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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…
A relaxing little adventure with gorgeous graphics, easy puzzles, and good vibes.
Supermash's promise of a limitless supply of genre mashed games can't mask their shallow, repetitive, and uninteresting gameplay.
Phoenix Point takes a good shot at revitalizing the XCOM formula.
Darksiders: Genesis suffers from a poorly-suited camera but has great combat and intriguing writing.
Shovel Knight: King of Cards repeats some elements from previous entries, but it ultimately delivers one of the largest and more refined expansions in the series yet.
Life Is Strange 2's emotionally charged finale does justice to Sean and Daniel Diaz's journey by placing an emphasis on identity, society, and brotherhood.
There's fun to be had in Harmonix's take on kinetic rhythm games, but it loses the beat in a few key areas.
Shenmue III hasn't changed much from its Dreamcast-era roots--and it can't reach its full potential as a result.
Blacksad: Under the Skin is a decent detect-‘em-up that lacks a bit of noir style.
Planet Zoo is a detailed management sim that's both rewarding and educational, and the cute animals certainly don't hurt.
Sparklite's constant earthquakes make for a roguelike full of variety and challenge, but that doesn't last forever.
Respawn Entertainment's foray into the Star Wars universe balances Force powers with tough difficulty to make the best Jedi game in years.
Need for Speed Heat puts the series back on track with a renewed focus on simple racing and customizing cars.
Afterparty isn't the most groundbreaking work about hell or its denizens, but it zeroes in on its characters' personal demons with a sobering clarity that makes for an adventure with a sharp, biting wit.
Disco Elysium is a detective RPG that sets a new standard for storytelling.