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Second Playthrough

What Alex only noticed on a second (or third) run: side quests, hidden narrative details, environmental storytelling, character writing, and overlooked design choices. Great games deserve a second look.

God of War Ragnarök on PC: A Big, Beautiful Game With a Real Heart
Second Playthrough
Oct 16, 2026

God of War Ragnarök on PC: A Big, Beautiful Game With a Real Heart

God of War Ragnarök on PC is a stunning, emotional action game with excellent combat, memorable characters, and enough s...

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Phantom Blade Zero: Why This Stylish Action Game Has My Attention
Second Playthrough
Oct 15, 2026

Phantom Blade Zero: Why This Stylish Action Game Has My Attention

Phantom Blade Zero blends ruthless sword combat, wuxia atmosphere, and cinematic style. Here is what PC and PS5 players ...

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Monster Hunter Is the Co-Op Rabbit Hole Worth Falling Into
Second Playthrough
Oct 14, 2026

Monster Hunter Is the Co-Op Rabbit Hole Worth Falling Into

Monster Hunter is the co-op action RPG rabbit hole worth falling into, from satisfying weapon mastery to huge monsters a...

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Lies of P Review: A Dark, Beautiful Soulslike Worth Losing Sleep Over
Second Playthrough
Oct 13, 2026

Lies of P Review: A Dark, Beautiful Soulslike Worth Losing Sleep Over

Lies of P is a gorgeous, demanding soulslike with sharp combat, strange beauty, and a surprisingly tender story. Here is...

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Stellar Blade on PC and PS5: A Stylish Action RPG Worth Your Time
Second Playthrough
Oct 12, 2026

Stellar Blade on PC and PS5: A Stylish Action RPG Worth Your Time

Stellar Blade review for PC and PS5: a candid look at combat, exploration, story, and whether Shift Up's stylish action ...

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Elden Ring After Midnight: Why This Open-World RPG Still Matters
Second Playthrough
Oct 11, 2026

Elden Ring After Midnight: Why This Open-World RPG Still Matters

Elden Ring remains a strange, beautiful action RPG worth getting lost in. Discover why its world, bosses, builds, and qu...

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Things I Only Noticed on My Second Playthrough of Black Myth: Wukong — The Quiet Details That Hit Harder Later
Second Playthrough
Aug 31, 2026

Things I Only Noticed on My Second Playthrough of Black Myth: Wukong — The Quiet Details That Hit Harder Later

The first run of Black Myth: Wukong is spectacle, bosses, and momentum. The second is quieter. Alex returns to the mount...

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