When Eriksholm finally lays out all of its stealth puzzle pieces on the board two-thirds through the game, the entire experience sings, inviting playful and smart experimentation. I just wish I had access to all of these pieces sooner.
When Eriksholm finally lays out all of its stealth puzzle pieces on the board two-thirds through the game, the entire experience sings, inviting playful and smart experimentation. I just wish I had access to all of these pieces sooner.
Like a standout freshman bursting onto the scene, College Football 25 was a pleasant surprise, but College Football 26 aptly demonstrates it wasn’t just beginner’s luck, delivering an equally impressive sophomore effort.
This futuristic vibe and unrealistic speeds may not be for everyone, but I’m delighted to see this style of play still alive and kicking its way down the course.
While Iron Galaxy has excellently modernized the gameplay and graphics of these classics to feel right in 2025, I wish it had done a better job of highlighting the influence these games once had in their heyday.
Both the cartoon
and game take a lighthearted approach to crime fighting more in tune
with Adam West’s live-action show from the ‘60s. Cheesy one-liners are
thrown as often as punches, but they elicited genuine laughs.
Toy
Story 3 ultimately succeeds in the same way that Pixar’s films do –
it’s attractive to young people who get a great surface experience and
for older audiences who appreciate extra layers of depth.
While insane difficulty should satisfy the most sadomasochistic gamers,
the implementation of a brand new easy mode offers respite to those who
want an unhindered cake walk through the game.
Cing’s latest blend of game and novel could’ve been an intriguing “whodunit” if streamlined into a more digestible package. Instead, the glacial pace of weak plot development and the few poke-around puzzles in between left much to be desired.
Silver’s timeless gameplay combined with the Pokéwalker and extra
minigames makes the decision to catch them all over again in this remake a no-brainer.
Miles Edgeworth has softened up over the years, moving from stone
cold Phoenix Wright rival to helpful ally. While I liked Edgeworth’s
jerky side, it makes sense that Capcom transformed him into a relatable
protagonist to carry his first solo adventure.