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Ben Sledge

Ben Sledge is a reporter and critic from Liverpool, UK. He likes playing obscure demos and any game that feels like you’re reading a novel. You can read his words in EDGE, The Guardian, and pretty much any website that focuses on games. He’s probably playing Apex Legends right now.

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Vaewolf transforms the Hades formula into a shapeshifting tale of Viking revenge visibility Preview

Vaewolf transforms the Hades formula into a shapeshifting tale of Viking revenge

Vaewolf puts a Cumbrian spin on the now-classic Hades formula, but a few key differences could help it stand apart.

Security 51 Review stars Review

Security 51 Review

Alien Papers, Please-like Security 51 increases the stakes but reduces the anxiety.

Agent 64: Spies Never Die Review stars Review

Agent 64: Spies Never Die Review

Agent 64 wants to emulate ‘90s shooters, for better and for worse.

The Steam Machine price isn’t surprising, but it is disappointing article Article

The Steam Machine price isn’t surprising, but it is disappointing

Rising component costs aren’t Valve’s fault, but they could cripple the Steam Machine before it even releases.

Dave the Diver In the Jungle DLC Review: A Host of Gameplay Changes Can’t Make Up For A Flawed Narrative stars Review

Dave the Diver In the Jungle DLC Review: A Host of Gameplay Changes Can’t Make Up For A Flawed Narrative

Dave the Diver’s new In the Jungle DLC changes up the gameplay completely, but the narrative leaves something to be desired.

MOLE Review stars Review

MOLE Review

Mole offers scares aplenty, but are chills alone enough to sustain your journey to the Earth’s core?

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II Review stars Review

Warhammer 40,000: Mechanicus II Review

Mechanicus 2 iterates on the first game in meaningful ways, but fails to live up to its full potential.

Zero Parades Review stars Review

Zero Parades Review

An incisive, well-written spy fiction that may never shake the Disco Elysium comparisons.

Windrose Early Access impressions: Pirate survival for the friendslop era visibility Preview

Windrose Early Access impressions: Pirate survival for the friendslop era

Windrose gets the survival basics right, and adds just enough piratical flavour to plunder all your free time.

Opus: Prism Peak Review: Life remembered through a lens stars Review

Opus: Prism Peak Review: Life remembered through a lens

Opus: Prism Peak weaves a wonderful narrative through the lens of a magic film camera, but isn’t without its drawbacks.