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Control Resonant.
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Control Resonant | Critical Consensus

The sequel to 2019's Control has impressed critics with its shift to an open world and melee combat, though some felt it lacked the contained charm of its predecessor
Marvel's Wolverine | Critical consensus
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Marvel's Wolverine | Critical consensus

Critics agree that the characters of Marvel's Wolverine are its "stronget asset," but that doesn't outweigh issues with repetitive combat and dated gameplay mechanics
Crimson Desert | Critical Consensus
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Crimson Desert | Critical Consensus

Pearl Abyss' wildly ambitious RPG has divided critics; some are enamoured with the combat, but find the story underbaked and the game overwhelming at times
Pokémon Pokopia screenshot
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Pokémon Pokopia | Critical Consensus

Pokémon's leap into the life-sim genre has captivated critics, breathing new life into a franchise celebrating its 30th anniversary
Ghost of Yōtei | Critical Consensus
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Ghost of Yōtei | Critical Consensus

The sequel to Ghost of Tsushima captivates critics with its story and setting, but feels a little too similar to its predecessor
Hollow Knight: Silksong | Critical Consensus
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Hollow Knight: Silksong | Critical Consensus

The highly anticipated follow-up to 2017's Hollow Knight has been met with widespread acclaim, but its difficulty has drawn criticism from reviewers
Nintendo Switch 2 | Critical Consensus
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Nintendo Switch 2 | Critical Consensus

Critics agree that it's an impressive and much-needed upgrade to the original Switch, but is somewhat stuck in the realm of familiarity
Mario Kart World | Critical Consensus
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Mario Kart World | Critical Consensus

Critics are praising Mario Kart World's new Knockout Tour and Switch 2 performance, while being more divided on its Free Roam option
A Starfield screenshot showing a character standing in the distance on an alien planet, looking toward the camera. The near- and middle-ground is taken up by large and glistening-but-worn metallic walls that seemingly get darker as they get closer to the camera's viewpoint. A large planet with rings around it is visible in the sky behind the character.
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Starfield | Critical Consensus

Critics note limits of space exploration and story in Bethesda's highly-anticipated release
Baldur's Gate 3 | Critical Consensus
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Baldur's Gate 3 | Critical Consensus

An in-depth, meticulous, polished world to explore and shape with your own decisions, Larian's follow up on the cult franchise is as good as RPGs get
Pikmin 4 | Critical Consensus
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Pikmin 4 | Critical Consensus

Critics praise quality of life improvements and new features in Pikmin's return to form
Redfall | Critical Consensus
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Redfall | Critical Consensus

Polished world-building doesn't save Arkane's latest title from a very lukewarm reception
Forspoken | Critical Consensus
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Forspoken | Critical Consensus

Critics split on Square Enix's new RPG; some enjoyed the narrative but others voiced concern over the writing of its lead heroine
The Last of Us TV show | Critical Consensus
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The Last of Us TV show | Critical Consensus

HBO's take on Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic road trip is as faithful as it gets; most critics loved it, but some questioned its necessity