Cairn is more than a remarkably gripping mountain-climbing game. It's also a deeply affecting narrative of anguish, loss, and the steep cost of obsession.
Taking cues from the likes of Hollow Knight and Ori, this punishing platforming and exploration game is well worth your time if you're up for a big challenge.
Getting from one place to another is Forspoken’s high point, and while no other element quite reaches the heights of how fun running and climbing are, Frey’s adventure isn’t without its highlights.
Players looking for deep customization, expertly crafted strategy RPG combat, and a heartfelt story with adoration for more than 30 years of Fire Emblem history will find that and more in Engage.
Sports Story's unfocused nature and frustrating gameplay are only overshadowed by a pervasive lack of polish, preventing it from being worth your time.
Dragon Quest Treasures is never short on charm or style, but simple, sub-par combat and loot-hunting mechanics had me scraping the bottom of the treasure chest in hopes there was something I’d missed.
Buoyed by its charming and humorous premise, Soccer Story provides a satisfying adventure and a different type of soccer game, but one that doesn’t quite score a hat-trick.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is a faithful remake of the 2007 PSP game that smartly focuses its changes on gameplay while keeping the story intact – warts and all.
Harvestella's mash-up of dungeon-crawling action and farming simulation can be enjoyable, but the styles clash more often than not, resulting in a sluggish, frustrating grind.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet do a great job of pushing the long-running series forward, but poor technical performance holds them back from being super effective.
When Somerville hits its highs and fires on all cylinders, it’s a moving spectacle, but unfortunately, technical hiccups hold it back from being truly incredible.
