I can feel the love that Trion Worlds put into Defiance 2050.
There's a lot of fun be had here, a great challenge for those looking for a new retro-style platformer like this to take on, but 20XX never truly finds that "retro" charm. Instead, it's a new idea pretending to be a retro experience, and the more astute players out there will be able to sniff it right out.
The Banner Saga comes to Nintendo Switch via a fantastic and faithful port, its dire tale of survival and strategy completely intact. It plays well, it looks fantastic, and every battle and dialogue choice is here for the taking.
Runner3 is an old idea with a fresh coat of paint, but that idea still brings a lot of fun to the table.
The Council Episode 2: Hide and Seek does a terrific job of building more intrigue for its fascinating story.
Shantae: Half-Genie Hero is more than the sum of its parts, but I just wish a few of those parts were original concepts.
Having a unique experience every time I play is really cool, even if it's not quite unique enough.
TERA Online is a solid MMO experience that unwittingly serves as an MMO time machine, for better and worse
This is great for new players, a “sandbox” filled with hills and ramps and other obstacles to maneuver.
New Fable is good Fable, even if it's not what I had in mind, and Fable Fortune is plenty fun
If Cyanide Studios can smooth out the creases and keep delivering the narrative goods, I could see The Council becoming the next big narrative-driven franchise. It's up to Episode Two to keep the momentum going.
The Station is a promising game, telling a magnificent story through a path paved by games like Gone Home and Tacoma.
As I build my new civilization and new people start to come out of the woodwork, I really start to feel attached to the game.
Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition has reignited my love for the franchise, and the future of SFV shines even brighter.
Brawlout doesn't quite reach the bar set by Smash Bros, but it does prove itself to be a fighter worthy of recognition.
There's a lot to like in The End is Nigh, just try not to throw the Switch around when the game gets super tough. Someone could get hurt.
The game's concept is brilliant, but unfortunately Hello Neighbor's execution does not rise to the occasion and the game falls flat.
The contrasting gameplay styles, a beautifully designed world, and interesting characters combine into a delightful game that just doesn't last long enough. Trinket Studios should be proud of their efforts, and I'm looking forward to whatever is next out of its kitchen.
Skyrim is still a beautiful game to behold six years after its original launch, only now I can play it wherever I wish.
The Frozen Wilds makes no changes to the core gameplay, following the “don't fix what isn't broken” philosophy.