The Valiant is inspired by the classics, but also fails to live up to those lofty heights.
“Corruption 2029 has it’s moments, but ultimately fails to live up the quality of Mutant Year Zero”
NBA 2k24 provides a stellar game of on-the-court basketball. Its main issues haven’t changed in years: clumsy storytelling and some of the worst microtransactions in the business. At this point, everybody knows about them, and you have to make your peace with them or not. If you can look past that, NBA 2K24 is a slam dunk of an experience, even if the rest of the game does its best to keep it on the bench.
One Piece Odyssey is a slice of fan service that is easy to recommend for die-hard fans. As a game detached from its brand, it doesn’t bring anything new or exciting to turn-based combat. From the story's perspective, the plot was straightforward to predict and quickly left my mind as soon as it entered.
Battlefield 2042 has elements of a good game, while Portal mode is an excellent new addition to the series
Serious Sam 4 subpar level design and shooting action mar what should be an over the top action delight.
Technical issues and questionable game design take away from Modern Warfare’s impressive new engine and great campaign.
More Mad Max than Doom, Rage 2 is well made, but doesn’t have a lasting impact.
If you are even remotely into old school tactical rpg’s, or a fan of mecha, this game is a dream come true
Destiny 2: Forsaken isn't perfect, but it succeeds in giving Destiny the content filled shot it needs.
Biomutant brings back the “B” game with a feature rich action adventure punching above it’s weight.
With a deeper level of adjustments and tuning, Re:Reckoning could have elevated a cult classic to equal many modern action RPG’s. Instead, this remaster plays it safe and doesn’t really change much.
“Zombie Army 4: Dead War’s fun coop and well designed campaign elevates the franchise beyond being a mere spin-off”
Despite a robust and fun fighting system, a lack of online functions and stripped down modes take the shine off Dead or Alive 6.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey is the biggest game in the franchise, but it's not necessarily its best.
Metro Exodus delivers an uneven yet satisfying conclusion to Artyom’s journey.
Triangle Strategy embraces its narrative to and refined tactical battles to create a compelling tactical experience.
The two-headed monster of the multiverse ending sequences and the pacing issues caused by taking action out of Bayonetta’s hands diminish what should be the triumphant, near-perfect finale that Bayonetta deserves. I enjoyed Bayonetta 3 far more after beating it, exploring chapters at my leisure, and avoiding all the sequences that take her out of the equation. Bayonetta 3 is a great action game, worthy of experience for anybody who is into the genre. It’s just not the flawless action experience it could have been.
Travis Touchdown is back to welcome some aliens to Earth, in a way only Suda 51 can manage.
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.