Dave Rodriguez
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredders Revenge is far more than a nostalgia trip. Tribute Games attention to detail, additional characters and just combat depth have modernized a classic.
Stellar level design and refined gameplay mechanics firmly establish Sniper Elite 5 among the stealth action classics such as Hitman and Splinter Cell.
"Trek to Yomis’ love for the genre and cinematic ambition is its best feature and shines a light on its flaws. This is a tale of honor and blood that is worth experiencing."
Weird West feels like the next step in the immersive sim genre.
SIFU’s tight combat focus and gorgeous level design creates a compelling action experience. Sloclap has created something new, fresh and exciting to bring the beat em up genre to the next generation.
Rainbow Six Extraction blends Siege style tactics with X-Com soldier management. Extraction is a great experience with friends, and provides a deeper, challenging take on the modern co-op shooter.
The story of Master Chief and Cortana is riveting, the Banished make excellent enemies and the multiplayer is the most fun I’ve had since Halo 3.
Battlefield 2042 has elements of a good game, while Portal mode is an excellent new addition to the series
Forza Horizon 5 is the best game in the franchise, and it also might be the perfect arcade racing game.
Age of Empires IV is a fantastic sequel worthy of the lineage it follows up.
If you are even remotely into old school tactical rpg’s, or a fan of mecha, this game is a dream come true
NBA 2K22’s much improved career mode and vastly improved defensive options provide a deep, satisfying game of basketball for new and old fans alike.
Far Cry 6’s fantastic story and core gameplay are some of the series best.
Hot Wheels Unleashed is a fun and fast racing game with a great sense of speed and control
Aliens:Fireteam Elite is an excellent and thrilling take on the Aliens franchise.
A great story, clever twist, and fantastic level design come together to make an unforgettable experience. Arkane Lyon has truly created their best game ever.
Psychonauts 2 is not just a worthy sequel to the original, it’s Double Fine’s finest outing yet.
Monster Hunter Rise free and plentiful post game support has made it one of the series most complete packages
Blackwood and it’s new companion system is the best addition to ESO since the “One Tamriel” update.
The seedy underbelly version of Kamurocho they have created, is home to superbly written detective story you didn’t know you wanted.