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Last reviewed: Bubsy 4D · 13 days ago
Mouse: P.I. For Hire's smart, humorous writing and enigmatic characters play into hardboiled fiction cliches in amusing ways that kept me hooked throughout the dozen or so hours it took to reach its high-stakes finale.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a finely honed delight. Its action is precise and responsive, and learning the intricacies of each adversary is exceedingly fulfilling.
The Escapists 2's improvements over the previous game are plentiful and novel, but the frequent loss of progress and lack of manual saves stifles experimentation.
Visiting the first entry, enhanced as it is, certainly gave me a greater appreciation for the strides that the series made later.
Naughty Dog delivers another must-play adventure.
Even with the Longshot story mode, this year's game skews towards the hardcore/competitive crowd.
In many ways, Agents of Mayhem feels like a child smashing action figures together and making explosion sound effects.
Matterfall is a challenging and engaging arcade shooter.
Observer is a horrifying but brilliant marriage of sci-fi and horror.
Though it doesn't expand the scope of the series, Nidhogg 2 is brutal, versatile fighter.
Sonic Mania succeeds in paying homage to the classic '90s entries that so many fans remember fondly, and in the process delivers the best Sonic game in decades.
With its stellar survival mechanics, The Long Dark makes for a brutal experience that requires patience and micromanaging to fully appreciate.
LawBreakers serves up awesome action in a forgettable framework.
Ninja Theory surrounds players with uncertainty and doubt, creating a narrative-focused journey that is compelling even when it isn't traditionally entertaining.
Some of the brief teases point toward a more meaningful story, but this episode mostly hangs its hat on an underwhelming and surprisingly violent Riddler tale
With its smooth combat, rewarding exploration, and pulse-pounding battles, Sundered is worth a look from fans of Metroid and Castlevania.
This easygoing simulation is all about exploration and optimization, with plenty of depth and tantalizing upgrades.