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Crimson Desert | Critical Consensus
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Crimson Desert | Critical Consensus

Pearl Abyss' wildly ambitious RPG has divided critics; some are enamoured with the combat, but find the story underbaked and the game overwhelming at times
Alex Forbes-Calvin
Pokémon Pokopia screenshot
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Pokémon Pokopia | Critical Consensus

Pokémon's leap into the life-sim genre has captivated critics, breathing new life into a franchise celebrating its 30th anniversary
Sophie McEvoy
Ghost of Yōtei | Critical Consensus
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Ghost of Yōtei | Critical Consensus

The sequel to Ghost of Tsushima captivates critics with its story and setting, but feels a little too similar to its predecessor
Sophie McEvoy
Hollow Knight: Silksong | Critical Consensus
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Hollow Knight: Silksong | Critical Consensus

The highly anticipated follow-up to 2017's Hollow Knight has been met with widespread acclaim, but its difficulty has drawn criticism from reviewers
Sophie McEvoy
Nintendo Switch 2 | Critical Consensus
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Nintendo Switch 2 | Critical Consensus

Critics agree that it's an impressive and much-needed upgrade to the original Switch, but is somewhat stuck in the realm of familiarity
Sophie McEvoy
Mario Kart World | Critical Consensus
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Mario Kart World | Critical Consensus

Critics are praising Mario Kart World's new Knockout Tour and Switch 2 performance, while being more divided on its Free Roam option
Samuel Roberts
A Starfield screenshot showing a character standing in the distance on an alien planet, looking toward the camera. The near- and middle-ground is taken up by large and glistening-but-worn metallic walls that seemingly get darker as they get closer to the camera's viewpoint. A large planet with rings around it is visible in the sky behind the character.
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Starfield | Critical Consensus

Critics note limits of space exploration and story in Bethesda's highly-anticipated release
Sophie McEvoy
Baldur's Gate 3 | Critical Consensus
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Baldur's Gate 3 | Critical Consensus

An in-depth, meticulous, polished world to explore and shape with your own decisions, Larian's follow up on the cult franchise is as good as RPGs get
Marie Dealessandri
Pikmin 4 | Critical Consensus
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Pikmin 4 | Critical Consensus

Critics praise quality of life improvements and new features in Pikmin's return to form
Sophie McEvoy
Redfall | Critical Consensus
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Redfall | Critical Consensus

Polished world-building doesn't save Arkane's latest title from a very lukewarm reception
Marie Dealessandri
Forspoken | Critical Consensus
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Forspoken | Critical Consensus

Critics split on Square Enix's new RPG; some enjoyed the narrative but others voiced concern over the writing of its lead heroine
Jeffrey Rousseau
The Last of Us TV show | Critical Consensus
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The Last of Us TV show | Critical Consensus

HBO's take on Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic road trip is as faithful as it gets; most critics loved it, but some questioned its necessity
Marie Dealessandri