
From Software's latest is a masterpiece of open-world design that places exploration and player agency at the heart of the experience.

Last reviewed: Mina the Hollower · 7 days ago

From Software's latest is a masterpiece of open-world design that places exploration and player agency at the heart of the experience.

Mixtape offers a sincere, often hilarious look at growing up, set to an incredible soundtrack.

Destiny 2: Warmind is geared toward high-level players, but it offers little in the way of motivation while you grind levels to get to the endgame.

Ship management and naval battles fit neatly into the dark fantasy setting of Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire.

City of Brass may not be solid gold, but the luster of its well-balanced gameplay loop makes it worth a look.

Total War Saga: Thrones of Britannia makes a hearty meal out of pig-sticking, pillaging, and politics.

Battletech's brand of mechanized tactics is as deep as it is slow. But with patience and attention, its detailed mechanics and tonal presentation are incredibly rewarding.

Jaw dropping beauty and a hefty challenge await you in in the hallowed realm of Jotun.

This compact action-RPG will charm you for days on end.

Frostpunk is a brutal city-survival sim that thrives on forcing you to make tough choices in harrowing scenarios.

The Invisible Hours is less about solving a murder and more about appreciating the interwoven stories of its compelling characters.

Before the Storm is an impactful prequel that accomplishes something very different than the original Life is Strange.

Penny-Punching Princess is a solid, often fun brawler, but its emphasis on grinding and repetition make it too easy to step away from.

God of War is every bit the over-the-top action game you expect, but it's the story and setting that end up stealing the show.

Extinction is a clumsy and frustrating game that struggles to put its potential to good use.

With some smart changes to exploration, discovery, and progression, Far Cry 5 makes engaging and experimenting with its gorgeous open world more exciting than ever.

Minit might impose a daunting time limit on each of your lives, but its cleverly designed world and enriched puzzles make the cycle of exploration and death well worth investing into.