Video Game Reviews
The Blood of Dawnwalker Review – Gimme the Night
Rebel Wolves’ ambitious action-RPG turns time into a valuable resource, and it makes me care just as much about the things I ignore as the choices I make.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword Review – Master of the Blade
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is an excellent way for the beloved dormant action franchise to reawaken and once again grab the spotlight.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 Review – I Am No Hero
Volume 2 brings two fan-favorite classics to current-gen systems, but do the upgrades make this collection worth revisiting?
Mafia Definitive Edition PS5 Review – An Offer You Shouldn’t Refuse
Does 2K and Hangar 13's excellent remake justify its existence on PS5? We’ve played a significant portion of the game and are ready to answer that question.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Review – Still the Quintessential Souls Experience
Whether it’s your first sojourn into the Lands Between, or you are a returning lonely tarnished, the Switch 2 version of Elden Ring will serve you well.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Review – Taming the Beast
Asobo Studios attempts something different with its third Plague Tale title, and ends up delivering potentially the series’ best game yet.
Nioh 3: Hell Rising DLC Review – Half-Hearted
Hell Rising brings a fun new weapon and an interesting new region to Nioh 3. However, its enemy variety and story leave much to be desired.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope DLC Review – Return to the Zone
While S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is already a great open-world game in its own right, its first expansion takes things further with entirely new zones to explore.
Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition Review – The North Still Needs a Fellowship
War in the North gets a welcome modern makeover, but its dated repetition and functional design keeps this cult classic firmly rooted in 2011.
The Sinking City 2 Review – Horror Unheeded
We knew Frogwares was switching things up in The Sinking City 2, but what we didn’t expect was just how well those changes would complement an already solid premise.
Mortal Shell 2 Review – A Bigger, Better Sequel, Clearly Inspired by Elden Ring
Cold Symmetry delivers a confident sequel in Mortal Shell 2 with rewarding exploration, engaging combat and focused progression, despite some rough edges.
Mafia: The Old Country – Man of Honor Review – A Worthwhile Return
Man of Honor is a compact, satisfying expansion that adds worthwhile story content without reinventing the formula.
Duskfade Review – Time to Clock In
Duskfade is Weird Beluga's attempt at making a fun, light-hearted adventure families can enjoy together. Here's how well it manages.
EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 Review – Playing It Safe
Madden swings for a more ambitious experience this year, but its biggest additions don't necessarily translate into a stronger game overall.
Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Review – Not Quite Rock and Roll
Expression Games captures the atmosphere of the Vietnam conflict, even as it fumbles with performance and optimization.
Agent 64: Spies Never Die Review – A Commendable Tribute
Replicant D6 follows the GoldenEye formula to a T, delivering a fun retro-style experience, even if it lacks its own charm.
Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites PS5 Review – Better Off In The Shadows
Ghost Recon Wildlands: Last Rites hasn’t reinvented the wheel here, but there's enough meat on this expansion’s bones to keep it interesting for its runtime.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Review – Here Comes A New Challenger
Arc System Works scores on presentation and gameplay, even packing a healthy amount of solo content, but online is a different story.
Mistfall Hunter Review – Risk Gives Way to Mist
Mistfall Hunter’s rewarding combat and flexible buildcraft soften extraction’s hardest edges, but also dulls much of its tension.
Beast of Reincarnation Review – Between Two Worlds
Game Freak's biggest multiplatform game yet is also its best, blooming with charm despite some technical and presentation hangups.
Splatoon Raiders Review – Ink Reborn
Splatoon Raiders reinvents Nintendo’s ink-based shooter as an addictive looter with superb co-op and technical polish.
The Relic: First Guardian Review – A World Worth Saving
A haunting opening lights a flame that burns throughout The Relic: First Guardian, even if its rough edges threaten to smother it.
Dinoblade Review – Extinction Event
While Dinoblade charmed all of us with a fantastic demo, it's now time to see whether there's more to it with the full release.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Review – The Legend Lives On
Halo Studios has done well to make Campaign Evolved feel like a respectful nod to what came before, while giving the franchise the momentum it needs to move confidently into the future.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game Review – In Your Element
Avatar Legends might just be the best embodiment yet of ‘easy to learn, difficult to master’ – it’ll have you feverishly chasing elemental perfection.
Disgaea Mayhem Review – Piece of Cake
Nippon Ichi has certainly tried something new here, but can this action-RPG effort capture what makes the franchise tick?
Moss: The Forgotten Relic Review – The Mouse is in the House
A VR killer app makes the jump to consoles.
Palworld 1.0 Review – The Pals Are Put to Work
More than two years after entering Early Access, Palworld has finally reached 1.0, making this the perfect time to take a comprehensive look at Pocketpair’s survival hit.
The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu Review – Welcome to the Jungle
ACE Team's novel attempt at a co-op horror game could have used more polish and tighter gameplay to truly stand out.
Echoes of Aincrad Review – An SAO opportunity not taken
Echoes’ promise of chasing your own path through Castle Aincrad is undermined by sluggish pace, repetitive design, and shallow player agency.