Even with some iffy platforming, Arise is an emotional tour de force, exploring themes of memory, romance, family, and grief, along with how they all tie together.
This mountain biking game blends an idyllic nature aesthetic with tight arcade action to create a surprisingly thrilling adventure.
Bungie's latest release is a good expansion on its own, but the way it sets the stage for the future of the Destiny franchise is its most impressive feat.
Attractive mecha designs and plentiful missions can't save the plodding narrative and archaic gameplay of this sci-fi adventure.
Gearbox treads familiar ground in this lengthy adventure, tossing out jokes and guns with equally wild abandon.
An ambitious idea ultimately falls flat, as the rewards simply don't match a continuous stream of frustration and tedium.
Inspired by System Shock 2 and BioShock, Blue Manchu's hybrid of action, shooting, stealth and strategy offers a darkly comedic adventure worth exploring.
Excellent physics-based mechanics remain intact, but a frustrating progression grind puts the brakes on fun.