Andrea Racoti
While possessing an intriguing story and appealing main protagonists with a great dynamic, Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden suffers a bit with its world presentation and somewhat lackluster skill tree that can't quite match up to its narrative.
NASB 2 is a much-improved sequel that offers a fun time for long-time Nickelodeon fans. It is an entertaining game with a lot of potential but may not hold long interest for veterans of the platform-fighter genre.
A creative take on a life simulation, Growing Up can feel repetitive but with numerous choices at the helm it can entrance players for hours.
Hogwarts Legacy is probably the best Harry Potter game released; it is high on glamor but low on substance that may keep players from investing for long hours.
Despite some hiccups in this port to consoles, Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is a must-have for any fan of this series as they explore Midgar through the eyes of Zack Fair.
God of War: Ragnarök is an epic conclusion that honors Kratos' legacy by having him face his ultimate challenge, as he continues to grow as a father and faces the climactic battle against the Aesir gods.
Halo Infinite gives players the pleasure of engaging gameplay that never grows stale, but suffers from a lack of variety in environments and lackluster antagonists.
Age of Empires IV has a lot to offer longtime fans and may entice new fans to explore history in a deeper way than the series has ever done before.
Life is Strange: True Colors is charming, inviting, and contemplates how one can overcome hurts from the past and grow from them, which just falls short by its abrupt and not very well-developed conclusion.
Twin Mirror's mediocre character development and disjointed plot, accompanied with lush visuals and diverse characters, leads to an intriguing but ultimately lackluster experience.
Fans of the Half-Life universe will be more than satisfied with what Alyx has to offer, and newcomers will be introduced to a rich and intense world to explore and solve puzzles as plot threads related to the previous games are revealed.
Call of the Sea presents colorful atmosphere and layered intrigue, but some of its puzzles prove tedious to solve due to a lack of hints and guidance in each chapter.