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.
I don't want to completely rag on Poi: Explorer Edition, as it is a competent 3D adventure game with some appeal.
I liked Super Lucky's Tale for its cute charm and textbook platforming
WWE 2K18 is as pleasing to the eye and ear as it is to the touch, as a ton of improvements has been made to the game's presentation.
Amazingly, with all of its roots firmly planted in the past, Cuphead raises the bar for indie games and platformers alike.
A return to a 2v2 fighting style is marked with the addition of a handful of new mechanics, some of which completely change the way MvC is played, yet all of them work incredibly well.