Fast-paced and violent action hits the ground running, but the intense horror atmosphere might turn off some
For Resident Evil fans this is a must-play, but even those without nostalgia for RE 2 will have a good time
Growing a small group of settlers into a world-spanning superpower is rewarding at every step
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
BoxBoy + BoxGirl hits the sweet spot with a series of puzzles that aren't too hard, but occasionally make you think
A Plague Tale excels in its narrative and setting, but the moment-to-moment action is uninspired
Overworld missions keep the action moving, but the XCOM-like turn-based combat is the real star
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
At its best, John Wick Hex makes you feel like a trained assassin, but those moments are interrupted by strings of repetitive action
Puzzles range from clever to obtuse, and exploring these impossible spaces is incredibly compelling
Playing with a friend is more fun than solo, but odd design brings down both experiences
To the Moon is incredibly story-focused. Fortunately, that tale is powerful and heartfelt
I wanted to explore Luna's world and soak in its sights for hours. Many of its puzzles are rewarding, but a few stinkers mar the experience
A Dark Matter's simple puzzles are a nice diversion, and exploring Fireproof's creepy world is thrilling
This is another spectacular remake for the series, and Nemesis is an imposing enemy who relentlessly chases you throughout the game.
Chimera Squad's action remains incredibly rich, but the slightly repetitive combat mars the overall thrill
Mastering time is fun and weaving past enemies in the nick of time is a thrill, but fine-tuning some of those near misses can be monotonous
Issuing orders to your team is fun, but your movements are sluggish and the combat encounters are uninspired
As usual, Nintendo's quirky writing is full of laugh-out-loud moments, but your quest is full of tiresome backtracking
Swapping between your heroes as you tackle different tasks is fun, but the slow action and rigid platforming belong in the past