Joe Morgan's Reviews
Tetris Effect proves an old dog can do new tricks. The classic puzzle franchise is as alive as ever, offering a top-tier puzzle experience for everywhere, whether looking for a focused challenge or serene way to unwind.
The best thing I can say about a game of this nature is that it accomplishes what it sets out to do. It creates puzzles to be solved, gives players the tools to succeed, and then makes you feel like a dextrous genius when you execute successfully. Couple that fantastic visual design and a solid soundtrack and you have something special fans will come back to time and again. Don’t sleep on this wild ride.
Entwined is a beautiful, addictive experience gamers on PlayStation platforms are sure to enjoy.
Some of the content is too coarse for younger audiences, but shooter fans who invest the time in this long (12-15 hour) single-player game will surely enjoy the experience.
Sunset Overdrive is a top-notch entry to the open-world genre. With a fantastic aesthetic and gameplay mechanics, Insomniac Games has delivered one of the strongest games in the Xbox One's library.
Fans of the franchise will cherish their journey through the kingdom of Lothric.
Gears of War 4 is a return to form for the beloved franchise. It takes everything the series has done so well over the years and adds plenty to keep things fresh without bogging down the ride.
RIVE is an incredibly well-designed game with wonderful characters, a good sense of humor, and fantastic art design.
Gears 5 continues to prove the team at Coalition can tell a fantastic story while providing plenty of great content for fans beyond the campaign.
A Plague Tale: Innocence is a dark, mature game that tells a great story with top-tier characterization and well-realized gameplay mechanics.
With a fantastic story, loads of progression and customization options, and a faithful, well-honed combat system, fans will enjoy getting lost in Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark, a gorgeous, well-written love letter to classic SRPGs.
Borrowing from Crypt of the Necromancer's DNA, Cadence of Hyrule is a fantastic fusion between roguelike and rhythm with beautiful visuals, sharp gameplay, and a soundtrack fans the world over will love.
Theatrythm Final Bar Line is a downright addictive rhythmic dopamine embrace for Final Fantasy fans and an excellent game in its own right.
The Cruel King and the Great Hero is a wholesome, endearing JRPG fans of all ages will find both fun and meaningful.
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls features some dark themes and extreme gore and violence. However, folks who venture into Sanctuary will enjoy one of the most well-polished action-RPGs on consoles to date.
Ori and the Blind Forest is a beautiful Metroid-style game with great storytelling, fun mechanics, and top notch gameplay. A must-buy for every Xbox One owner looking to do more than shoot stuff.
This is an excellent fighter with a solid narrative and a lot of variety to offer. The carnage is *beyond* overwhelming though.
Marvel Pinball: Epic Collection Vol 1 is a fantastic pinball collection at a reasonable price. Every table is a blast from the themed content to all the little flourishes craftily designed into each table. The game looks and sounds excellent, is family-friendly, and you can play split-screen or hotseat with a friend! Fans of pinball or Marvel properties should definitely consider picking this one up.
Reglia is a fantastic strategy RPG with a gorgeous, vibrant art style and excellent soundtrack. It's clearly a labor of love the team at Pixelated Milk has poured their hearts and souls into.
Wolfenstein's follow up is a wild ride through alternate history with a healthy dose of gore and absurdity. It has some of the strongest character development and storytelling of any first person shooter in history and, though the gameplay can prove difficult, the feel of combat is fantastic. When you mix in a great soundtrack, top notch visual design, and excellent voice work, you're in for a treat.