ReviewsThe Darkness II: The Kotaku ReviewThe first Darkness game was released in 2007. With some original ideas for the genre and a setting that wasn't space or a war, it was a surprise hit, and people still say nice things about it today.Luke Plunkett
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ReviewsYear in ReviewReviewsYear in ReviewThe 87 Games I Played Last Year And The Ones I RecommendFor the 14th straight year, I’m listing all the games I’ve played in the past 12 months. I’m also offering some…ByStephen TotiloPublishedJanuary 13, 2020
CultureCultureThe Story Behind Solomon's Key, One Of The Most Challenging NES GamesConstellations, block puzzles, magic, and a Taoist monk collide in this odd but extremely difficult puzzle game…ByPeter TieryasPublishedDecember 31, 2019
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