Gaming Reviews
Payday 3 review: co-op heist sequel plays it safe, but needs to be more daring long-term
Payday 3 sets a safe, but strong foundation for the co-op heist game with faster gunplay and varied missions at launch.
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon review: FromSoftware’s latest could use a tune-up
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon delivers when it comes to fast-paced mecha action, but FromSoftware's series could still use a tune-up.
Immortals of Aveum review: magic meets Call of Duty in inventive shooter
When Immortals of Aveum cuts the snark, it's an enjoyable magic shooter that takes smart cues from Call of Duty without copying it.
Blasphemous 2 review: this challenging Metroidvania will test your faith
So long as you can keep your faith during its most frustrating moments, Blasphemous 2 is a Metroidvania worthy of devotion.
Atlas Fallen review: sand-surfing action game can’t reach its high ambitions
Atlas Fallen sports an innovative combat system and fun sand-surfing, but poor presentation bring the ambitious adventure down.
Ayaneo 2S review: Steam Deck rival is all power, no panache
The Ayaneo 2S might be the most powerful portable PC on the market, but that comes with some big compromises.
Venba review: powerful Tamil cooking game is one of 2023’s best
Venba explores Tamil culture through an elegantly written story and mouth-watering cooking interludes.
Disney Illusion Island review: charming Disney platformer is perfect for kids
Disney Illusion Island features several design choices that make it a great introduction to the Metroidvania genre, although it lacks depth.
Exoprimal review: Capcom’s dinosaur shooter is ridiculous in all the right ways
Exoprimal is a gleefully fun dinosaur shooter that gets more innovative the more rounds you play.
Pikmin 4 review: standout Switch exclusive is a master of multitasking
Pikmin 4 trades in stress and chaos for a rewarding strategy-puzzle hybrid that puts players' multitasking skills to the test.
Viewfinder review: mind-bending PS5 puzzler is a celebration of human ingenuity
Viewfinder is one of gaming's great magic tricks thanks to a mind-bending puzzle hook that wows from start to finish.
Oxenfree II: Lost Signals review: eerie sequel is a must-play for Netflix subscribers
Netflix's gaming efforts pay off with Oxenfree II: Lost Signals, an eerie, introspective sequel that's a must-play for subscribers.
Everybody 1-2-Switch! review: Nintendo’s party game is only as fun as your friends
Everybody 1-2-Switch! can be a lot of fun with the right friends, but the uneven minigame collection gets old fast.
Synapse review: mind-bending roguelite’s mental blocks prevent greatness
If you're looking for a good reason to boot up your PlayStation VR2, Synapse offers some fun action despite a lacking roguelite setup.
AEW: Fight Forever review: WWE rival needed more time in development
AEW: Fight Forever will please any fans just looking for a throwback wrestling game, but a lack of content leaves it feeling less complete than an N64 game.
Final Fantasy XVI review: spectacular highs and lows in an uneven epic
Final Fantasy XVI impresses with awe-inspiring action, but shallow RPG systems turn the time between big battles into an unrewarding chore.
Pixel Ripped 1978 review: VR charmer offers a nostalgic, sanitized version of Atari history
Pixel Ripped 1978 offers a loving ode to Atari history in VR, though one that's perhaps a little too reverential for its own good.
Diablo 4 review: A bold new step for hack-n-slash RPGs
Diablo 4 is a glorious return to form for the Diablo series, though it comes with a few MMO concessions that may drag its experience down for some.
Street Fighter 6 review: Capcom has made the ultimate fighting game
Street Fighter 6 is one of the best fighting games ever made because of how successfully it appeals to every potential type of player.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum review: you shall pass on this bizarre adventure
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is a messy, confounding throwback to the Wild West era of unpredictable licensed games.
Planet of Lana review: gentle indie adventure is a fitting Zelda companion
Planet of Lana is a short and sweet puzzle platformer that makes up for its shortcomings with gorgeous art.
Lego 2K Drive review: an imaginative kart racer with one big catch
Lego 2K Drive puts an inventive spin on both Forza Horizon and Mario Kart, but its microtransactions should raise red flags for parents.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review: limitless creativity
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a spectacular sequel that places no limits on players' curiosity and creativity.
