Game Reviews

Honest, in-depth reviews from Australia's most dedicated gaming journalists. No fluff, just facts.

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree Editor's Choice
📅 12 May 2026 🕐 12 min read

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

FromSoftware's monumental expansion redefines what DLC can be — a sprawling, brutal, and breathtaking journey through the Land of Shadow that rivals the base game in scope and ambition.

9.8
Helldivers 2 Must Play
📅 8 May 2026 🕐 9 min read

Helldivers 2

Arrowhead's co-op shooter is a revelation — chaotic, hilarious, and deeply satisfying. Spreading managed democracy has never been this much fun.

9.2
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
📅 3 May 2026 🕐 11 min read

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Square Enix delivers a JRPG masterpiece that expands the beloved story in unexpected and emotionally resonant ways, with a massive open world to explore.

9.0
Balatro Indie Gem
📅 28 Apr 2026 🕐 7 min read

Balatro

A poker-based roguelite that is dangerously addictive. LocalThunk's debut title is a masterclass in game design — simple to learn, impossible to put down.

9.5
Dragon's Dogma 2
📅 20 Apr 2026 🕐 8 min read

Dragon's Dogma 2

Capcom's ambitious sequel delivers an unmatched open-world action RPG experience filled with emergent gameplay, incredible monster encounters, and a living world that reacts to your choices.

8.7
Tekken 8
📅 15 Apr 2026 🕐 6 min read

Tekken 8

Bandai Namco raises the bar for fighting games with stunning visuals, deep mechanics, and the most accessible entry point in the franchise's history.

9.1
Manor Lords
📅 10 Apr 2026 🕐 9 min read

Manor Lords

A stunning medieval city-builder and strategy game developed by a solo developer. Manor Lords sets a new benchmark for the genre with its attention to historical detail.

8.4
Hades II Top Rated
📅 5 Apr 2026 🕐 10 min read

Hades II

Supergiant Games surpasses the original with a richer world, more complex systems, and an emotionally resonant story that keeps you coming back for dozens of runs.

9.6
Metaphor ReFantazio
📅 1 Apr 2026 🕐 13 min read

Metaphor: ReFantazio

Atlus delivers a bold new JRPG that blends political intrigue with deep turn-based combat and a stunning art style. A landmark achievement in the genre.

9.4

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree

FromSoftware has done the seemingly impossible — they have created an expansion to Elden Ring that not only matches the quality of the base game but in many ways surpasses it. Shadow of the Erdtree is a masterwork of game design, world-building, and challenge that will leave players breathless.

The Land of Shadow is a hauntingly beautiful realm filled with secrets, lore, and some of the most inventive boss encounters in the studio's storied history. Every corner of the map rewards exploration, and the sense of discovery never wanes across the 30+ hour journey.

Gameplay

The new weapon types introduced in the expansion — including the Backhand Blade and the Dueling Shield — add fresh dimensions to combat that veteran players will eagerly experiment with. The difficulty curve is steep, but the satisfaction of overcoming each challenge is immense.

Verdict

Shadow of the Erdtree is not just the best DLC FromSoftware has ever produced — it is one of the greatest expansions in gaming history. Essential for any fan of the genre.

9.8
Overall Score

Score Breakdown

Gameplay
9.8
Story
9.5
Visuals
9.7
Audio
9.6
Value
10