Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart review: Another PS5 superhero spectacle
Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart is another standout PS5 exclusive that takes full advantage of the system's power.
Biomutant review: A scrappy action RPG that’s loaded with creativity
Biomutant bites off more than it can chew, but makes up for it with inventive and colorful world building.
PowerA Fusion for Nintendo Switch review: Elite Switch controller has trade-offs
The PowerA Fusion is a nifty alternative to Nintendo's Pro Switch controller, though it requires some key sacrifices.
Resident Evil Village review: Franchise’s highs, lows crammed into one package
Resident Evil Village crams all of the franchise's strengths and weaknesses into an uneven, though intriguing package.
New Pokémon Snap review: A wholesome photo expedition
New Pokemon Snap is a delightful photography game that's worth the 20-year wait.
Returnal review: The PS5 finally gets its must-play exclusive
The PS5's latest exclusive is a fast and furious shooter with the creative spirit of an indie game.
NieR Replicant upgrade review: Still flawed, but more engrossing than ever
NieR Replicant is a much-needed touch-up of the 2010 cult classic that comes with all the same strengths and weaknesses.
Outriders review: Thrilling action makes up for a flat sci-fi story
Outriders brings the noise with excellent third-person shooting and satisfying space magic, but its sci-fi world underwhelms.
Balan Wonderworld review: I think to myself, what a blunder-full world
Balan Wonderworld is a colorful platformer that struggles to deliver fun platforming.
It Takes Two review: Teamwork makes the dream work
It Takes Two is a delightful video game romantic comedy that's one part Nintendo, one part Pixar.
Monster Hunter Rise review: A grand hunt that’s far from over
By weaving web-slinging into the action RPG, Monster Hunter Rise has the power to unite a divided fanbase.
Bravely Default 2 review: Innovative combat can’t fully heal a generic RPG story
In trying to recapture what popularized the genre, Bravely Default 2 misunderstands why it fell out of favor.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury review: A joyful celebration
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury is a nearly perfect package for Nintendo Switch owners.
Persona 5 Strikers review: Missing the spark
Persona 5 Strikers is as flashy as its predecessor, but lacks the interesting gameplay mechanics that made the original worth spending time with.
Destruction AllStars review: Sony’s new PS Plus freebie stalls out
Destruction AllStars is a new PS Plus freebie that overcomplicates a fun multiplayer idea.
The Medium review: A horror game stuck between two worlds
The Medium tries to be both a modern psychological horror and retro throwback without quite nailing either.
Hitman 3 review: A satisfying conclusion to the trilogy
Hitman 3 takes Agent 47 to the series' best locations, playing into the games' strengths while offering new incentives to retry missions over and over again.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game — Complete Edition review: Double nostalgia
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition is a double dose of retro nostalgia, though its age shows.
Cyberpunk 2077 post-patch review: A car crash of a game you can’t turn away from
There are great elements to Cyberpunk 2077, but the good is covered in a litany of issues, some that can be fixed and some that are baked into the game itself.
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands review: Even in death, WoW can’t find itself
Even calling on a story element that saw World of Warcraft through the height of its popularity can't save it from a muddied focus and lack of innovation.
Immortals Fenyx Rising review: 2020’s sleeper hit
It may not hit the organic exploration of Breath of the Wild, but Immortals makes up for its shortcomings with great design, a witty script, and solid combat.
Empire of Sin review: Crime pays in clever prohibition-era strategy game
Empire of Sin is a clever prohibition-era strategy game that perfectly blends its historical setting with its genre-melding gameplay.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity review: The new gold standard for spinoffs
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity sets the bar for spinoffs with excellent storytelling and varied hack-and-slash combat.
Xbox Series S review: Impressive but not worth it in the long run
The Series S is initially an impressive piece of hardware for its price, but its limitations quickly become apparent. I can hardly recommend buying it.
Destiny 2: Beyond Light review: Icy expansions brings cool changes
Destiny 2: Beyond Light's weak story might not win over many new fans, but its new character abilities give the game a much needed refresh.
Godfall review: Repetitive gameplay hurts next-gen spectacle
Godfall offers up a lot of next-gen promise with its dazzling visuals, but its held back by repetitive game design.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla review: One of the franchise’s best
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a great Assassin's Creed game, but what makes it good is also what makes it decidedly un-Assassin's Creed, for better of worse.
Watch Dogs: Legion review: The reasons to skip it are legion
Despite Ubisoft's best open world to date, the main hook of recruiting anyone in the open world falls flat, and the PC version is particularly buggy.
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit review: Fun for some ages
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit includes a well-made toy kart that is fun to drive, but the surprising amount of content clashes with a bunch of smaller issues.
Super Mario 3D All-Stars review: Classic games that still shine
64, Sunshine, and Galaxy are considered classics, but the attempt to preserve them as they were comes at the expense of their potential with modern mechanics.
Iron Harvest review: Real-time strategy with feeling
Developers clearly poured a lot of love into the design and the story of Iron Harvest, but not for the gameplay polish or content selection.
Wasteland 3 Review: A strong entry in the storied franchise
The latest tactical RPG from inXile Entertainment provides a nearly unprecedented level of choice and an immense graphical leap over its predecessor.
Fall Guys Review: A battle royale for a new age
Despite some glaring technical issues, Fall Guys is able to overcome its quirks by providing a new experience that makes it one of the best games of the year.
Marvel’s Avengers beta review: Not yet Earth’s mightiest game
Marvel's Avenger's beta is filled with content that feels like an evolution and not a revolution. But make no mistake: The game's focus is live-service.
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