Game Reviews

Hands-on game reviews written by the CrossWatch team, covering crossplay and single-platform titles alike - ad-free, with no sponsored scores. Looking for cross-platform support instead? Browse our crossplay games collection.
Thick As Thieves Review
With such developers as Warren Spector and Paul Neurath in its team, you already know where the inspiration for Thick as Thieves comes from.
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Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core Review
Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core is now available in Early Access, bringing a new spin to the mines and the planet of Hoxxes. Let's dive in and see what changes have been made to the formula that made the original game an instant cult hit.
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Vintage Story Review
At first glance, Vintage Story may resemble a game similar to Minecraft, but that is not the case. This passion project developed by Anego Studios is an absolutely different beast.
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The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Review
In cosmic horror, there is always one golden rule: the fear of the unknown is worse than any monster.
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HUNTDOWN: OVERTIME Review
Haven’t tried Huntdown yet? Well, that was back in 2020, and it was glorious! Glorious in its 16-bit pixel art, synwave soundtracks, and pure 80s action movies cheese. Now, we finally got the sequel - Huntdown: Overtime, currently being released into Early Access mode.
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Reaper Actual Review
There is always something incredibly frustrating about games with great ideas that just do not work at all due to poor implementation. Reaper Actual appeared with great promise to bring mil-sim extraction mechanics from hardcore shooters to the world of an MMO.
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I Am Jesus Christ Review
‘I Am Jesus Christ’ is a first-person simulation game that invites players to experience a unique journey - following in the footsteps of Jesus Christ, based on stories from the New Testament.
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Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II Review
If there is one thing the Warhammer 40,000 gaming community is well-versed in, it is experiencing disappointment. For every Space Marine, there are countless mediocre mobile ports or uninspired strategy games. However, back in 2018, the developer Bulwark Studios offered something special - Mechanicus. A tactical masterpiece brimming with atmospheric tension and respect to the lore.
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Panic Delivery Review
Imagine yourself and your three most questionable friends being the most incompetent delivery drivers in the entire multiverse. That is exactly the premise of a recently released game called Panic Delivery. In fact, it was made available as an Early Access title. This game is the perfect example of one of those rare titles that belong to a special category known as "games you play to scream at your friends".
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Project: Mist Review
If you want to experience a more sci-fi and frightening take on survival crafting instead of simply chopping down trees and collecting wood in a sun-bright forest, Project: Mist might interest you. This open-world survival sandbox developed by Chicken Launcher offers players to explore a mysterious island surrounded with fog, find ancient ruins and weird facilities, face gigantic monsters, and collect useful resources.
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Wardrum Review
Have you ever played a turn-based strategy RPG and said, "This is great, but what if I needed to do a drum solo while doing it?" Then Wardrum is the answer to all your dreams and nightmares. A turn-based roguelite and a rhythm game merged into one by Mopeful Games, with support from Team17, it is a masterpiece that successfully combines two seemingly unrelated game genres.
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Last Pirates: Die Together Preview
Co-op horror extraction games have seen a surge in popularity in recent times, resulting in a massive wave of such titles which involve running around islands filled with various horrifying monstrosities, collecting loot and escaping. Given the current oversaturation, it could be tough for a new game to stand out from the competition. Luckily, Last Pirates: Die Together succeeds in doing so thanks to a combination of thematic originality and innovative gameplay mechanics. In this article, I'll give you all the details as to why you should go grab that booty for your captain!
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Sintopia Review
Are you tired of boring bureaucracy simulations where you manage a company doing something mundane such as selling toilet paper? Are you ready to build your own hellish corporation and torture souls for fun? Then Sintopia is the perfect game for you! Created by Piraknights Games, this comedy strategy title is presented as a management simulation where you get to run a really dysfunctional torture facility located in Hell.
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MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Review
Ever wanted to see what the master animators of the 30s would look like if they had thrown down their paintbrushes in exchange for pump-action shotguns? If so, MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is the definitive answer. This game by Fumi Games and PlaySide Studios merges the classic, frame-by-frame hand-drawn rubber hose style animation with a fast-paced retro shooter in what must be one of the boldest artistic experiments yet.
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Timberborn Review
If you're a fan of city-builders, the game review is very simple — you'll love it. Timberborn combines a traditional survival game mechanic and city building into a single product.
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Over The Top: WWI Review
As a reviewer, I play a lot of well-polished games from AAA publishers. However, sometimes one needs something to scratch the itch. In this case, Over The Top: WWI is a good pick because the gameplay involves grabbing a shovel, digging a hole into the mud and watching hundreds of people rage over VOIP about how bad their day was while artillery shells are obliterating the entire area.
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Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates Review
For those who played Age of Pirates: City of Abandoned Ships and Sea Dogs games, firing up Caribbean Legend: Age of Pirates feels as familiar as meeting an old friend. They may be a little aged and have some of the same old annoying habits, but boy, you sure are happy to see them anyway.
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The Bearer & The Last Flame Review
The Bearer & The Last Flame is a dark fantasy action-adventure game. While the idea is nothing new - dying world, corrupted lands, and the last flame that must be carried to safety - the game does deliver on this promise well enough. You are the last bearer of hope, tasked with carrying this hope throughout the land filled with demons, undead warriors, and other evil creatures.
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Deadly Delivery Review
A co-op horror game where players deliver dangerous packages, face monsters, use physics-based mechanics, and survive chaotic missions together.
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Winter Burrow Review
A short cozy survival game review focused on story, crafting, repetition, visuals, soundtrack, and overall gameplay experience in a frozen woodland setting.
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