Though your choices don't matter much in the end, and longtime Telltale players will note the trademark style getting staler, Minecraft's second season still tells an enjoyable, albeit meandering, tale
With improved pacing, Below the Bedrock helps the season bounce back, but the episode feels more like a detour from the season's high stakes than a way to raise tensions heading into the finale
Despite its silly story and inconsistent gameplay, Sonic Forces is a fun adventure and a step in the right direction for 3D Sonic titles
Bland levels, basic platforming, and tedious boss battles render Bubsy's return unnecessary and unfortunate
Hob delivers meaningful, wondrous exploration in an alluring and enigmatic world, but the combat and technical issues hold it back
With forgettable sequences through most of the episode, Jailhouse Block is the weakest episode of the season
With steadier pacing and fun narrative twists, Giant Consequences improves over the first episode in many ways
Sonic Mania succeeds in paying homage to the classic '90s entries that so many fans remember fondly, and in the process delivers the best Sonic game in decades
Exploring new areas, fighting off hordes of increasingly menacing enemies, and seemingly insurmountable challenges help Sundered stay compelling through the finish, but technical issues keep the experience from greatness
Splatoon 2 offers a strong stable of content demonstrating familiar fun that newcomers and old fans should check out
Though the episode falls flat in a few areas and drags in the middle, some of the story beats have me interested in knowing where it goes next
Whether you're embroiled in an intense fight or participating in one of the oddball minigames, you probably have a smile on your face
True to its PC reputation, Cities: Skylines is the best city-builder out there today
With multiple new additions and important improvements, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the definitive version of one of the Wii U's best games
Being able to step into the shoes of a rockstar in first-person is novel. However, the new gameplay lacks the depth and strategy that made the series popular in the first place, and the formula feels empty without a multiplayer option
Full of fun exploration, exciting encounters, and tons of collectibles, Yooka-Laylee is a modern take on a classic genre
Despite the package including five sports, their shallow nature means the novelty wears off fast
The myriad puzzles are satisfying to solve, even if bringing friends can create chaotic situations
A terrible continue system further drags down an otherwise mediocre story mode, and the lack of depth in multiplayer is immediately apparent
Mapping out your route, checking off objectives, and taking out your targets never ceases to be a blast