Michael Mendis
- Skies of Arcadia
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- Mass Effect 2
With a forgettable story and a critical lack of gameplay depth, The Falconeer fails to realize its potential.
Genshin Impact boasts an enticing open world, charming characters, and engaging combat—all in an accessible free-to-play format.
Sea of Solitude sets up a strong premise and showcases a lot of heart, but its forgettable gameplay and mediocre storytelling hold it down.
Control: AWE admirably serves its purpose as a formal beginning to the Remedy Connected Universe and adds a few cool perks along the way, but fails to stand as a compelling Control expansion in its own right.
Between its nuanced story, consistently fresh gameplay, and bleeding-edge visuals, The Last of Us Part II stands among the greats in the action-adventure genre.
Control: The Foundation is a rock-solid expansion that provides more of the explosive action, mind-bending mystery, and quirky humor that makes the main game so much fun.
GRIS' stunningly beautiful presentation, poignant story, and fluid platforming come together to create an impressive indie title that shouldn't be missed.
The Inner Friend showcases a ton of heart and some clever concepts, but fails to translate that into compelling gameplay or a coherent story.
Despite its shallow gameplay, Sakura Wars offers plenty of entertainment thanks to its delightful characters, stylish art design, and upbeat tone.
Kentucky Route Zero tells fascinating tales about its world and the people who inhabit it, but fails to connect its many threads into a cohesive whole.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is one of the finest Metroidvania games on the market, a phenomenal sequel that builds on everything that made its predecessor such a beloved title.
Gravity Ghost provides a relaxing experience with some interesting gameplay ideas, but its lack of depth and poor storytelling keep you from getting invested.
Blazing Chrome's explosive action and old-school aesthetic delight, even though the experience ends too quickly.
You get what you pay for with Hero Express—which is not much.
Team Sonic Racing is good, but it's a step down from Sumo Digital's previous kart racers.
You won't feel bitten for picking up The Walking Dead: The Final Season, a fitting conclusion to the long-running and beloved series.
Hellmut delights with its silly characters and explosive action, but its repetitive level design holds it back.
Dark Devotion's slick gameplay and stylish artwork allow the game to shine amidst a mass of other Dark Souls-inspired action-RPGs.
Grave Keeper is bland, boring, and repetitive—but hey, it could be worse.
Gwent is an excellent card game that is simple to understand, yet still takes time and thought to master. Its depth and replayability will keep you engaged for countless hours.