Cinelinx's Reviews
From gameplay mechanics to story beats, everything about the sequel feels confident and refined. This is a game fully sure of itself and what it wants to be/do, and the result is ridiculously impressive on all fronts.
Street Fighter 6 takes the iconic franchise to new places, making it accessible to newcomers, while bringing the depth and fun for long time fans.
Amnesia: The Bunker is honestly a great horror experience that will get your heart racing. It’s a great self contained story in a horrific world of WWII.
Great gameplay and graphics are held back by a confusing story, but the potential for the future is bright enough.
Despite it's issues, Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is easily a highlight of the franchise's modern era. It's simple, yet addictive combat, impressive animation and replay value makes it among the best Double Dragon games we've had in decades.
VR Skater offers an insanely tough learning curve, but offers a very rewarding experience if you tough it out. While the content is a little lacking for the price tag, the promised post launch content could very well set it over the top.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre comes alive like never before in a brand new survival game that serves as a worthy entry into Leatherface’s legacy.
Sea of Stars may look and feel like an old-school RPG, but it’s story, music, and overall approach make for a stunning title for modern gamers to enjoy.
Immortals Of Aveum has many things going for it, but most importantly it finds a way to breathe fresh air into the FPS genre.
Starfield takes you on a journey of creation, wonder, mystery, and storytelling like never before. Once you start playing, you'll be hooked and may find it hard to tear yourself away from the game.
Armored Core VI keeps kicking my ass and for some reason it continues to bring me back time after time; largely because the mecha-battling action is so good.
Fae Farm manages to take some of the best elements of Animal Crossing and icons of the genre (Harvest Moon, Stardew Valley, etc) and blend them together in an impressive way. With polished controls, and fun tweaks to familiar mechanics, Fae Farm manages to stand out in the (crowded) genre and is genuinely tough to put down.
An easy contender for Game of the Year, Baldur's Gate 3 is the Dungeons and Dragons RPG gamers have been dreaming about for years. The story branches out in numerous ways, such that every play through feels unique and different.
Eternights is one of the most thrilling and fun experiences I’ve had. It found a way to strengthen the action roguelike genre with the power of a dating sim. The inspirations from Persona are clear, but you won’t be disappointed in the slightest with this unique and fun adventure.
Mortal Kombat 1 is an exceptional addition to NetherRealm's renowned series, which has been expanding over the past three decades. The introduction of the Kameo Fighter system, Invasion, and the upcoming DLC character make MK1 a thrilling experience with abundant replay value for both die-hard fight game fans and casual gamers.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage takes the franchise back to its roots in a number of ways that should delight long-time fans, while still appealing to newcomers.
NHL 24 features a ton of minor tweaks and changes from the previous year, adding up to one excellent experience.
Whether you’ve played Sonic the Hedgehog since the beginning or you’re new to the series, Sonic Superstars is a must-have this fall. It’s a breath of fresh air for the series and hopefully a sign of many good things to come.
The team does a fantastic job of world building, while making a challenging and rewarding game. The game may start out as rather linear, but as you open it up and spend a few dozen hours in the game it really starts to excel at basically everything.
After being absent for over a decade, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown brings the iconic series back to life with a vengeance.