Tricky platforming sequences prove rewarding, but most of the game feels old hat
Detective Pikachu's mysteries aren't compelling. Fortunately, the world and its star character are delightful enough to entertain
A powerful blend of bugs and poor design make every moment of this game a chore
Complex and interwoven systems can be daunting, but building an empire remains incredibly rewarding
A solid story and rewarding platforming sequences makes for a highly gratifying climb
This charming strategy game offers some cheap thrills, but the battles grow old quickly thanks to a lack of depth
Never Stop Sneakin' seems promising early on, but fails to evolve over the long run
This series of silly, fantasy scenarios is charming at first, but repeatedly working through the same encounters gets old quickly
WWE fans might get a kick out of creating their own wrestlers, entrances, and promos, but the basic mechanics won't appeal to a wider crowd
If you're in the mood for a grind, Battle Chasers delivers more than enough. Nightwar is full of tense action, but you have to be patient to make it to the end
These high-flying brawls deliver on the spectacle and the action has a great flow, but the main story mode leaves a lot to be desired
A steady drip of upgrades and collectibles ensures that exploring the alien-infested planet of SR388 won't grow tiring anytime soon
Overpowered aliens and a run of bad luck can test your resolve, but there is almost always a way out of every jam thanks to XCOM's layered strategy
Olimar's latest adventure isn't difficult, but it feels tedious
The basic hack-and-slash action is simple enough to get the job done, but reconfiguring your spells to overcome each puzzle and combat challenge is consistently rewarding
Some of the puzzles are laborious to complete, but the rewards are usually worth the effort
Inti Creates has modernized Blaster Masters’ gameplay, but the basic mechanics feel too thin compared to modern titles
Halo Wars 2's story is engrossing and the battles are fun, but the mission design follows a predictable pattern
This is as close as you can get to visiting an actual theme park without leaving your home
Civilization remains as addictive as ever. As soon as you start building your empire, say goodbye to your weekend