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Leif Johnson·Nov 10, 2016

Critic83/100

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Tyranny takes the old Infinity Engine RPG formula and makes it feel fresh, exciting, and more manageable.

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T.J. Hafer·Nov 10, 2016

Critic81/100

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This stand-alone expansion turns a good RTS into a great one with more units, a better campaign, and big zoom.

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Joab Gilroy·Nov 7, 2016

Critic77/100

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Despite its shift to interplanetary combat, this year's Call of Duty is a generally fun but inessential shooter.

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Chloi Rad·Nov 3, 2016

Critic93/100

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A charming, action-packed 2D adventure brimming with variety, with a bittersweet story I won't soon forget.

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Luke Reilly·Nov 2, 2016

Critic83/100

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Hitman Episode 6: Hokkaido is one of the best levels this season and a great mission to end the year on. The map itself is very good, the atmosphere is excellent, and the hits are challenging. Tricky and more than a little James Bond-esque (the snowed-in private clinic has a real SPECTRE / On Her Majesty’s Secret Service vibe to it), Hokkaido is vintage Hitman at its most creative.

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Leif Johnson·Nov 1, 2016

Critic80/100

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This Special Edition recaptures and beautifies the legendary RPG, but leaves room for an even-more-special edition.

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Brandin Tyrrel·Oct 28, 2016

Critic90/100

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Respawn Entertainment's fluid first-person shooter aims to make good with an engaging single-player campaign and expanded online multiplayer.

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Vince Ingenito·Oct 28, 2016

Critic75/100

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Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2’s ambition is admirable, and though it’s riddled with a lot of silly little inconveniences, it mostly succeeds in giving DBZ fans an authentic-feeling world to dive into for the long haul. Though no individual element of its roleplaying or brawling gameplay is overly complex, taken as a whole there’s a surprising amount to consider while progressing your character, and enough to do to keep it from getting stale to soon.

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Alanah Pearce·Oct 26, 2016

Critic77/100

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It’s a tribute to Telltale that the intricate, multi-layered plot and diverse cast of intertwined villains and madmen makes episode three’s lack of consequence and gameplay shortcomings excusable. I did encounter some brutal performance issues, but the writing has significantly improved from episode one, the voice acting is at its highest quality yet, and Gotham feels dense, detailed, and alive. The detective missions are starting to feel a little redundant, but the combat direction and animations that follow are so swift that it’s like watching a well-choreographed dance. Above all else, the elaborate plot has me utterly hooked.

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Leif Johnson·Oct 26, 2016

Critic65/100

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A serviceable colonization sim that could use a bit more grease in its gears.

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Dan Stapleton·Oct 26, 2016

Critic94/100

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This game will go down in history as the most fully-featured launch version in the 25-year series.

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Jose Otero·Oct 26, 2016

Critic65/100

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Rigs: Mechanized Combat League brings fast, intense multiplayer action to the PlayStation VR, but with a few notable caveats. While there was enough variety in the mechs to keep me playing through a full season of matches, the sub-par visuals distract, and big matchmaking issues made online wait times unbearable. It’s fun to play with friends, but try to take it for a spin before committing, if only to make sure your stomach can actually handle it.

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Meghan Sullivan·Oct 25, 2016

Critic70/100

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Monster collecting has never been cuter.

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Chloi Rad·Oct 21, 2016

Critic90/100

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The old-timey weapons and vehicles of WWI bring immense personality to this chaotic multiplayer shooter.

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Brendan Graeber·Oct 20, 2016

Critic78/100

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The Painted World of Ariandel presents a land that’s both enticing and dangerous, and there’s plenty of challenges to face even if you won’t have to face them too many times. However, unless you really love dueling in PvP arenas and can find sustained interest there, this adventure may serve as more of an appetizer than a full course meal.