Jeff Marchiafava
Procedural generation does little to bolster the one-dimensional gameplay and lack of a compelling narrative
The Sinking City succeeds at creating a memorable world and twisting narrative that pulls players beyond its mediocre gameplay
Some of Borderlands 2's gameplay and humor feels understandably dated, but the core loop remains satisfying
Operencia offers a consistently entertaining blend of combat and puzzle-solving from beginning to end
Superficial shakeups leave New Dawn feeling familiar to a fault for longtime Far Cry fans, but the gunplay is still satisfying
Last Year's core gameplay is solid, but the thrills are short-lived due to a lack of content
Few games serve up more nonstop action and destructive freedom than Just Cause 4
Mutant Year Zero builds on some promising ideas but comes crashing down hard on an unsatisfying cliffhanger ending
The Hitman formula still demands extraordinary patience and a fondness for replaying the same levels, but fans of 2016's reboot will find plenty to love
Phantom Doctrine demands the patience and calculation of a cold-blooded assassin, but the methodical style of play is rewarding