GameSpot's Reviews
Paperbound is a thrilling multiplayer arena game, but too few game modes and lack of an online feature makes it only an occasional party favorite.
Dark Souls II comes to current gen with a vengeance.
Bastion remains as strong of a game as it was in 2011, but there's no need to buy this version if you already own it.
Etrian Mystery Dungeon is a punishing RPG that's difficult to put down thanks to a rich supply of loot and deep dungeons.
Minor refinements have noticeable impact on MLB 15: The Show, another rousing simulation of the national pastime.
Pillars of Eternity is a lengthy and enjoyable role-playing game that springs from a time-honored tradition.
Amazing writing and a good sense of discovery makes Sunless Sea's glacial pace and mismatched roguelike elements worth plodding through.
Worlds of Magic is the spiritual successor to the 1994 game Master of Magic, but it disappoints even by 1990s standards.
Despite its nagging restrictions, Story of Seasons is an absorbing farming game with a wonderful sense of progression.
Axiom Verge is an excellent example of inspired game design that takes old ideas and improves upon them, leaving a mark that won't soon be forgotten.
Book Two's excellent cast of characters kicks Dreamfall Chapters into action.
Sid Meier's Starships stretches a thin premise over barebones gameplay systems.
Resogun: Defenders delivers more energetic action in two new modes.
Jaws of Hakkon recalls the best bits Dragon Age: Inquisition, with a couple of caveats.
Life is Strange still suffers from some problematic dialogue and "gamey" sequences, but the emotional payoff is worth the effort.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D is a valiant attempt at bringing an ambitious and expansive RPG to the handheld realm. For the most part it works, but the original undoubtedly shines brighter than this tweaked offering.
Telltale's journey through Westeros has hit a high point.
Bloodborne's excellent action, beautiful artistry, and religious melodrama make it another must-play in the Demon's Souls tradition.
Claptastic Voyage tries to shine with awesome new weapons, enemy types, and some incredible environments, but lackluster missions tarnish the luster.
A mix of Musou, strategy, and pure insanity, Bladestorm ends up missing the mark with all three.