
This easygoing simulation is all about exploration and optimization, with plenty of depth and tantalizing upgrades.


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.

This spin-off is a bland action/RPG that makes serious mistakes with its storytelling and gameplay.

The characters, their stories, and world they inhabit are divorced in a way that doesn’t make The Fidelio Incident a rewarding journey.

This is an excellent example of what makes games unique as a storytelling medium.

Persona 5 is an uncommonly complex, stylish, and satisfying RPG that is hard to put down.

Mass Effect: Andromeda has the series’ signature mixture of story, characters, and combat. Though its success rate varies in each area, it still provides dozens of hours of fun

Many parts of this action/RPG are thrilling and surprising, but it is a constant exercise in sacrifice.

This unconventional 2D shooter has plenty of potential, but it gets squandered due to a lack of depth.

A polished emotional core redeems The Last Guardian, because ultimately the game isn’t about pulling switches or jumping between ledges.

The barrage of references might be lost on casual followers, but that’s okay. World of Final Fantasy is aimed directly at fans with fond memories of the series’ first 15 years.

In its best moments, Obduction recaptures the wonder and nostalgic thrill of Myst and Riven. In its worst, it reminds us why adventure gaming was effectively dead for a decade.

With a fine line dividing homage and imitation, this RPG doesn’t do enough to carve out its own identity.

This interactive story provides glimpses of a bleak future from the perspectives of people who would normally be written off as inconsequential NPCs.

The changes add a fun modern edge to combat and progression. However, the storytelling and repetition are more noticeable problems in today's gaming landscape