Eric Frederiksen's Reviews
Can Rise of the Tomb Raider reach the standards set by its impressive predecessor?
Fallout 4 offers a whole lot of game for $60. It's a fantastic adventure into the wasteland, and it's packed with diverse content.
Layers of Fear will try over and over to scare you. You might jump, but you'll sleep just fine.
Far Cry Primal takes the series back. Way, way back. Is it enough to revive a stale concept?
When we're coming up on the end of the year, I don't think the game is going to win any awards for best game or best writing. Ultimately, it's not a Great game, with a capital G. It's a really good one, and it's a lot of fun.
Series director Hidetaka Miyazaki has returned to bring the series to a close. Can he recapture the magic of the original Dark Souls?
There's a cool little game somewhere in here, but I couldn't get past my frustration to find it.
As Doom returns, will you want to go to hell, or just stay home?
Play at your own risk. There are some amazing sights to see and some weird, hilarious creatures. But you’re getting a half-finished game along with it.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is bigger, better... and smaller?
This gorgeous game has little to offer in the way of fun.
Forza Horizon 3 is bigger and brighter - but is it better?
Dead Rising 4 came out at the perfect time, and it's a weirdly soothing game perfect for the holiday season.
One of the longest running manga has its own Dynasty Warriors-style game, and hey - it actually works pretty well.
If you've built up Planescape: Torment to legendary status in your mind, or if you're looking for detailed mechanical systems, you may find Torment: Tides of Numenera a bit lacking. It's strengths are in the writing, art, and atmosphere. It's also a bit expensive right now.
The art, in itself, makes Little Nightmares worth checking out. The story, the gameplay, and the length that come with it make it a bit harder to justify the price. As polished as the art and animation are, the other parts of the game feel like unfinished ideas. Little Nightmares deserves a look, but waiting for a sale might make more sense for many gamers.
Prey is one of my favorite games of 2017 so far.
Tacoma is worth the time I spent with it, even if it isn't the same holy-crap-what-did-I-just-play experience provided by Gone Home.
I want to tell you to dive into Forza Motorsport 7. I want to tell you to have fun. But bring a shovel – you're going to have to go digging.
Even if you've been away from the series for years, Assassin's Creed Origins is a great jumping-on point.