Gaming Reviews
Steamworld Heist 2 review: this seafaring strategy sequel will test your skill
Steamworld Heist 2 builds on its predecessors' strategy formula in clever ways, though a few tactical missteps put a dent in its armor.
Endless Ocean: Luminous review: chill underwater adventure runs out of air
Endless Ocean: Luminous guts the best parts of the series' previous entries in favor of chill, but repetitive busywork.
Another Crab’s Treasure review: finally, an approachable Soulslike
Another Crab's Treasure is one of the most approachable Soulslikes ever made thanks to its aesthetics, sense of humor, and fantastic assist mode options.
Sand Land review: faithful manga adaptation runs out of gas
Sand Land leverages good sidequests and entertaining vehicle combat to keep a faithful but otherwise boilerplate video game adaptation engaging.
Tales of Kenzera: Zau review: emotional Metroidvania is a spiritual journey
Tales of Kenzera: Zau's linear 2D exploration is lacking, but its emotional story about grief makes up for those shortcomings.
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes review: promising retro RPG falls short
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes has a fantastic political-driven story, but it's bogged down by quality of life issues and performance problems.
Harold Halibut review: eye-popping indie trades gameplay for claymation spectacle
Harold Halibut is worth checking out for its one-of-a-kind art style alone, though it makes some key compromises to achieve it.
Children of the Sun review: unnerving shooter is the feel-bad game of the year
Children of the Sun's clever mix of sniping and spatial puzzling makes up for its tired cultist story.
South Park: Snow Day! review: repetitive action makes for a co-op stinker
South Park: Snow Day! squanders a fun premise with repetitive combat, shallow roguelite hooks, and frustrating co-op.
Rise of the Ronin review: PS5’s latest exclusive is a fun, flawed Soulslike
Rise of the Ronin mixes RPG open world elements with Soulslike combat mechanics to create engaging gameplay, but its story falls short of its potential.
Princess Peach: Showtime! review: Peach’s solo adventure is a fine first act
Princess Peach: Showtime! is a good start for Peach's spinoff series, though it leaves a lot of room for growth.
Dragon’s Dogma 2 review: Capcom’s latest RPG doesn’t hold your hand
Dragon's Dogma 2 is a RPG full of exhilarating emergent moments, but that comes at the cost of polish and approachability.
Alone in the Dark review: an unabashed ode to a ’90s horror classic
Alone in the Dark offers some unabashed '90s horror silliness, making for a welcome throwback with modern twists.
Unicorn Overlord review: deep strategy RPG is a rousing victory
Unicorn Overlord boasts a gorgeous art style backed up with a deep tactics gameplay system, even if its story is lacking.
WWE 2K24 review: the wrestling world gets its Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
WWE 2K24 is the best version of the wrestling series yet, even if its lacking fresh ideas.
Penny’s Big Breakaway review: Fun platformer keeps its momentum going
Penny's Big Breakaway, which launched during the February Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase, is worth a look for platformer fans.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth review: unforgettable sequel fights for the future
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth stuns with its emotionally impactful story, meaningful combat tweaks, and unforgettable soundtrack.
Skull and Bones: Ubisoft’s pirate adventure is more red flag than Black Flag
Skull and Bones features some thrilling naval battles, but everything around them isn't quite as exciting.
Helldivers 2 review: this great multiplayer shooter blows the competition away
Helldivers 2 is an entertaining cooperative extraction shooter that gives players the tools to create lots of tense and memorable moments.
Pulse Elite review: PS5’s new headset is best by default
Sony's Pulse Elite headset offers great audio and innovative design features, even if its PlayStation Link integration raises some questions.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong review: the Nintendo Switch enters its filler era
Mario vs. Donkey Kong is fine filler for what might be the Nintendo Switch's final year.
Islands of Insight review: open-world puzzler has infinite potential
Even with a lot of duds, Islands of Insight is a near-infinite puzzle collection for dedicated genre fans.
Foamstars review: Square Enix’s fun Splatoon shooter puts its worst foot forward
Foamstars hides surprising fun and strategic depth under its unfortunately grating presentation.
