For fans, there are plenty of surprises to uncover and tons of references to even the most obscure episodes of the show. Thanks to a strong level of personalization coupled with South Park's distinct atmosphere, The Fractured But Whole makes wandering around the faithfully recreated and detailed map of the town a constant delight.
Fire Emblem and Dynasty Warriors come together in a game that ties tactics to crowd control.
Odyssey is best experienced with its secrets preserved, and the less you know about going in, the better. Even if you think you know what to expect in this globe-trotting journey, you're going to find plenty you didn't expect, and something new to love.
The latest Pokémon games are little more than a refined remake of last year's excellent outing.
Uncomfortable microtransactions and questionable changes completely ruin a faithful, fun Star Wars experience.
While this PS4 remake might not be the best way ever to experience Team Ico's timeless classic, it offers players old and new an experience that simply can't be replicated anywhere else.
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.
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.
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.
Labo has me thinking about what else is possible with the Switch and, impressively, managed to make the console feel even more amazing.
Nintendo's latest RPG isn't groundbreaking in any way, but argues for its existence with wholly compelling action.
Mothergunship is irresistible, fresh, and fun as hell
Fans of puzzle-platformers will find plenty to love in this adorable indie.
A layer of masterful polish make the never-ending loop of Dead Cell's gameplay a joy to behold.
While only one episode in, I feel fully invested in where The Walking Dead goes from here.
While it still provides the thrills that made Monster Hunter huge, it's hard to argue the series isn't ready for something else.
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.
The ability to play your way, no matter what, make Lara Croft's latest journey worth taking.
Full of exciting new features for multiplayer and a thrilling campaign, Forsaken is a great excuse to get back into Destiny 2.
If you have a Nintendo Switch, or some friends with their own systems, Super Mario Party can be a good time.