Even with so much of the experience feeling similar to something else you’ve played, Ashen delivers a great sense of wonder in its world, and ends up being a fun journey.
Fallout 76 is easy game to lose yourself in, as meaningful discoveries are everywhere. But those moments are often destroyed by glitches, crashes, and technical issues.
All three games withstand the test of time and remain fun to play.
Cynanide Studio's adaptation of the 1981 Call of Cthulhu pen-and-paper RPG struggles mightily before impressing in its final act.
Playground Games' latest racer is the best entry in a series of hits.
Artifex Mundi's latest adventure game is heartfelt, challenging, and beautiful.
Like Batman: Arkham Asylum before it, Spider-Man raises the bar for one of the world’s most beloved heroes.
With the eased restrictions on making progress, Overcooked 2 is designed for a party atmosphere rather than the first game's nail-biting need for perfection
Dying is never fun in games of this ilk, but Dead Cells' well-designed reward loop softens that blow and bolsters all subsequent runs.
A slow, story-driven experience that offers meaningful player choice, and succeeds with its world building and plot twists.
Pinball meets Metroidvania in a beautifully crafted adventure unlike anything else out there.
Ignore the cartoon look. Super Mega Baseball 2 is an authentic baseball simulation with excellent skill-based gameplay.
Extinction's David versus Goliath scenario grows old quickly and isn't backed up by anything else.
Walking simulators are often defined by their stories. The Station never truly delivers on its premise.
The quest for power is a great hook for this nicely designed shooter.