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Read more about the article Once Upon a Time in Yoshi’s Island – A Yoshi’s Crafted World review
Yoshis in cute costumes

Once Upon a Time in Yoshi’s Island – A Yoshi’s Crafted World review

  • Post author:Sanna-Mari Mustonen
  • Post published:January 18, 2020
  • Post category:Game Reviews

De-stress with Yoshi’s Crafted World – one of the cutest games there is!

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Read more about the article Too Steep a Hill to Die on – Celeste, Assist Mode, and Accessibility

Too Steep a Hill to Die on – Celeste, Assist Mode, and Accessibility

  • Post author:Pietari Kaartinen
  • Post published:November 22, 2019
  • Post category:Features

Does using accessibility features somehow taint the original intended game experience, or does it make more sense to ensure that playing doesn’t feel like a chore?

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Read more about the article Fight for the Light – ‘Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition’ Review

Fight for the Light – ‘Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition’ Review

  • Post author:Jami Särkinen
  • Post published:October 25, 2018
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Arguably one of the most beautiful games out there is getting a sequel soon, so here’s a reminder of where Ori originates from.

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Read more about the article I’m Happy when I stop Hopping

I’m Happy when I stop Hopping

  • Post author:Oskari Vaaras
  • Post published:February 16, 2018
  • Post category:Game Reviews

In Happy Hopper you hop until you drop from boredom. It won’t take long until you get to the latter part.

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Read more about the article What is LOVE?

What is LOVE?

  • Post author:Oskari Vaaras
  • Post published:February 13, 2018
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Indie platformer LOVE shows how something simple and short can be relaxing and fun.

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Read more about the article An odd odyssey in Abe’s world

An odd odyssey in Abe’s world

  • Post author:Oskari Vaaras
  • Post published:December 5, 2017
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee is a 90s gem definitely worth playing. It’s a great from zero to hero story of a slave searching for freedom.

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Read more about the article Oddworld: Abe’s Exoddus (PS1) review

Oddworld: Abe’s Exoddus (PS1) review

  • Post author:Aleksi Kesseli
  • Post published:November 22, 2017
  • Post category:Game Reviews

1998: A game Oddyssey – #Oddworld: #Abe’s #Exoddus #review

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Read more about the article Leo’s Fortune Arvostelu (Android)

Leo’s Fortune Arvostelu (Android)

  • Post author:Ville Susi
  • Post published:November 20, 2017
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Leo’s Fortune onnistuu kääntämään mainion 2D-tasoloikkakokemuksen mobiiliympäristöön ilman kompromisseja.

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Read more about the article 20XX Review

20XX Review

  • Post author:Jussi Rissanen
  • Post published:November 7, 2017
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Roguelike action platforming in a very familiar setting.

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Read more about the article Slither Me Timbers! – Snake Pass Review

Slither Me Timbers! – Snake Pass Review

  • Post author:Juliana Vaculíková
  • Post published:November 6, 2017
  • Post category:Game Reviews

The silent hero of this slippery indie 3D platformer is definitely a Slytherin.

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Read more about the article It’s Mickey, it’s Felix, it’s Cuphead!

It’s Mickey, it’s Felix, it’s Cuphead!

  • Post author:Oskari Vaaras
  • Post published:October 24, 2017
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Cuphead is a fresh breath of a past that never existed. It offers a tasty mix of old and new.

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Read more about the article A Girl and a Fox Walk Into a Bear – Never Alone Review

A Girl and a Fox Walk Into a Bear – Never Alone Review

  • Post author:Juliana Vaculíková
  • Post published:October 10, 2017
  • Post category:Game Reviews

A videogame quest, or a quest for knowledge? Turns out you can have both in this indie platformer, Never Alone!

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Read more about the article Duck Game Review

Duck Game Review

  • Post author:Ville Susi
  • Post published:April 25, 2017
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Duck Game is a local multiplayer platformer shoot 'em up with Sega Genesis style graphics and sound. And with ducks. Obviously. A lot of ducks. And quacks. And some hats.

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Read more about the article Review: Hollow Knight
You can save your progress by taking a breath on a bench, a mechanic reminiscent of the Dark Souls bonfires. Each checkpoint-bench is a beautifully illustrated break in your quest.

Review: Hollow Knight

  • Post author:Risto Hämäläinen
  • Post published:April 19, 2017
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Hollow Knight combines somber visual design with tight metroidvania gameplay.

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Read more about the article Ratchet & Clank: The Great Adaptation

Ratchet & Clank: The Great Adaptation

  • Post author:Matti Isotalo
  • Post published:May 12, 2016
  • Post category:Game Reviews
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The newest Ratchet & Clank is a game based on a film based on a game, and it knows it. #Media #Crossover #Ratchet #Clank

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Read more about the article Tearaway Unfolded

Tearaway Unfolded

  • Post author:Tuomas Alahäivälä
  • Post published:December 13, 2015
  • Post category:Game Reviews
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Tearaway Unfolded is an extended PS4 remake of the earlier Tearaway PS Vita title. Rather than being just a graphics update, it converts the control scheme to take full advantage of…

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