Pyre is a lengthy sojourn into a surprising setting, with gameplay focused on a thrilling, smartly balanced battle sport
One of the most challenging and rewarding twin stick shooters ever made
The second episode is better paced and more engaging than the opener, but still struggles under its own technical limitations
Thrilling at first for Star Trek faithful, but lacks the depth for long-term engagement
Strong voice acting recalls the movie version of these characters, but the humor and battles lack punch
Constant text-reading and unusual imagery are delights to speculative-fiction lovers, but others may be confounded
A rich fantasy characterized by deeply troubling themes, imagery, dialogue, and actions
With each expansion, Destiny grows in depth and replayability; Rise of Iron focuses on player choice in what each individual might enjoy
An inviting universe to explore and exploit, but not much story or gameplay backs up the unparalleled scope of the world
A varied playable roster isn't enough to salvage a lackluster campaign and clumsy combat
A deeper twist on twin-stick shooters for the player who doesn't mind some complexity and challenge
The single best introductory product for grasping the fun of Vive, and it is free
Clever rhythm-based gameplay makes you feel like you’re inside a sci-fi world of music given form
Mashing together the challenge of Dark Souls with the platforming and combat styling of Castlevania makes for a challenging but highly rewarding formula
A deep and thoughtfully designed progression system provides many hours of discovery
A thrilling variation on the formula that harkens back to genre roots, even if the song catalog lacks the catchy replayability required
Deep and satisfying in the early hours, but a tremendously lengthy and tedious grind gradually slows down the fun in the run-up to the conclusion
A strong new entry, but veteran players may feel like the series has moved away from some of its previously established pillars
An exciting new take on the genre hamstrung by a frustrating interaction model for getting and playing the songs you want
A slick and engaging way to enjoy interactive music, albeit with fewer bells and whistles than Rock Band 3