Mike Epstein's Reviews
Song of the Deep has too many bugs and design flaws to stay afloat.
'ReCore' is a game you'll want to love -- which only make its flaws that much more disappointing.
Quantum Break tries to master video game and TV storytelling, but fails at both.
Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection is an honest, faithful homage to a series known for being so difficult, it's nearly unplayable.
The Wonderful 101 Remastered revives one of the Wii U's most experimental games, but that doesn't make it worth revisiting.
Generation Zero is a buggy and poorly designed open-world co-op shooter that tragically squanders its distinctive setting.
Fans waiting for the next Fire Emblem will certainly not feel cheated by Fates: The nerve-wracking decision over risking a character's life with every move has not diminished. That said, with its many attempts at innovation falling short of their marks, and its core gameplay lacking the refinement seen in its predecessors, perhaps Nintendo should signal a tactical retreat and focus on making the best Fire Emblem possible.
Fire Emblem: Fates offers new features and gameplay that weigh down the series' tried and true gameplay, rather than enhance it.
Fire Emblem: Fates offers new features and gameplay that weigh down the series' tried and true gameplay, rather than enhance it.
Mirror's Edge: Catalyst still has fun parkour, but fails as a compelling open-world game.
Hood gives you glimpses of a new and exciting multiplayer concept, but its many, many design flaws keep the game from delivering.
Destruction AllStars has solid driving, but its demolition derby-style car combat drags as much as it thrills.
Skully's basic puzzle-solving and platforming are mostly benign, with occasional shows of both clever design and poor craftsmanship.
West of Dead brings some interesting ideas to the well-trod Rogue-lite scene, but lots of technical and design flaws make it hard to enjoy them.
The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Tactics can be a passable, if bland, strategy RPG with great inspirations, but lacks the polish or depth to make a strong impression of its own.
Kill la Kill The Game: IF looks good, but lacks mechanical depth, narrative nuance, or a breadth of content to match.
The best looking world we've entered all year can't save Assassin's Creed Origins.
Far Cry 5 never decides what game it wants to be.
'No Man's Sky' is the most massive exploration game of all time, but ultimately feels hollow
Final Fantasy fans should play this game immediately. It's not perfect, but it has many of the franchise's traditional strengths. If you're new to the series, you may want to try the classics first, or wait for a sale.