The Games Machine's Scores
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For 2,655 reviews, this publication has graded:
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71% higher than the average critic
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7% same as the average critic
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22% lower than the average critic
On average, this publication grades 4.3 points higher than other critics.
(0-100 point scale)
Average Game review score: 79
| Highest review score: | Baldur's Gate 3 | |
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| Lowest review score: | Dino Dini's Kick Off Revival |
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Positive: 2,063 out of 2655
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Mixed: 569 out of 2655
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Negative: 23 out of 2655
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John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a cooperative first-person shooter for four players in which the main objective is to survive gigantic waves of zombies. Each character follows classic RPG archetypes—support, tank, operator, and striker—and can upgrade their skills and powers through a skill tree tied to the Sludge God's toxin. Missions involve traversing large maps following waypoints until the final showdown, but exploration is essential to recover heavy weapons, ammunition, and medkits. The pace is almost musou-like: endless hordes of undead to be mowed down amid blood, dismemberment, and constant chaos, with the option of running them over even while driving heavy vehicles. Even solo, thanks to well-managed bots, the action remains frenetic and fun.- The Games Machine
- Posted Mar 11, 2026
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Shards of Darkness could have been an amazing stealth game, thanks to a witty and cynical main character, wonderful level design and a myriad of skills and perks. Unfortunately, the experience is partially ruined by a sub-par AI and some flaws in the control system.- The Games Machine
- Posted Mar 14, 2017
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Narratively speaking, Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin would be a badly written JRPG, but luckily Square Enix and Koei Tecmo’s latest game is more than anything a very engaging action game that is very faithful to its source. Not perfect by any means but still enjoyable, the Nioh “soulslike” formula applied to the epic of Final Fantasy gives flesh to an interesting action game with a surprisingly deep learning curve and accessibility options that welcome any kind of player to the party.- The Games Machine
- Posted Mar 14, 2022
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Space whales! Before We Leave brings us space whales! And along with them, a polished city builder which takes known tenets of the genre to forge its own direction. Repetitive assets are a minor flaw in an overall extremely enjoyable experience with a lot to do even in the absence of a real game over.- The Games Machine
- Posted May 4, 2020
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R-Type Final 3 Evolved is an R-Type, as faithful in the canons as in the style of the franchise. The package also includes R-Type 2, an appreciated bonus, but everything about the shop and customization is done badly.- The Games Machine
- Posted May 7, 2023
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An adventure with basic stealth elements and a teen-horror atmosphere that also winks at more recent genre series. The atmosphere is good but the all too basic gameplay seems to be aimed at a fairly young and unweaned audience. Technically it does not leave great memories but the porting job could have been better.- The Games Machine
- Posted Jul 4, 2023
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Earth vs Mars is a turn-based strategy game that doesn’t aim to revolutionize the genre, but rather sticks to the tried-and-true formula of Advance Wars with a small twist: hybrid units infused with animal DNA. The storyline is simple and the retro-inspired art direction is intentional, yet the missions are well-designed and offer a gentle difficulty curve. The hybridization mechanic adds a layer of tactical depth, though it remains the only truly innovative feature. A conservative product, but a solid choice for those looking to explore the genre without too much complexity.- The Games Machine
- Posted Nov 7, 2025
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Terminator 2D: No Fate is a conscious act of love towards a specific era of video games, recreated with technical skill and aesthetic taste that go far beyond simple nostalgic exercise. Bitmap Bureau once again demonstrates its mastery of the 16-bit language, crafting a title that seems to come from an alternative timeline where quality tie-in games never went extinct. The problem is that, just like a 1990s action movie watched on VHS, Terminator 2D: No Fate ends too quickly. The challenge is quickly overcome, the longevity remains limited even when exploring the variations offered, and the extra modes fail to transform the experience into something more lasting. It remains, therefore, an excellent game in its form, but limited in scope: a small instant classic, destined to leave an enthusiastic memory rather than occupy the player's evenings for a long time. A creative success, in short, that only needed a few more cartridges in the magazine.- The Games Machine
- Posted Dec 16, 2025
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Life is Strange: Reunion delivers the series’ classic gameplay, built around exploration, branching dialogue, and the use of powers. Max can once again rewind time to revisit decisions and uncover clues, while Chloe adds variety through backtalk, verbal duels used to manipulate others. The stronger focus on environmental observation makes the experience more investigative and less linear. Its narrative strength is supported by excellent acting and direction, though the plot occasionally bends its own logic to tie everything together. Players unfamiliar with the series may also miss much of what the game has to offer.- The Games Machine
- Posted Apr 9, 2026
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A lot of new stuff, even if recycled by old content: a good way to entertain ourselves, waiting for Destiny 2.- The Games Machine
- Posted Sep 28, 2016
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Curious League of Legends spin-off, this Hextech Mayhem. It’s a simple but solid rhythm game that could use some variety to spice up the gameplay and the level design.- The Games Machine
- Posted Nov 24, 2021
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Dark Devotion is an enjoyable souls-like action RPG, despite being a bit derivative.- The Games Machine
- Posted May 1, 2019
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A deep and engaging video game based on the popular Japanese coin-op.- The Games Machine
- Posted Apr 10, 2019
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More than 160 characters, standard arenas, and thousands of enemies to mow away: Warriors Orochi 4 remains faithful to the musou formula, but it’s too easy and excessively repetitive.- The Games Machine
- Posted Oct 16, 2018
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Everybody's Golf returns to its roots, leaving the pseudo open-world of previous instalment for a more traditional structure. The new dev team has worked to give fans an accessible but appropriately challenging title, full of classic and new challenges, but it should have worked harder to offer something truly new that went beyond mini golf-style modes and, above all, a title that was technically and aesthetically on par with current platforms.- The Games Machine
- Posted Sep 9, 2025
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This porting fails to address many aspects that required VR-focused re-work. In additions, content cuts like the absence of co-op mode essentially make this version of Borderlands 2 sub-par to the original game.- The Games Machine
- Posted Dec 25, 2018
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Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise recreates the feeling of fighting and the charisma of the characters of Hokuto no Ken quite faithfully. The authors have conceded some creative freedom compared to the original material and this could annoy the fans, but the game developed by the authors of Yakuza manages to entertain the players despite its many flaws.- The Games Machine
- Posted Oct 1, 2018
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Lots of games, but not all stars among Pac-Man's birthday guests. The essential emulation gives a no-frills experience to the old glories in a context tailor-made for chasing the online leaderboards, but the absolute lack of extras is a great disappointment.- The Games Machine
- Posted May 27, 2022
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Steelrising confirms the golden age of Spiders’ team, with a solid and compelling soulslike. Nothing new, but a complete, funny and rewarding game.- The Games Machine
- Posted Sep 8, 2022
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If you're a fan of My Hero Academia, All's Justice is a perfect product to experience all the heroes, especially in their form from the latest story arc. The 1v1 and 3-on-3 team battles work very well, provided you disable automatic combat. All the game modes are also excellent. There's a feeling that a little more could have been done, but it's certainly the most complete project dedicated to the franchise.- The Games Machine
- Posted Feb 4, 2026
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Wizard with a Gun is a half-successful hybrid: the survival mechanics don't go well with the roguelite nature of the game.- The Games Machine
- Posted Nov 16, 2023
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Rush of Blood is probably one of the best PlayStation VR games at launch: it's a perfect way to show what the Sony peripheral can do, especially if you have a pair of Move at your disposal.- The Games Machine
- Posted Oct 21, 2016
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Tormented Souls tries to capture the magic of the good, old Resident Evil titles. The game delivers a genuine scary atmosphere and decent storytelling, sometimes overwhelmed by poor graphics and some technical issues.- The Games Machine
- Posted Sep 16, 2021
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Star Ocean: The Last Hope - 4K & Full HD Remaster is a decent new version of a decent game: the graphical options are good and allow to have a beautiful experience on the more modern screens. The combat system is still intriguing, but everything else is pretty dull and predictable, without any new features to justify the buy if you already played it seven years ago.- The Games Machine
- Posted Dec 4, 2017
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The Awakened is worth more for what it represents than for the game itself. Between graphics and gameplay it tastes old even if it is new, but it knows how to be a completely independent remake of the 2006 inspirer of the same name.- The Games Machine
- Posted May 5, 2023
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Call of Duty: Vanguard clears the bar thanks to its convincing multiplayer, rich in content and with some new features such as the Battle Rhythm and wider environmental destruction, which reinforce an already solid gameplay. There is no innovation or revolution for the franchise, and those who have played the most recent games in the series already know what awaits them, but perhaps the secret of its commercial success will be precisely this.- The Games Machine
- Posted Nov 8, 2021
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Dead or Alive 6 is probably the best chapter in the series thanks to its good gameplay mechanics, both polished and perfected for the newcomers.- The Games Machine
- Posted Mar 1, 2019
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Despite being short and not too challenging, TDToM is a wonderful tribute to the sci-fi movies of the '50s. The gameplay is a nice mix of hack'n'slash, dual stick shooting and platform, fun and enough varied to keep you entertained.- The Games Machine
- Posted Feb 11, 2016
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Although few titles in the collection can honestly still entertain today - in the meantime we have become accustomed to much more - rediscovering Jeff Minter's "woolly" games was a fun and very, very intriguing journey. Added to the nostalgia is the possibility of knowing completely unpublished details of the development, and this collection, very well done in terms of quantity and quality of the material proposed, has an indisputable historical value. A journey that is willingly retraced by reading, listening and playing. Especially playing.- The Games Machine
- Posted Mar 13, 2024
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King Quake is alive, and WRATH: Aeon of Ruin is here to prove it to us. Kudos to KillPixel, which has been able to create very maze-like maps full of secret rooms, hordes of enemies who rely not only on numerical superiority but also have an intelligence that guides them to encircle us and catch us from behind, and a range of weapons that really give the impression of doing harm. The only drawback is a certain sluggishness in the controls, especially in using the dash in the air to jump a little farther. Be aware that this is a very difficult game, and advancing will be a challenge, but isn't that exactly what boomer shooters are supposed to be?- The Games Machine
- Posted Mar 12, 2024
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Watch Dogs: Legion starts with some really intriguing background ideas, ideas that try to dig deep and to leave us with many more questions about the near future. The overwhelming control of a state willing to know everything about its citizens, however, does not prevent a few uncertainties about the gameplay, a sore note that prevents the game from shining as hoped. However, it remains an enjoyable offer, ready to satisfy the taste of lovers of the genre.- The Games Machine
- Posted Oct 28, 2020
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Shu is not exactly a memorable experience, mostly because of its non-existent difficulty and derivative gameplay. Nonetheless, the game from Coatsink is perfect for touch and go moments, has a peculiar style and art, and a peaceful soundtrack.- The Games Machine
- Posted Jan 22, 2018
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While not having the quality and personality shown by the greatest boomer shooters, Dread Templar is a fast-paced, fun and deep enough retro FPS that knows its stuff.- The Games Machine
- Posted Feb 15, 2023
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F1 24 is a definite step backward for the Codemasters and Electronic Arts series. Many of the new features introduced in this new iteration are not only unconvincing, but in fact go to the detriment of a game formula that is admittedly old but at least works. With less content than last year and an outdated graphics compartment, the 2024 edition of the official Formula 1 video game is nothing more than a homework assignment. While waiting for a revolution that may never come, unfortunately this remains the only alternative for fans of the top motorsport championship.- The Games Machine
- Posted Jun 3, 2024
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Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection offers three high-adrenaline action games that are still splendid today. This is the only, partial redemption for a collection incapable of convincing, lazy in implementation and technically inconsistent, especially on Switch.- The Games Machine
- Posted Jun 10, 2021
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GreedFall is a charming RPG with a beautiful setting and an engaging plot. It’s a bit rough on the edges, but it represents the pinnacle of Spiders’ productions so far, even if there’s still room for improvement.- The Games Machine
- Posted Sep 9, 2019
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It may be late and it may not be the best looking game of the year, but PUGB is still an enjoyable battle royale, that enriches the PS4 catalogue.- The Games Machine
- Posted Dec 17, 2018
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Marvel vs Capcom Infinite is all but infinite, with a skimpy roster and pretty dull aesthetics. Unless you love playing online, you'll miss a true captivating and lasting single player mode. It's not a bad game in itself, but at the same time we can't shake the feeling that it's a missed opportunity to create something really unique.- The Games Machine
- Posted Sep 18, 2017
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The Great War: Western Front aims to be a faithful reconstruction of the many battles the France, Britain and Germany fought more than a hundred years ago, and of the context surrounding them. It definitely succeeds at that, thanks to a very good soundtrack and to videos, posters and quotes from the period. Gameplay wise, however, the result is a game that is more catered towards a niche of players.- The Games Machine
- Posted Apr 3, 2023
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Zanki Zero: Last Beginning is a surprisingly good RPG with survival elements, a mature video game able to keep on their toes those who’ll have the patience to tame a rich but demanding gameplay.- The Games Machine
- Posted Apr 9, 2019
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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet jump between future and past, like their cover monsters. A freely explorable Open World but unable to performing well and killing all the new good ideas. It’s a classic from Game Freak, a place where every step forward is followed by some steps backward. And maybe is not enough anymore, it’s time to force the best-selling franchise in the world to grow up.- The Games Machine
- Posted Nov 24, 2022
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Dragon Ball Fusions is really nice game: despite being a little repetitive, rather slow-paced and overall simple, it has a deep combat system that blends seamlessly strategy and sheer chaos, making it a truly fun experience. Perfect if you're a fan of the series, or if you want some strategy in your gaming sessions.- The Games Machine
- Posted Feb 14, 2017
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White Rabbit has done an excellent job with Death's Gambit, managing to create a good balance between soulslike and pixel art. Even if we are not in front of a perfect product, Death's Gambit is strongly recommended to all lovers of this kind of game.- The Games Machine
- Posted Jun 28, 2019
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The new Battletoads is a convincing return for the historic Rare brand, characterized by excellent art direction and writing. Some pacing issues ruin the overall enjoyment of the game, but it is still a very satisfying experience.- The Games Machine
- Posted Aug 20, 2020
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Empire of the Ants is wonderful for many reasons. First of all, it is wonderful to look at, and then it is also wonderful for its naturalistic value, for the theme that is rarely seen in video games and for how it manages to open our eyes to a world that is everywhere around us, but we do not see. From a gaming point of view, the developers have created a gameplay that is not very deep, perhaps to attract a wider audience, and this brings with it some limitations that could alienate veterans of strategy games.- The Games Machine
- Posted Nov 4, 2024
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Recent unfortunate events led us to think that the Commandos-like genre would struggle to come up with new quality games, but here comes Stargate: Timekeepers to turn the tide, while rehabilitating the SG-1 IP that had fallen somewhat into oblivion. Vast and highly structured levels filled with enemies to avoid, overcome or eliminate by taking advantage of the environment, an AI that knows when to turn a blind eye and charismatic characters with exclusive abilities make this game a must buy for all stealth RTS lovers.- The Games Machine
- Posted Jan 24, 2024
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Beautiful, fun, too expensive. Creative Assembly polishes the original gameplay and creates a nice and exciting mini-campaign, without taking any risk. An excellent result, overall.- The Games Machine
- Posted Aug 1, 2016
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Layton’s Mystery Journey is an entertaining game for fans that did not play the mobile version and newcomers alike, that will approach the series with a much more "pop" main character. Anyway, it's the most weak title in the series, specifically story-wise. A real shame.- The Games Machine
- Posted Oct 11, 2017
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A collection of seven great titles that appeals to both old school gamers and newcomers.- The Games Machine
- Posted Oct 10, 2018
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Pumpkin Jack is a hilarious 3D adventure platformer, with clear and obvious references to MediEvil. But while the pace is good and the aesthetics charming, the repetition of the same gameplay loop becomes tedious already halfway through the game. The controls are also a bit slippery, but Pumpkin Jack is still a very enjoyable action platformer.- The Games Machine
- Posted Oct 24, 2020
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A VERY particular adventure, both in aesthetic and narrative terms. The story starts slowly and with very little explanation, but as the game progresses it becomes more and more interesting and does not disdain touching important chords. The mechanics are the classic ones of a graphic adventure but the gameplay presents a few too many rough edges due to a bit of "dirt" in the code. Finally, the total lack of localization in Italian could represent a significant obstacle given that the tone of the dialogues is well above classic school English.- The Games Machine
- Posted Apr 15, 2024
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More than a “more of the same”, Shakedown Hawaii improves almost everything it takes from Retro City Rampage and introduces new mechanics. Not everything works as it should, but it never lacks ambition. Moreover, his 16bit style is super cool.- The Games Machine
- Posted May 26, 2019
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Bound is a visionary title, with a incredibly inspired art direction; unfortunately, the game has some gameplay flaws that prevent the player from fully enjoying the experience. It could have been something along the lines of Journey and Abzû, but it ends up being “just” a good game.- The Games Machine
- Posted Aug 16, 2016
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Astroneer is a survival space simulator that offers a rich and colourful experience based on some interesting game mechanics.- The Games Machine
- Posted Feb 5, 2019
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Steep is the perfect mountain simulator, with a perfect balance between a proper physics engine and an arcade and immediate, funny feeling.- The Games Machine
- Posted Dec 7, 2016
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Little Hope is, both from a technical and gameplay point of view, a step forward compared to Man of Medan. The changes do not impact the gameplay greatly, but still make the experience more pleasant overall. The storyline is well thought out with numerous branches leading to an interesting plot twist at the end.- The Games Machine
- Posted Oct 29, 2020
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Saints Row IV Re-Elected comes to the Nintendo Switch many years after the launch of the original version, but it certainly is a valid option for anyone looking for an excessively exaggerated and over the top open world action game. Unfortunately the conversion proves to be anything but flawless, even if the many technical issues don’t undermine the overall gaming experience.- The Games Machine
- Posted Mar 23, 2020
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Dead by Daylight is a missed opportunity. Despite an intriguing concept, the final result is flawed by a lot of small problems. You could still enjoy it, but in order to do so you should get over a terrible netcode, a grind-based progression system, and all too random rewards.- The Games Machine
- Posted Jul 4, 2017
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Postal Brain Damaged is a bomb! Fun, fast, ferocious and punishing. A Postal spinoff that breathes new life into a franchise that seemed to have lost all ideas.- The Games Machine
- Posted Jun 13, 2022
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Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution is the perfect game for lovers of this franchise. A remarkable longevity and many playing cards ensure many hours of fun, despite the unforgivable laziness on the visual side.- The Games Machine
- Posted Mar 23, 2020
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Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 contains four good titles, bundled with a bare minimum of extras (like an image gallery...). A little bit of effort, in that regard, would have been appreciated. Recommended only if you already played the original games, and if you really, really want to play them again.- The Games Machine
- Posted Aug 18, 2017
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Bleach Rebirth of Souls is a solid fighting game based on Tite Kubo's manga, perhaps the best production related to the franchise. It's not a perfect fighting game and there are some problems with online matches, but it's a solid base to start from.- The Games Machine
- Posted Mar 30, 2025
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Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is an isometric hack-and-slash roguelite that combines frenetic combat with strategic party management. The nine selectable characters have different styles that recall RPG archetypes such as tanks, rangers, or AoE mages, although the latter have a significant advantage. The weapon system relies on two interchangeable blades, subject to wear, and the Fury attack, a special attack unlocked by charging mana. Common enemies serve as a prelude to imposing bosses, while between runs, you can spend time in the village on activities that offer permanent buffs and encourage a constant growth cycle.- The Games Machine
- Posted Sep 18, 2025
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The Centennial Case: A Shijima Story shows us a hundred years of the Shijima clan amidst mysteries, deaths and intrigues. It does so with an interesting story, which works well and which, albeit with some strange events, follows a coherent and understandable plot. Gameplay is simple, with some interesting ideas and a few too many hints that reduce the need to think and to guess what happened. Even with this limitation, it still remains a fun gaming experience, that will bring crime fans on a century-long journey for a considerable number of hours.- The Games Machine
- Posted May 16, 2022
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Possessor(s) aims to combine action platforming and Metroidvania in a devastated urban world, offering great mobility and a combat system without contact damage, making battles more fair and dynamic. The original visual atmosphere, good writing by the Luca–Rhem duo, and creative level design are somewhat overshadowed by some graphical oversights and a control system that is not always precise. The lack of a grace period when taking damage can be very punishing when there are multiple enemies on screen. A solid game, but with imperfections that limit its impact in one of the most competitive markets.- The Games Machine
- Posted Dec 4, 2025
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Maneater feels like a B-movie and it’s not ashamed of it. The atmosphere is undoubtedly its best value and, if you wan to appreciate it, you must avoid looking too closely at the details. The idea on which the game is based, after all, is that fish are smarter than humans, so Maneater rightly treats us accordingly.- The Games Machine
- Posted May 22, 2020
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Samba de Amigo: Party Central is the classic game that you would hardly start to play solo, but which cannot be missed at a New Year's Eve, a birthday, or any house party. We challenge each other to see who is the best dancer, we make fun of who gets all the steps wrong, we laugh, have fun and sweat. Then, after the fiesta, you probably put it away until the next opportunity. The virtual maracas work very well and do not suffer from any input lag, and the only perplexity at the moment concerns the playlist which does not include many Latin hits or many famous songs.- The Games Machine
- Posted Aug 28, 2023
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Priest Simulator: Vampire Show may not be the single-player shooter of the year or the one that revolutionizes the genre, but it’s certainly refreshing to see an FPS that isn’t afraid to be different, over-the-top, and, in its own way, unique.- The Games Machine
- Posted Dec 19, 2024
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Speaking purely in terms of content, NHL 23 feels more like a (modest) update to NHL 22 than a new chapter in the EA Games series. The changes made to the gameplay and game modes are very limited, and do not significantly affect the overall experience. On the other hand, positive steps forward in graphic/sound, which continues along the lines of last season showing further improvements. Skates on your feet and stick in hand, even with some issues in artificial intelligence, the games are quite fun, but the few innovations make it difficult to justify the purchase for those who already have NHL 22 in their collection. Or rather, they make it justifiable only for those players who focus on those modes that require extensive use of online (Ultimate Team and World of Chel above all).- The Games Machine
- Posted Oct 26, 2022
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I love Lo Wang so much. So much! He’s truly the best third-grade ninja in circulation! That’s why it’s a shame that the combat arenas are effectively the same throughout the whole campaign.- The Games Machine
- Posted Mar 1, 2022
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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet jump between future and past, like their cover monsters. A freely explorable Open World but unable to performing well and killing all the new good ideas. It’s a classic from Game Freak, a place where every step forward is followed by some steps backward. And maybe is not enough anymore, it’s time to force the best-selling franchise in the world to grow up.- The Games Machine
- Posted Nov 24, 2022
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Days Gone is a very nice game. It’s not original or perfect, but it’s really enjoyable from the title screen to the ending credits.- The Games Machine
- Posted Apr 25, 2019
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The debut title from Parabole shows us that a good, well written story and a fascinating setting aren't enough to create a convincing narrative first person adventure. The derivative gameplay is often sloppy and confused, resulting in an experience far from engaging or satisfying. Technically more than modest, it's a game we could not recommend, not even to the fans of the genre.- The Games Machine
- Posted Mar 21, 2017
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After the excellent porting work on Gothic, Gothic II also deserves the same treatment, with religious care. DLC is also added to the game package to make the entire experience even more engaging.- The Games Machine
- Posted Jan 8, 2024
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A light and light-hearted but no less interesting ARPG, Sand Land. It doesn't have deep gameplay nor the slightest revolutionary ambition, several game elements are so canonical that they make it appear flat to those who are more accustomed to it, yet it can still be played with a certain gusto. The vehicles give an extra something to the journey of Beelzebub and his companions, not only from the point of view of traveling in an unfortunately unexciting open world. The rest is taken care of by the pleasant touch of the late artist who many of us, from an early age, have learned to consider as a loved one.- The Games Machine
- Posted Apr 24, 2024
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Another good, yet predictable iteration in the LEGO series, with the usual mix of humour, references to the Marvel universe and a gazillion of characters to unlock. The gameplay works, and the game is really fun to play, but the formula really needs a breath of fresh air.- The Games Machine
- Posted Feb 11, 2016
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Fairy Tail is too simple a role-playing game to capture the interest of genre fanatics, but it could be an introduction to the genre for the younger generation, even though it suffers from generally poor technical performance.- The Games Machine
- Posted Jul 30, 2020
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- Posted Aug 19, 2019
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Proxy Studios has done subtraction work from the 4x genre and, for every element of this vein that has been eliminated, greater depth to the strategic components has been infused. Some technical limits are still there, but W40k Gladius - Relics of War remains a great game.- The Games Machine
- Posted Jul 9, 2018
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High on Life 2 tries to be more of a videogame than High on Life ever was — and to be fair, it actually succeeds. The problem is that nobody really asked for that, especially since, when you strip it down, it’s still an average shooter that in this second iteration loses much of the meta‑ironic charge that defined the first game.- The Games Machine
- Posted Mar 2, 2026
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Farpoint makes you truly feel like a bad-ass space marine, like no other game before. It's a pretty short experience, the gameplay is pretty basic and the bundle with the Aim Controller is not cheap. But it's one hell of a ride.- The Games Machine
- Posted May 19, 2017
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The Sexy Brutale is substantially a good game, but the Switch version has many technical problems: unstable frame rate, very long loading times and some major bugs are only a few number of the issues that prevent the game from reaching a higher score.- The Games Machine
- Posted Dec 27, 2017
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Trek to Yomi is a solid and well-executed trip to a black-and-white tale of swords and souls, where a simple but satisfying gameplay is paired with a charming narrative that offers three different endings. Enemy and setting variety could be better, but overall this is a game worthy of your time.- The Games Machine
- Posted May 5, 2022
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Abyssus is a good cooperative roguelite shooter, featuring a beautiful setting and decent gunplay, but it suffers from lack of variety, being too chaotic at times (especially with four players) and also, let's face it, having a subdued soundtrack. It must be said, however, that when you're shooting, you don't ask too many questions.- The Games Machine
- Posted Aug 19, 2025
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Pac is back with its first PlayStation adventure. This time the yellow fellow must save his family across six worlds, full of danger and (obviously) ghosts. A nice platform game for young and nostalgic players.- The Games Machine
- Posted Aug 25, 2022
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God Eater 3 isn’t quite polished like Monster Hunter World, but it surely is the best alternative to Capcom’s videogame.- The Games Machine
- Posted Feb 6, 2019
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The restoration of Syberia is, first and foremost, a duty toward a classic that plays an important role in what we might call the "renaissance" of the point-and-click genre. Kate Walker's early adventures transcend pure gameplay to become art, and it is precisely here, perhaps, that the risk of distorting a work lies. Fortunately, this is not the case: Virtuallyz Gaming has been meticulously respectful of the style, colors, and pacing established by Benoît Sokal, with the goal of offering us a version of Syberia less prone to ageing with the advancement of technology. And they have succeeded. A must-have for those who have never played it and a pleasant, necessary refresher for everyone else.- The Games Machine
- Posted Nov 7, 2025
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Undemanding and decidedly enjoyable, Eiyuden Chronicle: Rising is a light-hearted and often cartoon-like Action JRPG which is really fun to spend your time with. Of course, you don't have to have anything against going back and forth a thousand times in the same places, to do the same things again and again, because in this case appreciating it would be quite difficult. The visual quality is really impressive and I really liked the mix of backdrops in (very rich) 3D and two-dimensional pixelated characters, and I can't get the music out of my head. In short, a good game: not essential but absolutely enjoyable.- The Games Machine
- Posted May 12, 2022
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Sébastien Loeb Rally Evo is a good rally game, although it doesn't live up to its potential. In some regards it's better than the previous WRC titles from Milestone, the amount of content is truly remarkable, and the gameplay presents a less realistic and challenging experience.- The Games Machine
- Posted Feb 12, 2016
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If Wheel World set out to be a cycling-themed open world, well, it's nailed it. There are a few niggles, but nothing too serious and/or that can't be fixed with a patch in the days following launch.- The Games Machine
- Posted Jul 23, 2025
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Ride 4 on PlayStation 5 is the best version of an already gorgeous motorcycle sim. The DualSense’s haptic feedback brilliantly amplifies every sensation, and the game runs at a smooth 60 frames per second and beautiful 4K resolution. Milestone has employed effectively the next-gen capabilities offered by Sony’s flagship console, offering console owners the first, spectacular example of what the future has in store for asphalt racing.- The Games Machine
- Posted Jan 21, 2021
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Transference is an extremely interesting experiment and it succeeds in mixing the movie and videogame components. The use of audio will keep you on the edge, and a few jump scare work very well. However, the constant feeling of tension ends up holding the narrative back, as a greater variety of emotions would have benefitted the overall experience. Transference is remarkably short for a videogame, which might disappoint many players.- The Games Machine
- Posted Sep 28, 2018
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Despite the good technical remaster, Assassin’s Creed Rogue finds its definitive form out of time. It’s hard to suggest to play such an old episode of the Ubisoft saga when you can play Origins, which just gives to Assassin’s Creed a brand new life. However Rogue is a fair Black Flag spin-off, and if you are a fan of the saga and never had the chance to play the role of the betrayer of the Creed, it may be worth a run.- The Games Machine
- Posted Mar 20, 2018
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Loot Rascals is a roguelike, as they say, easy to learn but hard to master (despite having only five levels). Trying to escape the "doomed" planet can be really fun, especially at the beginning. The multiplayer is curious but rather limited, the daily runs offer a moderate challenge, and at the end this is a game you'll probably enjoy once in a while.- The Games Machine
- Posted Mar 22, 2017
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Portal Knights is the perfect opportunity if you're willing to get close to the universe of Minecraft & C., or if you're looking for something a little bit more complex than mere resource gathering and building. The RPG component is pretty thin, but deep enough to offer different approaches to the game. Thumbs up.- The Games Machine
- Posted May 18, 2017
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NHL 22’s gameplay is substantially unchanged from its predecessors. The Frostbite engine brings a breath of fresh air to the graphics, but the gaming experience does not differ dramatically from what has been seen in the past. The result is a fun and full of game modes title, which however would need an update in the game mechanics to be able to take it one step further.- The Games Machine
- Posted Nov 2, 2021
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Exterminate all humans in this funny, compulsive, frenetic rogue-lite classical shooter set in a crazier version of the Eighties.- The Games Machine
- Posted Apr 3, 2020
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I tried to be objective, I swear. Little Big Adventure – Twinsen's Quest is good at respectfully transposing into the contemporary a French action-adventure that many of us keep in our memories, but it also has to deal with some limits that are partly inevitable since they are children of other times. The pragmatic desire to modernize the initial work trying not to overly distort it is pleasing even if it is not completely convincing in the result, especially if observed with eyes free of the beauty filter known as nostalgia. However, it remains a balsamic dive into the past to return to Twinsun and see old friends who seem rejuvenated, despite a technical sector that, due to a few too many flaws, does not fully do justice to the original masterpiece.- The Games Machine
- Posted Nov 26, 2024
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Assetto Corsa Competizione on PS4 is a great game. It’s not easy at all, but it’s the perfect choice for those players who are looking for a game experience full of realism.- The Games Machine
- Posted Jun 23, 2020
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Gundam Battle Alliance was indeed a nice surprise: an encyclopedic collector's list of the most famous series dedicated to Tomino's creature, told through a combat system that is easy to assimilate and deep enough. However, the simplicity of the game scheme and its repetitive nature do not make it suitable for everyone, making it a niche game for those who like to waste hours on games like Monster Hunter.- The Games Machine
- Posted Aug 31, 2022
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