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Demon Tides preview: Very few platformers have controls that feel this good

Demon Tides preview: Very few platformers have controls that feel this good | Loot Level Chill

The evolution of the series from Demon Turf is seriously impressive, and very few platformers have controls that feel this good with the level of depth on display here.

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January 29, 2026 at 9:57 PM

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Steel Century Groove is a wonderful blend of rhythm game and RPG, with all those wonderful hooks and a killer dance battle system.

Steel Century Groove review | Loot Level Chill

Steel Century Groove is a wonderful blend of rhythm game and RPG, with all those wonderful hooks and a killer dance battle system.

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January 29, 2026 at 8:57 PM

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Cairn is a deceptively brutal climbing game at times, but the beautiful visuals, varied story threads and tactile mechanics ensure it's a climb worth making.

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Cairn review | Loot Level Chill

Cairn is a deceptively brutal climbing game at times, but the beautiful visuals, engaging story and tactile mechanics ensure it's a climb worth making.

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January 29, 2026 at 4:27 PM

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Check out the latest episode of the Loot Level Chat podcast!

We have a stab at predicting the OpenCritic scores for a handful of titles releasing in 2026. Are we going to be right? Probably not. Will we even be close? Only time will tell!

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LLC Podcast 32: GTA6, Saros, and more wild speculation

Mick, Steve, and Kieran are back this week to talk about some upcoming games and try to guess the eventual Metacritic score. Amongst the wild speculations are predictions for Witchbrook, Resident…

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January 28, 2026 at 11:25 PM

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The Switch 2 is now my console of choice for playing Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, and it's still one of the best RPGs of all time.

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Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Switch 2 review | Loot Level Chill

The Switch 2 is now my console of choice for playing Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, and it's still one of the best RPGs of all time.

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January 27, 2026 at 12:53 PM

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There's a lot going on in Code Vein 2, so much that it arguably loses some of the charm of its predecessor, and yet it's still quite a fun experience.

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Code Vein 2 review | Loot Level Chill

There's a lot going on in Code Vein 2, so much that it arguably loses some of the charm of its predecessor, and yet it's still quite a fun experience.

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January 27, 2026 at 7:42 AM

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Escape from Ever After is the Paper Mario style game I've been waiting for since the GameCube, with a seriously charming fairytale setting.

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Escape from Ever After review | Loot Level Chill

Escape from Ever After is the Paper Mario style game I've been waiting for since the GameCube, with a seriously charming fairytale setting.

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January 26, 2026 at 7:31 PM

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Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven adds a whole host of new wintery content to one of 2022’s best games, and is a great reason to go back.

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Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven DLC review | Loot Level Chill

Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven adds a whole host of new wintery content to one of 2022’s best games, and is a great reason to go back.

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January 23, 2026 at 4:47 PM

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Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is a unique approach to the zombie genre, and while it can become repetitive, I still had a lot of fun playing.

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| Quarantine Zone: The Last Check review | Loot Level Chill

Quarantine Zone: The Last Check is a unique approach to the zombie genre, and while it can become repetitive, I still had a lot of fun playing.

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January 23, 2026 at 4:13 PM

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MECHBORN preview: a new roguelike deck builder

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MECHBORN preview: a new roguelike deck builder | Loot Level Chill

Mechborn may not break the mould, but it has just enough intriguing new mechanics to make for a rather compelling experience.

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January 22, 2026 at 3:39 PM

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It's time for a nostalgia trip with Videoverse!
Check out our super quick review.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:36 PM

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Cozy Caravan | One Minute Review

Time to snuggle down and get comfy with our quick review of Cozy Caravan.
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January 19, 2026 at 8:35 PM

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MIO: Memories in Orbit is a stunning metroidvania with satisfying gameplay, set in an interesting science fiction setting.

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MIO: Memories in Orbit review | Loot Level Chill

MIO: Memories in Orbit is a stunning metroidvania with satisfying gameplay, set in an interesting science fiction setting that offers plenty of freedom.

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January 19, 2026 at 4:09 PM

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Cozy Caravan is real low stakes stuff, but if you can put up with the slow tempo then you’ll find yourself enjoying this warm and whimsical world.

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Cozy Caravan review | Loot Level Chill

Cozy Caravan is real low stakes stuff, but if you can put up with the slow tempo then you’ll find yourself enjoying this warm and whimsical world.

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January 19, 2026 at 2:09 PM

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The Thrustmaster eSwap X2 H.E. is a beautifully made, durable, weighty little mister with a streamlined, understated aesthetic.

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Thrustmaster eSwap X2 H.E. controller review | Loot Level Chill

The Thrustmaster eSwap X2 H.E. is a beautifully made, durable, weighty little mister with a streamlined, understated aesthetic

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January 18, 2026 at 3:35 PM

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Dynasty Warriors: Origins is still my favourite Musou game, and getting to play it in handheld mode with few concessions is amazing.

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Dynasty Warriors: Origins Switch 2 review | Loot Level Chill

Dynasty Warriors: Origins is still my favourite Musou game, and getting to play it in handheld mode with few concessions is amazing.

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January 16, 2026 at 2:06 PM

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BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW is far and away the most ambitious title in this series, and despite some faults it tells an engaging story.

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BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW review | Loot Level Chill

BrokenLore: UNFOLLOW is far and away the most ambitious title in this series, and despite some faults it tells an engaging story.

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January 16, 2026 at 9:40 AM

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My Hero Academia: All’s Justice preview: celebrate the end of an anime era
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My Hero Academia: All’s Justice preview: celebrate the end of an anime era | Loot Level Chill

My Hero Academia: All's Justice feels like the perfect fighter to celebrate the end of an anime era, and I'm sad I'm not playing the full version already.

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January 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM

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Evocreo is a perfectly competent monster collecting game, but its lack of charm and derivative nature make it tough to recommend.

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Evocreo review | Loot Level Chill

Monster-catching time.

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January 7, 2026 at 4:55 PM

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Romeo is a Dead Man preview: Slicing and shooting with glee

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Romeo is a Dead Man preview: Slicing and shooting with glee | Loot Level Chill

Romeo is a Dead Man is the latest in a long weird line of games, and based on the first chapter it's going to be a delightful one.

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January 6, 2026 at 6:31 PM

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Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road is a wonderful alternative to normal person football games, with all the anime nonsense you could ever want.

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Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road review | Loot Level Chill

Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road is wonderful alternative to normal person football games, with all the anime nonsense you could ever want.

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January 6, 2026 at 3:10 PM

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - From the Ashes is a solid, good-looking, well-paced standalone story that's well worth playing through for fans of the main game.

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