
Card Shark offers an intriguing premise, but constant tutorials and tedious gameplay drag down the fun.


Card Shark offers an intriguing premise, but constant tutorials and tedious gameplay drag down the fun.

Bungie has crafted an excellent expansion, but it is squarely targeted at its most fervent players.

343 Industries captures the magic, embracing series traditions without being held back by them.

These tiny toy cars pack a big punch in this new racing game, in which excellent course design and a powerful sense of speed add up to a thrilling ride.

Striding more confidently free of its Metroid inspirations, Axiom Verge 2 is a worthy successor, but it takes patience to fully enjoy.

Affection for the brand and characters may maintain interest if playing with friends, but this by-the-numbers action/RPG has some big problems.

Beyond Light is a major turning point for the franchise in both story and gameplay, but the accompanying departure of older content diminishes the game in significant ways.

Young Horses has created a silly but heartfelt story and adventure game, but the creature-capturing gameplay never really hits its stride.

Echtra has put together a no-frills action/RPG with plenty of fun monster smashing, even if the approachable gameplay is not incredibly deep or complex.

Supergiant's excellent roguelike is releasing on new-gen platforms, and if you haven't played it yet, it's the perfect time to take a trip to hell.

Tribute Games crafts a worthy homage to the early Mega Man games, but some retro elements might better be left in the past.

Sucker Punch borrows from other open world games, but ultimately charts an original and creative course to craft a samurai epic of tremendous breadth and beauty.

Tightly balanced between resource gathering and fierce shooting exchanges, this dwarven mining expedition is a great time – especially with friends.

Smart mechanics, aggressive battles, and tight storytelling make this a strong new contender in the genre, even if the campaign's pacing sometimes misses the mark.

This is a fascinating hybrid of real time brawler and turn-based combat, but the flaws become increasingly apparent the longer you play.