Tales of Arise review: Another step toward the future of JRPGs
Tales of Arise is Bandai Namco's newest entry in the flagship JRPG series and one of its best as well.
No More Heroes 3 review: Fewer heroes and more fun!
No More Heroes 3 is another amazing title from Suda51, and is highly recommended for fans of action, fun writing, and unique experiences.
Psychonauts 2 review: Empathy and creativity go hand in hand
Psychonauts 2 doubles down on what made the 2005 cult classic so beloved, piling on the creativity.
12 Minutes review: Watching the same show, over and over and over
12 Minutes offers a wonderful cinematic experience, but doesn't always respect players' time.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Siege of Paris review: Everything is the same
Assassin's Creed Valhalla's latest expansion adds more of the same, and in this case, that just means more bloat.
Turtle Beach Xbox Recon controller review: Game audio mixing made easy
Turtle Beach's Xbox Recon controller sets a new bar for third-party controllers with a commitment to game audio.
Pokémon Unite review: Not quite a slam dunk for Switch owners
Pokémon Unite is a fun multiplayer game, but bogged down by some odd design choices.
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles review: No objections!
The Great Ace Attorney lives up to its name thanks to great new mechanics and characters.
Death’s Door review: Bringing life to a dark, dead world
Death's Door goes above and beyond expectations, providing an experience that surpasses almost every other this year.
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin review: A less intimidating hunt
Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin is a perfect Monster Hunter game for players who find the series overwhelming.
Mario Golf: Super Rush review: Less is more in golf scores, not video games
Mario Golf: Super Rush features the series' best core golf gameplay, but is severely lacking in content.
World of Warcraft Burning Crusade Classic review: Too true to its roots
After 15 long years, World of Warcraft's first expansion somehow feels like the best thing for it right now.
Scarlet Nexus review: A deep story with even deeper action
Scarlet Nexus is a unique Japanese action role-playing game with surprises around every corner for any fan of the genre.
PowerA Fusion Pro 2 for Xbox review: A cheaper Elite Series 2 with compromises
PowerA's new Xbox Fusion Pro 2 controller is cheaper than an Elite Series 2, but for a reason.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart review: Another PS5 superhero spectacle
Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart is another standout PS5 exclusive that takes full advantage of the system's power.
Biomutant review: A scrappy action RPG that’s loaded with creativity
Biomutant bites off more than it can chew, but makes up for it with inventive and colorful world building.
PowerA Fusion for Nintendo Switch review: Elite Switch controller has trade-offs
The PowerA Fusion is a nifty alternative to Nintendo's Pro Switch controller, though it requires some key sacrifices.
Resident Evil Village review: Franchise’s highs, lows crammed into one package
Resident Evil Village crams all of the franchise's strengths and weaknesses into an uneven, though intriguing package.
New Pokémon Snap review: A wholesome photo expedition
New Pokemon Snap is a delightful photography game that's worth the 20-year wait.
Returnal review: The PS5 finally gets its must-play exclusive
The PS5's latest exclusive is a fast and furious shooter with the creative spirit of an indie game.
NieR Replicant upgrade review: Still flawed, but more engrossing than ever
NieR Replicant is a much-needed touch-up of the 2010 cult classic that comes with all the same strengths and weaknesses.
Outriders review: Thrilling action makes up for a flat sci-fi story
Outriders brings the noise with excellent third-person shooting and satisfying space magic, but its sci-fi world underwhelms.
Balan Wonderworld review: I think to myself, what a blunder-full world
Balan Wonderworld is a colorful platformer that struggles to deliver fun platforming.
It Takes Two review: Teamwork makes the dream work
It Takes Two is a delightful video game romantic comedy that's one part Nintendo, one part Pixar.
Monster Hunter Rise review: A grand hunt that’s far from over
By weaving web-slinging into the action RPG, Monster Hunter Rise has the power to unite a divided fanbase.
Bravely Default 2 review: Innovative combat can’t fully heal a generic RPG story
In trying to recapture what popularized the genre, Bravely Default 2 misunderstands why it fell out of favor.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury review: A joyful celebration
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury is a nearly perfect package for Nintendo Switch owners.
Persona 5 Strikers review: Missing the spark
Persona 5 Strikers is as flashy as its predecessor, but lacks the interesting gameplay mechanics that made the original worth spending time with.
Destruction AllStars review: Sony’s new PS Plus freebie stalls out
Destruction AllStars is a new PS Plus freebie that overcomplicates a fun multiplayer idea.
The Medium review: A horror game stuck between two worlds
The Medium tries to be both a modern psychological horror and retro throwback without quite nailing either.
Hitman 3 review: A satisfying conclusion to the trilogy
Hitman 3 takes Agent 47 to the series' best locations, playing into the games' strengths while offering new incentives to retry missions over and over again.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game — Complete Edition review: Double nostalgia
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition is a double dose of retro nostalgia, though its age shows.
Cyberpunk 2077 post-patch review: A car crash of a game you can’t turn away from
There are great elements to Cyberpunk 2077, but the good is covered in a litany of issues, some that can be fixed and some that are baked into the game itself.
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands review: Even in death, WoW can’t find itself
Even calling on a story element that saw World of Warcraft through the height of its popularity can't save it from a muddied focus and lack of innovation.
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