Far Cry 6 is really just “Far Cry“, with some ambitious changes that desperately try to reshape the franchise’s identity … for better or worse.
Brimming with confidence, overflowing with content, and firmly established among the genre’s best, Far Cry 5 stakes early claim as one of the year’s best. You don’t want to miss the sheer insanity of Hope County, Montana.
If you’re looking for the brutality of a Dark Souls in a sci-fi setting, then The Surge is probably up your alley.
We’ve waited a while for Battlefield 1‘s first expansion to hit, and it’s a mighty impressive addition to what was already a fantastic game.
Mass Effect: Andromeda is an important first step for a franchise looking to enter into a new generation. It might get off on the wrong foot, but some crafty navigation quickly gets it back on track.
Its campaign is a well-rounded and suitably crafted anthology of Great War tales. It will raise some questions about how it deals with war and conflict, but I’m confident that Battlefield 1 will stand the test of time as a respectful contributor to the discussion.
Mafia 3 stands out on the story front, and if you stick to its powerful story and main missions, you might find something here to like. Unfortunately, its barren game world, trivial side missions and mindless AI make it a tough game to recommend.
It’s “best” mode is now an afterthought, brought down by pointless interactions and cutscenes, and a mindless grind that tempts in-game purchases. Thankfully, the core gameplay fundamentals around it have been refined and improved, and alongside many other great modes and a fantastic presentation, make for yet another fantastic NBA 2K entry.
Forza Horizon 3 struggles in how it rewards the player, but the balancing act between arcade street racer and hardcore sim helps make it a highly addictive outing
It has its moments, and there's plenty of depth there, so it comes down to whether you can find the patience to battle such a consistent stream of inconsistent quality.