
Despite losing the soul of the series, there's fun in Survive's resource-gathering base-building loop and co-op action.


Despite losing the soul of the series, there's fun in Survive's resource-gathering base-building loop and co-op action.

Gorogoa's clever, magical puzzles explore the nature of spirituality, mythology, and history with a wordless elegance.

Nidhogg 2 brings back the mechanical genius and unpredictable thrills of the first, even if its style is not for everyone.

Terrifying boss fights and a haunting new setting makes for a fitting end to the Dark Souls trilogy.

A charming adventure carried by humor, wit, and a surprisingly serious exploration of young adulthood.

Nioh could well take over 100 hours if you set out to master its many side missions on top of its tough campaign, but it’s a challenge well worth taking. The way it builds on its most obvious inspirations with a highly refined combat system and an unexpectedly charming, yet gritty style all its own allows it to boldly carve out its own identity, standing as a shining example of what action RPGs can be.

Resident Evil 7 grounds itself in elements that made the original great while still indulging in a risky new shift in style that both helps and hurts the beloved formula in equal measure. But it’s also the closest a numbered sequel has come to recapturing Resident Evil’s slow, but thrilling and atmospheric adventure game roots in a while — a welcome return that I truly hope to see more of in the future.

A charming, action-packed 2D adventure brimming with variety, with a bittersweet story I won't soon forget.

The old-timey weapons and vehicles of WWI bring immense personality to this chaotic multiplayer shooter.

Trippy imagery and intense rhythm action create a terrifying experience I won't soon forget.

An interactive story that delivers an emotionally compelling drama without a single line of dialogue.

It's fun to build up in this skyscraper management sim, but few customization options make it visually bland.

Tactile hacking and fun gadgets make its cybercrimes shine, but late-game levels fail to deliver a strong finale.

A fun, stylish, technical fighter held back by hit-or-miss action and occasional tedium.

1979 Revolution: Black Friday turns an overlooked historical event into a compelling and smart adventure game.