GameSpot's Reviews
And for the first time in a creation-focused experience, I look forward to returning again and again for more than just the amazing levels I know other people will create. I want to keep making my own levels better. The game won't necessarily turn you into the next Shigeru Miyamoto, but you can almost feel a little bit of that magic rubbing off every time you upload a new creation.
The Last Guardian's peerless animation and character development bring a fascinating relationship between boy and beast to life.
Persona 5's compulsive gameplay and infectious energy make it a standout RPG.
In both structure and detail, The Witness is an original, difficult, and ultimately rewarding puzzle game.
The stunning Hyper Light Drifter is a masterful mix of exploration and combat.
[T]here's little worth in assessing soccer sims by the weight of their game modes, or indeed, the breadth of their official licences. All that truly matters is what unfolds in those virtual ninety minutes, either against a friend, an online stranger, or the computer. On that test alone, PES 2016 represents the best game in the series since the PlayStation 2 era.
A richly satisfying and wonderfully executed masterpiece.
Playground Games continues to master the art of driving games that are both accessible and complex, and Horizon 4's meaningful changes keep the series lively and looking fantastic.
Abzu is deeply, transcendentally beautiful--not just visually splendid, but emotionally evocative. Without question, it is this year's Journey.
Rising Tide brings other content to Beyond Earth as well, from new factions to new planet types. But these additions pale in comparison to the systemic changes Firaxis has made. There are bothersome issues with the new diplomacy approach, and some of these mechanics are too obfuscated to call excellent. But Rising Tide encourages new ways of thinking, and lends character to a very impersonal subject. That old Civilization mantra still echoes, just like it used to: One more turn.
Ziplining through London is thrilling, and the game allows you to organically discover missions and leaves you open-ended solutions lets you to create a meaningful, personal experience within its world. Coupled with strong, loveable leads and a seemingly endless procession of ways to leave your (fictional) mark on London's history, Assassin's Creed Syndicate is a shining example of gameplay and storytelling.
Overwatch meshes vastly different ideas and schools of thought into one frantic, exhilarating, layered shooter.
Night in the Woods delivers an evocative take on the early-20s existential crisis with awkward humor and charming characters.
It may not stir the hordes of wailing YouTubers looking for the next best haunted house, but SOMA succeeds at crafting something much more meaningful than jump-scares.
The Warhammer universe blends with the tactical gameplay of Total War to create one the best real-time strategy games ever.
Bandai Namco has crafted a fighting game that is deep and rewarding, while also being accessible.
Return of the Obra Dinn is a startlingly original detective adventure full of murder, mutiny, and monsters.
Firaxis turn-based strategy sequel brings major improvements to the multilayered XCOM formula.
Planet Coaster is an exemplary amusement park management simulation with fantastic construction tools and a wealth of high-quality user-created content.
CD Projekt Red's first paid expansion is well worth the return to the Northern Kingdoms.