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Digital art of six characters from Chains of Freedom with a red and black background Review

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…

Platforms: PC / Playstation 5 +24 min read
Roman soldier in detailed armour and plumed helmet holding a sword with Total War Rome II Emperor Edition logo Rear View

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…

Platforms: PC9 min read
Four fantasy characters and game title text with a red ribbon banner background at sunset Review

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…

Platforms: PC / Playstation 5 +38 min read
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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.

Platforms: PC6 min read
Close-up of large fingers holding a planet with smaller planets in background and the title Dune Spice Wars above Review

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…

Platforms: PC / Xbox Series X|S7 min read
Archer in blue hood firing twin crossbows at approaching horned demon-like creatures in a rocky landscape Review

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…

Platforms: PC4 min read
A diverse group of characters including humans and robots standing under the Superball logo against a dark background Review

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…

Platforms: PC / Xbox Series X|S3 min read
Diverse historical figures stand before a cityscape with pyramids and modern buildings under a twilight sky Review

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.

Platforms: PC / Playstation 5 +36 min read
Colourful animated storefront with diverse cartoon characters and large Discounty sign overhead Review

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.

Platforms: PC / Playstation 5 +44 min read
Digital portrait of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh in a blue and gold headdress with ornate collar Review

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…

Platforms: PC5 min read
Armoured samurai warrior and various warriors in front of a red background with Total War Shogun 2 logo Rear View

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…

Platforms: PC6 min read
Close-up of a bearded warrior with long hair and armour in front of flames beside Total War Attila logo Rear View

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…

Platforms: PC5 min read
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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,…

Platforms: PC5 min read
Group of diverse characters from Sky Oceans: Wings for Hire with an airship and flying robots in the sky Review

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…

Platforms: PC / Playstation 5 +44 min read
Overhead view of a castle siege with soldiers defending walls against hordes of enemies in a strategy game Early-Access-Review

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,…

Platforms: PC4 min read
Medieval knight on horseback leading troops with siege engines and burning castle in background Review

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,…

Platforms: PC5 min read
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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…

Platforms: PC4 min read
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