This one improves many of its predecessor's foibles.
This one heads to the distant future with a slew of games that share an ironic tone, but quality-wise, are a mixed bag.
Days Gone follows every post-apocalypse cue in the book. It does combat, level design, and bike riding well but struggles to overcome a basic story.
A thrilling world and inventive, easy-to-learn-tough-to-master gameplay make up for its drawbacks.
Jump Force is a beautiful mess of a fighting game, its huge roster and delightful gameplay surrounded by unnecessary structure and single player.
God Eater 3's blend of hack-and-slash with light role-playing elements makes for a compelling and fast-paced experience propelled by a fun story.
The joy of fighting with an Endgame-level roster of heroes constantly battles against overly complicated RPG systems. The end result is shy of mighty.
With each decision, the player feels closer to unraveling a mystery, all the while knowing a single playthrough will only just crack the surface.
Hunt: Showdown wants so desperately to be its own new thing that it didn't seem to consider that what it is... isn't particularly fun.
30+ new minigames inspired by real events with wildly varying results.
Distrust touts Carpenter's The Thing as an inspiration. While the setting and score match perfectly, the gameplay feels like an imitation at best.
It's a shame the only modern football game released on the Nintendo Switch is a pun-filled nightmare. It may be Halloween, but this game is no treat.
Planet Alpha's arresting visuals aren't enough to distract from its disappointing, familiar gameplay and a meditative narrative that never takes off.
An environment for nail-biting finishes, but its overly forgiving gameplay can make even the closest of races feel unfair.
Not for everyone, but players looking for the zen that comes with taking care of corn and other crops will rejoice.
Unfortunately, with its wonky controls and uninspired execution, the game just can't quite hold the attention of two people long enough before one inevitably decides its time to throw their friend into lava.
The core mechanic of decoding a language is fascinating, but it can't overcome all that surrounds it: a slow-paced narrative with dated gameplay.
Tokyo Ghoul faithfully adapts the manga, revealing that the convoluted story makes for a fun, if barebones, game that likely won't find new fans.
A clever premise can't meet the expectations of its ever-evolving namesake. The end result: a most tedious and ugly game.
My Beautiful Paper Smile's disturbing hand-drawn imagery and style can't overcome its underwhelming narrative and brief playtime.