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Lego Skylines is more approachable than the main Cities Skylines series, but that doesn’t mean it’s basic
Hands-on: Paradox's brick-based spin-off is certainly still packing plenty of detail
After checking out Wired Productions’ quartet of horror games, here’s why they should be on your radar
If you aren't familiar with Agni, When Sirens Fall Silent, Kumarn or BrokenLore: Don't Lie, you should be
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Onimusha Way of the Sword review: A series reborn with great fights, but too many wrong modern lessons
Onimusha: Way of the Sword's gameplay heights are let down by dated missions and uneven pacing
The Blood of Dawnwalker Review: Witcher 3 veterans prove a focused RPG beats a bloated one
Rebel Wolves' 'debut' is an excellent, focused RPG with strong writing and no filler, though performance issues hold it back
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