Almost anyone smitten by Necrobarista’s style will find more than enough to warrant its asking price, including a rather poignant denouement after three hours of play, but it risks frustrating anyone expecting more of a game and less of a film.
Death Stranding is a game meant to be experienced by all, even those who won’t complete it, and a good PC build makes this the best version to determine if Sam is the right porter for the job.
The new indie game Wildfire is a boon for stealth game fans, and it's packed with smart ideas, interesting spells, and inventive level design.
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners isn't just a great use of the source material, but a top-notch survival action game that fulfills VR's potential.
New indie game Itta combines a dreary narrative with hairy bullet-hell bosses, though some half-baked systems hold it back from greatness.
Treachery in Beatdown City mixes classic brawls with turn-based tactics, but it's compromised by an easily exploitable combat system and short length.
Tactics game Element Space's port to the PlayStation 4 is something of a failure to launch, with poor presentation and stability in a crowded genre.
Mission: It's Complicated is a wonderfully relatable and inclusive superhero romance dating sim, offered up for free on Steam for Valentine's Day.
The Arcade Crew/Turtleblaze's Kunai is a masterclass in 2D action, and will be catnip to metroidvania platformer fans looking for their next fix.
Doctor Who: The Edge of Time on PS VR is filled with exciting bouts of fan service, but the VR game built around it feels considerably dated.
Indie action-adventure Yaga blends Slavic folklore with unique gameplay mechanics, but its stumbling combat leaves something to be desired.
Golem's crunchy combat, strong narrative, and enticing score are some of the best PS VR has to offer, but nausea risks compromising the full package.
The Legend of Bum-Bo is an addictive mash up of tile-matching puzzlers and roguelikes, with a tactile DIY visual design that serves the concept well.
Its strong soundtrack and fundamental gameplay makes it an even better fitness option than Beat Saber.
Disco Elysium is an exquisitely-written RPG of external and internal turmoil, political unrest, and self-destruction, packaged into a detective noir.
Concrete Genie certainly has a vandal's heart, but this creatively-oriented PlayStation 4 exclusive struggles to tie its various mechanics together.
Warsaw combines the backdrop of the 1944 uprising with a tough-as-nails tactical roguelike, but bugs and design flaws compromise the experience.
This game presents a unique approach to the franchise on PlayStation VR, though its high cost may deter some players.
Later Alligator is a lovingly-animated film noir parody that combines mini-games, point-and-click adventuring, and hilarious talking alligators.
Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son is the game sequel to the rom-com classic. While janky and lacking star power, it's still an appealing experiment.