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Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed review

Ghostbusters is the kind of source material that is screaming to be turned into a videogame, and we’ve had our share of them in the past, most of them middling. IllFonic’s Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed probably isn’t going to be the one to go down in history, although there’s some fun ghostbusting to be had in this asymmetrical multiplayer take on the franchise.Who You Gonna Call?When we think asymmetrical multiplayer, two names instantly come to mind: Dead by Daylight from Behaviour Interactive, and Friday the 13th: The Game from Illfonic. It makes perfect sense that the latter was tasked with breathing new

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Somerville Review

Designed in utter secrecy for nearly a decade, Somerville is a tough beast to define. A sci-fi adventure with a minimalistic narrative focused on the intimate struggle of a daring father amidst a large-scale galactic conflict, it’s the kind of game that is best lived without any sort of spoilers or preconceived expectations. By the end of this epic journey, you’re left wondering what you have just witnessed, pondering on the subtext, and lingering for days on what exactly your character has experienced – and that’s the greatest compliment I can give to any game.Dad IssuesMistakenly described by most of the

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Incision Review

Doom and Quake paved the way to the future of first-person shooters and it’s impossible to forget how revolutionary they were at the time. With the current and apparently enduring love for everything retro-inspired, it’s not unusual to find a game that pays tribute to these classics. Incision is exactly that, a love letter to id Software’s greats, an old-school shooter that skips straight into the action and will make you want to tear your hair out of frustration. But that’s what the doctor ordered, right?Blast from the PastIncision is all about speed and superhuman reflexes. The mere act of walking

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Tower Princess Review

Tower Princess ReviewDescriptionA charming 3D roguelite platformer about a normal day in the life of a knight! Sharpen the spear and make the Dragon run in fear! Oh, and also try to manage a date with princesses & princes you rescue.Once upon a time, in a Far Away Land, an Evil Dragon took prisoner every royal heir he could meet. Lots of worthy suitors of every kingdom tried to face the beast, without success. Now it's your turn! You'll have to do your best to beat the dungeon, defeat the dragon, and manage the most perfect date!Developed by AweKteaM, published by

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This War of Mine: Final Cut Review

CONTENT WARNING: the following review talks about a game that deals with the devastating effects of an armed conflict, as well as its most pernicious aspects like depression, self-harm and suicide.Probably the first of its kind, This War of Mine came to war games like brandy to a fridge full of beer: at last, something different! And it’s going to make you feel just as sick.Developed and published by Polish company 11 Bit Studios, This War of Mine is a survival strategy game that will affect you one way or the other. Whether it is by squeezing your heart tight with