IGN's Reviews
Mordhau's deep melee combat system creates moments of gory multiplayer medieval magic.
The Castlevania Anniversary Collection doesn't do any fancy emulation tricks, but the games speak for themselves.
Layers of Fear 2 is a stirring horror adventure with incredible writing that consistently subverts expectations.
Total War: Three Kingdoms uses excellent pacing and strong character mechanics to create a consistently exciting and challenging historical strategy campaign.
Team Sonic Racing adds a creative twist on the arcade racer with its exciting team-based mechanics that put strategy and precision at the forefront alongside blistering speeds across mesmerizing tracks.
Observation's novel approach to puzzle design and gripping plot combine to create a unique science-fiction experience.
Life Is Strange 2 Episode 3 has a thrilling conclusion but its core conflict and new characters never fully make a connection.
Rage 2's moment-to-moment combat is outstanding, making it shine among open-world first-person shooters.
A Plague Tale: Innocence has a great story, but the gameplay has a level of convenience that undercuts the perilous world.
Close to the Sun is a harrowing and thoughtfully designed first-person exploration adventure that shows a twisted world in which Nikola Tesla's ideas came to life.
Saints Row 3 is still as fun as it is crazy on the Switch, but be warned if you're going to play it on a TV.
Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Story - Episode 1 is mechanically simple, but it does a fine job of letting you bask in Star Wars surroundings and the impressive presence of Darth Vader himself.
It's impressive that Mortal Kombat 11 plays as well as it does on Switch, but it loses a lot when you're on the go and away from wi-fi.
World War Z's lack of variety and ambition can't stop a satisfying zombie slashing with a good group of friends.
Imperator: Rome packs more interesting strategic systems and detail into its vast historical sandbox simulation than its interface can fully handle, but they produce some excellent political scheming and warfare.
Risk of Rain 2's early access hooked me with its fluid 3D action and distinct classes, and held my attention long after I'd seen everything it had to offer with its berserk roguelike progression, and the ability to squad up with friends.
Fun in small bursts, but Days Gone's repetition, bland world, and meandering story make for an unremarkable ride.
Anno 1800 returns to the roots of the real-time colony-builder series and delivers intimidatingly complex gameplay that's as marvelous as it is beautiful.
It won't stack up to high-end VR headsets, but Nintendo's Labo VR Kit is a surprisingly solid and in-depth introduction to the world of VR.
Pathway brings together RPG tactics and roguelite progression with a unique Indiana Jones setting, but it doesn't have the depth to feel replayable.