Game Informer
HomepageDeveloper SIE London captures the vibe of the city and its characters, even though the gameplay is standard shooting-gallery fare
Outer Wilds offers an incredible world filled with memorable moments, but the experience is hamstrung by poorly implemented puzzles and wonky systems
Whether it's the adrenaline rush from a hard-fought boss encounter or the thrill of watching the characters bond, this is a delightful journey in and out of battle
Kids is a brief-but-effective example of using game mechanics to impart concepts and ideas, even if those ideas are simple
With its heavy Metroid inspirations, Gato Roboto can feel derivative. However, it plays well and the world and combat encounters are well-designed
Combat, puzzles, and exploration feel familiar and unspectacular, but the bizarre story and hilarious dialogue set it apart
Void Bastards provides a clever twist on the gameplay model popularized by System Shock 2 and BioShock, now with a procedural element to aid in long-term engagement
Surprising moments succeed at sending occasional shivers down your spine, but the game doesn't bring you deep enough into its world to inspire fear
Despite a thrilling conclusion, this episode suffers from imbalanced pacing and annoying characters
Observation is a fantastic horror game thanks to its twisting plot, well-realized setting, and challenging puzzles
Three Kingdoms is a striking addition to the Total War series with plenty to love, though it takes a slight dip in on-the-field tactical choice
The team-based mechanics help Team Sonic Racing stand out from other kart racers, but Mario Kart is in no danger of losing pole position in the genre
A Plague Tale excels in its narrative and setting, but the moment-to-moment action is uninspired
Rage 2 fails to deliver any interesting characters, environments, or activities. Solid shooting and cool weapons lift up the other elements of this title
Despite a fun concept at its core, the characters and story don't pull players in as events unfold
Adheres to the tradition of Final Fantasy Tactics admirably, but repetitive encounters and lack of an interesting story drag the experience down
Bite-sized missions and an engaging empire-building layer make Shakedown: Hawaii a great destination – whether you have minutes or hours to spare
Combat is a weak spot, but the story is engaging to the point that I didn't want this episode to end
What Supraland lacks in production value, it more than makes up for with fantastic puzzle and level design
BoxBoy + BoxGirl hits the sweet spot with a series of puzzles that aren't too hard, but occasionally make you think