Matthew Kato
The premise, and occasionally its execution, has its moments, but A Way Out feels like a vision not fully realized
Though slimmed down compared to other iterations, this version has enough features to make it enjoyable
The game makes you replay a paltry number of out-of-the-box courses and its modes lack features, resulting in a sidestep for the series.
The racing still has strong moments, but the additions don't add as much as I'd expect
The puzzle-game intricacies remain once the excitement of the explosions wears off
There are some great moments out on the track thanks to the competitive A.I. Elsewhere the feature set offers enough to keep you interested
Blazing through the night provides some fun racing moments, but NFS doesn't support or assemble its constituent parts to any cumulative positive
Rory has solid gameplay and covers the basic feature bases, but it doesn't distinguish itself
I am nominally interested in all of The Crew's parts, but none of them hold my attention
Despite its limitations, NASCAR Heat 4 contains enough improvements to make it attractive
Getting some good strokes in feels great, but the title's structure consists solely of a list of courses
The ball might not always go exactly where you want it to, but it's a fun time getting there
FIFA 20's finer gameplay moments are overshadowed by the series' overall malaise
The football is fun – helped by gameplay improvements and the X-Factor and superstar abilities. Unfortunately, the limited nature and lack of progress in the franchise and career modes is very clear
Whether in the shop or on the track, NASCAR Heat 3 delivers fun moments even if it's not the complete product
This game appeals to both hardcore and novice drivers, but its limited Time Attack focus isn't for everyone
Not only is this a playable homage to the legend's career, it's also a decent rally game
Delivers scares with style even if it doesn't satisfy in all areas
The game's day/night structure is part of a compelling structure that makes NFS Heat a solid entry in the franchise.
Surviving the zombie throngs can be a thrilling experience, but the story and open-world structure come in second