
Even with my dissatisfaction with stealth and some minor glitches, the latest LEGO Batman is a rain-slicked success.

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Last reviewed: Bubsy 4D · 2 months ago

Even with my dissatisfaction with stealth and some minor glitches, the latest LEGO Batman is a rain-slicked success.

I am grateful that this shined-up version of the GameCube classic I missed is finally available on a contemporary platform.

Mr. Run and Jump may look unassuming on the surface, but the challenges that await will have you screaming in frustration up until the moment they have you shouting in triumph.

Pikmin may never rise to the top of the Nintendo heap, and it’s probably unfair to expect it ever could, but the latest Pikmin is the best effort yet.

Every level in Viewfinder feels like it is trying out a new idea based on the core concept making it a consistently novel experience throughout.

Oxenfree II: Lost Signals delivers what I have wanted out of a sequel seven years after the first game's release.

This simple and joyful game combines undersea exploration and restaurant management, and the biggest surprise is just how supremely well it all works.

Even if the narrative of The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie falls short compared to past entries, it still stands above most other games in the genre.
If nothing else, AEW: Fight Forever has potential. I’m happy to have a more arcade-style wrestling game, especially one based on a major promotion. The gameplay has a strong foundation, and when it's firing on all cylinders, the action channels the simple fun of the ‘90s and early 2000s. The rest of the package just needs to catch up. Until it does, even the most passionate AEW fans may have a hard time sticking around for this main event.

While Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life is a welcome update to a classic farm sim, stripping away nostalgic fondness leaves you with an experience that feels lacking in the genre's modern landscape.

For a game that endeavors to push the limits of your imagination, Park Beyond is a little too concerned with whether you’re tall enough to ride.

There's a linear action game in Final Fantasy XVI, and it's the highlight of the experience. But standard RPG tropes slow it down. Still, it's a Final Fantasy worth experiencing.

Soaked in dark sci-fi environments and human personalities, Aliens: Dark Descent nails the hallmarks of an Alien title and executes much of its squad-based gameplay.

Crash Team Rumble's take on multiplayer platforming madness is unique, with enough depth to keep you on your toes after hours of gameplay.

Dordogne's lovely visuals and creative, playful mechanics make for a largely enjoyable French getaway.

Diablo IV is a massive and deeply engrossing action RPG that continually seduces players with its promises of power and riches and regularly follows through.

Despite some disappointing option and feature exclusions, Super Mega Baseball 4 is a strong alternative to the annualized sim-facing MLB game.