Despite its shortcomings and the campaign’s lack of variety, Black Ops 7 is a solid entry solely for establishing new ways to play while making Call of Duty the social space it used to be.
Despite its shortcomings and the campaign’s lack of variety, Black Ops 7 is a solid entry solely for establishing new ways to play while making Call of Duty the social space it used to be.
Both the dialogue and gameplay sometimes grated on me, but there are a number of impressive moments and the occasional strong joke that surprised me and made me laugh.
Age of Imprisonment offers myriad improvements across the board mechanically and visually, but my favorite element is that it treats Tears of the Kingdom’s story with respect.
Dispatch delivers one of the most compelling interactive dramas in years, an adult animated superhero story with the emotional punch of prestige television and a script that truly shines.
Little about Possessors' formula will surprise Metroidvania enthusiasts, but Heart Machine has nonetheless notched another entertaining single-player action game under its belt.
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.
TMNT: Splintered Fate is a fun roguelike full of meaningful progression and engaging action, but it doesn't soar quite as high as the games that inspired it.
Time will tell if Capcom pushes Kunitsu-Gami along the same track as games like Monster Hunter or Resident Evil, but I would be perfectly happy for it to forever exist as an excellent standalone experiment that delivered satisfying results.
Like a generational talent, College Football 25 possesses all the intangibles, even if some minor fumbles prevent it from snagging unanimous All-American honors.
Fast-paced, split-second action, satisfying gunplay, and delectable destructibility turn Anger Foot from a one-kick pony into one of the year’s most exciting, challenging, and tough-to-put-down adrenaline rushes.
After ten years of storytelling, Bungie wraps up its long-running storyline with an exhilarating and poignant concluding act and sets the stage for what's next.
Though Hauntii offers simplistic twin-stick shooter fun, it shines brightest by transforming the anxiety and fear surrounding death into an alluring and comforting reflection of the joy of life.
XDefiant’s core modes offer temporarily fun stabs at the competitive multiplayer arena shooter, but Ubisoft’s latest attempt at carving out a slice of the lucrative esports pie feels half-baked.
Killer Klowns From Outer Space: The Game showcases IllFonic's experience in the asymmetric multiplayer space, making it one of the developer's best releases yet.