Playing with a friend is more fun than solo, but odd design brings down both experiences
Puzzles range from clever to obtuse, and exploring these impossible spaces is incredibly compelling
At its best, John Wick Hex makes you feel like a trained assassin, but those moments are interrupted by strings of repetitive action
Control's intense firefights are fun, but they don't evolve much in the second half. Fortunately, its unsettling mood and explosive moments more than balance the scales
Overworld missions keep the action moving, but the XCOM-like turn-based combat is the real star
A Plague Tale excels in its narrative and setting, but the moment-to-moment action is uninspired
BoxBoy + BoxGirl hits the sweet spot with a series of puzzles that aren't too hard, but occasionally make you think
New missions and tasks come at a steady clip, so you're never at a loss for things to do. Even so, I had the most fun when I went off-script and created my own goals
Growing a small group of settlers into a world-spanning superpower is rewarding at every step
For Resident Evil fans this is a must-play, but even those without nostalgia for RE 2 will have a good time