Sayonara Wild Hearts crackles with style, but is an ultimately inconsequential ride
Blair Witch does a good job capturing the sensation of getting lost – something I actively try to avoid. A memorable final act partially redeems the tedium of getting to that point
Laid-back pacing and general silliness won't click with everyone
This is a breezy, simple platformer with a fun gimmick and a few weird design choices. How long you stick with it depends on your tolerance for repetition
The game takes a while to get its claws into you, but if you're patient and willing to overlook some hokeyness, it's an unsettling ride
You can tell that Twisted Pixel had a great time making Lococycle. It's a fun, quick experience, but not one you're likely to repeat
Though there are a couple of interesting gameplay twists, Tembo the Badass Elephant is largely a no-frills nod to old-school platformers – for better or worse
The remastered version is a nice reminder of – or introduction to – the heyday of adventure games, warts and all
Hunting Grounds sets the table for thrilling cat-and-mouse battles or embarrassing farces; the quality of each match is ultimately up to players. When everyone's dialed into their roles, it's a lot of fun
Keita Takahashi delivers another singular title that's as much an interactive art piece as it is a game
Systems outshine any real storytelling in this oddball RPG. Creating characters based on your friends is a silly way to enjoy this long ride
Virtually everything about Far Cry 5 is thoroughly okay. For a series that has provided so many thrills and surprises, that's a major disappointment
The game is loaded with Double Fine’s signature humor, from snappy dialogue to turrets that apologize while firing at you
Is it reason alone to buy into VR? Probably not. But if you’ve taken the plunge, it’s worth spending a few hours losing your mind
The stripped-down gameplay suits the retro vibe, but only the most dedicated players will endure the grind
Did you enjoy Sacred: Citadel's arcade-style hack-and-slash take on the RPG franchise? You're in luck, because that's where the series appears to be going overall
You get a lot of game in this remastered bundle, as well as a lot of technical hiccups to look past
The simple gameplay may be a turnoff, but Doki-Doki Universe emphasizes important qualities like empathy and communication that everyone should appreciate
It may not offer dozens of modes, but Killing Floor 2 is a solid, straightforward horde-based shooter
Fans of slow-burning stories will find much to appreciate here