Gaming Reviews
Children of the Sun review: unnerving shooter is the feel-bad game of the year
Children of the Sun's clever mix of sniping and spatial puzzling makes up for its tired cultist story.
Pulse Elite review: PS5’s new headset is best by default
Sony's Pulse Elite headset offers great audio and innovative design features, even if its PlayStation Link integration raises some questions.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong review: the Nintendo Switch enters its filler era
Mario vs. Donkey Kong is fine filler for what might be the Nintendo Switch's final year.
Islands of Insight review: open-world puzzler has infinite potential
Even with a lot of duds, Islands of Insight is a near-infinite puzzle collection for dedicated genre fans.
Foamstars review: Square Enix’s fun Splatoon shooter puts its worst foot forward
Foamstars hides surprising fun and strategic depth under its unfortunately grating presentation.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden review: solid action RPG dishes out some hard choices
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is an exciting open-world action RPG that doesn't compromise on its storytelling with its compelling choice system.
Ultros review: a bold, beautiful, and baffling Metroidvania
Even if its complicated gameplay leaves you lost, Ultros is a bold artistic vision that you need to see to believe.
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League review: DC’s new shooter is a bomb
There's fun to be had in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, but you'll have to sift through a messy live service game to find it.
Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior review: try this one-of-a-kind action game
Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior features an ingenious combat hook, even if its stretched a little thin over a flat story.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink review: this fantastic adventure is the future of RPGs
Granblue Fantasy: Relink tackles the modern action RPG format with extraordinary combat and jaw-dropping spectacle.
Persona 3 Reload review: an almost perfect remake of an all-time classic
Persona 3 Reload updates a classic RPG's gameplay and style to reflect modern entries like Persona 5, and does so with great results.
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth review: must-play RPG is an endless vacation
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth overcomes pacing issues to deliver the series' most emotionally impactful installment to date.
Tekken 8 review: Beat Up Your Dad Simulator 2K24
While Tekken 8's Arcade mode is a miss, the excellent fighting game contains a wild story mode that you can't miss.
Another Code: Recollection review: this remake leaves a lasting memory
Another Code: Recollection is a welcome remake of two cult classic narrative adventure games from the Nintendo DS and Wii days.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown review: kicking off 2024’s game of the year debate
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a master class in seamless Metroidvania design, and the first must-play game of the year.
God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla review: the epilogue this series deserves
God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla is an impressive free DLC, introducing a roguelite mode that doubles as a great epilogue for the series.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince review: a charming Pokémon alternative
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince delivers charming monsters, fun turn-based combat, and a whole lot of grinding.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader review: bugs can’t fully spoil a CRPG dream come true
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader delivers deep tactical combat and rich storytelling that makes great use of the tabletop universe.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora review: Na’vi adventure doesn’t practice what it preaches
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora turns James Cameron's film into a beautiful, messy open-world game filled with mixed messages.
Arizona Sunshine 2 review: thrilling VR shooter gets devoured by bugs
Arizona Sunshine 2 gets a lot right as a VR shooter, but an irritating protagonist and bevy of technical problems drag the experience down.
A Highland Song review: Breath of the Wild-inspired indie is a Scottish delight
A Highland Song captures the freedom of Breath of the Wild with a moving coming-of-age story set in the Scottish Highlands.
Sonic Dream Team review: the hedgehog’s latest adventure has momentum
Sonic Dream Team nails the basics of movement and momentum to create one of the hedgehog's most enjoyable games in years.
Steam Deck OLED review: Valve’s refreshed handheld made me a believer
The Steam Deck OLED upgrade fixes just about every glaring problem Valve's experimental first draft had.
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