Who We Are

Built by Gamers,
for Kiwi Gamers

Navurex was founded in Auckland in 2017 by a small group of passionate gamers who were tired of reviews that felt disconnected from the local gaming experience. We cover titles across every major platform, with a focus on honest, in-depth analysis that respects your time.

Our scoring system is transparent: every review discloses the platform tested, hours played, and whether a review copy was provided by the publisher.

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Our Principles

What We Stand For

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Editorial Independence

We accept no advertising from game publishers. Every score reflects our genuine assessment, regardless of who made the game.

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Depth Over Speed

We don't rush to publish. Every review is written after completing the game — or at least 20+ hours for open-world titles.

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Local Perspective

We note NZ-specific considerations: server locations, regional content differences, and local community activity for multiplayer titles.

The People Behind the Reviews

Meet the Team

James Tūhoe

Editor-in-Chief

Aroha Walker

Lead Reviewer

Connor Mills

RPG Specialist

Priya Henare

Shooter & FPS

Liam Ngāta

Indie & Survival

Transparency

Our Scoring System

All Navurex scores are on a 10-point scale, assessed across five weighted categories:

Category	Weight	What We Assess
Gameplay	35%	Mechanics, controls, depth, replayability
Presentation	25%	Visuals, audio, performance, polish
Narrative	20%	Story, characters, world-building
Value	15%	Content volume relative to expectations
Innovation	5%	What the game brings that's genuinely new

A score of 7.0 or above represents a recommended title. Scores below 5.0 indicate significant problems that affect the overall experience.

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