Javy Gwaltney
Mooncrash is Prey at its best, featuring enough challenges and gadgets in a well-designed playground to keep you coming back for more
Inconsistent enemy A.I., a bad story, and lackluster environments come together to create a grueling slog of a game
Whether you're building a camp on the island or searching for clues to your son's whereabouts in dark and dangerous caverns, The Forest is a fantastic horror thrill ride
A gorgeous and unique setting, engaging environmental puzzles, and plentiful accessibility options result in a strong, enjoyable roguelite adventure
The Enemy Within is uneven, but its highs make for a superb adventure where you are held accountable for your choices
The conclusion to Telltale's second season with the caped crusader is ambitious and spellbinding
Vermintide 2 is a bucket of gory fun made even better by a solid progression and loot system.
Though its battle system isn't revolutionary, Pit People mixes brain-teasing battles with a barrage of great humor that makes it an enjoyable jaunt through a fun and colorful world
Rust has deep rewards for those willing to put up with its bundle of technical issues, tediousness, and player toxicity
Thanks to its robust battle system, intriguing character-switching puzzles, and beautiful storytelling, Crossing Souls is a fantastic adventure that goes beyond its nostalgic trappings
What Ails You serves as the payoff to the slow burn that has been this season so far, and it's an satisfying one
Doom VFR is a short experience that has a couple of high points but mostly struggles to work as both a VR shooter and a Doom entry
On the surface Hello Neighbor seems promising, but beneath that veneer is a game that doesn't work half the time – and is dull when it does
When it isn't dragging its feet, the latest episode of Telltale's take on Batman offers some engaging twists and turns.
The Switch version of Skyrim is a well-executed version of a modern classic that you can play on the go, offering the same delights (and minor frustrations) of the original
Oure is beautiful, but it's dull and cribs too much from its inspirations to be a worthwhile journey on its own
Wolfenstein II brings the gruesome thrills and spins an unforgettable story filled with believable characters fighting for a better world
Fire Emblem Warriors manages to stay consistently entertaining despite pacing issues and an uneven balance between action and strategy
The Pact weaves a convoluted story that's an improvement over the first episode and ultimately entertaining if you're willing to suspend your disbelief.
Ruiner's messy brand of violence and stylish visuals make for a fun and chaotic (if brief) ride