Drop Rate - Video game reviews that'll make you think

Dec 29 2024 90 ep. 30 mins 9

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Let us be your guide to the best video games, with honest analysis and critique and reviews. Hosted by Chris Button and featuring your favourite journalists sharing their thoughts on the latest titles for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC.

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2024 Games of the Year - 1000xResist, Astro Bot, Content Warning, Helldivers 2, Animal Well, Unicorn Overlord

Dec 29 2024 73 mins

The team is bigger than ever before and we've got seven red hot recommendations for you, with lots of variety to choose from, and a great list of honourable mentions as well. Did your favourite game make the cut this year? Let us know on Discord, or leave us a rating or review. Read our written reviews for our 2024 picks on our website.Pocket Casts: You can now rate the show on

Getting steamy with A DATE WITH DEATH a FREE visual novel that had us blushing

Nov 24 2024 47 mins

As romance novels grow in popularity, so too do dating sims and visual novels. SIFTER's Courtney Smith and Steph Panecasio (GamesHub) discuss A DATE WITH DEATH, a free dating sim from Aussie devs, Two and a Half Studios.From blushing at the grim reaper in the computer to analysing how women's sexuality is catered to in video games, this episode of Drop Rate has it all.Pocke

CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS 6 has a wild story, genre leading multiplayer

Nov 11 2024 37 mins

There are only a couple of constants in this world, death, taxes and new CALL OF DUTY games. This semi-annual series keeps cranking out the shooter scenarios, with some great multiplayer and all over the place single player. Chris Button is joined by SIFTER's own Kyle Pauletto and freelance journalist David Smith (Rhunwords) as they make heads and tails of it all. Clicking on t

STAR WARS OUTLAWS captures the vibe of the galaxy far far away

Aug 29 2024 37 mins

‍STAR WARS OUTLAWS might be the first game that actually feels like you're in the cities, spaceships and bases of the legendary scifi series. It's an open world game that doesn't feel bogged down with too much list ticking activities. Chris Button and Gianni Di Giovanni share their thoughts on Ubisoft's take on the world of Star Wars, what worked, what didn't

HADES II lives up to the hype and somehow manages to improve on its award-winning predecessor

Jun 03 2024 38 mins

HADES II has been on everyone’s radar since the first game launched in 2020, and this sequel keeps the favourite parts of the previous game but adds heaps of new abilities, battle mechanics and storylines in its early access release.Chris Button sits down with SIFTER Executive Producer Gianni Di Giovanni to unpack the mythical Underworld and see if HADES II lives up to the hype o

STELLAR BLADE, stay for the big meaty monsters but the platforming can jump

May 16 2024 30 mins

STELLAR BLADE caught the attention of many when it first debuted, but not necessarily for its gameplay. Flashy in more ways than one, it's certainly generated plenty of heated discussion online.Stephanie Panecasio (GamesHub) and David Smith (Kotaku Australia) join Drop Rate to unpack the many layers of this flashy action RPG. Stellar Blade's methodical and stylish combat co

UNICORN OVERLORD is a deep engaging tactical game that's easy to pick up and play

Apr 04 2024 33 mins

With fun combat that never gets old, UNICORN OVERLORD by Vanillaware combines a dash of FIRE EMBLEM, some FINAL FANTASY XII and even a bit of auto-battler genre into a game that makes you change your plans again and again.Chris Button sits down with SIFTER Executive Producer Gianni Di Giovanni to explore the world of Fevrith, making allies and the unfortunately pervy character desi

FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH nails the feel of the original and builds on it

Mar 11 2024 21 mins

The second entry in the ambitious modernisation of Final Fantasy VII series feels like it finally captures that wonder and fun of the original game. With plenty of fun silly moments and tight compelling combat that encourages variety, FINAL FANTASY VII REBIRTH is the game you’ve been waiting for.Leah Williams (GamesHub) joins Chris Button on the latest episode of Drop Rate to rac

Whimsy and magic in cozy BANDLE TALE: A LEAGUE OF LEGENDS STORY

Feb 21 2024 24 mins

Yordles are fae-like creatures from Bandle City, a magical land where wondrous events occur. If you’re not careful, you may fall into one of the portals leading to the home of the Yordles. BANDLE TALE: A LEAGUE OF LEGENDS STORY captures the magic and whimsy of the lore behind one of League of Legends’ cutest and most mysterious races. You’ll craft, explore and converse with a

HELLDIVERS 2 is hilarious and a best in class team multiplayer shooter

Feb 18 2024 43 mins

The first time is an accident, one of your fellow soldiers stands just a little bit too close to the blast zone as you call down artillery from outer space. HELLDIVERS 2 actually makes it a little bit too fun to explode your allies. Whoops. It's all part of the shtick which really amps up the forever war jingoistic world of Super Earth as you blast across planets in the name of