Every Review From Game Informer's Hiatus

Despite minor flaws, 1000xResist has firmly established itself as one of the most groundbreaking stories in video game history. | Our Review

Arco's thrilling, compelling story enthralled me with its seamless blend of gameplay and narrative. | Our Review

Madden NFL 25 is a consistently good entry in the annualized franchise, but it does little to push for the highlight reels. | Our Review

Though the developer has some horror highs in its catalog, The Casting of Frank Stone rests six feet at the bottom of it. | Our Review

Moving between planets and wandering Outlaws’ dense cities is where the adventure shines, but shooting your way through your current gig so you can make it to the next is also compelling, if sometimes a little simple. | Our Review

Astro Bot can proudly stand beside the PlayStation icons it so fondly celebrates. | Our Review

Despite the persistent pressure to spend on microtransactions, NBA 2K25 shows the long-reigning dynasty might still have some gas left in the tank. | Our Review

With climactic setpiece moments dosed heavily throughout each mission, endlessly enjoyable third-person gunplay, and impressive swarm tech that pits you against hundreds of enemies at once, little time is wasted on anything that isn’t fun in Space Marine. | Our Review

Jot’s big adventure is presented as a children’s story, and it’s hard not to feel like a kid playing it in the best and worst ways. | Our Review

Mouthwashing is an existential horror show with unique visual effects, brutal dialogue, and surreal consequences that kept my eyes locked to the screen for the entire three-hour playtime. | Our Review

We finally got to experience a full, proper, no-asterisk Zelda adventure without having to explain, “Actually, you play as Link,” and are am grateful for the experience. | Our Review

Despite the difficult revelations Silent Hill 2 unveils along the way and how uncomfortable the experience made me (by design) I was eager to immediately start the journey again after seeing the credits. | Our Review

Despite the overly drawn-out final act and the poorly tuned final boss, Metaphor: ReFantazio’s journey is well worth embarking upon. | Our Review

Grief catalyzes a blossoming partnership that anchors this exceptional action platformer. | Our Review

It may not be the revolutionary VR title that unequivocally makes the platform become widely adopted, but I would absolutely count it among my favorite VR experiences alongside games like Beat Saber and Half-Life: Alyx. | Our Review

The potent combination of Sonic and Shadow Generations makes a strong case for being the best package of 3D Sonic content we’ve ever seen. | Our Review

Ultimately, Dragon Age: The Veilguard delivers on the promise of every Dragon Age with its strong characters, engaging combat, and a classic BioWare role-playing experience. | Our Review

It may not be an all-time standout among beat 'em ups, but Rita’s Rewind is the Power Rangers’ best cooperative outing yet. | Our Review

With a huge roster of free playable characters , a satisfying gameplay loop, and the fast matchmaking, Marvel Rivals executes a simple concept with skill and finesse. | Our Review

The Great Circle reminds me of why I fell in love with Indy in the first place and should be a template for how to craft new interactive stories in this legendary series.| Our Review

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a fantastic reminder that the franchise that began on the Super Nintendo in 1994 is a real competitor for Nintendo’s best 2D platforming series, an extremely competitive landscape. | Our Review

While not a gigantic leap forward, chalk up another good outing in this hidden gem of a Metroidvania series. | Our Review

Buoyed by the excellent returning dice gameplay, incredible sci-fi writing, and a fantastic score, Citizen Sleeper 2 is a worthy sequel, even if its UI and finale didn’t quite match the heights of the rest of the package. | Our Review

KCD2 is challenging, demanding, and often unforgiving. But, like the sharp blades I smithed in-game, through fire, it forges an exciting, surprising, and unforgettable fable. | Our Review

Obsidian's new role-playing release follows a familiar formula but packs a lot of entertainment into every corner of its vibrant world. | Our Review

An absurd tone with surprising pockets of earnest pathos, fun characters, and bombastic action are all present and accounted for here. | Our Review

The Forbidden Lands are an enticing new playground for the series, and I look forward to spending dozens more hours uncovering Monster Hunter Wilds' secrets. | Our Review

Watching Alta grow and accept her limitations will stick with me and make me reflect on my own inability to turn off and just relax. | Our Review

In Assassin's Creed Shadows, playing as Yasuke and Naoe is as powerful as the treacherous Shogun at the heart of this adventure, even if the story doesn't match the gameplay's towering heights. | Our Review