It's a game that's often obnoxious and clumsy in the handling of its subject matter and the treatment of its own characters, but it's also that rare game that showcases the treasure of undying delights to be found within meticulously crafted interactive worlds.
Return of the Obra Dinn marries challenging investigation puzzles to a striking visual presentation to create an adventure worth taking.
Stardew Valley is a fantastic game that's much more than its farming simulator sales pitch suggests
Difficult puzzles and a bold, non-linear story structure will challenge your mind, and difficult moral decisions will test your heart
This is one of the funniest, zaniest games you can play in VR, thanks to its mixture of thrilling action and effective humor
It is rare that I finish a game, especially one that's more than 6 hours, and immediately want to restart and play through it all again. Bloodborne is a deeply challenging game set in a fantastically realized gothic nightmare, an adventure of the highest quality for those willing to undergo the game's trial by fire and push past the technical hiccups.
Though the limited interactivity during combat sequences is grating, this episode is one of the best in the series
The controls take some getting used to, but Everything is easy to understand and play
Death Of The Outsider is a great standalone expansion that delivers the enthralling open-ended gameplay Dishonored fans have to expect
The Enemy Within is uneven, but its highs make for a superb adventure where you are held accountable for your choices
Wolfenstein II on Switch is the real deal, offering an only slightly degraded version of the bloody and memorable adventure
Mooncrash is Prey at its best, featuring enough challenges and gadgets in a well-designed playground to keep you coming back for more
Hunting dangerous quarry is a thrill thanks to a preparation-focused loop and fun crafting, though the lack of substantial additional content makes the value of a return trip questionable
If you can push past the steep learning curve, Mordhau's brand of chaos is addictive and hilarious
This side chapter provides a steady dollop of Nazi-massacring fun, especially if you have a pal along for the ride
Her Story wants to be different from every other game out there and in that it succeeds. I can honestly say that I've never played anything like it. It's not text adventure, it's not something I would call an FMV game or a point & click. It's in a genre all of its own and what a grubby, welcome little surprise it is.
Though it lives a little too comfortably in the shadows of its influences, Prey is a quality horror-action game
The puzzles are unrelenting and unforgiving, but those who rise to the challenge are rewarded with spooky sequences and an emotional showstopper of a finale
In spite of a handful of glitches and aged visuals, Get Even is an inventive and ambitious thriller that makes the most of its sci-fi inspirations
Ape Out is a wickedly inventive, ultra-violent romp that doesn't overstay its welcome