Honest game reviews. No fluff. Just thoughtful criticism by gamers who care about the craft.https://playscored.com/en-ushttps://playscored.com/review/ghost-of-yotei/https://playscored.com/review/ghost-of-yotei/Atsu's revenge saga through 1603 Ezo is the sequel Ghost of Tsushima always deserved. Bigger, bolder, and the best-looking open world on PlayStation 5.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/hollow-knight-silksong/https://playscored.com/review/hollow-knight-silksong/Team Cherry's seven-year follow-up to Hollow Knight is a bigger, harder, more beautiful Metroidvania that refuses to coast on its predecessor. Hornet takes center stage and owns it.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/clair-obscur-expedition-33/https://playscored.com/review/clair-obscur-expedition-33/Sandfall Interactive's Belle Epoque turn-based RPG swept 9 Game Awards, sold 5 million copies, and redefined what a 30-person studio can deliver. A genuine masterpiece you cannot afford to miss.Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/lost-and-found-co/https://playscored.com/review/lost-and-found-co/Lost and Found Co. is a hidden object puzzle adventure of extraordinary warmth, with animations so alive they made me forget I was staring at pixels. Ducky deserves a spot in gaming's hall of charming protagonists.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/esoteric-ebb/https://playscored.com/review/esoteric-ebb/Esoteric Ebb is a stunning debut CRPG from Christoffer Bodegard — funnier than Disco Elysium, mechanically sharper than most of its peers, and home to one of gaming's great goblin companions.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/mewgenics/https://playscored.com/review/mewgenics/After 14 years of development hell, Mewgenics is finally here — and Edmund McMillen's cat-breeding roguelike is a deliriously deep, darkly funny triumph that earns every moment of the wait.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/nioh-3/https://playscored.com/review/nioh-3/Nioh 3 is the action RPG Team Ninja was always building toward — a brutal, deep, and surprisingly expansive Sengoku adventure that cements the series among the genre's elite.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/elden-ring-nightreign/https://playscored.com/review/elden-ring-nightreign/FromSoftware's roguelike co-op spinoff transforms Elden Ring's combat into a time-pressured 45-minute gauntlet where squads of three race against an encroaching darkness. It's inventive and addictive when you've got the right teammates, but solo players and those without a dedicated group will find themselves frustrated.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/monster-hunter-wilds/https://playscored.com/review/monster-hunter-wilds/Monster Hunter Wilds represents a bold evolution of Capcom's legendary franchise, seamlessly merging open-world exploration with the addictive combat that defined the series. Despite significant performance issues on PC, the game's refined mechanics, stunning monster designs, and unexpectedly emotional narrative make it one of the best Monster Hunter experiences ever created.Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/high-on-life-2/https://playscored.com/review/high-on-life-2/Squanch Games' sequel brings skateboarding traversal, bigger hub worlds, and the same relentless humor.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/tomb-raider-mobile/https://playscored.com/review/tomb-raider-mobile/Crystal Dynamics delivers a surprisingly competent mobile Tomb Raider experience through Netflix Games, with touch-optimized traversal, classic puzzle design, and a campaign that.Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/lords-of-the-fallen/https://playscored.com/review/lords-of-the-fallen/Hexworks' ambitious Soulslike introduces a brilliant dual-realm mechanic that makes exploration genuinely thrilling, but excessive enemy density and pacing problems in the back half drag.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/super-mario-bros-wonder-switch-2/https://playscored.com/review/super-mario-bros-wonder-switch-2/Nintendo's enhanced port adds Rosalina, Koopalings, Bellabel Park multiplayer, and Dual Badges to an already outstanding platformer. The definitive way to experience 2D Mario magic.Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/xenoblade-chronicles-x-switch-2/https://playscored.com/review/xenoblade-chronicles-x-switch-2/Monolith Soft's open-world RPG masterpiece arrives on Switch 2 with 60fps and 4K resolution. The game beneath is outstanding, but the upgrade itself is a mixed bag.Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/almost-out-of-mana/https://playscored.com/review/almost-out-of-mana/Solo developer Tepes Ovidiu delivers a premium mobile puzzle game where every spell counts. Almost Out of Mana is small, clever, and refreshingly respectful of your time and wallet.Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/shiren-serpentcoil-island/https://playscored.com/review/shiren-serpentcoil-island/Spike Chunsoft delivers what might be the definitive mystery dungeon experience. Serpentcoil Island is punishing, rewarding, and impossible to put down.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/occidental-heroes/https://playscored.com/review/occidental-heroes/A punishing turn-based strategy RPG with permadeath, hex-grid combat, and old-school D&D charm. Occidental Heroes is the best mobile tactics game most people have never heard of.Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/gumslinger-2-ducks-and-nukes/https://playscored.com/review/gumslinger-2-ducks-and-nukes/Itatake's sequel to the gummy physics dueler goes bigger with 12 worlds, legendary bullets, and enough ragdoll chaos to fill a candy store. A bite-sized mobile gem.Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/umamusume-pretty-derby/https://playscored.com/review/umamusume-pretty-derby/Cygames' beloved horse girl racing simulator finally gallops onto English-speaking shores with surprisingly deep training mechanics, emotional storytelling, and an infectious soundtrack.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/among-us/https://playscored.com/review/among-us/Six years after its explosion into the mainstream, Among Us continues to evolve with new roles, collaborations, and a dedicated community. Here's how it holds up in 2026.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/brawl-stars/https://playscored.com/review/brawl-stars/Brawl Stars enters 2026 with 100 brawlers, Hypercharge supers, and the best three-minute matches on mobile, proving Supercell's formula still has plenty of fight left.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/balatro/https://playscored.com/review/balatro/Balatro turns poker into the most addictive roguelike deckbuilder since Slay the Spire, with joker synergies so satisfying they should carry a health warning.Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/arknights-endfield/https://playscored.com/review/arknights-endfield/Arknights: Endfield blends real-time action combat with factory base-building in a sci-fi world so polished you forget it is a gacha game, until the currency screen reminds you.Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/last-war-survival/https://playscored.com/review/last-war-survival/Last War: Survival lures you in with flashy zombie-blasting ads, then drops you into a slow-burn base builder with aggressive monetization that tests your patience more than your strategy.Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/pubg-mobile/https://playscored.com/review/pubg-mobile/PUBG Mobile's Version 4.3 proves the battle royale pioneer still delivers tense gunfights and tactical gameplay, even as cheating concerns and feature bloat weigh it down.Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/honor-of-kings/https://playscored.com/review/honor-of-kings/Honor of Kings is a polished mobile MOBA with 85 heroes and slick touch controls, but aggressive pop-ups and a cluttered UI undermine an otherwise solid competitive experience.Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/invincible-vs/https://playscored.com/review/invincible-vs/Invincible VS fuses Marvel vs. Capcom's tag system with Injustice's weighty hits to deliver a brutal, accessible superhero fighter that nails the spirit of the comics.Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/big-hops/https://playscored.com/review/big-hops/Big Hops delivers 2026's first must-play platformer with inventive frog parkour, charming voice acting, and creative veggie-based puzzles that channel the spirit of Mario Odyssey.Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/marathon/https://playscored.com/review/marathon/Marathon proves Bungie still makes the best-feeling shooters around, wrapping sublime gunplay in a tense extraction loop that rewards patience and punishes greed.Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/darwins-paradox/https://playscored.com/review/darwins-paradox/Darwin's Paradox delivers a short but memorable Pixar-like platformer starring an adorable octopus, held back by repetitive stealth sections and a too-brief runtime.Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/cairn/https://playscored.com/review/cairn/The Game Bakers' mountain-climbing sim controls every finger, manages every blister, and delivers one of gaming's most unique and emotionally resonant experiences of 2026.Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/tomodachi-life-living-the-dream/https://playscored.com/review/tomodachi-life-living-the-dream/Nintendo's quirky life sim returns with inclusive features, expanded customization, and the same brand of surreal humor – though its limitations may wear thin for all but the most dedicated fans.Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/mouse-pi-for-hire/https://playscored.com/review/mouse-pi-for-hire/This rubber-hose FPS channels Cuphead's aesthetic and classic Doom's gunplay into a noir detective story that's equal parts charming and surprisingly dark.Mon, 12 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/pokemon-pokopia/https://playscored.com/review/pokemon-pokopia/Part Animal Crossing, part Minecraft, entirely Pokemon – Pokopia is the most charming and surprising spinoff the franchise has produced in years, and it might just be 2026's best game.Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/pokemon-champions/https://playscored.com/review/pokemon-champions/Game Freak finally gives competitive Pokemon the dedicated platform it deserves – accessible enough for newcomers, deep enough for VGC veterans, and playable everywhere.Sun, 04 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/final-fantasy-xiv-75/https://playscored.com/review/final-fantasy-xiv-75/Patch 7.5 Trail to the Heavens delivers Beastmaster, a new Ultimate raid, and the emotional conclusion to Dawntrail's story arc – cementing FFXIV as the best MMO running.Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/diablo-iv-lord-of-hatred/https://playscored.com/review/diablo-iv-lord-of-hatred/Blizzard's second expansion brings the Paladin, the Warlock, the island of Skovos, and a complete skill-tree overhaul that transforms Diablo IV into the game it always should have been.Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/counter-strike-2/https://playscored.com/review/counter-strike-2/Two and a half years after launch, Counter-Strike 2 remains the gold standard for competitive FPS – even if Valve's controversial 2026 changes and persistent cheating problem keep it from perfection.Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/roblox/https://playscored.com/review/roblox/With 380 million monthly active users and 10 billion hours played each month, Roblox in 2026 is less a game and more a parallel universe – one that's equal parts brilliant and troubled.Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/minecraft-2026/https://playscored.com/review/minecraft-2026/Mojang's game drop strategy delivers smaller, more frequent updates that keep Minecraft feeling fresh. Tiny Takeover, Vibrant Visuals, and smarter redstone make 2026 the best time to return.Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/fortnite-2026/https://playscored.com/review/fortnite-2026/Nine years in, Fortnite remains the most consistently updated live-service game in existence. Chapter 7 brings radical changes to landing mechanics and Battle Pass progression, for better and worse.Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/saros/https://playscored.com/review/saros/The Returnal developers deliver a PS5 exclusive that perfects the loop-based action formula with permanent progression, absorbing combat, and a hauntingly beautiful alien world.Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/mario-tennis-fever/https://playscored.com/review/mario-tennis-fever/Nintendo's Switch 2 showcase delivers addictive tennis with the new Fever Racket system and 38 characters, but a shallow Adventure Mode and inconsistent depth hold it back from greatness.Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/resident-evil-requiem/https://playscored.com/review/resident-evil-requiem/The ninth mainline Resident Evil splits its DNA between Grace's nerve-shredding survival horror and Leon's explosive action, creating a 30th anniversary celebration that ranks among the series' best.Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/starfield-ps5-edition/https://playscored.com/review/starfield-ps5-edition/Bethesda's space RPG finally lands on PlayStation with DualSense features, the massive Free Lanes overhaul, and Terran Armada DLC. A flawed gem that shines brighter than it did at launch.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/hades-ii/https://playscored.com/review/hades-ii/Supergiant Games delivers a roguelike sequel that somehow surpasses the original with deeper combat, a staggering volume of dialogue, and Melinoe's unforgettable journey against Chronos.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMThttps://playscored.com/review/pragmata/https://playscored.com/review/pragmata/Capcom's long-awaited new IP blends third-person shooting with inventive hacking mechanics across a visually stunning lunar setting. A confident debut that stumbles only in its pacing.Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT