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Read more about the article An upbeat beat-em-up on the beat – Hi-Fi Rush review

An upbeat beat-em-up on the beat – Hi-Fi Rush review

  • Post author:Mikko Perälä
  • Post published:November 17, 2023
  • Post category:Game Reviews

From the makers of The Evil Within, Hi-Fi Rush re-mixes up the #beat-em-up genre with vibrant visuals and addicting #rhythmgame combat. An unexpectedly released gem featuring lots of energetic head-bobbing #music, and effortlessly fun writing to rock your world.

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Read more about the article Unpacking: What do our belongings say about us?

Unpacking: What do our belongings say about us?

  • Post author:Essi Hautala
  • Post published:October 17, 2022
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Unpacking tells a subtle story with what it says on the tin – unpacking. In the game you unpack 8 different sets of moving boxes, from different parts of a person’s life. Even without basic storytelling elements, Unpacking still gets you by the heartstrings.

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Read more about the article Final Fantasy VII – A quarter of a century-old classic adventure

Final Fantasy VII – A quarter of a century-old classic adventure

  • Post author:Aki-Petteri Meskanen
  • Post published:February 7, 2022
  • Post category:Game Reviews

25 years have gone by, but Final Fantasy VII remains an evergreen JRPG to try out or revisit for the umpteenth time.

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Read more about the article A Content Filled Joyride In Mexico – Forza Horizon 5

A Content Filled Joyride In Mexico – Forza Horizon 5

  • Post author:TKanerva
  • Post published:February 3, 2022
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Drive with over 500 fully customizable cars on a vast and rewarding Mexican playground Superstar!

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Read more about the article Do we need a right to repair something that is ours?

Do we need a right to repair something that is ours?

  • Post author:Henry
  • Post published:December 7, 2021
  • Post category:Features

Why should you buy new, if you can fix the old? Right to Repair is here to keep the ownership in our hands.

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Read more about the article Dirt Rally 2.0: Is that dirt in your eye?
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Dirt Rally 2.0: Is that dirt in your eye?

  • Post author:Henry
  • Post published:November 9, 2021
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Blast through muddy slopes and drift to the goal line, right before getting to peek inside the secret lives of crash test dummies in Dirt Rally 2.0 review.

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Read more about the article For Honor: You Fight For Honor, You Don’t Have To Fight With Honor

For Honor: You Fight For Honor, You Don’t Have To Fight With Honor

  • Post author:AAhonen
  • Post published:June 8, 2021
  • Post category:Game Reviews

For Honor pits knights, samurai, Vikings and Chinese warriors against each other in a 3D fighting game, who will reign supreme?

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Read more about the article It takes patience to enjoy For Honor’s brutal melee

It takes patience to enjoy For Honor’s brutal melee

  • Post author:Teemu M.
  • Post published:March 22, 2021
  • Post category:Game Reviews

For Honor is a flawed action fighting game but offers a uniquely heavy combat experience.

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Read more about the article Dead by Daylight; Face the Fear or Hunt the Weak

Dead by Daylight; Face the Fear or Hunt the Weak

  • Post author:AAhonen
  • Post published:March 15, 2021
  • Post category:Game Reviews

The classic horror movie chase scene, turned into a survival horror game in this intense 1v4 co-op game. Does Dead by Daylight still have enough energy to keep going after four years? #gamereview

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Read more about the article Yakuza: Like a Dragon; How a Genre Shift Can Revitalize A Stale Series

Yakuza: Like a Dragon; How a Genre Shift Can Revitalize A Stale Series

  • Post author:AAhonen
  • Post published:January 7, 2021
  • Post category:Features

A game review of Yakuza: Like a Dragon after beating the main story. A Japanese role-playing game (JRPG) set in a series known for beat 'em up gameplay, how does this black sheep fit in and does it bring honor to its family?

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Read more about the article Fresh Blood in Survival Horror – Darkwood

Fresh Blood in Survival Horror – Darkwood

  • Post author:Pietari Kaartinen
  • Post published:January 19, 2020
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Darkwood blends survival horror and roguelike elements seamlessly and still somehow avoids the major pitfalls of either genre.

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Read more about the article The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan – A short treat for the control freaks

The Dark Pictures Anthology: Man of Medan – A short treat for the control freaks

  • Post author:Aadrita Kar
  • Post published:November 21, 2019
  • Post category:Game Reviews

A ghost ship, lots of gore and difficult choices: this is the newest Supermassive’s Man of Medan.

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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 Assassin’s Creed: Origins Review

Assassin’s Creed: Origins Review

  • Post author:Antti Takku
  • Post published:April 23, 2018
  • Post category:Game Reviews

This time around, it’s time to assassinate in Ancient Egypt After the disappointing sales of 2015’s Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate Ubisoft decided to spend more time developing the next Assassin’s Creed…

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Read more about the article Injustice 2: My Thoughts on the DLC Fighters

Injustice 2: My Thoughts on the DLC Fighters

  • Post author:Antti Takku
  • Post published:March 27, 2018
  • Post category:Features

It’s time to rank the DLC fighters of Injustice 2. The very first text I wrote for Playlab! was a review of the DC Comics fighting game Injustice 2. A…

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Read more about the article Alan Wake’s American Nightmare – jännitystä ja mustaa huumoria

Alan Wake’s American Nightmare – jännitystä ja mustaa huumoria

  • Post author:Elisa Wiik
  • Post published:January 5, 2018
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Alan Wake’s American Nightmare jatkaa hyvän ja pahan taistelua Night Springsin pulp -maailmassa.

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Read more about the article Games to look for in 2018

Games to look for in 2018

  • Post author:Antti Takku
  • Post published:December 3, 2017
  • Post category:Features

2018 is going to be an interesting year for gaming. As the end of 2017 is drawing closer, this is a good opportunity to take a look into the future…

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Read more about the article Outlast Review

Outlast Review

  • Post author:Antti Takku
  • Post published:November 27, 2017
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Embrace the fear: it's time to enter the terrifying world of Outlast.

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Read more about the article Injustice 2 Review

Injustice 2 Review

  • Post author:Antti Takku
  • Post published:October 28, 2017
  • Post category:Game Reviews

Once again it is time for DC's heroes and villains to clash in epic combat.

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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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