
Technical issues and tired tropes aside, Serious Sam 4 is a largely successful synthesis of the series' disparate identities.

Technical issues and tired tropes aside, Serious Sam 4 is a largely successful synthesis of the series' disparate identities.

Spelunky 2 is a successful evolution of what made the original Spelunky work.

Windbound drops you in a world of wilderness and open water but fails to make exploration compelling.

Wasteland 3 doesn’t bring much new to the table, both as a CRPG and as a piece of post-apocalyptic fiction. But, it’s a terrifically executed role-playing game that rewards player investment from beginning to end.

Risk of Rain 2 is an exciting roguelike with an adrenaline-pumping pace, fantastically varied perks, and intriguing secrets to spare.

Though Maid of Sker has an intriguing premise, it is very often a frustrating chore to play.
