Kevin Tavore's Reviews
Outcast is a special piece of gaming history that surprisingly and against any reasonable expectation withstood the test of time. It absolutely should not be missed.
Overall, Shadow of War is an excellent game that offers dozens of hours of enjoyable content. It's a game that's worthy of every minute you'll put into it.
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is a magnificent success.
Lightfield has succeeded in creating a new take on an old racing subgenre that is worthy of your time.
If you're just looking to play in the dirt, WRC 7 is an excellent experience you'll be glad to have played.
Valkyria Revolution comes from a line of highly-acclaimed titles, but this one undoubtedly misses the mark.
This year's MotoGP entry takes one step forward and two steps back, offering a game without much innovation and even less reason to return for another lap around the course.
Thea does almost everything decently, but its flaws hold each of its parts back from being great. The one undeniable success in the game is the top tier story and worldbuilding that makes the game worth your time if you can get past the flaws.
Shadow Warrior 2 is a game unlike any other. It's got the classic FPS gameplay that's been modernized lately, but it changes things up by mixing in RPG dungeon crawling mechanics. The end result works very well and it gives the game a great amount of replayability, even on subsequent playthroughs.
The Surge is a game that is worth your time and there's a lot to love. The setting is perfect and matches the tone of the game and its story very well. That story is hidden behind optional content but it's worthwhile if you give it the attention it deserves. Combat feels awesome with five different weapon types that all play differently and enemy designs that make each opponent fair but very dangerous.
Air Guitar Warrior is a great experience that will appeal to any fan of metal or anyone simply intrigued by the concept of playing air guitar and killing monsters. Its presentation is top notch — every element is dosed in something awesome from the world of metal and things are constantly changing as you visit every insane metal cliche in the book. The exciting environments are complimented by a large roster of guitars that have unique looks and playstyles, which also serves to keep you invested in the game. Unfortunately, the controls can be a problem every so often, souring the experience. On top of this, the control mechanics will leave your arm sore for a day after only an hour of play.
Aaero is a fun game that will be worth the time of anyone intrigued by the concept or fans of electronica.
This is a game that would firmly benefit from a sale, so I suggest you keep your eyes out because you won't want to miss this memorable experience.
The 4X genre is fresh on Xbox One, but Worlds of Magic: Planar Conquest offers a stale experience that can't be recommended to anyone.
Torment: Tides of Numenera is a game unlike many others. In many ways its tale more closely resembles a book than a game.
Riptide GP: Renegade is a masterclass in how to take a good concept and execute it well.
If you hear the premise of Sniper Elite 4 and your first thought is "Wow does that sound awesome," then it's probably a game out of which you'll get some joy. For anyone else, it's a game worth playing but it might be better to wait for a sale.
If you're craving a decent platformer then this might be a good option, but there's plenty of similar games that offer more.
The Sun and Moon has great mechanics and very creative level design, but the game is hamstrung by a brutal difficulty curve. When the game is so difficult you need to stop playing, it better have something else to back it up like a story; The Sun and Moon doesn't have that.
RWBY: Grimm Eclipse is a game that's made with fans in mind. It allows you to play any of the characters from the show as we're swept away on one of their missions. With competent, if simple, hack and slash action, a short but varied story mode and a decent amount of outside content to encourage replaying, it's a game that fans of the show or the genre may find enjoyable.