (and a love?) for crime and mayhem in pursuit of golden acorns in this nutty sandbox shooter and puzzle platformer. Fight tooth, claw, and gun to escape a secret underground facility and defeat the Agents.

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Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (Nintendo Switch Review)

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes (Nintendo Switch Review)

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes delivers a nostalgic yet fresh experience for JRPG enthusiasts. The game’s storyline is captivating, featuring a vast array of characters each with their own backstory and motivations

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Review

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Review

When Splinter is kidnapped by Shredder, mysterious portals simultaneously appear across NYC. With April and Metalhead analyzing recovered artifacts for clues, the Turtles battle to recover their father from the clutches of the Foot Clan.

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Slave Zero X Review

Slave Zero X Review

From the top of Megacity S1-9, the Sovereign Khan rules with fists of iron and flesh. Beneath the city’s rotting foundations, a vengeful warrior embarks on a journey to murder him. 5 years prior to the events of Slave Zero, Slave Zero X brings new life to a world where horrific, living machines known as Slaves are primed to become the latest tools of war in humanity’s long and bloody history.

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PlateUp! Review

PlateUp! Review

PlateUp! combines chaotic kitchen and restaurant management with strategic planning and development to create a delightful roguelite dish unlike any other. Up to four players build and run a restaurant from scratch, choosing dishes, buying and placing appliances – some of which can be daisy-chained together to create ambitious automatic kitchens – cooking food and serving customers.

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Under Night In Birth II SYS: Celes Review

Under Night In Birth II SYS: Celes Review

UNDER NIGHT IN BIRTH II: SYS:CELES is a continuation of the story of the “Hollow Night” that started over a decade ago, presented with a complete visual overhaul. Newcomers Kaguya, Tsurugi and Kuon join 21 characters from the previous games in the UNI series. This new title comes complete with updates to the classic UNDER NIGHT IN BIRTH battle system, additional movesets, and the series-first implementation of rollback netcode.

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