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Punished Series
These games’ stories look just as good as their artwork. Unlikely animal friendships, dance duels, and alien worlds are just the beginning.
With January in the books, it’s time for a Fantasy Gaming update! See how Fire Emblem Engage and Dead Space are impacting the rankings.
Another year in the books, another Best of Year review. Here are the best TV shows, films, anime, and video games of 2022.
Want a fun way to celebrate, laugh, and/or cry about your favorite games of 2022? Introducing The Punished Backlog’s first ever prop awards.
To help usher in the new year, The Punished Backlog editorial team hosts a 2023 gaming preview extravaganza, complete with a fantasy draft!
Ready to reflect on the past 12 months? Here are the top 10 best character- and story-driven games of 2022, according to one female gamer.
Reviews
View AllIn our Road 96 review, learn why this road trip narrative adventure from French studio DigixArt is worth the drive, potholes and all.
In our 12 Minutes review, learn why this interactive thriller from Annapurna Interactive is far less of a thriller, and more actual hell.
In our Boyfriend Dungeon review, learn why Kitfox Games’ dungeon-crawler dating sim is one of the best, most inclusive games of the year.
In our review of Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights, learn why Binary Haze Interactive’s debut Metroidvania is one of 2021’s best.