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The Jackbox Party Pack 4 Review (PlayStation 4)
Worth it for Fibbage
October 19, 2017 - Just in time for the holiday season, Jackbox Games are back with their fourth yearly collection of kooky party games. After last year's impressive Jackbox Party Pack 3, does this follow-up make for a lively party or are you better off sticking with the classics?
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Squareboy vs. Bullies: Arena Edition Review (Switch)
Beat 'em up boredom
October 18, 2017 - Whenever game developers go back to basics, the results can either be unexceptional or surprisingly enjoyable. Does the simple gameplay of Squareboy vs. Bullies: Arena Edition spell fun or are you better off picking fights with bullies in real life?
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Binaries Review (Switch)
Put your hemispheres in overdrive
October 17, 2017 - Some games are so difficult that they make you wonder if the developer is some sort of sadist. Binaries has you control two circles simultaneously through hazard-filled stages. So, if you're ambidextrous then here's a game for you!
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Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth Review (3DS)
Calling all amateur cartographers
October 17, 2017 - It's been a couple years but Atlus' dungeon-crawling series is back with a new adventure. Etrian Odyssey V: Beyond the Myth is a solid entry in the decade-old franchise so recruit a party of capable explorers and let's head to the dungeon.
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Yono and the Celestial Elephants Review (Switch)
An adorable isometric adventure
October 14, 2017 - Seeing a delightful elephant skipping around a vibrant world will surely catch the eye of gamers with a soft spot for cuteness. Yono and the Celestial Elephants may be adorable but let's see if the adventure itself is one worth going on.
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Raiden V: Director's Cut Review (PlayStation 4)
A great game with a slight update
October 12, 2017 - Last year, Xbox One gamers experienced the incredible shoot 'em up action of the latest title in this classic series. Now that Raiden V: Director's Cut is available on PlayStation 4; let's see if it's worth picking up another copy.
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Tiny Barbarian DX Review (Switch)
Small hero, big adventure
October 11, 2017 - Retro-inspired 2D action games are a dime a dozen. Does Tiny Barbarian DX have what it takes to stand out in such a crowded genre?
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Touhou Kobuto V: Burst Battle Review (PlayStation 4)
Genso Rondo: 3D edition
October 9, 2017 - About this time last year, NIS America published a shoot 'em up fighter set in the Touhou universe. Now, we have a 3D take on the Bullet Ballet / Senko no Ronde formula but does that make for a better game?
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Culdcept Revolt Review (3DS)
Monopoly meets JRPG
October 7, 2017 - Omiya Soft's twenty year old board game / RPG hybrid is still going strong. Culdcept Revolt is the latest iteration of the franchise but does it offer enough enjoyable gameplay to please both board game and JRPG fans?
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Battle Chasers: Nightwar Review (PlayStation 4)
Joe Mad's comic returns as an RPG
October 7, 2017 - Indie turn-based RPGs seem to be a growing genre. Battle Chasers: Nightwar is certainly a solid take on the classic JRPG formula but does it offer an enjoyable campaign from start to finish? Enter Harm's Way and let's find out.
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