Mike Epstein's Reviews
Ace Combat 7: Unknown Skies doesn't do a lot ot update its classic arcade-style dogfighting, but it does look great and its gameplay holds up for the most part.
Seed of Evil doesn't rock the boat, but Mutant Year Zero's unique tactical style is worth returning to.
The campaign itself can feel drawn out at times thanks to a less-than-stellar story and some obviously recycled content, but there's a real thrill in executing covert missions and putting all the pieces together like a master spy.
DoA 6 proves there's plenty of depth to this fighter beneath its skimpy outfits, but its story mode is disjointed and its multiplayer features are currently bare.
In changing the interplay between stealth and combat, Mutant Year Zero spins an interesting and intense new perspective on turn-based tactics that pushes you to get the most out of every move you make.
A fun and fitting end for Nathan Drake
We're only one episode in, but Hitman already excels as an episodic game.
Guilty Gear Strive continues the series' legacy of complex and rewarding technical fighters, enhanced with a new look, characters, and ideas that bring its bold, complex gameplay to new heights.
Olija's quick, zippy combat, platforming puzzles, and minimalist storytelling all shine in a small, pixelated trifle.
Super Meat Boy Forever makes some big mechanical changes but maintains its predecessor's reputation as one of gaming's toughest, most satisfying platforming challenges.
Fuser's core mashup-making mechanics are compelling, but they're best enjoyed as a creative pursuit rather than a challenge-based game.
Bugsnax' unique concept is so compelling you'll want to see and catch every one of its cute, crawling culinary creatures.
Transcending its role as an introduction to the PS5's features, Astro's Playroom is a quick and delightful celebration of PlayStation's history.
Crash 4 is a pitch-perfect revival of the classic platformer franchise.
Star Renegades revives the magic of the turn-based RPG battle.
Gears Tactics carefully recreates the chaotic excitement of a Gears of War firefight in turn-based strategy form.
Nioh 2 is even tougher than the original, and you'll get on its level or happily die trying.
Forget standoffs and cattle rustling--Bloodroots turns the Wild West into a chaotic murder cartoon.
Gears 5 biggest changes don't reinvent the series, but give the classic shooter more room to breathe. Let Gears be Gears.
Ghost Giant may look like something you've played in VR before, but has the character and emotional depth to invoke very real feelings.