Peter Brown
Horizon Zero Dawn is an exciting and breathtaking odyssey.
Link's Awakening on Nintendo Switch is a smart remake that enhances the spirit of the original while upholding the things that made it a classic in the first place.
A different kind of haunted house makes Control hard to resist.
The infamous From Software Xbox game finally makes its way to the West, and it's just as odd as we've been led to believe.
Super Mario Maker 2 brings the course creator to Nintendo Switch with a bevy of new tricks to delight creators and players alike.
Barebones though it may be, Tetris 99 delivers a consistently thrilling taste of competitive Tetris.
Tetris Effect transforms the classic puzzle game through the power of music. It's hard to put down, and even harder to stop thinking about.
A portion of SNK's pre-Neo Geo library is given the archaeological treatment in the diverse and educational SNK 40th Anniversary Collection.
With a bittersweet story and a gorgeous, dreamlike world, The Gardens Between is time-bending puzzle game that you won't soon forget.
Octopath Traveler finds comfort in tradition but doesn't shy away from breaking the mold.
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy gives three classic games a fresh coat of paint, but there's no mistaking that they're old at heart.
The new Street Fighter collection ensures the series' most influential chapters are here to stay.
Detroit: Become Human presents a gripping tale that's occasionally sullied by blatant missteps.
Tropical Freeze is another wonderful Donkey Kong Country game, and it's better than ever on Switch.
God of War is every bit the over-the-top action game you expect, but it's the story and setting that end up stealing the show.
Extinction is a clumsy and frustrating game that struggles to put its potential to good use.
Ni No Kuni 2's adorable exterior masks the impressive RPG within.
With heaps of personality and invaluable extra content, Kirby Star Allies rises to greatness.
Dragon Ball FighterZ is a great fighting game and an exciting revitalization of Dragon Ball Z's glory days.
The Champions' Ballad is a satisfying send-off for one of the year's best games.