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Between building up your base, making new discoveries, and fighting intense boss battles, Ys VIII is a hard adventure to put down
A short and barren single-player adventure that's really only for players who want to dig into the multiplayer components
While Kingdom Battle's puzzles won't win any awards, the robust selection of challenging tactical battles entertains from beginning to end
Overpowered aliens and a run of bad luck can test your resolve, but there is almost always a way out of every jam thanks to XCOM's layered strategy
Plenty to discover, but tedium sets in quickly, particularly when faced with an abrupt loss of progress
Yakuza Kiwami is a sprawling adventure, but – as enhanced as it is – it's clearly a foundational entry in the series
Shorter than any other Uncharted game, yet just as powerful and memorable
Madden 18's benefits don't immediately jump out at you, but they are worth exploring
With steadier pacing and fun narrative twists, Giant Consequences improves over the first episode in many ways
Agents of Mayhem is absurd, but it leans into its own insanity in a charming way and backs it all up with fun, destructive action
The wilderness is satisfyingly unforgiving. The world is fun to explore, but story mode offers a lackluster narrative
Sonic Mania succeeds in paying homage to the classic '90s entries that so many fans remember fondly, and in the process delivers the best Sonic game in decades
Matterfall is an enjoyable, arcadey action game with a few twists even though difficulty spikes mar the endgame
Observer is a tense combination of sci-fi and horror, and one of the best cyberpunk games in years
Though a ton of fun with friends locally, the new single-player and online modes may not offer much to those hoping to play long-term
Excellent gameplay and mechanics are bogged down with lifeless characters, forgettable maps, and game modes that lack distinction from one another
Given the heavy subject matter, calling Hellblade "entertaining" feels inappropriate. However, it is undeniably memorable, telling a compelling tale that explores subject matter many consider taboo
Some of the brief teases point toward a more meaningful story, but this episode mostly hangs its hat on an underwhelming and surprisingly violent Riddler tale
Exploring new areas, fighting off hordes of increasingly menacing enemies, and seemingly insurmountable challenges help Sundered stay compelling through the finish, but technical issues keep the experience from greatness
Optimizing your ranch and collecting new slimes is engaging, and the steady stream of valuable upgrades ensures you always have a goal to reach for