The atmosphere enhancements are welcome additions, and the on-the-field action is largely sound, but Madden NFL 22 suffers from technical issues that hold it back
The streamlined level design and improved pacing makes for an enjoyable, if shallow, experience
Though riddled with frustrating sequences, the campaign is fun to play through solo or with friends, and Blast Ball is a fun distraction
It’s fun to see the continuation of Jesse’s tale, but the storyline in this episode feels rushed
Chroma Squad is fun from the get-go, but the experience falls off as the progression systems falter and the gameplay gets repetitive
While unique twists on the Pong formula make battles enjoyable at first, the repetition quickly wears on the experience
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 boards are underwhelming and some of the modes suffer from repetition, but the selection of minigames is among the best in the series
The Swords of Ditto's repetitive nature grinds after a few playthroughs, but it's a journey worth taking at least a few times
Playing Street Fighter V is an outstanding experience, but the limited modes and infrastructure that binds them together stands on shaky ground
Though the novelty has worn off, the action-packed battles remain among the most enjoyable and accessible in the fighting scene
What is on offer at release is worthwhile, both in gameplay and message. In focusing on environmental expansion instead of human expansion, Terra Nil delivers something wholly unique. While the peaceful nature and serene tone are sometimes interrupted by uneven mechanics, Terra Nil is a worthwhile experience for those looking for a new twist on the sim genre.
While it doesn't deliver a flawless performance, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is a novel concept that provides a unique twist to the well-established racing experience
While trying to precisely navigate is frustrating, using Iron Man's full arsenal in combat is satisfying
Despite some fun gunplay, the repetitive nature of the campaign means that the undead aren't the only ones wandering mindlessly
Solid controls and a diverse cast of characters provide entertaining matches, but the excitement is short lived
Climbing and destroying a massive robot is exciting, but the basic gameplay falters too often for a game that requires such precision
With steadier pacing and fun narrative twists, Giant Consequences improves over the first episode in many ways
Humorous and fun, but a bit mundane at times. Retro RPG fans will find a lot to like
Though it’s rough around the edges, Sonic Frontiers is the best 3D Sonic game in years.