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Cassette Beasts shows the challenges of iterating on Pokémon perfection
Published 4/26/2023
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Current outlet: Digital Trends
Previously at: Inverse
Reviews
156
156 games · 155 scored
Avg score
68
155 scored reviews
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Harsh
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Digital Trends
Cassette Beasts shows the challenges of iterating on Pokémon perfection
Published 4/26/2023
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Teslagrad 2 review: magnetic sequel trades puzzles for Sonic speed
Published 4/21/2023
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60
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Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores review: Aloy gets a Hollywood ending
Published 4/20/2023
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70
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Tron: Identity review: this great Tron game isn’t what you’re expecting
Published 4/12/2023
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80
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Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon review: charming spinoff has room to grow
Published 3/14/2023
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70
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WWE 2K23 review: wrestling simulator continues its comeback story
Published 3/14/2023
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70
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Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe review: a perfectly timed double-dip
Published 2/23/2023
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80
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Horizon Call of the Mountain review: PSVR2’s first big outing is a mixed journey
Published 2/17/2023
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60
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Hogwarts Legacy review: uninspired Harry Potter game is deathly hollow
Published 2/9/2023
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50
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Hi-Fi Rush review: top-tier Xbox exclusive delivers style and substance
Published 1/30/2023
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90
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Dead Space review: respectful remake keeps the series’ legacy safe
Published 1/26/2023
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80
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Season: A Letter to the Future review: an unforgettable meditation on memory
Published 1/26/2023
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80
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Fire Emblem Engage review: Nintendo starts its 2023 off strong
Published 1/17/2023
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80
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High on Life review: Rick and Morty meets Metroid in memorable shooter
Published 12/12/2022
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70
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Dragon Quest Treasures review: there’s gold here, but you’ll have to dig
Published 12/8/2022
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60
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Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion review: classic RPG’s fate sealed by destiny
Published 12/6/2022
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60
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Digital Trends A Little to the Left Review
Published 11/7/2022
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80
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Bayonetta 3 review: excellent action game is the true queen of the multiverse
Published 10/25/2022
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80
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A Plague Tale: Requiem review: gorgeous sequel has some growing pains
Published 10/17/2022
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70
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Scorn review: Bold psychological horror game is only half-formed
Published 10/14/2022
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50
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Shovel Knight Dig review: retro meets modern in this clever roguelike
Published 9/22/2022
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70
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Metal: Hellsinger review: this headbanging shooter is a bit one-note
Published 9/12/2022
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60
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Immortality review: getting some real Persona (1966) vibes
Published 8/30/2022
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90
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Cult of the Lamb review: Midsommar by way of Animal Crossing
Published 8/10/2022
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70
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Escape Academy review: Escape room fun, minus the stakes
Published 7/13/2022
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70
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Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes review: Don’t underestimate this Switch standout
Published 6/21/2022
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80
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Neon White review: Creative shooter is a heavenly delight
Published 6/15/2022
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80
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Mario Strikers: Battle League review: I’m sensing a trend
Published 6/8/2022
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60
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Sniper Elite 5 review: Your senator’s going to freak out
Published 5/25/2022
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70
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Hardspace: Shipbreaker review: Solidarity in space
Published 5/24/2022
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80
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Vampire: The Masquerade – Swansong review: A dense meal
Published 5/18/2022
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60
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Moss: Book 2 review: Modest VR mouse becomes mighty
Published 4/5/2022
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80
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WWE 2K22 review: Don’t like the show? Book it yourself
Published 3/9/2022
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70
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Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain review: There’s an app for that
Published 12/1/2021
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60
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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl review: Old faithful
Published 11/17/2021
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70
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Mario Party Superstars review: The do-over fans deserve
Published 10/28/2021
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80
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Deathloop review: Live, die, repeat, and look good doing it
Published 9/13/2021
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70
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WarioWare: Get It Together! review: absurdly addictive, weirdly tame
Published 9/13/2021
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60
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Mario Golf: Super Rush review: Less is more in golf scores, not video games
Published 6/28/2021
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60
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Biomutant review: A scrappy action RPG that’s loaded with creativity
Published 5/24/2021
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70
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Balan Wonderworld review: I think to myself, what a blunder-full world
Published 3/29/2021
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30
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Loop Hero is the best time loop game since Zelda: Majora's Mask
Published 3/18/2021
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80
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Maquette is a mind-bending puzzle game with one heartbreaking flaw
Published 3/1/2021
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70
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Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury review: A joyful celebration
Published 2/14/2021
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90
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Destruction AllStars review: Sony’s new PS Plus freebie stalls out
Published 2/6/2021
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40
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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game — Complete Edition review: Double nostalgia
Published 1/13/2021
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60
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Empire of Sin review: Crime pays in clever prohibition-era strategy game
Published 11/30/2020
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100
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity review: The new gold standard for spinoffs
Published 11/23/2020
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80
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Digital Trends Destiny 2: Beyond Light Review
Published 11/16/2020
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70
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