GameSpot's Reviews
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii puts the spotlight back on Goro Majima for an uneven swashbuckling adventure that delights more often than it disappoints
Avowed's impactful and satisfying combat is undone by a widely unbalanced upgrade system and an uninteresting story that wastes its potential.
If you want a technical, fast-paced 3D fighting game with great netcode, you can't go wrong with VF5 REVO--but make sure your system runs it well first.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII remains as fun and engaging as ever, but too many drastic changes lead to glaring issues.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is a triumphant sequel, improving upon its predecessor with an open-world RPG that delights in its complexity and emphasis on player choice.
Eternal Strands' incredible magic system and monster hunts are held back by the game's story.
Rebellion's sixth Sniper Elite entry is still a fun Nazi-destroying simulator, though this feels like the last one that can get by on rolling out the same, largely unchanged formula.
The 2010 franchise revival gets a makeover and some modern conveniences, but wild difficulty spikes make it tough to recommend for anyone but the most dedicated DKC fan.
Marvel Rivals is a refined take on the hero shooter genre that offers more than just being a comic-themed clone
Dynasty Warriors: Origins evolves the long-running series, meshing its hack-and-slash core with an action-oriented slant that enhances its extravagant 14th-century warfare.
Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind is an enjoyable brawler that recalls the campy fun of the 1990s TV series, but frustrating vehicle segments and a short playtime hold it back.
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered revives the long-dormant series with a timely reminder of its everlasting excellence
Indiana Jones and The Great Circle takes an unexpectedly stealthy and freeform approach, making for a faithful, rip-roaring adventure in which you truly embody the famous archeologist.
Deck: The Thing: Remastered reintroduces a flawed but fascinating game, with overhauled visuals and a number of crucial quality-of-life improvements
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is rough around the edges, but its propensity for creating emergent moments in a deadly and alluring world makes this trip back to the Zone a fraught and compelling experience
Double Exposure offers some interesting narrative beats, gorgeous visuals, and a few endearing characters, but fails to deliver the personality, drama, or emotion it is reliant upon.
You won't find a more fundamental JRPG than Dragon Quest III, and this is easily the best way to experience it
Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut further polishes an already-splendid experience, adding more depth and replayability to one of 2023's best games.
A decrease in murder lowers the stakes, but The Rise of the Golden Idol is still an inventive detective game where deductive reasoning prevails
Via bricks and minifigs, Horizon is charmingly remade for a younger audience, though its formulaic missions may strain players of all ages.