The Casting of Frank Stone review: Dead by Daylight spinoff struggles to execute
The Casting of Frank Stone starts strong, but winds up feeling a little too invested in fleshing out Dead by Daylight's lore.
Emio — The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club review: Nintendo’s unexpectedly mature turn
Emio — The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is a bold turn for Nintendo that'll stick with you if you're willing to show it patience.
Visions of Mana review: the RPG comfort food you’re craving
Visions of Mana's story may be predictable, but its familiar gameplay makes it feel like RPG comfort food.
Star Wars Outlaws review: a galaxy of potential in an uneven Star Wars saga
Star Wars Outlaws is at its best when players are let loose on planets like Tatooine and Kijimi and at its worst when things get linear.
Black Myth: Wukong review: fast-paced action makes this Soulslike its own beast
Black Myth: Wukong sports gorgeous visuals with a gameplay focus on dodging, which makes it stand out among its Soulslike contemporaries.
The Crush House review: 1999’s hottest reality TV simulator
The Crush House lovingly satirizes the weird world of reality TV, and the result is a hilarious, if imperfect, thirst-person shooter.
Cat Quest 3 review: furry pirate adventure will make you feel like a kid again
Cat Quest 3 is light on substance, but its deep RPG hooks and open-ended exploration make up for its overused feline puns.
World of Goo 2 review: puzzle classic gets the meta sequel it deserves
World of Goo 2 is the unpredictable, meta sequel that the 2008 classic deserves, even if it comes with some frustration.
Steamworld Heist 2 review: this seafaring strategy sequel will test your skill
Steamworld Heist 2 builds on its predecessors' strategy formula in clever ways, though a few tactical missteps put a dent in its armor.
Asus ROG Ally X review: better in every way
The ROG Ally X is a massive improvement over the original, even if its price tag is a bit hard to swallow given the competition.
Zenless Zone Zero review: HoYoverse’s latest is simple, stylish, and satisfying
Zenless Zone Zero impresses with its stylish combat, but the RPG sometimes gives its weaker parts too much screen time.
Dungeons of Hinterberg review: Xbox Game Pass gets an unforgettable spin on Zelda
Dungeons of Hinterberg delivers Zelda-like puzzle design alongside a sharp narrative about the wide-ranging impacts of the tourism industry.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn review: a Soulslike with a small spark
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn offers some creative twists on the Soulslike genre, but its best features stop short of greatness.
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition review: welcome to speedrunning 101
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition's lack of strong competitive modes makes for a fun but lacking introduction to video game speedrunning.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess review: Capcom’s latest is one of 2024’s best
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess offers a unique blend of action and tower defense to create an experience unlike any other that you'll play in 2024.
Flock review: relaxing nature game will turn you into David Attenborough
Despite a loose story and tedious endgame, Flock is a cheery delight for nature lovers.
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail review: emotional new expansion leaves a lasting legacy
Final Fantasy XIV delivers an unexpectedly emotional expansion in Dawntrail, though its an experience that requires some patience.
Anger Foot review: Devolver’s latest delivers more schlock than awe
Anger Foot has all the makings of a schlocky fun action game, but it never quite finds its balance amid messy design.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble review: Sega is on a roll with its latest hit
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble is the best entry in Sega's quirky platforming series since its GameCube days.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review: triumphant DLC feels like a sequel
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is packed with so much content that it makes returning to Elden Ring a worthwhile visit, even two years later.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance review: One of the best RPGs just got even better
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance includes a reworked story, new gameplay mechanics, and more quality-of-life features that make the original game obsolete.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door review: GameCube remake is as iconic as ever
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remains a classic with its Nintendo Switch remake thanks to its hilarious writing and approachable RPG gameplay.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 review: Xbox’s new exclusive is a fierce sequel
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is one of the best Xbox Series X console exclusives yet thanks to its stunning visuals and sound design.
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes review: The best video game I’ve ever reviewed
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes' painstaking puzzle design makes for an all-time classic.
Homeworld 3 review: long awaited sci-fi sequel is an unsatisfying saga
Even with strong core combat and visuals, the long-awaited Homeworld 3 disappoints.
Animal Well review: must-play Metroidvania is full of rewarding secrets
Animal Well uses the Metroidvania genre to craft an intricate, secret-filled adventure about animal adaptation.
Redfall review: multiplayer sucks the life out of a promising vampire shooter
The single-player and multiplayer experiences within Redfall are constantly at odds with one another, and neither side wins that fight.
Microsoft Xbox Series X review: You’re going to want a Game Pass subscription
A lack of must-have exclusives continues to stall Microsoft’s momentum, despite the Xbox Series X being a hardware beast.
Sony PlayStation 5 review: slimmer model makes a great console better
The PS5's slimmer upgraded model makes a great console even better, with more storage and a slightly less awkward design.
Stellar Blade review: PS5 exclusive’s beauty is only skin deep
Stellar Blade is not as substantive as PS5's other exclusive single-player offerings, but still features some exhilarating combat and art direction.
Endless Ocean: Luminous review: chill underwater adventure runs out of air
Endless Ocean: Luminous guts the best parts of the series' previous entries in favor of chill, but repetitive busywork.
Another Crab’s Treasure review: finally, an approachable Soulslike
Another Crab's Treasure is one of the most approachable Soulslikes ever made thanks to its aesthetics, sense of humor, and fantastic assist mode options.
Sand Land review: faithful manga adaptation runs out of gas
Sand Land leverages good sidequests and entertaining vehicle combat to keep a faithful but otherwise boilerplate video game adaptation engaging.
Tales of Kenzera: Zau review: emotional Metroidvania is a spiritual journey
Tales of Kenzera: Zau's linear 2D exploration is lacking, but its emotional story about grief makes up for those shortcomings.