GameSpot's Reviews
Planet Alpha's glorious vistas are worth seeing, even though its mechanics aren't particularly unique.
Faction politics are the backbone of Battle for Azeroth, but the real victories are the friends that you make along the way.
Freedom Planet's fast-paced thrills and challenging boss fights make for a joyous retro outing, but don't expect the same highs from its mediocre story.
Little Dragons Cafe's charming world and cafe management are enjoyable, but it's held back by significant pacing issues.
Hollow Knight's sprawling world, precise combat, and wealth of content make its trip through Hollownest engrossing and rewarding.
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is the epitome of a good game that can be hard to recommend.
Steeped in tradition and not afraid to show it, Dragon Quest XI reflects the best qualities of the series' past.
Inspired by the 8-bit and 16-bit action-platformers of yesteryear, The Messenger is an ambitious and well-balanced side-scroller that's as difficult as it is funny.
With a new PGA Tour license, difficult but fair controls, and a pleasing presentation, The Golf Club 2019 is a straight shot down the fairway.
Donut County is high on charm but short on substance; a game about holes that doesn't quite feel whole.
Subset Games' FTL follow-up is a pristine and pragmatic tactical gem with dynamic conflicts that will inspire you to jump Into the Breach again, and again, and again.
F1 2018 nails a new lap record with its most complete package to date.
Old and new components of the Yakuza franchise combine to create one of the series' strongest entries.
This 2D action-platformer is a gorgeous but frustrating test of patience.
The lovely aesthetics and graceful movement in A King's Bird are undercut by a too steep difficulty and imprecise controls.
Guacamelee 2 doubles down on what worked in the original and presents the most formidable challenges yet.
The PS4 version of H1Z1 Battle Royale provides a simple, streamlined experience with the thrills of the genre's high-stakes combat. Nothing more, nothing less. [OpenCritic note: Michael Higham separately reviewed the PC (6) and PS4 (7) versions. His scores have been averaged.]
Phantom Doctrine blends several complex mechanics and a well-realized Cold War setting into one brilliantly engaging experience.
Telltale begins the final verse of Clementine's ballad on a high note.
Flipping Death is a quirky and lovingly crafted adventure that doesn't overstay its welcome.