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Lorena and the Land of Ruins – Review

“Cute girls doing cute things” is a sub-genre of media that you’re probably well familiar with already. For those who seek an experience less relaxed and more thrilling, there’s also “Cute girls doing uncharacteristically dangerous things”. This alternative naturally lends itself well to games, and today, we’ve got another one. Lorena and the Land of […]

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Oshi no Ko: Vol 1 – Manga Review

Hot off the heels of the recently concluded Kaguya-sama: Love is War comes Aka Akasaka’s next big work. Oshi no Ko is a story about those who struggle in the idol and entertainment industry in order to reach stardom. Today, we’ll see how its opening act begins with its first volume. Lies are Truth At […]

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Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society – Review

Labyrinth of Galleria: The Moon Society is a sequel to 2016’s Labyrinth of Refrain, NIS’s take on the classic dungeon-crawling genre of old. With new innovations and a new cast, it promises to further iterate on the blend of story and tense exploration seen in the first game. Invitation to the Manor How much is […]

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Persona 3 Portable – Review | Returning Remaster

Persona has turned into one of the most widely celebrated JRPG franchises of all time, and for good reason. Its eclectic blend of tight turn-based gameplay, dungeon-crawling, and social simulation can’t be found elsewhere. The series as we know it now owes much of its current identity to Persona 3, released 16 years ago. Today, […]

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Sonic Frontiers – Review | Going Hog Wild

It’s been quite a while since the last mainline Sonic game. Five years ago, Sonic Forces released to an overwhelmingly mild reception. It and its predecessor Sonic Lost World were seen as average-at-best experiments, being lamented for being lesser experiences and their lack of ambition. Sonic Team seems to have taken those criticisms quite personally, […]