Leif Johnson's Reviews
Much like Portal, The Talos Principle makes you feel smart just by playing it, as the bulk of the puzzles hit that sweet spot between too easy and near-impossible.
Warlords of Draenor is a triumphant return to form for World of Warcraft
Lords of the Fallen has fun combat and a good spin on Dark Souls' skill system, but its hero is overpowered.
The Legend of Grimrock 2 is an RPG that's as much Myst as D&D, and benefits from the strengths of both.
Styx gets its hardcore stealth right, but its controls and platform elements fall short.
The tech specs are demanding, but this is the Middle-Earth game to rule them all.
Full of meaningful choices and rich lore, Wasteland 2 justifies the 26-year wait for a sequel.
Neverwinter now offers more classes and zones than ever before, but combat still outshines every other aspect.
Brutal but rewarding, Lichdom: Battlemage is magically empowering, but also tests your patience.
Combat quibbles and muddy graphics do little to spoil the fun of this enjoyable RPG.
Firefall's quests and world design have some appeal, but humdrum travel and repetition spoil the fun.
MTG: Duels of the Planeswalkers at last adds customization, but ruins it with microtransactions and grindy gameplay.
Outstanding tactical combat and engaging quests make Divinity: Original Sin one of the most rewarding RPGs in years.
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II has some launch issues, but it's a respectable and funny action RPG.
The story is lacking, but great environments, a new class, and more freedom—partially from the free patch—make for a better Diablo III.
Hearthstone is a free-to-play collectible card game that embraces new players through its presentation and simplicity and satisfies veterans with complex strategies hidden between the lines.
The first half of Jazzpunk is a non-stop deluge of gags and entertaining minigames, but it can't keep up that pace.
Might and Magic X: Legacy delivers tough, but fair turn-based fantasy combat that largely works.
Blackguards is a grueling tactical role-playing game that thrives on brutal challenges.
Consortium is a fun story-driven sci-fi role-playing game with some first-person shooter elements, but bugs and glitches mar the experience.