The first Pokémon RPG to hit Nintendo’s latest console might not be everything that fans want, but it still delights.
As it stands now, Battlefield V is a beautiful depiction of an ugly war that offers only a few fleeting chances to reflect on what it meant.
Coupled with a compelling, unnerving take on Lovecraft mythos, the majority of the game is quite enjoyable. Where other titles would exploit the overtly scary aspects of this kind of story, Cyanide Studios smartly present the personal dread that can make a nightmare so disturbing.
There's no denying that anyone remotely interested in action games should check out Castlevania at some point. It's just a shame to see some of the greatest games ever made shipped out in such a shoddy manner.
Overall, a lack of cohesion hurts Black Ops 4. Playing through every mode is rewarding in its own right, but it doesn't feel like you're working toward anything in the long run.
While the bosses are truly wonderful monstrosities to behold, the most frightening thing presented in Sinner is a game that's damned to live with few original ideas.
If you have a Nintendo Switch, or some friends with their own systems, Super Mario Party can be a good time.
Full of exciting new features for multiplayer and a thrilling campaign, Forsaken is a great excuse to get back into Destiny 2.
The ability to play your way, no matter what, make Lara Croft's latest journey worth taking.
Every prominent character featured comes across as a natural fit for the world Insomniac have built, as well as Marvel's detailed history. In a similar way, this feels like the most authentic Spider-Man game that's ever been made. It captures every aspect of the hero and his secret identity that fans have come to love, all while delivering a lengthy experience that feels like a childhood dream of defying gravity finally come to fruition.
While it still provides the thrills that made Monster Hunter huge, it's hard to argue the series isn't ready for something else.
While only one episode in, I feel fully invested in where The Walking Dead goes from here.
A layer of masterful polish make the never-ending loop of Dead Cell's gameplay a joy to behold.
Fans of puzzle-platformers will find plenty to love in this adorable indie.
Mothergunship is irresistible, fresh, and fun as hell
Nintendo's latest RPG isn't groundbreaking in any way, but argues for its existence with wholly compelling action.
Labo has me thinking about what else is possible with the Switch and, impressively, managed to make the console feel even more amazing.
Full of genuine surprises, thrilling action, and emotionally grounded in almost every moment, this God of War is easily the best entry in a long series that had no right to reinvent itself so well.
There are intimations of an interesting story in Metal Gear Survive, as well as a handful of creative moments within the FOX Engine. But overall, the game feels incredibly average, and seeing it through to the end quickly becomes a chore.
When Fe presents you with a problem, your first, or even second idea to get past it probably won't work. Instead, the game encourages you to seek out help, and better yourself and the world around you before you can continue. The experience is meditative and relaxing, with no real combat, and Fe feels unlike anything else because of it.