South of Midnight's decent combat and platforming are elevated to great heights by stellar visual and musical presentation, resulting in a game I can't stop smiling about.
Like the world it depicts, something exciting and unique lies at Atomfall's core. I just wish it wasn't walled off by a laundry list of frustrations.
Mouthwashing is an existential horror show with unique visual effects, brutal dialogue, and surreal consequences that kept my eyes locked to the screen for the entire three-hour playtime.
The Forbidden Lands are an enticing new playground for the series, and I look forward to spending dozens more hours uncovering Monster Hunter Wilds' secrets.
Despite minor flaws, 1000xResist has firmly established itself as one of the most groundbreaking stories in video game history.
With a huge roster of free playable characters , a satisfying gameplay loop, and the fast matchmaking, Marvel Rivals executes a simple concept with skill and finesse.
Arco tells a story about consequence, sacrifice, colonialism, revenge, and grief. From small, funny exchanges between siblings to the dramatic, overarching plot connecting the main characters, the phenomenal writing is only elevated by how the player can affect it. The ending I got was a fitting conclusion you'd expect to see in any classic Western film, and I'm eager to return to see how dark it gets if I make different choices.
Tales of Kenzera: Zau conveys its somber themes with nuance and passion. It's just a shame the gameplay doesn't always match those highs.
Pepper Grinder is an innovative indie experience, packed with tense battles, fluid platforming, and eye-catching visual design.
Mario and Donkey Kong have been rivals for over 40 years, and this game admirably carries that legacy forward.
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy succeeds with everything it sets out to do, bringing three great games to modern consoles in their most approachable forms to date.
Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is a successful second attempt at the groundwork laid by its predecessor.
Super Bomberman R 2 is a misfire. While games with your friends can be thrilling, online play is hit-or-miss, and its story mode is a huge letdown.
Between the cast's fantastic performances, a fun twist on Greek mythology, and a genuinely novel game mechanic, Stray Gods is a game I didn't know I needed, but one I'm happy to give a standing ovation to.
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