A skillfully crafted example of bygone horror games that still holds up today
Not as rewarding as the preceding chapter, but still worth playing for fans
Managing multiple systems can make you feel like a Starfleet Captain, but otherwise the doldrums of long-distance travel are conveyed too accurately
The introductory hours captivate with an authentically chilling vibe, but that entertainment eventually gives way to grating repetition
Playing cat-and-mouse with monsters feels formulaic at this point, but Soma's engrossing subsea environment and intriguing narrative keep the entire experience afloat
Eavesdropping on the echoes of the village's former residents is worthwhile, but the overarching mystery leaves a pretentious aftertaste
One of the best examples of an aging formula done right by modern standards. The engaging characters, challenging puzzles, and entertaining story arcs make it easy to recommend
Finding your flow in the music feels incredible – until you're crushed by some procedurally generated monstrosity for the umpteenth time
You need an abundance of patience and a tinge of masochistic tendencies to enjoy it, but Titan Souls is a refreshing return to the brutal boss battles of yesteryear
The new enemy arrangements don't trump the original Dark Souls II, but it's still a great jumping-on point
Dozens of hours of fun are available to longtime fans or new hunters with enough patience to learn from the early sections
One of the greatest horror games of all time becomes even better
When it's not being a buggy, unpolished mess, the moment-to-moment action and exploration bounces between tedious and boring
A solid retro-minded throwback that packs some funny dialogue but ultimately fails in its backtracking-heavy quest structure
Is feeling completely unnerved for 15-plus hours your idea of a good time? Then you're in for a treat
Even if you are madly in love with the music of Final Fantasy, this has so many deep cuts that you may find yourself putting it down slightly more than the original
The punishing world dares you to press on, and the story is an emotional punch to the gut. In short, this is one of the best video games ever made
Shattering enemies' skulls with a well-placed rifle round is satisfying at first, but the see-through kill gimmick gets old quickly
A captivating, breezy journey that saves the most punishing levels for last. A New Game Plus boosts the replayability factor
While sparse in terms of legitimate scares, the unnerving story and chilling vibe make it worthwhile