Tomas Franzese's Reviews
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name satisfyingly ties up many loose ends in Kiryu's story, but it's one of the franchise's most tedious adventures.
Jusant's creative take on climbing and a minimalistic approach to storytelling make it one of the boldest titles from Don't Nod so far.
Song of Nunu is Riot Forge's best game yet, emphasizing gameplay variety and an emotional narrative about processing grief.
Ghostrunner 2's intense action is a fun as ever, but the ambitious sequel overthinks a lean concept with messy new features.
Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged enhances the original's formula is every possible way.
Forza Motorsport may not have the fanciest presentation, but it's one of the prettiest and most approachable racing simulators ever.
At first, Assassin’s Creed Mirage seems like it’s going through all of the proper classical motions of an old-school Assassin’s Creed game, but it lacks the passion and innovation necessary to make it a truly memorable installment. While Ubisoft’s ability to create historical locations in immaculate detail is still unmatched, the bland story and missions demonstrate that Assassin’s Creed still needs to make a true leap of faith.
Once you understand what the game’s chilling, intimate story is saying and how it’s reinforced by gameplay and aesthetics, you’ll have a hard time putting it down. El Paso, Elsewhere is one of the most captivating indies of the year. It might make you uncomfortable, but that’s very much the point.
Mortal Kombat 1's creative Kameo system helps reinvent the classic fighting series, but poor single-player offerings feel like a step back.
I went into Immortals of Aveum expecting a linear experience akin to Call of Duty but found a game with unexpectedly vast levels, a world rich with intriguing lore, and vibrant combat that kept me on my toes. It’s a solid choice for those looking for an inventive shooter that stands out from the crowd in that genre, although boring puzzles and cloying dialogue drain some magic out of the experience.
Atlas Fallen has some ambitious ideas for a game of its scale, but its poor presentation holds back a promising combat system.
Disney Illusion Island is a charming all-ages platformer that acts as a breezy introduction to the Metroidvania genre.
Synapse is a flashy PlayStation VR2 exclusive roguelite that gets too repetitive for its own good.
Street Fighter 6 is perfect for both seasoned pros and those who have never picked up a fighting game.
Redfall makes concessions to work as a middling multiplayer game at the expense of a promising single-player experience.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is bigger and more densely detailed that Fallen Order in almost every way, but it still tells a personal story.
Minecraft Legends does a great job at making the real-time strategy genre more approachable, even if its campaign gets repetitive.
The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is an exhilarating action title that you don't need to be a League fan to enjoy.
Tchia pays tribute to New Caledonia with a gorgeous open-world game that takes the right notes from Breath of the Wild.
Like a Dragon: Ishin's timeless story and accessibility options make up for some of its outdated gameplay.