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Red Dead Redemption II is a mind-boggling technical achievement. There has never been an open world video game crammed full of so much meaningful content, and one in which every facet is polished to such an exceptional degree. The outstanding mission design, consistently brilliant writing, and acting, and superlative long-form storytelling make this Rockstar's best ever game, and the defining game of the generation so far.
Mega Man 11 doesn't reinvent the series, but it does polish it for the new generation.
While there are improvements in the handheld gameplay, FIFA 19 never really fixes the problems that occurred in FIFA 18.
Even with the ghostly pale of an unfinished game hovering over it, the second episode of The Walking Dead: The Final Season is still among Telltale's finest work. Here's hoping they get a chance to release the remaining two episodes.
Destiny 2: Forsaken manages to merge nearly every positive aspect of both games in the series while leaving behind most of the negatives in order to create an immersive, compelling first person shooter experience. With Forsaken as the template for the future, Destiny's future is looking brighter than ever before.
The first episode of Life is Strange 2 is impressive in both the small changes it makes to the formula of the original game, and the influences it allows from our current tumultuous news cycle. Though it may not bowl you over, it is certainly an excellent start to this new episodic series.
If you aren’t into racing games, then this might not be your cup of tea, but if you are, then this is, without a doubt, the best in class.
'Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age' represents the peak of what the franchise can deliver.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider may be the best in the trilogy, a high action adventure against which all future entries must now be measured.
NBA 2K19 has raised the bar once again, not just for future iterations of the series but for every sports game developed moving forward.
With an innovative approach to the genre and a delightful progression system that keeps each new hospital a fresh experience, Two Point Hospital has cured the nostalgic symptoms of the past, creating one of the finest simulation games in recent years.
The Messenger is a fascinating exercise in genre reinvention, a showcase for two radically different approaches to homage.
Still, for those who fondly remember running, jumping, and the excitement of hoping they land in precisely the right spot despite being slightly disoriented, De Blob 2 will be like sitting down with an old pal they haven’t seen in ages.
For better or worse, this is Peter Parker's alter-ego at his most predictable, so don't expect too many surprises. True to name, Spider-Man is what it is: simple 'n' straight up Spidey, nothing more, nothing less.
The amount of polish in Shadows: Awakening heralds a fantastic return to the action-RPG era of old.
Little Dragons Cafe delivers on a soothing and charming experience for fans of slow games, but manages to be too slow to be worth playing for very long.
Pro Evolution Soccer 2019 continues Konami's mission to provide the alternative football experience through on-pitch innovations and very little else.
Donut County is a short and sweet package, with a unique take on what a game can be. It's full of as much charm as it is full of holes...but in the best possible way!
In size and scale, Salt and Sanctuary has a lot to offer for a 2D platformer -- but it is the attention to the small things that really gives the game its awesome stature. An amazing feat of imagination.
This is a sequel that provides more of the brilliance of its predecessor, squeezing out an astonishing number of ideas from a familiar formula. A slick, challenging and tight action-platformer that further cements the series at the very height of its genre.