It’s still an amazingly stubborn classic, one that manages to feel individualistic even now. It doesn’t do everything right, but the remake proves the bones of the original game are still strong and relevant today. Like all of FromSoftware’s latest games, Demon’s Souls gets under your skin with a combination of abject aggravation followed by glorious elation.
The most refined and fun Yakuza experience to date, though you may feel a bit left out if you skipped the original.
A wonderful starting point for new fans and a meaningful entry for invested fans.
Yakuza 6 keeps the focus on what's important and also shows a lot of great potential for what's to come next.
XCOM 2 War of the Chosen is a spectacular experience where every victory feels earned and the threat to your soldiers feels all too real.
The Surge is a far better game than Deck13's first effort, but there's still room for improvement.
Prey carries the tradition of Deus Ex and System Shock without sacrificing any of what made those games special to begin with.
Nioh nails the combat and sense of danger, but things get repetitive fast and I'm hungry for new challenges.
Dragon Quest Builders could be the start of a hugely successful spinoff from the main franchise, but it's going to need some refinement in the future to truly shine.
One of the best RPGs in recent years nearly ruined by an awfully placed and paced epilogue.