Reviews
Tales of Arise Looks Like the Future and Plays Like the Past
Tales of Arise is at its best when Bandai Namco lets the anime jrpg systems breathe; the trade-offs matter more than the headline score.
Lior Holst
Lior pivoted from fan communities into games coverage and now leads on puzzle games. Started in print magazines that no longer exist.
Articles by Lior Holst
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Watch_Dogs 2 Wants to Be Liked — and It Works
A practical verdict on Watch_Dogs 2, from combat feel and structure to the moments that linger after the credits.
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Dishonored 2 Lets You Be Cruel, Clever, or Both
Instead of treating Dishonored 2 as pure hype, we break down the parts that actually hold up in regular play.
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Monster Train Never Lets You Build in Peace — That's the Point
A measured look at Monster Train: where it feels sharp, where it drags, and who will get the most out of it.
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Saints Row IV Broke Every Rule and I Miss It Desperately
The strengths in Saints Row IV are easy to spot, but the rough edges are what decide whether it belongs in your backlog.
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Sekiro Doesn't Care If You're Having Fun
FromSoftware does not get everything right here, but Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice gives the action-adventure crowd enough to argue about.
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Guilty Gear Strive Is Beautiful, Brutal, and Barely Teaches You Anything
This review focuses on pacing, systems, presentation, and the kind of player Guilty Gear Strive quietly favours.
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Citizen Sleeper Made Me Afraid of Tomorrow
A measured look at Citizen Sleeper: where it feels sharp, where it drags, and who will get the most out of it.
News
Valve's Counter-Strike 2 Week: Layoffs, Lag, and a Patch Nobody Asked For
Valve's Counter-Strike 2 Week: Layoffs, Lag, and a Patch Nobody Asked For.
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Tekken 8 Is Patching Its Soul While Bandai Namco Burns
Tekken 8 Is Patching Its Soul While Bandai Namco Burns.
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Pizza Tower's Studio Is Hiring at Gamescom While Its Peers Are Firing
Pizza Tower's Studio Is Hiring at Gamescom While Its Peers Are Firing.
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Gamescom's Free-to-Play Pressure Is Coming for Citizen Sleeper Next
Gamescom's Free-to-Play Pressure Is Coming for Citizen Sleeper Next.