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Gears of War 4 is a thrilling new chapter in Microsoft's third-person shooter saga that stays true to what makes the series so fun to play.
Fallout 4 offers familiar gameplay mixed with an intriguing plot line and world-building gameplay, but suffers from a buggy presentation.
Brutal combat and solid writing lets Lara Croft become the action heroine we deserve.
Halo 5: Guardians is the best installment yet in Microsoft's storied shooter series, offering exciting gameplay, an engaging story and tons of multiplayer content.
Mortal Kombat X is the series' best installment yet, offering deep fighting gameplay, a cinematic story mode and some truly over-the-top finishing moves.
You'll want to spend hours with the compelling characters, elaborate worlds and in-depth RPG gameplay of Dragon Age: Inquisition.
Assassin's Creed Unity refines the franchise's gameplay and graphics with next-gen tech, and the results are understandably excellent.
Scarily good sound and level design make Alien: Isolation the season's best horror game.
Action-packed and full of heart, "Wolfenstein: The New Order" is the storied series' most memorable installment yet.
Innovative gameplay and beautiful art and music make “Transistor” a must-play for a variety of gamers.
You'll keep coming back to "Dark Souls II," and should you triumph, your victory is one that will stay with you.
"Assassin's Creed IV" is very different from the five games that preceded it, but proves that a little change can be a good thing.
Nintendo Switch Sports sticks wisely to the winning Wii Sports formula, while adding a slick online multiplayer mode.
Anyone who has somehow never played any of the 2D Sonic games, or who needs a good shot of nostalgia, can't go wrong with Sonic Origins. Even considering my quibbles with the game, it’s hard for me not to give it a strong recommendation. This is what classic 2D platforming is all about.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is an amazing JRPG, with a deep story and fun gameplay that will keep players engaged for many hours.
The Last of Us Part I is a nearly flawless PS5 remake of an exceptional game
Bothersome microtransactions aside, NBA 2K23 delivers a nearly flawless sports sim.
Outer Wilds is an indie space exploration game, with a fascinating and deadly mystery to unravel at the heart of the universe. The experience is both addicting and charming.
Persona 5 Royal for the Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S and PS5 is the best way to play Atlus’ award-winning JRPG, with all of the previous DLC included. However, completing the game’s main story can take more than 100 hours, and it’s easy to miss a big chunk of the game without proper planning. For players who are willing to invest their time, though, Persona 5 Royal delivers an intriguing coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of modern Tokyo.
God of War Ragnarök is arguably the series' best entry thanks to its gripping narrative, engaging gameplay and stunning visuals. It is the definition of a "must-have" title.