Brian Shea
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
A repetitive experience that somehow makes hunting down ghoulish spirits dull
Though the gameplay is familiar and the decision-making is still lacking, Episode 7 delivers one of the strongest stories yet
Though riddled with frustrating sequences, the campaign is fun to play through solo or with friends, and Blast Ball is a fun distraction
A few great moments elevate an otherwise unsatisfying finale
The streamlined level design and improved pacing makes for an enjoyable, if shallow, experience
The minigames range from frantic and fun to repetitious and uneventful
Mapping out your route, checking off objectives, and taking out your targets never ceases to be a blast
A terrible continue system further drags down an otherwise mediocre story mode, and the lack of depth in multiplayer is immediately apparent
The myriad puzzles are satisfying to solve, even if bringing friends can create chaotic situations
Despite the package including five sports, their shallow nature means the novelty wears off fast
Full of fun exploration, exciting encounters, and tons of collectibles, Yooka-Laylee is a modern take on a classic genre
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
With multiple new additions and important improvements, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the definitive version of one of the Wii U's best games
True to its PC reputation, Cities: Skylines is the best city-builder out there today
Whether you're embroiled in an intense fight or participating in one of the oddball minigames, you probably have a smile on your face
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
Splatoon 2 offers a strong stable of content demonstrating familiar fun that newcomers and old fans should check out
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