Brian Shea
This platformer was fun on Wii U, and the Deluxe version gives the game a well-earned extra life on Switch
Despite a slow difficulty ramp, Yoshi's Crafted World is a delightful adventure thanks to fun-to-find collectibles, colorful levels, and creative boss battles
Climbing and destroying a massive robot is exciting, but the basic gameplay falters too often for a game that requires such precision
The team-based mechanics help Team Sonic Racing stand out from other kart racers, but Mario Kart is in no danger of losing pole position in the genre
The Impossible Lair may receive top billing, but the entire journey leading to that titular final challenge is rewarding
Creative environmental puzzles and unique boss battles make this a rewarding experience from start to finish
Despite strong competitive and cooperative multiplayer action, the PvE elements fall short of those marquee modes. The progression leads to more frustration than satisfaction
The compelling formula of simultaneously building your collections of monsters and gym badges has proven timeless, but the new additions and enhancements show Pokémon isn't done evolving
Solid controls and a diverse cast of characters provide entertaining matches, but the excitement is short lived
With fun discoveries galore, I was always excited to step back onto the surface of this uncharted world
Despite some fun gunplay, the repetitive nature of the campaign means that the undead aren't the only ones wandering mindlessly
While new characters and a new post-game palace are the biggest selling points, the tweaks and improvements make this the best way to experience one of the best RPGs in recent memory
While unique twists on the Pong formula make battles enjoyable at first, the repetition quickly wears on the experience
Seeing a continuation of the bonkers Mortal Kombat 11 story is thrilling, and the new characters are solid additions
While trying to precisely navigate is frustrating, using Iron Man's full arsenal in combat is satisfying
The various gameplay modifiers and enemy types add to the puzzle-like elements of the original, further evolving Superhot's compelling formula
With a retooled career mode, strong upgrades to gameplay, and the fun Blitz Battles online mode, UFC 4 delivers a complete package
Despite meager upgrades this year, Madden NFL 21 still delivers solid on-the-field action for football fans
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2 is the best way to experience these two classic titles
No matter how many times I yelled in frustration, I couldn't wait to jump right back into the ever-shifting caves