Daniel Tack
Adheres to the tradition of Final Fantasy Tactics admirably, but repetitive encounters and lack of an interesting story drag the experience down
Cobbling together the right assortment of cards, combat, and characters is fun. However, shortcomings in progression, story, and complexity create a sterile experience
Nexus relies too heavily on the past, but it's ultimately a satisfying conclusion to the 3DS franchise of dungeon crawlers
With a variety of game modes, H1Z1 offers a solid battle royale experience with lots of customization unlocks
A solid if not earth-shattering turn-based take on the Monster Hunter world, tapping into aspects that make the Final Fantasy and Pokémon franchises enjoyable
While not as strong as a core Odyssey title, this blending of games succeeds in being challenging, lighthearted, and entertaining.
This is the definition of a real-time strategy game for real-time strategy game fans, and will satisfy those looking for a solid single-player RTS experience
It's a rich, story-driven game of moving from island to island like some sort of Lovecraftian Odysseus. It's engaging, but loads of screens to push through and lackluster combat detract from the experience
Thanks to graphic and audio enhancements alongside a few quality of life changes, Homeworld is still an enjoyable experience
If you're into city building games, this is one to check out.
An effort that will please long-time Dungeon Keeper fans, with additional longevity provided by a variety of multiplayer modes
If you've played a Total War game before, you know what to expect. Despite some new mechanics and ways to play, the core is cultivating your expansive holdings or charging headlong into battle.
Effectively delivers a strong message about the depressing reality of war, eschewing classic soldier or commander glorification that permeates many games. An emotional, impactful journey, even if the gameplay elements are somewhat simple
A fun romp with an interesting crafting system that encourages all kinds of spell combining action, marred only by some repetitive encounters and minor inherent gameplay flaws
Fun combat, customization, and decision making overpower the cliché plot and monotonous enemy lineup
Age of Empires IV successfully captures some of the magic of earlier titles in the franchise with clean, crisp gameplay and varied playstyles.
While the aesthetic and feel of the game is better than ever, some design choices and repetition lean heavy on the Crimson Court
A nice addition to the current crop of digital card games and absolutely worth a try if you’re fan of the genre
A polished renewal of the classic franchise that’s more suited for genre newcomers than for fans looking for a highly complex strategy game.
Fans of the series looking for a true successor to the earlier groundbreaking titles will find a pleasing trek down memory lane. Newcomers will find delving into the title much easier than any other recent attempt at recreating the core PC RPG experience