Reviews

Abzu
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Abzu review

Abzu is all about the water, and it's an adventure that deserves to be completely soaked in. Abzu comes from the mind of Matt Nava, art director of critically acclaimed PS3 titles such as Flower and Journey.... Read More...
Powers Season 2 Episode 10 SuperShock
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Powers S2E10 “Legacy” review

Powers has brought a close to its second season. But while all of the elements are there for a great season finale, the execution just doesn’t quite measure up to the promise of the premise. The later half o... Read More...
Song of the Deep
7

Song of the Deep review

Over the past few years it’s arguable the line between indie games and non-indie games has become blurred. With digital $10-$20 titles now more accepted than ever, studios can take risks and try smaller creative projects. For Insomniac, that project is Song of... Read More...
Powers Season 2 Episode 9 Slain Dragons
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Powers S2E9 “Slain Dragons” review

While certainly better overall when compared to the first season, the second season of Powers has had its fair share of stumbles. But for every stumble, there are high points, and Slain Dragons is one of the hi... Read More...
Powers Walker and SuperShock
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Powers S2E8 “Chasing Ghosts” review

Though it started off particularly strong, the second season of Powers has suffered over the past few weeks as the show transitioned between its two main story arcs for the season. While a straightforward and c... Read More...
Inside
10

Inside review

Unsettling, yet somehow charming, Inside is wholly unique. Though the spiritual successor to Limbo, it improves on Playdead’s last game in just about every way. Simply put, Inside belongs in the select group of titles that both have a clear vision of what they... Read More...
Powers Season 2 Episode 7 Origins
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Powers S2E7 “Origins” review

Television shows will always have one leg up on movies due to one simple capability: they can tell stories with long-term consequences. It’s the single greatest strength any show has. Therefore, it’s that much ... Read More...