GameSpot's Reviews
The new episode in Final Fantasy 7 Remake has a few fun character beats, but ultimately feels like a thin, unnecessary stopgap for the next real installment.
Square Enix tells a smaller, more personal Final Fantasy 7 tale and marries it with a smart mashup of action and RPG gameplay to deliver a must-play experience. Its PS5 version realizes the world of Midgar with stunning new detail.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart looks and plays better than ever thanks to new-generation hardware, but it's still the same lovable, goofy series at heart.
Stonefly is too weighed down by unwieldy combat and grind to get off the ground.
Virtua Fighter 5 Ultimate Showdown delivers a deep, satisfying fighting game experience--provided you're okay with barebones single-player and inconsistent online play.
Knockout City's surprising depth coupled with its approachable mechanics make it an engrossing new multiplayer offering.
Miitopia's great character creation is wasted on a shallow, repetitive RPG experience.
Parts of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition show their age, but this remaster is largely an improvement over BioWare's original trilogy.
The Famicom Detective Club games show their age, but The Missing Heir still packs a twisty, Agatha Christie punch.
Biomutant presents a different take on the post-apocalypse, but a forgettable story and uneven gameplay hold it back.
Wrath of the Druids is Assassin's Creed Valhalla's first major post-launch DLC, though its story unfortunately doesn't tie back to the main game very well.
Hood gives you glimpses of a new and exciting multiplayer concept, but its many, many design flaws keep the game from delivering.
The sequel to Resident Evil 7 leans heavily on Resident Evil 4's brand of action, but adds its own sensibilities to the mix.
Total War's first remaster updates a 2004 classic, but this is still a game for those wearing nostalgia-tinted glasses.
Returnal blends elements of shooters, roguelikes, action games, and horror to redefine bullet hell and conjure a mysterious, moody masterpiece.
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is a fleeting but delicious Zelda-inspired romp.
New Pokemon Snap pays homage to the Nintendo 64 classic while venturing off in bold new directions.
Though antiquated in some respects, Nier Replicant will tear your heart out with its timeless story, endearing and tragic characters, and beautiful soundtrack.
Before Your Eyes is a smart and moving first-person looker where your eyes are in control.
MLB The Show 21 maintains the series' continued excellence on the diamond, but missing features and uneven additions hold it back.