Despite the inflated cast, the main characters are likable, and smart changes to the core battle system and the town-building aspect differentiate Octopath Traveler 0 from its predecessors.
The wait for a new Metroid Prime has been long, but it only takes a few minutes in Beyond to remember why we have been so eager to re-enter this universe for the past 18 years.
Kirby Air Riders overflows with Sakurai's signature style, making bold creative choices even if it limits the game's appeal to a slightly narrower audience.
Madison can frighten the pants off of players when it wants to, but its reliance on cheap jump scares, and some frustrating puzzle design gets in its way.
Sunbreak offers great new monsters to battle and additional flexibility in its combat systems, but its pacing of meaningful new content is often painful.
Sometimes The Centennial Case stumbles, but it’s worth enduring for the wild ride it puts you on and the broader questions it poses about what’s ethical in the world of science.
