Fran Soto
Potion Craft: Alchemist Simulator is a thoughtful, intelligent crafting title that offers deeply-robust gameplay that's well worth the time.
Zoids Wild: Blast Unleashed is the Zoids game fans have been waiting for.
Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition is the remaster the game deserves.
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim is an action-packed mech epic for the ages.
Wasteland is back and better than ever with all new settings, narratives and gameplay, but with that same wacky flavor the franchise is known for.
Mortal Shell is a faithful homage to the games that came before it.
Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS Maxiboost ON is the fighting Gundam game we've wanted, but never actually got until now.
Othercide blends beloved elements of turn-based strategy with its own unique brand of style and gameplay.
Those Who Remain deserves major points for creativity of ideas and premise.
Command & Conquer Remastered Collection is a treasure trove of content for fans of all generations.
Neversong took me about three hours to complete, but its message resonated with me for far longer.
One Step from Eden is an impressive feat of card-battling rogue-likes.
Dreams is not a traditional game, but rather constantly changing innovative content creation software for PlayStation 4.
I wanted to like Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot more.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition is the champion of the RTS genre we deserve.
Deliver Us the Moon is a surprisingly emotional story about the indomitability of the human spirit and the sacrifices of the few for the many.
Hyperspace Delivery Service is a charming, retro-inspired experience.
Does this mean Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Champions is a bad game? Not necessarily. It's just a game with a very specific purpose: selling microtransactions to Warhammer fans. The game has unique mechanics that are genuinely fun to put into action, but it's still a generic monetary title. Developer PlayFusion plans to continue updating the game by adding new content. Champions has more longevity to it than other CCGs out there. It's an entertaining title for a time-sink for when you're waiting at the doctor's office, but it falls short of being a good console game.
Yet despite its complicated objectives, Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey challenges players to think outside the box by using contemporary, evolved knowledge to survive in a prehistoric world.
With its many surprises, Darkwood is a title with immeasurable depth that will keep horror fans gripped until the very end. An important focus on narrative-driven gameplay kept me hooked and desperate for answers. A horrifying aesthetic with spooky soundscapes plays with our instincts and terrifies the senses. When the title boasted "a horror game without jump-scares", I initially rolled my eyes. Most titles incorporate some kind of jump-scare to get a cheap reaction out of players. Even tastefully done jump-scares feel cheap to me because I'm not actually "scared," I'm just surprised. Darkwood succeeds where many other titles fail. It's a heart-racing experience that any horror fan worth their salt should attempt to survive.