'007: First Light' is a triumph – an extended, playable blockbuster experience where you are firmly in control of the action. Even after I had just watched the credits roll, I wanted more immediately.
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RPG Review: ‘Vaesen – Mythic Britain & Ireland’ from Free League
Now players can explore from London to the Shetlands, across the islands that hold endless secrets, some mystical and some terrifying.
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The refinement of the combat and the brilliance of the Eclipse mechanic make Housemarque's 'Saros' one of the best games of 2026.
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It's a game of shifting hallways, architectural logic, and the kind of mental friction that we rarely see in modern puzzle design.
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MOUSE: P.I for Hire It usually starts with a dame, but this time it started with a missing magician, who was missing his dame, and then a dame showed up… Hold on, let me start again. This case smelled like overripe cheese from the very beginning. When I heard my …
Read More »The Rogue Prince of Persia: An Acrobatic Roguelite Adventure
Set in a vibrant reimagining of the Persian capital, Ctesiphon, the narrative follows the Prince as he attempts to save his city from a Hunnish army corrupted by dark shamanic magic.
Read More »RPG Review: Vaesen – ‘City of My Nightmares’ from Free League
While the previous 'Vaesen' books served as inspirations for individual adventures, 'City of My Nightmares' goes further to lead gamers along an arc with ever-deepening secrets.
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I'm thoroughly impressed by the art style, narrative depth, and character writing, even if I occasionally found myself wishing for a bit more gameplay variety.
Read More »RPG Review: Vaesen – ‘Mythic Carpathia’ from Free League
The game of Nordic horror heads south to new lands haunted by vampires, werewolves, and things far worse as Eastern Europe industrializes.
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With the release of Disciples: Domination, developer Artefacts Studio attempts to bridge the gap between legacy lore and modern mechanics.
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