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Dear Polygon

Dear Polygon

There are a lot of video games out there. Some might say there are too many. So we here at Polygon have taken it upon ourselves to offer guidance to the wayward souls looking for their next favorite game, genre, or pastime. Welcome to Dear Polygon, the internet's preeminent advice column about life and video games.

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For you and your pals

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Dear Polygon: I want a horror movie with gnarly practical effects

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First-person shooters don’t need to be violent to be fun

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Dear Polygon: I want a horror movie that messes with my mind

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Dear Polygon: I want a great horror movie without jump scares!

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Dear Polygon: Eep, I need an ominous horror movie that isn’t just about murder!

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Gorogoa is still one of the best puzzle games I’ve ever played

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Four platformers with the best approaches to difficulty

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Sometimes, video games are better when they let you walk away

By Nicole Carpenter

Chicory: A Colorful Tale remains a perfect co-op game

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Introducing Dear Polygon, the internet’s preeminent video game advice column

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