For as basic and minimal as the gameplay feels at times, Goodnight Universe knocks it out of the park when it comes to its narrative structure and emotional storytelling.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is actually a decent overall package that’s simply held back and let down by its bizarre co-op campaign.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is a solid sequel that builds on its commitment to chaotic action.
I enjoyed The Outer Worlds for what it was worth, but The Outer Worlds 2 feels like a significant step up, and one that’s better suited to a broader audience.
Piankiller isn’t really broken or terrible in any meaningful way, but it’s just not doing enough of its own stuff to justify a full reimagining such as this.
Returnal is extremely difficult, and that might drive some casual players away, but there’s very little reason to say no to a game with such an intriguing story, beautiful visuals and engaging core gameplay in the first place. Returnal is a blast and, to be quite honest, I can’t wait to get back to it.