Michael Mendis
- Skies of Arcadia
- Sonic the Hedgehog 2
- Mass Effect 2
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: 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.
Sea of Solitude sets up a strong premise and showcases a lot of heart, but its forgettable gameplay and mediocre storytelling hold it down.
Genshin Impact boasts an enticing open world, charming characters, and engaging combat—all in an accessible free-to-play format.
With a forgettable story and a critical lack of gameplay depth, The Falconeer fails to realize its potential.
Colossus Down delivers more of the series' trademark wacky humor, but its core gameplay proves merely adequate.
Cyberpunk 2077's compelling characters and well-realized dystopian world delivers dozens of hours of open-world fun—provided you have the right hardware on which to play it, and a high tolerance for objectionable content.
A cartoony reimagining of the classic Battletoads franchise is let down by mediocre gameplay and flat comedy.
NieR Replicant's loveable characters and creative mix of gameplay allow the game to hold its own over a decade after its original release.
Black Legend introduces some neat concepts, but lacks the depth needed to create an engaging experience.
While its simplistic gameplay and lack of closure hold it back from greatness, Backbone still delivers a compelling experience thanks to its deep worldbuilding, well-realized characters, and gorgeous pixel art.
The Ascent delivers meaty action and gorgeous visuals in an imaginative cyberpunk package.
Twelve Minutes delivers a captivating experience with excellent voice acting and shocking twists.
Sonic Colors Ultimate enhances the original's great gameplay to modern HD standards, but misses the mark in almost every other regard.
Nuclear Blaze lacks depth and scope, but its well-designed firefighting mechanics prove fun and accessible.
Though not without its shortcomings, Kena: Bridge of Spirits excels thanks to its exhilarating combat and breath-taking visuals.
Forza Horizon 5 delivers a visually stunning and highly polished open world racing experience that's fun for racing veterans and newbies alike.
The Gunk sports an interesting core mechanic and two likable heroines, but lacks the depth and complexity needed to make the game stand out.
While there are still a few bugs to iron out, Sonic Origins delivers the old-school Sonic experience in its best form yet thanks to a host of new features and quality-of-life improvements.
PowerWash Simulator's simple gameplay loop delivers a surprisingly relaxing and addicting experience.