Last reviewed: Mina the Hollower · 1 month ago
Perhaps because he’s so cute and marketable, Yoshi’s adventures have been designed for a younger and younger audience for the last several years. 2006’s Yoshi’s Island DS was not out-of-step with the difficulty of a mainline Mario game, but since then, the challenge of mainline…
Following up a game as lauded as Disco Elysium would be an unenviable task for any developer, but especially one as fractured as ZA/UM. With many of the key creative minds behind the detective RPG separated from the studio following an ugly, and very public, legal dispute, it’s…
From Software's expansion for Elden Ring offers an entire new game's worth of content, all of which is exceptionally executed.
Hades II is an ambitious expansion that balances its captivating narrative with an exceptional combat loop, making it one of the best roguelites you'll ever play.
XDefiant is unoriginal, and its disparate styles don't quite fit together, but solid gunplay and excellent map design elevate Ubisoft's free-to-play shooter.
With a character-driven story and a focus on enhancing its gameplay on nearly every level, The Final Shape feels like what Destiny 2 has been trying to be all along.
Vengeance provides a host of additions, improvements, and quality-of-life adjustments that transform an already-great RPG into a classic.
Illfonic is no stranger to making interesting games based on popular movies, and Killer Klowns is just the latest success in the studio's run.
RKGK / Rakugaki suffers when it comes to story but excels as a 3D platformer.
Villainous Games' roguelite horror game builds enjoyable systems around a central monster with more bark than bite.
A faithful enhancement of one of the best RPGs of its era, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is once again one of the best RPGs of its (new) era.
Hellblade 2 is perhaps the most visually remarkable Xbox title to date, but is ultimately undermined by its emphasis on fidelity over story and gameplay.
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is one of Simogo's finest achievements, expertly interlocking its cryptic puzzle design with a chilling narrative.
Crow Country pays loving homage to a golden age of survival horror while distinguishing itself with an enthralling story, excellent world design, and creative puzzles.
Animal Well delights with its non-traditional approach to Metroidvanias, combining unique items with a reactive and surreal world that's full of surprises.
Indika is a gorgeous psychological adventure that grapples with religion and the many difficult themes associated with it.
The SCUBA simulator has relaxing chill vibes for a little while but quickly runs out of oxygen.