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Tag: Action
TMNT: Splintered Fate Review
In barely more than twenty runs I feel like I’ve seen everything Splintered Fate has to offer.
Under the Island Review
In the scrum of indie action and adventure videogames inspired by The Legend of Zelda, Under the Island is above average.
Hades II Review
Hades II is a marvel of mechanical and systemic complexity. Narratively, it’s a bit of a dud.
SWORN Review
Though SWORN feels unfinished right now, it is competent and has the potential to grow over time.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Review
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound embodies everything a retro action platformer should aspire to be.
Hollow Knight: Silksong Review
As a sequel to Hollow Knight, Silksong meets expectations. When expectations are this high, meeting them is no bad thing.
Radiant: Guardians of Light Review
Radiant: Guardians of Light is a sloppy but well-intentioned synthesis of beat ’em up and action-RPG design.
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo Review
Pipistrello and the Cursed Yoyo feels destined to be one of 2025’s highlights.
Eternal Strands Review
Eternal Strands has incredible ambition and unexpected limitation.