Chasm features a lot of Metroid goodness, but the randomness makes levels range from triumphant to tedious
Players hungry for a meaty story should look no further. Players who want strategy will only find it sporadically
Curse of the Moon has a fun roster of unique heroes, but the slow-moving action quickly grows stale
Decking out each hospital with new equipment and bizarre décor is rewarding, but you have to go through those motions repeatedly
A Plague Tale excels in its narrative and setting, but the moment-to-moment action is uninspired
Puzzles range from clever to obtuse, and exploring these impossible spaces is incredibly compelling
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
If you're looking for a good scare, Amnesia: Rebirth delivers, but prepare to feel lost and confused along the way
The action is tedious, but cutting through swaths of Bokoblins and single-handedly clearing a battlefield is still rewarding
Gravity Ghost's story is moving, but the basic gameplay fails to impress and offers little challenge
Inti Creates has modernized Blaster Masters’ gameplay, but the basic mechanics feel too thin compared to modern titles
This charming strategy game offers some cheap thrills, but the battles grow old quickly thanks to a lack of depth
Detective Pikachu's mysteries aren't compelling. Fortunately, the world and its star character are delightful enough to entertain
Tricky platforming sequences prove rewarding, but most of the game feels old hat
Mastering Sifu's combat system takes a high degree of dedication and practice, but like a true martial artist, you must push through the practice pains before you reap any rewards.
Swapping between your heroes as you tackle different tasks is fun, but the slow action and rigid platforming belong in the past
This is a horror game with more tedium than tension
If you can retrain your brain to these unorthodox controls, Aaru's Awakening offers some fun platforming moments
Strategy fans who tolerate this game's abuse will find a rewarding combat system that isn't easy to master
This genre-blender experiments with the traditional sandbox formula, but fails to encapsulate the fun elements of an open world