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Dordogne Review – An Imaginative Escape

… playful mechanics make for a largely enjoyable French getaway. … An Imaginative Escape …

by Marcus Stewart on Jun 16, 2023 at 5:00 PM

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Thirsty Suitors Preview – Heartbreak Feels Good In A Place Like This

… and came away impressed with how it blends its various mechanics into one coherent experience. … Heartbreak Feels …

by Wesley LeBlanc on Jun 11, 2023 at 4:34 PM

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Rad Review – Exciting Abilities With Random Frustrations

… but it does manage to set itself apart with its leveling mechanics. … Exciting Abilities With Random Frustrations …

by Kyle Hilliard on Aug 16, 2019 at 9:14 AM

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Top Of The Table – Vindication

… of game mechanics, and seems built from the ground up to encourage replays that are different every time. … Top Of The …

by Matt Miller on Mar 06, 2020 at 3:57 PM

My Hatred Of Inane Save/Checkpoint Systems (And Other Grumblings)

… eschew tried-and-true methods of handling basic game mechanics for those of the more irritating and archaic …

by Jeff Akervik on Sep 10, 2010 at 1:52 PM

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Burial At Sea Episode 2 Review – Where Sea Meets Air

by Joe Juba on Mar 24, 2014 at 11:00 PM

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Burial At Sea Episode 2 Review – Where Sea Meets Air

by Joe Juba on Mar 24, 2014 at 11:00 PM

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Child of Light Review – All Fairytales Have Their Villains

… … Child of Light isn’t a top-tier RPG, but its solid mechanics and visual flair ensure that it also isn’t a …

by Joe Juba on Apr 28, 2014 at 6:00 AM

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Kirby: Triple Deluxe Review – An Upward Slope Of Charm And Challenge

… formula, but it improves the difficulty adding several fun mechanics. … An Upward Slope Of Charm And Challenge …

by Kyle Hilliard on May 02, 2014 at 3:10 AM

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Super Time Force Review – Gonzo Action, Innovative Mechanics

… Super Time Force Review – Gonzo Action, Innovative Mechanics … Capy's latest game might not be what it looks … doesn't make it any less fun. … Gonzo Action, Innovative Mechanics …

by Matt Miller on May 13, 2014 at 6:00 AM

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Super Time Force Review – Gonzo Action, Innovative Mechanics

by Matt Miller on May 13, 2014 at 6:00 AM

Overblood 1 & 2 Inspired Two Indie Games

… game developer has salvaged some of more clever gameplay mechanics from the functionally awful Overblood games. … …

by Tim Turi on Jul 04, 2012 at 12:00 PM

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Check Out The Elder Scrolls: Legends – Moons of Elsweyr's Ill-Fated Scholar

… New cards and new mechanics await on June 27th. Check out an exclusive reveal! …

by Daniel Tack on Jun 25, 2019 at 10:27 AM

Preview

New Astral Chain Video Dives Deep Into Mechanics

… slay in PlatinumGame's new action game. … Links Cross Bow Training …

by Imran Khan on Jun 20, 2019 at 6:00 PM

News

EA Tries To Rename Lootboxes Under Government Scrutiny

… Don’t worry: Lootboxes are just “surprise mechanics,” and actually “quite fun.” … EA Tries To Rename …

by Jeff Marchiafava on Jun 19, 2019 at 1:41 PM

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Magic: The Gathering - Duels Of The Planeswalkers 2012 Review

… play against other humans. … An Excellent But Limited Adaptation Of The Tabletop Classic …

by Adam Biessener on Jun 15, 2011 at 5:30 AM

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Magic: The Gathering - Duels Of The Planeswalkers 2012 Review

… play against other humans. … An Excellent But Limited Adaptation Of The Tabletop Classic …

by Adam Biessener on Jun 15, 2011 at 5:30 AM

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Digital Reality’s Sine Mora Takes Aim At Casual Shooter Fans

… to make classic bullet-hell style shooting accessible to ordinary players. … A Shooter For The Rest Of Us …

by Jeff Cork on Aug 19, 2011 at 6:39 AM

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Exclusive Review: The Blocks Of Rock

… LEGO silliness blended with a few interesting new mechanics from Harmonix elevates the game to a level fans of …

by Bryan Vore on Oct 30, 2009 at 12:23 PM

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Tales of Zestiria Review – Losing Passion And Inspiration

… but they're wasted on frustrating, inexcusable gameplay mechanics. … Losing Passion And Inspiration …

by Kimberley Wallace on Oct 16, 2015 at 6:01 AM