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Game review: Under Defeat (Switch)
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Game review: Under Defeat (Switch)

Under Defeat, a beloved arcade classic from 2005, returns remastered on modern consoles, delivering exhilarating helicopter action but punishing difficulty.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Game review: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (Switch)
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Game review: Donkey Kong Country Returns HD (Switch)

Nintendo's Donkey Kong Country Returns HD for Switch revitalises the classic with stunning HD graphics and accessible controls, earning a solid 9.0/10.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Game review: Red Dead Redemption (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Red Dead Redemption (PC)

The iconic Red Dead Redemption finally arrives on PC, proving its timeless appeal as players step into John Marsden's boots in this classic adventure.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2025
Game review: Snow Bros. Wonderland (Nintendo Switch)
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Game review: Snow Bros. Wonderland (Nintendo Switch)

The nostalgic sequel Snow Bros. Wonderland offers captivating 3D gameplay and cooperative action, but suffers from outdated graphics and jumping puzzles.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Game review: Dragon Quest III 2D Remake (Xbox Series X)
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Game review: Dragon Quest III 2D Remake (Xbox Series X)

Square Enix has launched Dragon Quest III 2D Remake, enhancing visuals for modern consoles while retaining classic gameplay elements and a £95 price tag.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Game review: Mario & Luigi: Brothership
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Game review: Mario & Luigi: Brothership

Nintendo continues to impress in 2024 with the launch of Mario & Luigi: Brothership, a captivating turn-based RPG exclusive for the Switch.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Game review: Lego Horizon Adventures (PS5 Pro)
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Game review: Lego Horizon Adventures (PS5 Pro)

Lego Horizon Adventures, now available for PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC, offers a fun, kid-friendly take on the Horizon series with engaging gameplay.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Game review: Super Mario Party Jamboree (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Super Mario Party Jamboree (Nintendo Switch)

Super Mario Party Jamboree for Nintendo Switch offers over 110 minigames and various modes, ensuring fun for players of all ages.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Game Preview: Lego Horizon Adventures
Gaming

Game Preview: Lego Horizon Adventures

Lego Horizon Adventures, a family-friendly retelling of Horizon: Zero Dawn, is set to release on November 14, 2024, promising fun for all ages.

By Damian Seeto • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Game review: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Nintendo Switch)
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Game review: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Nintendo Switch)

Nintendo's latest release, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, presents Zelda as the primary character, offering fresh gameplay and unique abilities.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2024
Game review: Tomba! Special Edition (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Tomba! Special Edition (PS5)

The '90s classic Tomba! gets a fresh release with Tomba! Special Edition for PS5, retaining its nostalgic charm and adding modern features.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 19th Aug 2024
Game review: One Piece Odyssey (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: One Piece Odyssey (Nintendo Switch)

One Piece Odyssey on Nintendo Switch impresses with stable performance and charming anime graphics, offering a worthy RPG experience with added Deluxe content.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Game review: Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Luigi's Mansion 2 HD (Nintendo Switch)

Nintendo brings Luigi's Mansion 2 HD to the Switch in 2024, offering sharp graphics and engaging gameplay, though hindered by a lack of checkpoints.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
Game review: Sociable Soccer 24 (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Sociable Soccer 24 (Nintendo Switch)

Sociable Soccer 24 for Nintendo Switch offers an arcade-like, accessible football experience with 13,000 real-life players but lacks depth and online play.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless
Gaming

Hands-on Review: SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless

SteelSeries' Arctis Nova 5 Wireless offers versatility across devices, exceptional sound, and comfort with its robust design and user-friendly features.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Game review: Biomutant (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Biomutant (Nintendo Switch)

Biomutant bucks the trend of human protagonists, letting Switch players explore a colourful world as a furry mutant. Worth playing despite some flaws.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
Save me Dr Tako: Definitive Edition (PS5)
Gaming

Save me Dr Tako: Definitive Edition (PS5)

Relive the nostalgia with *Save Me Dr Tako: Definitive Edition* on PS5. This charming, non-violent platformer with Game Boy-inspired graphics offers new difficulty options, a hint system, and more.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

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