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The reading room

News, reviews, guides and a wider perspective on the games worth your time.

Reviews

Supergiant turns the repeated escape attempt into a tightly connected argument for combat, character and the value of another try.

Oct 18, 20268 min read

Reviews

Larian’s RPG is at its best when conversation, positioning and improvisation feel like different ways of participating in the same world.

Oct 18, 20268 min read

Reviews

Hallownest makes discovery feel earned through its geography, restraint and a combat system that rarely asks for more than it needs.

Oct 18, 20268 min read

Reviews

A farming game about managing time becomes a thoughtful invitation to decide what a good day looks like.

Oct 18, 20268 min read

Reviews

Exacting platforming and compassionate design make every small breakthrough feel meaningful.

Oct 18, 20268 min read

Guides

A practical approach to surviving longer, choosing coherent upgrades and learning each encounter without chasing a perfect build.

Oct 18, 20267 min read

Guides

Build a balanced party, read encounters and explore Act One without turning every decision into a permanent source of anxiety.

Oct 18, 20267 min read

Guides

Plan a manageable first season, understand crop deadlines and leave room for the town beyond your watering can.

Oct 18, 20267 min read

Guides

A low-spoiler exploration method for mapping routes, managing recovery and recognizing when a blocked path should wait.

Oct 18, 20267 min read

Guides

A practical first-climb guide to reading rooms, controlling the dash and using options that keep learning productive.

Oct 18, 20267 min read