Reviews – VGC https://www.videogameschronicle.com Best video game news first, plus reviews and guides Tue, 26 May 2026 12:12:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 007 First Light review: IO nails the James Bond fantasy with a globetrotting epic https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/007-first-light-review/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/007-first-light-review/#respond Tue, 26 May 2026 12:00:56 +0000 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/?p=237759 IOI's latest is no Hitman game with a James Bond skin, it's a bona fide 007 classic]]> IOI's latest is no Hitman game with a James Bond skin, it's a bona fide 007 classic…

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]]> https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/yoshi-and-the-mysterious-book-review/feed/ 0 Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight review: If no one else will make a new Arkham, TT Games will https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-review/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-review/#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:09 +0000 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/?p=237470 An authentic love of Batman, great humour and slick writing make this the best Batman game since the series that inspired it]]> An authentic love of Batman, great humour and slick writing make this the best Batman game since the series that inspired it…

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]]> https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/lego-batman-legacy-of-the-dark-knight-review/feed/ 2 Forza Horizon 6 review: Playground Games outdoes itself with an essential racing game https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/forza-horizon-6/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/forza-horizon-6/#comments Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:39 +0000 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/?p=237227 Xbox's latest takes everything that made the fifth game great and builds on it masterfully]]> Xbox's latest takes everything that made the fifth game great and builds on it masterfully…

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]]> https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/forza-horizon-6/feed/ 3 Mixtape review: A moving musical tribute to the final notes of adolescence https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/mixtape-review/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/mixtape-review/#respond Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:21 +0000 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/?p=236835 An excellent soundtrack sets the stage for a touching, funny and relatable coming-of-age story ]]> An excellent soundtrack sets the stage for a touching, funny and relatable coming-of-age story…

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]]> https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/mixtape-review/feed/ 0 Steam Controller review: Somehow both the most and least versatile PC controller https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/steam-controller-review-somehow-both-the-most-and-least-versatile-pc-controller/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/steam-controller-review-somehow-both-the-most-and-least-versatile-pc-controller/#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 19:51:57 +0000 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/?p=236674 Valve's latest hardware is an outstanding controller, as long as you only use it for Steam]]> Valve's latest hardware is an outstanding controller, as long as you only use it for Steam…

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]]> https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/steam-controller-review-somehow-both-the-most-and-least-versatile-pc-controller/feed/ 0 RIG R5 Spear Max HD review – An exceptional wired headset, at a price https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/rig-r5-spear-max-hd-review-an-exceptional-wired-headset-at-a-price/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/rig-r5-spear-max-hd-review-an-exceptional-wired-headset-at-a-price/#respond Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:21:25 +0000 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/?p=236120 Nacon's latest premium headset is a superb option, as long as you can live with its downsides]]> Nacon's latest premium headset is a superb option, as long as you can live with its downsides…

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]]> https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/rig-r5-spear-max-hd-review-an-exceptional-wired-headset-at-a-price/feed/ 0 Vampire Crawlers Review: The perfect evolution for Vampire Survivors https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/vampire-crawlers-review/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/vampire-crawlers-review/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:14:47 +0000 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/?p=236081 The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors is a roguelite deck-builder you shouldn't miss.]]> The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors is a roguelite deck-builder you shouldn't miss.

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]]> https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/saros-review/feed/ 1 Masters of Albion Review: Peter Molyneux’s ‘last game’ is a veritable megamix of his greatest hits https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/masters-of-albion-review/ https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/masters-of-albion-review/#respond Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:24:52 +0000 https://www.videogameschronicle.com/?p=235920 Early Access Review: 22Cans' god sim resurrects much that was good about Fable, Dungeon Keeper and Black & White, but it needs more]]> Early Access Review: 22Cans' god sim resurrects much that was good about Fable, Dungeon Keeper and Black & White, but it needs more…

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