The Final Cut opens this strange world up to a wave of new superstar detectives on console, and the additions provide a rewarding return trip for the rest of us.
Inelegant systems and unsatisfying progression throw a wrench in the grand plans of this criminal mastermind.
Devil May Cry 5: Special Edition is the best way to play an already-good game, but the fine-tuning doesn’t elevate the experience to new heights.
Some trade-offs prevent Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin from delivering its full bounty, but you can still reap the benefits of its novel ideas.
With an engaging combination of combat, exploration, and crafted story content, this Viking legend is an epic with a little something for everyone.
Astro’s Playroom is much more than a tutorial. It’s a joyful and polished platformer that ushers in a new generation of PlayStation hardware with a big smile.
This unfortunate reboot unearths the Battletoads name only to drag it through the mud.
Spiritfarer's crafting can be tedious, but the unique story and rewarding progression make it a journey worth taking.
Evan’s Remains is a stylish, side-scrolling indie that struggles with its defining elements.
This beat ‘em up feels like an homage to classic ‘90s brawlers, but it’s also stuck in that era itself.
This remake of a legendary RPG finds an impressive equilibrium between its past and its present, crafting a distinctive world and exciting combat system that feel modern.
With various weapons, mobility enhancements, and a sprawling series of connected maps, Kunai appears to have all the right components, but they aren’t assembled into a cohesive whole.
This investigative RPG surprises and delights with its complex world, fantastic dialogue, and ability to convey a constant struggle with the warring facets of one’s own mind.
The Outer Worlds finds inspiring success despite some rough edges, much like the team of space-faring adventurers it follows.
When Indivisible succeeds, you see glimpses of the fantastic game it could have been – but those flashes never last long enough for the dream to take shape.