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The full history of SpawningPoint, from our first benchmark to our latest deep dive. Filter by type, category, topic, score, or date.

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Hades II Review: Worth Playing in 2026?

Melinoë's braid catches the underworld light in a particular way, which is how Hades II announces its intentions before a single Boon has been offered.

Hannah Arden·23 May 2026·1 min read

8.8· Great

Gaming

Hollow Knight: Silksong PS5 Review – A Tougher, Sharper Climb

Scoring 8.8/10, Silksong evolves the original Metroidvania formula around Hornet’s speed and flexibility. Hand-drawn presentation and atmospheric world design remain series…

Daniel Calder·14 May 2026·7 min read

8.6· Great

Gaming

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Review: A Radiant Sequel

Ori and the Will of the Wisps 8.6/10 Buy on Amazon Price and availability from Amazon TL;DR: Score: 8.6/10. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a metroidvania built around a single…

Daniel Calder·11 May 2026·7 min read

8.1· Great

Gaming

Botany Manor Review: A Victorian Puzzle Masterpiece in 2026

Botany Manor is a precisely tuned puzzle box that respects the player’s time and intelligence in equal measure. The Victorian estate expands piece by piece as she fills her…

Hannah Arden·21 April 2026·7 min read

8.6· Great

Gaming

Unpacking Game Review 2026: Still the Best Wordless Story in Games

Opening Most games about human lives give you a protagonist, a voice, a name, a face. Unpacking gives you a cardboard box. Objects alone can carry a life story. Four years since…

Hannah Arden·12 April 2026·7 min read

9.0· Outstanding

Gaming

Prince of Persia The Lost Crown Retrospective 2026: Two Years On, the AAA Metroidvania That Held

The AAA metroidvania should not work. The form's economy is indie-shaped: small studios with strong design discipline, tight scope, and the freedom to refuse padding.

Daniel Calder·22 January 2026·15 min read

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