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Valheim has finally reached 1.0 after five years in Early Access, but for players who have been there since the beginning, the appeal remains much the same. We look at why Iron Gate's survival game continues to bring us back, from its brilliant building system and rewarding exploration to combat, survival, co-op and the new Deep North.
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SEED turns work, trade, and survival into a genuinely shared society, but its rough interface and recently troubled economy make this an exciting, qualified recommendation.
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Subnautica 2's Buddy System update is here, bringing a host of new co-op features including proximity voice chat, player revives, trading and emotes. We dive into what's new, what it means for multiplayer, and why having a friend nearby might actually make the terrifying ocean slightly more manageable.
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Subnautica 2 takes everything that made the original underwater survival adventure so compelling and drops us into a new alien world, with co-op finally joining the expedition. Beautiful, atmospheric and wonderfully addictive, it is already an excellent survival game despite being in Early Access. We dive into exploration, base building, survival, creatures and whether Subnautica 2 is worth buying now.
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Our game reviews focus on what it is actually like to play a game, rather than simply describing its features or repeating its marketing message.
We look at gameplay, systems, progression, presentation and the overall experience, while considering how those elements work together over the course of playing. For games that continue to evolve after release, we also consider the changes that can affect the experience over time.
A review should help you understand both what a game does well and where it falls short. We look at the compromises, frustrations and design decisions that may not be obvious from a trailer or feature list, as well as the players most likely to enjoy what the game offers.
Our aim is simple: give you enough useful information to decide whether a game deserves your time.
Amazon's best-selling motherboard is a lot of board for the money, but its headline PCIe 5.0 and full x16 graphics slot exist only if you fit the right Ryzen. Here is what it actually gives you, and what to put in it.
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The GameSir G7 Pro combines precise TMR sticks, clicky controls, extensive remapping and a charging dock. It is outstanding value for PC, but wired-only Xbox play and uneven software stop it short of greatness.
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