Daniel Tack
Beautiful, deadly, repetitive and harsh, Star Renegades is a stylish adventure worth playing
The world is yours to shape and form however you choose. While a bit rough around the edges, the exploration and discovery entertainment is top-notch.
Hyper Scape is the epitome of an average submission to the battle-royale genre – a lukewarm outing that's likely to be forgotten fast
Fall Guys is a masterful mix of party and prowess, held back only by lack of variety and a few lackluster games.
Rocket Arena is a clean, polished arena shooter. However, the novelty evaporates quickly despite its ostentatious candy coating
As a free-to-play title readily available on Steam, it offers players a frictionless doorway - but the challenge may be keeping new players interested and willing to commit to the epic journey that is learning, playing, and enjoying Dota 2.
Valorant takes a traditional template and adds some flash and flair to the competitive formula
Crucible has genuinely interesting character movesets, but is dragged down by a lack of combat impact, PvE that turns into a rote chore almost immediately, and sluggish pacing
Monster Train may seem simple at first, but hours melt away with disturbing ease as you attempt to break the game – then break it even more as the challenge rises
Warzone trades the complexity and tension of other battle royale games for streamlined, constant action with some great new twists – and it works
Offering a host of bosses to battle, challenges to overcome, and massive customization opportunities, Nioh 2 is a tantalizing treat for those with a thirst for serious and sometimes frustrating adversity
Warcraft III was a great game, but I struggle to find a reason to return to it in this form. Reforged has a laundry list of bugs, lack of polish, multiplayer options markedly amiss from the original offering, and uninspiring new assets
Fans of Magic: The Gathering finally have a digital product they can be excited for, with free decks and a constant flow of cards creating an enticing free-to-play experience
You can have some fun with the stylish anime accoutrements, but Code Vein leans far too heavily on its inspirations and fails to capture any of the associated magic
World of Warcraft shows why it was – and remains – the MMO to beat, with an enthralling world and satisfying sense of progression
Gobs of lackluster bosses and lack of any real endgame experience drag down a whimsical world full of secrets, challenges, and fun customization
Stale mechanics and features can't bring down an epic experience featuring cool characters, incredible bosses, and a spectacular soundtrack
With permadeath and razor-sharp margins for error, the title caters to RTS veterans and survivalists hungry for challenge
Three Kingdoms is a striking addition to the Total War series with plenty to love, though it takes a slight dip in on-the-field tactical choice
Rage 2 fails to deliver any interesting characters, environments, or activities. Solid shooting and cool weapons lift up the other elements of this title