An intoxicating, memorable journey, with smart puzzles and a resonant story.
Injustice 2 isn't the most original fighting game on the block, but it might be the most balanced and thoroughly entertaining one - gear system notwithstanding.
At times mechanically clumsy, but artistically sound, Little Nightmares might get on your nerves every once in awhile, but its imagery will burrow into your brain and never leave.
While it's certainly not perfect, Nier: Automata is nonetheless a breath of fresh air that will challenge your thumbs as well as your thinking - a game with hydrocarbon heart and silicon soul that will stay with you long after you've set the controller down.
Not always thrilling, but Dead Rising 4 feels like the series getting its sense of fun back. And that's a great thing.
Littered with bugs, excruciating load times, and a severely padded ending, ReCore is a great example of good ideas, flawed execution.
Splatoon is a beautiful new twist on the shooting genre, but lacks team chat and other modern norms.
A solid shooter standing atop fan service and nostalgia
A challenging game with a colossal chip on its shoulder
Mortal Kombat X is bloody well done