Skip the single-player campaign and jump straight into the refined multiplayer
With a wide range of difficulty levels and endless planets to conquer, Helldivers doles out as much co-op fun as you can handle
The 4v1 formula is original but inherently limited; how long Evolve holds your attention will depend on how much you enjoy the hunt.
Poor matchmaking and punishing XP penalties kill the desire to partake in the slow progression
Telltale avoids a complete flop with a more engaging second half and a well-done finale
This is the closest a game has come to capturing the promise of the Alien franchise, even if its story doesn't add much to the lore
The hacking abilities are a legitimate game changer and give Watch Dogs its own identity
Already-limited offerings are diminished by a quasi-free-to-play monetization scheme
JazzPunk is good for a few chuckles and the novelty of how absurd the game is
Bravely Default’s depth and variety largely make up for a slow pace and repetitive mission structure