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Is Total War: Three Kingdoms Worth Playing?
Total War: Three Kingdoms is without question one of the best Total War titles in the 25-year history of the franchise, which makes it early demise even more unfortunate.
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Is Total War: Warhammer III Worth Playing?
Total War: Warhammer III's Immortal Empires campaign is without question the best way to play Total War Warhammer and arguably Total War in general, and will likely remain so for many years…
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Is Total War: Warhammer Worth Playing?
Total War: Warhammer is, without question, one of the greatest strategy games of all time, and the start of a series whose legacy continues to grow even as it races towards its…
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Is Company of Heroes 3 Worth Playing?
After a less-than-illustrious start, Company of Heroes 3 has become everything it set out to be and more, at least as far as the PC version is concerned.
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Is Civilization VI Worth Playing?
Like every other entry in the Civilization Franchise, Civilization VI is a timeless treasure that gamers will return to time and time again for decades to come.
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Is Total War Saga: Troy Worth Playing?
Despite the Total War Saga: Troy being described as a spin-off title with a smaller scope than a traditional Total War game, it is one of the deepest and most comprehensive titles…
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Is Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun Worth Playing?
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun remains one of the best RTT titles released in the past ten years, and fans of the genre who somehow missed this title will certainly want…
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Is Desperados III Worth Playing?
Desperados III is one of the greatest Real Time Tactics (RTT) games ever released and should be viewed as a benchmark for developers working on RTT titles for decades to come.
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Is Age Of Empires IV Worth Playing?
Age Of Empires IV proves, without a shadow of a doubt, that in the right developer's hands, a modern RTS is possible and that remastering classic titles is not the only way…
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Is Stellaris Worth Playing?
Stellaris is so far ahead of its competitors in the genre that it would take a jump to lightspeed at this point for them to catch up.
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Is Against The Storm Worth Playing?
I have never seen a game with more dedicated and transparent developers than Against The Storm.
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Is Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition Worth Playing?
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is a near perfect remaster of one of the best real-time strategy games in the history of the genre, and I could not be…
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Is Total War: Warhammer II Worth Playing?
While not as good as Total War: Warhammer I & III, Total War: Warhammer II is one of the best Total War games ever made, and without doubt one of the greatest…
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Is Napoleon: Total War Worth Playing?
While Napoleon: Total War may not be the best Total War game, it is an excellent game in its own right, and I would love to see the developers return to it…
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Is Medieval II: Total War Worth Playing?
While Medieval II: Total War is almost 20 years old, it remains one of the best titles in the history of the Total War franchise and is as fun to play in…
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Is Rome: Total War Worth Playing?
Over 20 years after its original release, Rome: Total War is still one of the best strategy games I have ever played.
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Is 63 Days Worth Playing?
With the launch of 63 Days, Destructive Creations takes another step away from its past in an effort to cement itself as a major player in the Real-Time Tactic genre.
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Is Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri Worth Playing?
Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri is perhaps the best 4X game released in the 1990s, and the fact we have gone for almost 25 years without a sequel is astonishing.
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Is Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew Worth Playing?
A new game and IP from Mimimi is just what the ship's doctor ordered, and despite the rest of 2023 being stacked, I will certainly be making time to play Shadow Gambit:…
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Is War Mongrels Worth Playing?
War Mongrels joins the small but growing list of titles that had a terrible launch but later became some of the best games in their respective genres due to the developers' determination…
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Is Endless Legend 2 Worth Playing?
Endless Legend 2 has one chance of enduring success, and that is to beat Civilization VII’s first expansion pack to market, not an easy feat for a title that is already well…
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Is ENDLESS Legend Worth Playing?
While Endless Legend was a breath of fresh air when it released in 2014, over a decade later it is starting to feel a little stale.
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Is Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia Worth Playing?
The main reason A Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia failed is that it was not Total War: Medieval 3, which for many fans of the series was reason enough to review…
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Is Chains of Freedom Worth Playing?
While Chains of Freedom may lack the polish and marketing of larger games in the real-time tactics genre, it is undoubtedly one of the best titles the AA real-time tactics genre has…
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Is Total War: Rome II Worth Playing?
Despite a shaky start, after five years of developer updates and community feedback, Total War: Rome II is a worthy successor to Rome: Total War in almost every way.
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Is The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak Worth Playing?
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak is more of the same in the best way possible, and its release brings the West one step closer to full parity with Japan, with…
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Is Songs of Conquest Worth Playing?
While Songs of Conquest is one of the best strategy games of the last few years, it is not without issue and cannot rightfully be called a "masterpiece" despite coming very close…
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Is Age of the Empires III: Definitive Edition Worth Playing?
Despite being a less impressive release than Age of the Empires II: Definitive Edition, Age of the Empires III: Definitive Edition is still worth playing for fans of the original, even if…
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Is Civilization V Worth Playing?
Despite its age, Civilization V remains one of the best 4X titles in the 40-year history of the beloved subgenre.
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Is Dune: Spice Wars Worth Playing?
Dune: Spice Wars is a return to form for Shiro Games and an assurance that the debacle of Darkburg was an exception and not the norm.
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Is Here Comes The Swarm Worth Playing?
While Here Comes The Swarm is very similar to other games on the market, the addition of a progression system adds a layer of replayability, that many other titles in the genre…
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Is Superball Worth Playing?
While Superball is little more than a rehash of Rocket League combined with Overwatch-style characters and abilities, it is a very fun rehash. Unfortunately, its dwindling player base and lack of public…
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Is Humankind Worth Playing?
Humankind is a solid attempt to challenge Civilization, but like every contender in the last 30+ years, it ultimately falls short.
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Is Discounty Worth Playing?
While Discounty has plenty of potential, its rough edges and relatively poor sales mean that much of that potential will go unrealised.
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Is Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III Worth Playing?
While Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War III is a vastly more enjoyable RTS game than Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II, the developers' insistence on chasing trends resulted in a title that…
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Is Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II: Anniversary Edition Worth Playing?
For better or worse, Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II is a perfect example of the type of RTS titles that were released in the years following the end of the golden…
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Is Total War: Pharaoh Worth Playing?
While Total War: Pharaoh is not the worst Total War game ever made, it is certainty the one which is most out of touch with its core demographic.
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Is Total War: Shogun 2 Worth Playing?
Total War Shogun 2 is an excellent title, albeit one held back by a lack of identity, and some design choices which are questionable to say the least.
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Is Total War: Attila Worth Playing?
Total War: ATTILA was developed with next-generation hardware in mind. Unfortunately, that hardware would not arrive in the way that the developers envisioned.
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Is Empire: Total War Worth Playing?
Bloated, Laggy, occasionally problematic, and the last of an era, Empire: Total War is all these things. Yet despite all of this, it still is one of the unique titles in the…
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Is Age of Darkness: Final Stand Worth Playing?
After three years in early access, Age of Darkness: Final Stand hobbles across the finish line, but as someone who played it shortly after its early access release, I cannot say I…
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Is Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire Worth Playing?
Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire, at its core, is an excellent turn-based RPG, albeit one held back by lacklustre open-world gameplay, low-quality visuals, and weak dialogue.
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Is Diplomacy is Not an Option Worth Playing?
Diplomacy is Not an Option is a near-perfect indie game for $15 or less; unfortunately, it retails for $24.99 in early access, and that price is set to increase before leaving Early…
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Is Stronghold: Definitive Edition Worth Playing?
Stronghold: Definitive Edition is a disappointing remaster of a niche title which fails to make any meaningful improvements to Stronghold's ageing mechanics, pitiful AI, and glacial pacing.
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Is Sid Meier’s Civilization IV Worth Playing?
While Sid Meier's Civilization IV represents the franchise's first teetering steps into modern gaming and remains an important part of PC gaming history, it has been well and truly surpassed in every…
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Is Sid Meier’s Civilization II: Conflicts in Civilization Worth Playing?
Sid Meier's Civilization (1991) is one of the most important PC games in history and, in many ways, is responsible for the widespread popularity and mass adoption of the 4X genre by…
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Is Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms Worth Playing?
Idle Champions of the Forgotten Realms is a fun and friendly free-2-play title that could quickly become very costly for those who have a problem with impulse purchases.
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Is Old World: Complete Worth Playing?
While Old World is one of the best-designed 4X titles on the market, unfortunately, it also suffers from some of the worst performance issues in the genre.
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Is Legends of Kingdom Rush Worth Playing?
Legends of Kingdom Rush is a vibrant and surprisingly difficult turn-based strategy game, that unfortunately will prove to be too difficult for the average gamer.
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Is Ara: History Untold Worth Playing?
Ara: History Untold tries to do too many things at once, and unfortunately ends up failing at most of them.
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Is Darfall Worth Playing?
I wanted to like Darfall, I really did, but after spending a considerable amount of time with it, I must admit it is just not worth my time.
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Is Medieval: Total War Worth Playing?
While Medieval: Total War was ahead of its time in 2002, there is no reason to play it 20+ years later beyond curiosity or nostalgia.
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Is Millennia Worth Playing?
While the developers went to great strides to ensure that Millennia had something unique to offer, that Civilization did not, it appears in doing so, they ran out of time and resources…
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Is Defender Bros Worth Playing?
Defender Bros is a decent game in a genre filled with excellent titles. It never had a chance of survival, and while its launch was nothing to write home about, I am…
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Is Sid Meier’s Civilization III Worth Playing?
Sid Meier's Civilization III was in many ways the "last traditional" Civilization III, and yet even 22 years later, it stands out as one of the best titles in the series, assuming…
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Is The Dragoness: Command of the Flame Worth Playing?
The Dragoness: Command of the Flame is a fantastic HoM clone, held back by a lack of meaningful progression and many performance issues.
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Is Shattered Heaven Worth Playing?
While Shattered Heaven's theology leaves much to be desired, its willingness to narratively address redemption and atonement, combined with stunning visuals and a haunting soundtrack, makes Shattered Heaven one of the most…
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Is Age of Darkness: Final Stand Worth Playing?
Age of Darkness: Final Stand is a great strategy game, held back by overly enthusiastic developers who fix what isn't broken and break what didn't need fixing.
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Is The Hand of Merlin Worth Playing?
The Hand of Merlin is a decent game held back by its many performance issues and a startling lack of diversity.
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Is Foretales Worth Playing?
Foretales is an excellent game hampered by excessive RNG and over-reliance on time-wasting mechanics to inflate playtime.
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Is Rail Estate Worth Playing?
While Rail Estate’s concept is decent, its lack of meaningful progression, frustrating mechanics, and nearly dead multiplayer community make it impossible to recommend.
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Is WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers Worth Playing?
WUCHANG: Fallen Feather clunky combat, tedious exploration and tacky sexualisation make it near-impossible to recommend, especially when there are so many better Soulslikes out there.
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Is Shogun: Total War Worth Playing?
While Shogun: Total War was ahead of its time when it released in June 2000, almost 25 years later, there is no reason to play beyond curiosity or nostalgia.
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Is Sid Meier’s Civilization: Beyond Earth Worth Playing?
While Sid Meier's Civilization: Beyond Earth is a decent game, it is a lacklustre Civilization title and ultimately an unworthy successor to Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri.
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Is Surviving the Aftermath Worth Playing?
Surviving the Aftermath began as a promising title; however, two years of overdevelopment have reduced an excellent title to a barely passable one.
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Is Total War: Rome Remastered Worth Playing?
While Rome: Total War is one of the best strategy games ever made, Total War: Rome Remastered is perhaps the worst Total War game ever released.
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Is Multiplayer Shooters Worth Playing?
How can Archor Games afford to release so many terrible asset flips onto Steam at $100 a title? I have no idea. Still, like the rest of their back catalogue, Multiplayer Shooters…
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Is Tortuga – A Pirate’s Tale Worth Playing?
While Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale has its moments, an over-reliance on repetition and random encounters makes Tortuga - A Pirate's Tale one of my least enjoyed games of 2023.
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Lets Talk About: Nano Flat Owner
Nano Flat Owner is a landlord sim about buying and decorating flats where tenants are reduced to numbers; riddled with bugs and hollow, seemingly AI-assembled, the reviewer calls it unrecommendable.
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Lets Talk About: Kingdom Loop.
In a year full to the brim with amazing titles, there is little room for games such as Kingdom Loop that fail to improve or innovate on formulas already popularised by other…
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Battlefield Multiplayer Health Check 2025 – Which Games Are Still Active?
It’s that time again – with Battlefield’s latest chapter now out in the wild, we look back at the series to see which wars are still raging, and which have finally gone…
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Call of Duty Multiplayer Health Check 2025 – Which Games Are Still Active?
It’s that time of year again - a new Call of Duty is almost upon us, and so we must look back at the more recent entries in the series to see…
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Total War Turns 25!
On the 13th of June 2025, the Total War franchise turned 25 years old. To celebrate this milestone, here is our coverage of every mainline and saga game released in the quarter-century…
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Deep Dive #3: It’s Almost Spooktober, And Some People Aren’t Happy About It.
It's the time of year again when everyone and their mother have an opinion on "Is Halloween Evil?" but who is right, and in the end, does it really matter?
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I Played Ten “Dead” Games, So You Don’t Have To.
What Is A Dead Game? When it comes to dead games, the actual activity of said titles can range from games that are falsely declared dead because a small but vocal part…
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Deep Dive #2: Woe Unto the False Gods of Gaming.
Something is deeply wrong when profit and clicks matter more than truth and integrity; a troubling reality that's all too common among many streamers and journalists today.
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Deep Dive #1: What Christmas Means To Gamers, And Why Its Our Favourite Holiday.
Christmas is one of the most exciting times of the year for gamers, but is there a deeper connection between gamers and the holiday than even they realise?
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Happy 20th Birthday to the Call of Duty Franchise.
As one of the most iconic franchises in gaming, we would be remiss not to cover Call of Duty titles, especially as the iconic franchise celebrates its 20th birthday and finds a…
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Factorio VS Satisfactory
Factorio and Satisfactory are incredibly similar mechanically and share a similar gameplay loop; however visually they could not be less alike, today let's put these games head to head and see who…
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