Reviews

THQ’s latest entry in
the UFC franchise proves to be a richly strategic fighter that will
likely torture the lazy gamer.

While it may not flawlessly implement many of its ideas, Binary Domain rises above being yet another Gears of War clone.

While it may not flawlessly implement many of its ideas, Binary Domain rises above being yet another Gears of War clone.

Imagine if the Legend of Zelda took place in the Wild West, starred an armadillo, and involved warding off waves of malicious rocks.

The Rhythm Heaven series (Fever included) offers interesting, creative, and challenging gameplay – and you won’t find anything else like it.

The name may have changed, but this SSX reboot keeps some of the undesirable elements of its Deadly Descents alias, much to my frustration.

The name may have changed, but this SSX reboot keeps some of the undesirable elements of its Deadly Descents alias, much to my frustration.

The long-running series has an opportunity to utilize Vita's hardware in
an effort to shake up the familiar gameplay of the series. While it does feature hardware-specific elements, they’re (more often than
not) detrimental to the experience.

Crusader Kings II is more of a medieval Europe simulator than a traditional strategy game.

Trapdoor's XBLA title features unique gameplay mechanics and a distinct art style, but the
experience becomes tiresome after the first couple of hours.

When it comes to the Vita, the majority of the games available upon
launch are ports, sequels, or offshoots of recognizable franchises. Very
few new games are in the mix, which is why Escape Plan has always stuck
out during preview events.

Gamers who want to play Snake Eater are better off leaving this 3D incarnation on the shelf in favor of another version.

Is this gelatinous platformer the best Vita launch game?

Syndicate survives Starbreeze and EA's reimagining for those open to it.

Syndicate survives Starbreeze and EA's reimagining for those open to it.

Syndicate survives Starbreeze and EA's reimagining for those open to it.

Majestic Software's cave flyer brings a new coat of paint to a familiar gameplay mechanic. 

CyberConnect2's tale of revenge is as satisfying as it is ludicrous.

CyberConnect2's tale of revenge is as satisfying as it is ludicrous.

A new Sony platform means another Hot Shots title.