Peter Brown
Gravity Rush 2 is a jam-packed sequel that fulfills its predecessor’s untapped potential.
Yakuza Zero's humorous world is packed goofy quests and minigames, but the story cuts through it with powerful characters and high-stakes drama.
Linelight is a minimalistic puzzle game that draws you in with its tranquil atmosphere and tests your mettle with ever-increasing challenges.
Horizon: Zero Dawn is an exciting and breathtaking odyssey.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is Nintendo's most ambitious and impressive game to date.
Momodora Reverie Under the Moonlight is a retro adventure with charm, but it runs out of steam a bit too soon.
NetherRealm sets a new bar for fighting games in 2017 with Injustice 2, despite over-complicating its most distinct feature.
A week after launch, Friday the 13th remains the buggy and sometimes-broken game it was on the day of its release.
Despite some faults outside of the ring, Tekken 7's diverse cast and time-honored fighting system make it one of the best 3D fighting games around.
Pyre's wit and whimsy effortlessly usher you into a captivating world of punishment, sacrifice, and competition.
Yakuza Kiwami picks up where Yakuza Zero left off, upholding its dramatic storytelling, offbeat humor, and flashy yet frustrating combat.
Metroid: Samus Returns is a return to form and an exciting evolution of the series' beloved formula.
Cuphead has been a longtime coming, and it's great to see that it lives up to its initial promises.
Super Mario Odyssey is a massive and magnificent celebration of Nintendo's most iconic hero.
The Frozen Wilds gives a generous boost to Horizon: Zero Dawn's big and beautiful open world.
Doom remains a blast to play on Switch despite some persistent performance issues.
Rocket League survives its conversion to Switch with minimal wear and tear.
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a massive and dense game littered with small issues that hold it back from greatness.
The Champions' Ballad is a satisfying send-off for one of the year's best games.
Dragon Ball FighterZ is a great fighting game and an exciting revitalization of Dragon Ball Z's glory days.