The missions are designed with replayability in mind, but the game needs a serious overhaul in A.I. and controls to justify spending more time with it
Like a former star player struggling to rediscover his form, NBA Live 14 is tough to watch
I love the style and humor of this throwback title, but technical and design problems keep the game from reaching its potential
Hockey fans are better served playing the old-gen versions of the game
Improvements on the court are hindered by the lack of compelling modes
The experience of sitting in a VR space fighter is thrilling, but single-player and multiplayer options are sparse
With no standout modes to differentiate between the competition, NBA Live 16 still is a game without an audience
A bawdy arcade experience good for couch competitions, but MFL lacks the depth needed to keep players coming back
The occult story and haunting hospital keeps the adventure interesting, but the fixed rules for engagement undermine both puzzles and combat
Live does its best work away from the NBA license, when it delves in to fantasy hoops scenarios. The NBA-focused modes still need a lot more work
Still lacks the depth of its rival, but The One mode gives Live a destination mode worth building upon
Considering legacy brands like NBA Jam and NBA Street are nowhere to be found this generation, NBA Playgrounds is a welcome hoops diversion for sports game fans
Farpoint may not move the needle as a shooter, but it's a sound VR experience if you can deal with the slight simulation sickness caused by the locomotion
The lone multiplayer mode has great promise, but technical shortcomings need to be ironed out. Single-player fans will be disheartened by the lack of meaningful options
The most thematically coherent heist game on the market, Payday 2 offers a refreshing respite from military and sci-fi shooters
The on-ice play hasn’t undergone a drastic transformation from last year, and outside of EASHL not many of the modes have long legs
The franchise, single-player, multiplayer, and collectible card modes deliver hundreds of hours of fun, but expect a fair share of glitches to pervade the experience
A competent hockey experience still looking for a game-changing feature
Mad Max fans may enjoy cruising through the post-apocalyptic world, but the repetitive side activities start to grind
With myriad nods to Wolfenstein's past, The Old Blood captures the essence of the series, but does less than The New Order to advance it