
The wild swings between its highs and lows make it impossible for Xenoblade Chronicles 2 to maintain altitude above its peers.


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.

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.

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.