
This souls-lite action game shows occassional flashes of brilliance but falls short of achieving true godhood.


This souls-lite action game shows occassional flashes of brilliance but falls short of achieving true godhood.

Fast-paced, split-second action, satisfying gunplay, and delectable destructibility turn Anger Foot from a one-kick pony into one of the year’s most exciting, challenging, and tough-to-put-down adrenaline rushes.

Shadow of the Erdtree is one hell of a mic drop that further cements this adventure as one of the finest ever crafted.

Though Hauntii offers simplistic twin-stick shooter fun, it shines brightest by transforming the anxiety and fear surrounding death into an alluring and comforting reflection of the joy of life.

Gripping storytelling, refined gameplay, and a jaw-dropping presentation make for a more wholly satisfying sophomore outing.

Indika is bizarre, surprising, humorous, and captivating. It's a memorable journey down the rabbit hole of faith worth exploring.

Like wearing a warm, blood-stained blanket, Crow Country is a fun and comforting homage to the survival horror games of yesteryear.

You don't need a green thumb to enjoy Botany Manor's clever puzzle-solving and serene, whimsical atmosphere.

I was as captivated by the Open Roads' mystery at the start, but this road trip peters out after a few miles.

2K's yearly WWE offering may not bowl over diehard players in the broad sense, but its incremental updates and continued polish make it the strongest contender since the franchise's comeback.

Balatro is an engrossing and entertaining deckbuilding roguelike and one of the best games of the year.

As a package, Tekken 8 doesn’t reach the heights of recent rivals, but when the match begins, and you’re exploiting openings to unleash flashy combo strings and air juggles, it remains a thrilling, if very familiar, one-on-one experience.