Miguel Concepcion
Omega Force's latest Warriors anime spin-off adapts an unlikely show that proves to be a surprisingly suitable fit.
Dark Souls III is an exceptional descent into a superbly menacing world
This combat-intensive adventure manages to be more than the sum of its Dark Souls-influenced parts.
Naughty Dog has delivered something rare in this industry of milked franchises: the gift of franchise closure for its fans.
A reimagining of a cult classic is beset by uninspired level designs and unrefined combat.
A new version of Gods Eater Burst transitions to PlayStation 4 with mixed results.
A new commentary duo and improvements to on-field maneuvers helps usher in a new and (mostly) improved Madden era, though it’s not without its issues.
From brand-building to a relentless reward system, this fast and friendly driving adventure in Australia has it all.
An accomplished, remastered sequel to the first God Eater comes fully loaded with otherworldly beasts to kill.
Returning after a 9-year break from consoles, Paper Mario goes Bob Ross on countless Shy Guys by teaching them The Joys of Painting.
Prog-rock album-cover aesthetics meets occult imagery in this gripping psychological horror excursion on PlayStation VR.
EA’s shooter franchise goes back in time to the end of the imperial age with spectacular results in both its single and multiplayer experiences.
A new painted world serves as the setting for the first Dark Souls III DLC--with a new host of goals, enemies, and loot, but not much else.
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare touches down with passable multiplayer, a tubular, neon-tinged zombie invasion, and the best campaign since the first Modern Warfare.
Dishonored 2 is just the latest example in a long line of games that continue to illustrate the close relationship between quality stealth games and emergent gameplay. Any given playthrough will present you with myriad chances to both create and react to opportunities, many of which appear with little to no warning. It's in surviving these situations (preferably undetected) where Dishonored 2 delivers its most tangible rushes and most profound sense of gratification. It's a tale of vengeance that's presented in an imaginatively conceived world, one that is as threatening as it is inviting.
Protagonist and his gang are full of personality, and the missions are gratifying stealth puzzles.
Final Fantasy XV overcomes its narrative lows with gameplay highs that consume the player's time with engrossing optional quests and frenetic battles. As a whole, it does not represent the best in the series, but it delivers just enough to deserve a place in the mainline series, which is an achievement for a game that originated as a Final Fantasy XIII spin-off.
The game hones in on the basic appeal of killing Zombies without the complications of reaching waypoints or setting up intricate fortifications. Yet Killing Floor 2's strongest asset is in its simple yet effective combat--Tripwire could substitute the Zeds for robots or Nazis and still have a solid shooter on its hands.
Resident Evil 7 is the close-quarters fright fest that suspense junkies crave
By adapting the Dark Souls formula to the ways of the bushido, we find Team Ninja at the top of their game.