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Cunning hares nicole, anby, billy, and nekomata in getaway car while nicole is taking selfie in Zenless Zone Zero.

Zenless Zone Zero review: HoYoverse’s latest is simple, stylish, and satisfying

Zenless Zone Zero impresses with its stylish combat, but the RPG sometimes gives its weaker parts too much screen time.
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Dungeons of Hinterberg review: Xbox Game Pass gets an unforgettable spin on Zelda

Nor fights a boss in Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn.

Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn review: a Soulslike with a small spark

A Super Mario Bros. Speedrunning challenge from Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition.

Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition review: welcome to speedrunning 101

Soh, Yoshiro, and Villagers prepare for battle in Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess review: Capcom’s latest is one of 2024’s best

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Flock review: relaxing nature game will turn you into David Attenborough

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Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail review: emotional new expansion leaves a lasting legacy

A foot kicks an enemy in Anger Foot.

Anger Foot review: Devolver’s latest delivers more schlock than awe

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Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble review: Sega is on a roll with its latest hit

The golden Erdtree in Shadow of the Erdtree.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review: triumphant DLC feels like a sequel

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Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance review: One of the best RPGs just got even better

Mario in a hot cut cutout in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door's Nintendo Switch remake.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door review: GameCube remake is as iconic as ever

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Senua in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 review: Xbox’s new exclusive is a fierce sequel

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is one of the best Xbox Series X console exclusives yet thanks to its stunning visuals and sound design.
A character stands in front of a cracked mirror in Lorelei and the Laser Eyes.

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes review: The best video game I’ve ever reviewed

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes' painstaking puzzle design makes for an all-time classic.
The Khar-Kushan mothership gets ready for hyperspace travel in Homeworld 3.

Homeworld 3 review: long awaited sci-fi sequel is an unsatisfying saga

Even with strong core combat and visuals, the long-awaited Homeworld 3 disappoints.
Two rabbits sit side by side in Animal Well.

Animal Well review: must-play Metroidvania is full of rewarding secrets

Animal Well uses the Metroidvania genre to craft an intricate, secret-filled adventure about animal adaptation.
The four hero characters in Redfall dragging a vampire, who's reaching towards the camera with clawed hands.

Redfall review: multiplayer sucks the life out of a promising vampire shooter

The single-player and multiplayer experiences within Redfall are constantly at odds with one another, and neither side wins that fight.
EVE stares at an enemy in Stellar Blade.

Stellar Blade review: PS5 exclusive’s beauty is only skin deep

Stellar Blade is not as substantive as PS5's other exclusive single-player offerings, but still features some exhilarating combat and art direction.
A diver swims in Endless Ocean: Luminous.

Endless Ocean: Luminous review: chill underwater adventure runs out of air

Endless Ocean: Luminous guts the best parts of the series' previous entries in favor of chill, but repetitive busywork.
The crab holds an item in Another Crab's Treasure.

Another Crab’s Treasure review: finally, an approachable Soulslike

Another Crab's Treasure is one of the most approachable Soulslikes ever made thanks to its aesthetics, sense of humor, and fantastic assist mode options.
A sand creature jumps at a jeep in Sand Land.

Sand Land review: faithful manga adaptation runs out of gas

Sand Land leverages good sidequests and entertaining vehicle combat to keep a faithful but otherwise boilerplate video game adaptation engaging.
Zau fights a dragon in Tales of Kenzera: Zau.

Tales of Kenzera: Zau review: emotional Metroidvania is a spiritual journey

Tales of Kenzera: Zau's linear 2D exploration is lacking, but its emotional story about grief makes up for those shortcomings.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes cover

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes review: promising retro RPG falls short

Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has a fantastic political-driven story, but it's bogged down by quality of life issues and performance problems.
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Harold Halibut review: eye-popping indie trades gameplay for claymation spectacle

Harold Halibut is worth checking out for its one-of-a-kind art style alone, though it makes some key compromises to achieve it.
A sniper runs while holding a gun in Children of the Sun.

Children of the Sun review: unnerving shooter is the feel-bad game of the year

Children of the Sun's clever mix of sniping and spatial puzzling makes up for its tired cultist story.
Cartman in South Park: Snow Day!

South Park: Snow Day! review: repetitive action makes for a co-op stinker

South Park: Snow Day! squanders a fun premise with repetitive combat, shallow roguelite hooks, and frustrating co-op.
Rise of the Ronin's cover art.

Rise of the Ronin review: PS5’s latest exclusive is a fun, flawed Soulslike

Rise of the Ronin mixes RPG open world elements with Soulslike combat mechanics to create engaging gameplay, but its story falls short of its potential.
Peach holds a sword in Princess Peach: Showtime!

Princess Peach: Showtime! review: Peach’s solo adventure is a fine first act

Princess Peach: Showtime! is a good start for Peach's spinoff series, though it leaves a lot of room for growth.
A boss-like encounter in Dragon's Dogma 2.

Dragon’s Dogma 2 review: Capcom’s latest RPG doesn’t hold your hand

Dragon's Dogma 2 is a RPG full of exhilarating emergent moments, but that comes at the cost of polish and approachability.
A car driving up to a foggy gate.

Alone in the Dark review: an unabashed ode to a ’90s horror classic

Alone in the Dark offers some unabashed '90s horror silliness, making for a welcome throwback with modern twists.
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Unicorn Overlord review: deep strategy RPG is a rousing victory

Unicorn Overlord boasts a gorgeous art style backed up with a deep tactics gameplay system, even if its story is lacking.
Cody Rhodes stands on a ramp in WWE 2K24.

WWE 2K24 review: the wrestling world gets its Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

WWE 2K24 is the best version of the wrestling series yet, even if its lacking fresh ideas.
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Penny’s Big Breakaway review: Fun platformer keeps its momentum going

Penny's Big Breakaway, which launched during the February Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, is worth a look for platformer fans.
Cloud and Sephiroth fighting.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review: unforgettable sequel fights for the future

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth stuns with its emotionally impactful story, meaningful combat tweaks, and unforgettable soundtrack.

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Giovanni is a writer and video producer focusing on happenings in the video game industry. He has contributed stories to Inverse, Fanbyte, The Inventory, and more. He was previously a segment producer on Polygon’s daily gaming show Speedrun and he currently hosts the Left Trigger Right Trigger podcast. Four Tetris 99 wins, and counting.