Andrew Reiner's Reviews
Playing with friends can be fun, especially when stealth is working. But whether the game "works" is the key question at all times
The Surge 2 is challenging, but finds ways to continually reward the player, whether it's a new piece of armor, weapon, or a life-saving shortcut
GreedFall's writing is solid, and the player choice is fun to engage in, but the game needs polish and more meaningful action
Gears 5 delivers plenty of excitement in its encounters and story, and offers nearly endless thrills in its excellently crafted multiplayer experiences
Smashing up cars is fun, and Wreckfest is an old-school racer that delivers on that thrill
The uninteresting story has plenty of dull moments, but isn't enough to kill the thrill of trying to keep all of the characters alive, especially when played with friends
Astral Chain is fun from start to finish, and gives the player plenty to chew on in terms of side missions and post-game content
The bland level designs and baffling character progression hold the action back and make it somewhat of a slog
Beenox did a great job preserving the original content, and found avenues to add to it in meaningful ways
Combat is a weak spot, but the story is engaging to the point that I didn't want this episode to end