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
With an ever-growing wealth of content, few games continually surprise or amaze like Dreams
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
Donkey Kong Adventure offers up more turn-based entertainment, but its timing and standalone nature limit its appeal
Flipping your first few houses is fun, but the game doesn't have the scope or flexibility to stay interesting for long
Kingdom Come serves up an intriguing personal story and a detailed world worth exploring. However, on a technical level, the game is broken
The Frozen Wilds offers a new and condensed mystery that hits most of the same notes players loved about the main game
Pinball FX 3 provides some new ways to enjoy your pinball collection, even if your rivalries are a bit more buried
Hidden Agenda doesn't live up to Supermassive's interactive take on the teen slasher genre, but still weaves a suspenseful mystery worth more than one playthrough
While Kingdom Battle's puzzles won't win any awards, the robust selection of challenging tactical battles entertains from beginning to end
The cat-and-mouse gameplay is exciting and captures classic horror-movie moments – when the game actually works, which isn't often enough
The classic Tetris and Puyo Puyo action is enjoyable, but the new modes are letdowns