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SkillUp

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Honest, in-depth game reviews and industry analysis. Also runs This Week In Videogames.

Game Reviews

9.8
SarosI strongly recommend: Saros (Review)

This is an explicit full review of Saros, and the creator is overwhelmingly enthusiastic, calling it a must-play PS5 game and saying people should buy it immediately. He argues that Housemarque improved on Returnal in nearly every area, especially combat feel, level design, storytelling, accessibility, audio, and overall structure. His few caveats are mostly about how hard the game can still be, but even those are framed as strengths because players can tune the challenge to their liking.

Apr 24, 2026

8.3
Diablo IV: Lord of HatredI recommend: Diablo IV - Lord of Hatred (Review)

The creator extensively reviews Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred and gives clear personal assessments across the campaign, classes, and endgame systems. He praises the expansion's climactic story, presentation, Paladin class, and new systems like war plans, while criticizing the boring scaled leveling campaign and saying the expansion alone is not enough to sell newcomers. Overall he still recommends it, describing modern Diablo IV as a great, casual-friendly ARPG that has improved a lot.

Apr 23, 2026

8.5
Crimson DesertI strongly recommend: Crimson Desert (Review)

SkillUp's 'strongly recommends' is his highest endorsement tier. Full dedicated review after weeks of mixed impressions. Praised the mid-to-late game as a massive payoff, calling the combat and world design among the best of the year.

Apr 4, 2026

3.5
MarathonNew Xbox boss wants to make Gamepass cheaper + Marathon reviews are in | This Week in Videogames

Summarized Marathon's poor critical reception in his weekly news show. Noted reviews confirmed the Server Slam concerns — the core loop isn't engaging enough to sustain the extraction format.

Mar 27, 2026

8.5
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted ReflectionAustin strongly recommends: Monster Hunter Stories 3 (Review)

SkillUp's highest recommendation tier: 'strongly recommends.' Praised the evolved monster-collecting system, gorgeous visuals, and a story that respects the player's time. Called it a must-play JRPG.

Mar 12, 2026

9.5
Resident Evil RequiemWhy Resident Evil Requiem is absolutely peak ft. TheSphereHunter (FPS #89)

Called it 'absolutely peak' — his strongest possible praise. Dedicated a full podcast episode to it. Said it represents the best of survival horror: perfect pacing, genuinely terrifying, and masterfully crafted.

Mar 1, 2026