[SmashPad Demo Fest] SP Plays -“Replaced”
Let’s spend the next half hour trying out this demo of Replaced.
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Category: Xbox Series X
[Steam Next Fest] Hands-On: “Wax Heads” captures the communal connection music has through a slice-of-life narrative sim
by David Rodriguez
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22 Feb 2026
As someone that prides himself on being able to recommend new, cool music to my pals, Wax Heads just hits all the right buttons so far.
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[Steam Next Fest] Hands-On: “Armatus” promises a darkened, kinetic shooter experience for the roguelite landscape
by David Rodriguez
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20 Feb 2026
We’re not particularly starving for roguelites. Now a favorite of indie developers the world over for around a decade, it takes a lot for a new one to stand out among the crowd in gameplay, but also in art style. The ones I usually play tend to be on the brighter, sillier side with levity or at least a sense of humor to balance out the drama a la both Hades games. Armatus dares to be a little different with a dark, apocalyptic take for the setting while retaining a gameplay loop that makes genre fans ravenous.
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REVIEW – “Love Eternal” is a weird horror platformer with an enthralling narrative
by Myles ObenzaIt’s not every day a game has such a profound emotional effect on me, and even less so with pixel art platformers. But Love Eternal is one of the weirdest games I’ve ever played, and in all the most complimentary ways.
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REVIEW — “Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition” is a slightly bittersweet love letter to fans
by Tanay SharmaThese edition(s) of Rayman come with limitations that will easily be noticed by someone who has played the games on their original platforms and knows what it’s like to journey through the platformer through different accessibility options. “Old is gold” only applies to experiences that are worthy of shining, but not all that glitters is gold.
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REVIEW – “Under the Island” is a fun, cozy take on Zelda’s 2D formula
by Chris Selogy
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Nintendo Switch PC PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X |
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16 Feb 2026
Under the Island is presented as a cozy version of that style of action adventure game, which doesn’t really result in the sort of game that comes to mind as a cozy game. It’s more like a Zelda game that isn’t super aggressive to challenge your skills and has a lot of variety to its dungeons to subvert your expectations.
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REVIEW — “High on Life 2” sets a high bar for self-aware shooters
When High on Life launched, gamers had their first taste of a wacky and self-aware shooter where guns talked to them, and jokes wrote themselves. At times, the gameplay felt short, but the writing took the spotlight. Squanch Games built a comedic and action-packed adventure game that remains true to its core, but this time, it’s bigger, wackier, weirder, and deftly executed.
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FINAL PREVIEW – “Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection” could potentially break Persona 3-like ground as a spinoff
by Danreb Victorio
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12 Feb 2026
After playing Monster Hunter Stories 3 for over 10 hours, the potential for this turn-based spinoff to reach greater heights is definitely there. Monsties, anyone?
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REVIEW – “ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard” utilizes a broad palette of iridescent creativity to make a bold puzzle platformer
by David Rodriguez
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Nintendo Switch 2 PlayStation 5 Reviews Xbox Series X |
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12 Feb 2026
It’s hard not to recommend ChromaGun 2: Dye Hard. The puzzles are satisfying, I felt immense satisfaction working within (and out of) its boundaries, and now I feel like I could apply to be in Mensa. The places it goes, literally and figuratively, are things I haven’t seen done in a game like this before. I’d hate to spoil any of the key moments so I won’t, suffice to say they all work incredibly well, from the easter egg references to other games and media, to things from Pixel Maniacs’ own creative minds.
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[Steam Next Fest] Hands-On: I had to hold myself back from playing too much “Fallen Tear: The Ascension”
by Danreb Victorio
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12 Feb 2026
I first saw Fallen Tear: The Ascencion after I received a press release promoting a trailer for the game. When I found out it was being developed by a studio in the Philippines, it had my full attention. My roots are important to me.
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REVIEW – “Escape From Ever After” is the Paper Mario We’ve Needed for Years!
by Michael Fertitta
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11 Feb 2026
In 2000, Nintendo released the original Paper Mario, an instant hit for RPG and Nintendo fans alike. While recent entries have left many fans disappointed, its legacy has spawned several titles from indie devs that have attempted, and generally succeeded,…
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REVIEW – “Romeo is a Dead Man” is an action-packed bumpy ride
by Michael MurphyRomeo is a Dead Man is a great action title with some bloody combat, but it’s a bit too messy in its delivery.
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