Watch Dogs 2 offers loads of entertainment in a playground-like rendition of San Francisco that rises above the first game's soggy, downtrodden atmosphere.
Owlboy's touching story is brought to life through beautiful art and an unforgettable soundtrack.
Butcher is a brutal action-platformer with an eye for clever level design and a commitment to excessive action.
Rush of Blood can be completed in roughly an hour and a half, and though you can unlock a few alternate paths in a couple of levels, they generally lead to more of the same--just in a different arrangement. Rush of Blood has a disturbing flavor overall, but that alone can't save what amounts to a largely predictable experience filled with straightforward action, dumb enemies, and predictable frights.
Thumper's unrelenting speed and menacing percussion are overwhelming, seeping into your subconscious in the best way possible.
SuperHyperCube feels more like a bite-sized, meditative experience that requires a bit of luck, rather than a game that calls purely upon skill or knowledge. It's a game you want to love, but it's also one that keeps itself at arm's length.
Thumper's unrelenting speed and menacing percussion are overwhelming, seeping into your subconscious in the best way possible.
World of Warcraft: Legion proves that Blizzard still has enough tricks up its sleeve to keep WoW relevant more than a decade after its initial release.
Metroid Prime: Federation Force plays it safe and drops the ball.
No Man's Sky is a massive machine with broken and missing parts, but dig deep enough and you'll be moved in ways you never expected.
Headlander's weird world overflows with color, power-ups, and personality.
I Am Setsuna is an unapologetic homage to beloved Japanese RPGs that plays well but takes few risks. Tokyo RPG Factory has accomplished their implied mission statement: to make Japanese RPGs the way many of us remember them back in the day. As a result, I Am Setsuna walks in the footsteps of giants, and is thus dwarfed by the memories of games that inspired it.
Furi is a beautiful and challenging game that exemplifies what makes boss fights so special.
Umbrella Corps is a sloppy competitive shooter with a score of issues that overshadow its redeeming qualities.
Mighty No. 9 is occasionally fun and inventive, but it fails to leave a lasting impression.
Dangerous Golf is a game for people who yearn for destruction, however shallow.
Edge of Nowhere is a thrilling trip to the Antarctic, punctuated by disturbing horrors and hallucinations.
Kirby's latest adventure is one of his best yet, packed with variety of charming moments and an impressive attention to detail.
Far Harbor takes Fallout 4 to the blustering coast of Maine with mixed results.
Doom doesn't shy away from the spirit that drove its forebearers to greatness; a decision which cements its relevance despite its predictable structure and unimaginative multiplayer.