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  1. ibb and obb

    PS3 · Jaz Rignall · Aug 17, 2013

    Ultimately, Ibb and Obb is a charmer. It's a charmer that'll slap you around, and sometimes make you feel like an idiot, but it's a charmer nonetheless. It's a shame there isn't a more robust one-player mode, because the two-player aspect does limit this game in some respects. But if you do have people you can play with – and whose skills you trust – this'll give you a thoroughly enjoyable gaming workout that'll test you to your limits.
    8.0
  2. Gone Home

    PC · Pete Davison · Aug 16, 2013

    The house is well-rendered and atmospherically lit -- though it sometimes feels as if the "just moved in" motif was used as an excuse to leave some rooms a little barren. Gone Home's non-violent, narrative-heavy experience won't be to everyone's taste, but engage with it -- preferably in a single sitting -- and you'll find yourself drawn deeply into an incredibly immersive experience.
    10
  3. DuckTales Remastered

    Xbox 360 · Jaz Rignall · Aug 15, 2013

    Almost, nearly, but not quite a great update. While new looks, sounds and design tweaks give DuckTales Remastered modern appeal, spoon-feeding gameplay features and inane cutscenes peg back the enjoyment somewhat. It'll make you feel nostalgic and you'll have fun - but you'll also know that with just a little more attention to detail, it could have been truly great.
    8.0
  4. Saints Row IV

    PC · Mike Williams · Aug 15, 2013

    A full story campaign, a ton of powers, a plethora of missions, and infinite enemies to kill in a variety of ways. Yeah, you'll be playing for a while. While the game's roots as Saints Row: The Third DLC are still showing, Volition has put together an amazing game from a wide variety of sources. If you're on the same mental wavelength, Saints Row IV is a class act.
    9.0
  5. Payday 2

    PC, PS3, Xbox 360 · Cassandra Khaw · Aug 15, 2013

    Best with four people and disastrous alone, Payday 2 is a co-op shooter that isn't without its faults. How much you relish the experience is going to be dependent on whether or not you can get the right mix of people involved and if such things are as much your Kryptonite as they are mine.
    7.0
  6. SteamWorld Dig

    3DS · Jeremy Parish · Aug 10, 2013

    Short and simple; my near-complete first run took me about seven hours. I could definitely go for more, but at the same time this particular game feels complete as-is... and the secret ranking system revealed at the end just begs for speedrunning. Suffice it to say this is exactly the kind of game eShop needs more of: Simple, addictive, and creative despite wearing its influences prominently. Highly recommended.
    8.0
  7. Mario & Luigi: Dream Team

    3DS · Jeremy Parish · Aug 08, 2013

    It's a quality game, but you can actually feel your soul leaving your body the dozenth time that stupid star sprite guy floats out to reiterate some basic point he just made two minutes prior. In the end, we learn the truth behind the game's subtitle: Dream Team wants nothing more in life than to put you to sleep.
    6.0
  8. Dota 2

    PC · Jaz Rignall · Aug 08, 2013

    A great PvP game that offers some of the most intriguing and nuanced team combat around. As with all multiplayer games, sometimes the enjoyment can be marred by less considerate players, but when everyone is giving it their all, DOTA 2 is intense, challenging, and hugely enjoyable.
    10
  9. Rise of the Triad

    PC · Pete Davison · Aug 06, 2013

    While in possession of a few rough edges -- many of which the devs are already working on sanding down -- Rise of the Triad is a raucous, unashamedly immature fun time that will delight anyone still pining for the "good old days" of '90s shooters.
    8.0
  10. Dragon's Crown

    PS Vita · Jaz Rignall · Aug 02, 2013

    Look beyond the cleavage, assuming you are able, and you'll find a terrific retro-modern arcade game that looks absolutely stunning, and packs a good old fashioned arcade challenge. Some might find it a little too hard and unforgiving, but if you consider yourself a hardcore gamer, here's where you can test your mettle.
    9.0