Ben Reeves
The removal of Showcase mode is sorely missed, and while the overall action is more polished, WWE 2K still has some ways to go before it gets where it needs to be
Charming characters and zany events fill the world, which is good because you traverse the same locales multiple times
Poly Bridge is more of a builder's toolbox than a traditional game. Overcoming these engineering challenges is rewarding, but reaching the solution takes a lot of work
If you could find a match consistently you’d experience the mediocre gunplay. Unfortunately, you’ll be staring at a matchmaking screen more than playing the game
This genre-blender experiments with the traditional sandbox formula, but fails to encapsulate the fun elements of an open world
A series of small tasks makes Stellaris easy to jump into, but hard to put down without completing that "one last thing"
Stephen's Sausage Roll isn’t flashy, but those who love cracking tough puzzles should rise to this challenge
The show leaves a bit to be desired, but the game is full of breakneck firefights and stunning action set pieces
Each level is a tight-knit firefight that unfolds like a classic gun-fu action film
Alien firefights play out like deadly games of chess. The difficulty tests your resolve, but XCOM remains one of the deepest and most rewarding strategy games on the market
Fans of strategy titles won't want to bypass this under-the-radar hit
2K's historical video packages are a great trip down memory lane, but the moment-to-moment action isn't worth remembering
A series of flamboyant action sequences and a proven combat formula make this a solid choice for action fans
Players hungry for a meaty story should look no further. Players who want strategy will only find it sporadically
Galak-Z is the perfect game to play in short bursts. Its random nature means the balancing feels off, but the tight combat will keep you coming back
These puzzles are harder than those in the base game. Thankfully, they also feel fair and rewarding, and offer puzzle fans something to dig their teeth into
A strategic experiment in eugenics that could benefit from more attention to the fine details
Invisible, Inc. is like a tense game of hide and seek, except the repercussions for being found are deadly
You can power through a few rounds of Tower of Guns quickly, and the inventive enemies and non-stop action keep you coming back
If you can retrain your brain to these unorthodox controls, Aaru's Awakening offers some fun platforming moments