Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition successfully revitalizes an already ambitious RPG, refining its gameplay with worthwhile performance and quality-of-life improvements while preserving what made it special in the first place.
Diablo IV: Vessel of Hatred introduces enough new content to make it compelling for Diablo 4 fans at launch, despite concerns about potential endgame grind.
Despite some drawbacks, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is the best new entry in the series that fans and newcomers alike can appreciate.
Despite its setbacks, however, Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon’s strengths in narrative and presentation make it a worthy recommendation to fans of visual novels.
While the initial narrative pacing in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is rather slow, the eventual payoff is well worth it, as are the game’s diverse range of activities and gameplay mechanics.
While Armored Core VI’s narrative and level design could have been more progressive, the deep and engrossing gameplay mechanics compensate for those shortcomings, delivering the ultimate mecha combat experience
A few noteworthy issues aside, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre surpasses its predecessor by delivering a thrilling and engaging asymmetrical multiplayer horror experience.
A dearth of content and some questionable monetization practices raise concerns about future prospects of an otherwise engaging multiplayer shooter with some interesting dynamics.
Despite a few setbacks, Diablo IV showcases a commendable effort by Blizzard to deliver a sequel that’s bound to please both new and long-time fans of the series.
Minecraft Legends doesn’t quite live up to the lofty ambitions of the game it is spun off from, as much of its potential has gone unrealized.
Evil West isn’t for everyone, primarily appealing to fans of old-school action games.
Despite its half-baked accommodation of new mechanics, Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 remains a highly entertaining package, both with regard to its campaign and multiplayer offerings.
Outriders: Worldslayer is a mixed bag of content that will likely appeal to no one outside of its diehard community.
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak makes a decent effort to improve the endgame, but it’s the subtle improvements to combat and some worthwhile QoL changes that stand out in the expansion.
Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade is a must-have on Steam for fans of the original, regardless of how one may feel about the average port job.
13 Sentinels holds its place among the likes of The Last of Us Part II and Disco Elysium as a narrative-driven triumph that leverages the interactive medium to deliver a story that can only be appreciated through its lens.
To put it mildly, Platinum Games’ very first live service outing falls short in just about every area.
Ghostwire Tokyo is a one-of-a-kind first-person action game with a distinctly Japanese feel. There aren't many games like this on the market, and despite some monotonous combat and progression loops, it manages to provide something new for genre enthusiasts.
Shadow Warrior 3 takes the wrong cues from the Doom series, in this process losing much of its own identity.
Boss fights continue to be the highlight of Solar Ash, and while the gaming experience isn't perfect, it's still enjoyable.