Drawing inspiration from "Jet Set Radio," "Bomb Rush Cyberfunk" not only revives old-school 90s metropolis vibes but masterfully brings them to the modern era.
"ABRISS" successfully offers physics-based destruction, fusing brutalist architectural inspirations with the visceral satisfaction of blowing everything up.
With a heavy focus on pattern recognition and attention to detail, "Chants of Sennaar" is a puzzle game that will keep you entertained for hours.
"Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising" emerges as a sequel that feels more like an enhanced edition of its predecessor rather than a brand-new entry — but that's not a bad thing.
"Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy" is a robust package that offers a fantastic blend of detective and legal drama.
After last year's "WWE 2K23" laid the groundwork, this latest iteration straps on the boots, and comes ready to rumble with the best of them.
As a kid-centric title, "Princess Peach: Showtime!" gives Peach her long-overdue spotlight, wrapping it up in a bow and presenting it with a standing ovation.
With an innovative approach to gameplay and a striking aesthetic, it's easy to see "Children of the Sun" becoming a cult classic in its own right.
If you're intrigued by the idea of a crab scouring the ocean for makeshift armor while battling existential threats, then "Another Crab's Treasure" is definitely worth a dive.
While Skater XL's learning curve is steep, for those who stick with it, there is some fun and satisfying skateboarding action to be had.
Let me be clear: I liked The Last of Us: Part II, and I feel like I can’t succinctly convey all of the things I wish to say about the game in 1,000 words (which I am well over at this point). The dystopian world created by the Naughty Dog team is one that I enjoy exploring and surviving in. For everything that The Last of Us: Part II gets right, though, I can’t help but feel like I just played through an extension of the same game from 2013. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, and like Ellie with Joel, I'm trying to accept the game as it is. Considering the impact that The Last of Us had on gaming, I guess I just expected to be blown away all over again.
There’s a lot to love in Akiba’s Trip: Hellbound & Debriefed, whether you’re a veteran or newcomer to the series. It looks and plays much like the games of yesteryear, but that’s what gives it much of its charm. You can definitely add Akihabara to my list of spots to visit when I finally make my way back to Japan. I’m no vampire demon, but perhaps I’ll wear an extra layer or two. You know, just in case.
With those yearly grievances aired, Madden NFL 22 is still a worthwhile pickup if you were on the fence. There's nothing that's painstakingly new in this year's release. However, next-gen technology elevates gameplay with more realistic player movements, while home field advantage is, finally, exactly that. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go draft Tim Tebow as my starting tight end.
The character placement and controls in Cannibal Cuisine could use a bit of tightening - for instance, there seems to be a pretty wide and inconsistent margin as to when a player falls into a gap and when they don’t - but for the most part, Cannibal Cuisine is just as fun as other co-op party games such as Overcooked and Tools Up! Its bloody cartoon violence - and, you know, cannibalism - is probably a bit too much for younger players. But for groups of older gamers who are fans of this sort of game, you’ll likely eat up Cannibal Cuisine. Which is better than the other way around.
It might not be the most refined title out there, but "Choo-Choo Charles" continues Two Star Games' trend of creating "artistic, atmospheric horror games."
"HEROish" is a simple, yet engaging and wildly addicting card-battling MOBA-lite.
Kandria blends the unique features of deep exploration, old-world lore, and combat into a nostalgic, mysterious world that is just waiting to be uncovered.
"Forspoken" probably deserves more credit than it's gotten up to this point. It just falls short of reaching the heights that we all expected it to achieve.
After all the controversy, "Hogwarts Legacy" feels like an expected "Harry Potter" experience that ultimately boils down to an underwhelming game.
There are plenty of things to enjoy about "WWE 2K23," but it doesn't do much to step outside of the already established "WWE 2K" formula.