Mike Epstein

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Mike Epstein·Dec 1, 2020

Critic90/100

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Tetris Effect: Connected extends the magic of the original to multiplayer in familiar and innovative ways.

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Mike Epstein·Nov 24, 2020

Critic80/100

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Fuser's core mashup-making mechanics are compelling, but they're best enjoyed as a creative pursuit rather than a challenge-based game.

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Mike Epstein·Nov 18, 2020

Critic90/100

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Time and the enhanced power of the Xbox Series X has given Ori and the Will of the Wisps the superior technical performance to match its smart, precise gameplay.

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Mike Epstein·Nov 14, 2020

Critic70/100

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Though Sackboy: A Big Adventure's aesthetic is a bit basic, its solid platforming presents a good challenge.

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Mike Epstein·Nov 10, 2020

Critic70/100

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Open-world exploration is the central idea and purpose of The Pathless, and its beautiful world rewards embracing your wanderlust.

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Mike Epstein·Nov 9, 2020

Critic80/100

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Bugsnax' unique concept is so compelling you'll want to see and catch every one of its cute, crawling culinary creatures.

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Mike Epstein·Nov 6, 2020

Critic80/100

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Transcending its role as an introduction to the PS5’s features, Astro’s Playroom is a quick and delightful celebration of PlayStation’s history.

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Mike Epstein·Oct 26, 2020

Critic70/100

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Ghostrunner is a hard-charging parkour climb, but summiting its platforming challenges is a thrill worth fighting for.

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Mike Epstein·Oct 1, 2020

Critic80/100

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Crash 4 is a pitch-perfect revival of the classic platformer franchise.

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Mike Epstein·Sep 10, 2020

Critic80/100

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Star Renegades revives the magic of the turn-based RPG battle.

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Mike Epstein·Aug 18, 2020

Critic50/100

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Skully's basic puzzle-solving and platforming are mostly benign, with occasional shows of both clever design and poor craftsmanship.

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Mike Epstein·Jun 29, 2020

Critic50/100

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West of Dead brings some interesting ideas to the well-trod Rogue-lite scene, but lots of technical and design flaws make it hard to enjoy them.

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Mike Epstein·Jun 10, 2020

Critic70/100

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Disintegration smashes first-person-shooting and real-time tactics together to create a wild, crazy thrill ride of a strategy game with a few rough edges.

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Mike Epstein·May 28, 2020

Critic60/100

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Resolutiion is an action game that asks you to ponder big questions, but stops short of wrestling with them itself.

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Mike Epstein·May 13, 2020

Critic40/100

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The Wonderful 101 Remastered revives one of the Wii U’s most experimental games, but that doesn’t make it worth revisiting.