Players hungry for a meaty story should look no further. Players who want strategy will only find it sporadically
A series of flamboyant action sequences and a proven combat formula make this a solid choice for action fans
2K's historical video packages are a great trip down memory lane, but the moment-to-moment action isn't worth remembering
Fans of strategy titles won't want to bypass this under-the-radar hit
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
Each level is a tight-knit firefight that unfolds like a classic gun-fu action film
The show leaves a bit to be desired, but the game is full of breakneck firefights and stunning action set pieces
Stephen's Sausage Roll isn’t flashy, but those who love cracking tough puzzles should rise to this challenge
A series of small tasks makes Stellaris easy to jump into, but hard to put down without completing that "one last thing"
This genre-blender experiments with the traditional sandbox formula, but fails to encapsulate the fun elements of an open world
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
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
Charming characters and zany events fill the world, which is good because you traverse the same locales multiple times
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
Civilization remains as addictive as ever. As soon as you start building your empire, say goodbye to your weekend
This is as close as you can get to visiting an actual theme park without leaving your home
Halo Wars 2's story is engrossing and the battles are fun, but the mission design follows a predictable pattern
Inti Creates has modernized Blaster Masters’ gameplay, but the basic mechanics feel too thin compared to modern titles
Some of the puzzles are laborious to complete, but the rewards are usually worth the effort
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