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
The minigames range from frantic and fun to repetitious and uneventful
The streamlined level design and improved pacing makes for an enjoyable, if shallow, experience
A few great moments elevate an otherwise unsatisfying finale
Though riddled with frustrating sequences, the campaign is fun to play through solo or with friends, and Blast Ball is a fun distraction
Though the gameplay is familiar and the decision-making is still lacking, Episode 7 delivers one of the strongest stories yet
A repetitive experience that somehow makes hunting down ghoulish spirits dull
Though I learned a lot about underwater dinosaurs through Time Machine VR, it feels more like a museum exhibit than entertainment
Though I learned a lot about underwater dinosaurs through Time Machine VR, it feels more like a museum exhibit than entertainment
Problems from past episodes still haunt this one, but the murder mystery keeps you guessing and the action scenes are exciting
Even after I completed the final challenge of the story, I couldn’t wait to dive back in
The process of learning new things with each playthrough is rewarding, but the repetition takes away from the experience