Polygon's Reviews
DriveClub isn't a huge leap forward but has smart ideas in its multiplayer
FIFA 15 is what fans have come to expect, but it wears its changes well
Isolation isn't the worst Alien game, but it is the most disappointing
Crimes and Punishments is the best Sherlock has been, but it's just short of great
Smash Bros hasn't been compressed for 3DS — it's been tailored to it
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor tells a good story but provides the tools to discover even better tales
Infinity 2.0 knows where to lend a hand or take over to keep things from getting boring
Crown of the Old Iron King rewards players who accept its difficulty and required effort
Forza Horizon 2's foundation is stronger than the underwhelming tracks built on top of it
Roundabout is a goofy game that requires serious skill
Spotlight focuses on movement itself
D4 is so weird, strange and different that it's hard to pass up
Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call adds depth to the best parts of its predecessor
NHL 15 missteps badly in its introduction to the current console generation
Team Ninja and Omega Force have forced Zelda's universe into the confines of a beat-em-up, but much of the charm and appeal was strained out in the process.
As just another game, Destiny is a confusing combination of often at-odds elements — it presents itself as ambitious, almost boastful, while seeming strangely safe and reserved. It wants to eat its cake as a shooter, and have the longevity of an MMO — but it lacks the combat sophistication of the former, and the deep well of content native to the latter.
Even in virtual worlds, variety is the spice of life. The Sims 4, for all its polish and cleverness, simply isn't very spicy.
Hatoful Boyfriend makes fun of the dating simulator genre by turning it on its head, making it weird and outrageous. The witty dialogue and absolutely bonkers scenarios are genuinely fun to discover, and the handful of different storylines make repeated playthroughs worthwhile. It's not groundbreaking material, but it's laughable — in a good, entertaining way.
Infamous: First Light is at its best if you've never played Second Son
Velocity 2X could have taken the easy route, sticking with proven mechanics for a predictable sequel. Instead, it makes a big bet, adding on-foot gameplay to already-sharp ship gameplay and the entire game is so much stronger for it.