Posts By Matt Bianucci

WWE 2K Battlegrounds Review – WWE Jam

WWE 2K Battlegrounds Review – WWE Jam

A spin-off that shows the main franchise how it’s done.

NBA 2K21 Review – Losing a Step

NBA 2K21 Review – Losing a Step

NBA 2K21’s changes are more of steps sideways than forward.

Madden NFL 21 Review – Playing to Tie

Madden NFL 21 Review – Playing to Tie

New modes and features shine while established ones stagnate.

Mortal Shell Review – Immortal Souls

Mortal Shell Review – Immortal Souls

A Souls clone that never escapes its influences.

Creaks Review – Through the Floorboards

Creaks Review – Through the Floorboards

Great puzzles prop up other interesting, unexplored ideas.

Orcs Must Die! 3 Review – Orc-Killing Simulator

Orcs Must Die! 3 Review – Orc-Killing Simulator

Living up to its name in every imaginable way.

CrossCode Review – Ready Single Player

CrossCode Review – Ready Single Player

A complex RPG nestled within a layered metagame.

F1 2020 Review – Setting the Pace

F1 2020 Review – Setting the Pace

One of the best racing sims in recent memory.

Hunting Simulator 2 Review – Off Target

Hunting Simulator 2 Review – Off Target

Simulating the hunt but missing the mark.

Desperados 3 Review – Criminal Mastermind

Desperados 3 Review – Criminal Mastermind

Stealth and tactical strategy outweigh some frustrating inconsistencies.

Minecraft Dungeons Review – Mine, Craft, and Dungeon Crawl

Minecraft Dungeons Review – Mine, Craft, and Dungeon Crawl

An enjoyable, stripped-back, blocky dungeon crawler.

Streets of Rage 4 Review – Party Like It’s 1994

Streets of Rage 4 Review – Party Like It’s 1994

A beat-‘em-up for the new generation.

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Review – One Versus Many

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Review – One Versus Many

A cathartic, if not revolutionary, Musou experience.

Granblue Fantasy: Versus Review – Grand Slam

Granblue Fantasy: Versus Review – Grand Slam

Satisfying gameplay holds up this otherwise inconsistent fighter.

Rugby 20 Review – At Least It Tried

Rugby 20 Review – At Least It Tried

A lacking entry into a difficult sport’s gaming legacy.

Journey to the Savage Planet Review – Better Than 4th Best

Journey to the Savage Planet Review – Better Than 4th Best

A delectable romp around a new planet.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Coteries of New York Review – Undead Confusion

Vampire: The Masquerade – Coteries of New York Review – Undead Confusion

A cluttered vampire visual novel whose bright spots are muddy.

Arise: A Simple Story Review – Simply Beautiful

Arise: A Simple Story Review – Simply Beautiful

A simple yet touching package.

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts Review – Hitman from a Distance

Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts Review – Hitman from a Distance

A soft reboot whose sniping doesn’t outweigh its problems.

Planet Zoo Review – A Glorious Zoo Creation Sim

Planet Zoo Review – A Glorious Zoo Creation Sim

Avoiding extinction for the zoo simulation genre.