Ubisoft aims high in its attempts to blend innovative additions with returning features, and Odyssey ultimately strikes a successful balance among its many parts.
This standalone expansion is satisfying addition for fans who have already built up a tolerance for the sometimes-baffling quirks of Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
This tactical RPG does more than march behind its predecessors thanks to smart additions to the battlefield.
Octopath Traveler occasionally adheres too closely to antiquated ideas, but it also takes exciting leaps.
This sad and powerful story is partially about the places we escape to, but even more about the situations we escape from.
This gothic action/RPG has plenty of ambition, but it doesn't have the polish to bring its big ideas together.
You run an item shop in Moonlighter, but like most jobs, routine sets in and leaves you going through the motions.
God of War forges a new identity and surpasses even its most acclaimed predecessors.
The wild swings between its highs and lows make it impossible for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 to maintain altitude above its peers.
The second episode of this prequel continues to help us understand and empathize with Chloe as her world gets even more complicated.
Developer Image & Form Games has tightened the screws and polished the chassis, resulting in a sequel that feels like an upgrade in every way.
In its attempts to surprise players, V3 occasionally performs storytelling gymnastics that make pivotal moments feel more arbitrary than satisfying.
Ninja Theory surrounds players with uncertainty and doubt, creating a narrative-focused journey that is compelling even when it isn't traditionally entertaining.
This easygoing simulation is all about exploration and optimization, with plenty of depth and tantalizing upgrades.
With major improvements to progression and combat, The Zodiac Age reinvigorates the best parts of FF XII.