Video Game Reviews
Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin Review – Stranger Danger
This new flavor of Final Fantasy is mostly created with borrowed ideas, but still implements them well enough to be genuinely fun and addicting most of the time.
Ghostwire: Tokyo Review – Fog World
Ghostwire: Tokyo's open world structure is formulaic, but the game still boasts enjoyable combat, fun exploration, and well-designed quests.
Grand Theft Auto 5 (PS5) Review – One Last Score
GTA 5 looks and runs solid on new consoles- but it's still GTA 5, nine years on from its launch.
Tunic Review – Tried and True
Tunic sticks to the rules of the retro-style RPG genre almost too well, but still manages to be one of the best examples of it in many years.
WWE 2K22 Review – Hitting Different
Thanks to an extra year of development, WWE 2K22 is one of the more well-rounded entry in this long-running franchise.
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Review – Reach Out To The Truth
Welcome to the Velvet Room.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Dawn of Ragnarök Review – A Worthy Expansion
Dawn of Ragnarök introduces some neat ideas that are held back by long-standing 'Assassin’s Creed' issues.
Submerged: Hidden Depths Review – Spirited but Simple
The follow-up to Submerged reaps the rewards of its simplicity while also paying a price for it.
Destiny 2: The Witch Queen Review – Wield the Light
Another great expansion to the epic Destiny 2 world.
Beholder 3 Review – A Culmination Of What Came Before
Beholder 3 is a game that shines in some departments, but falls equally short of the mark in others.
Monark Review – Mad, Mad World
Monark fails to do justice to its several interesting ideas, with grindy combat and its repetitive structure letting the entire experience down.
Assetto Corsa Competizione Review – Simulazione Completa
An unabashed, unapologetic simulation racer that doesn’t quite justify it.
Gran Turismo 7 Review – The King Has Returned
Gran Turismo 7 is simply one of the greatest racing games of all time.
ELEX 2 Review – Not Much Going For It
ELEX 2 elevates some of its predecessor’s ideas, but mostly just ends up delivering another buggy game that occasionally entertains.
Shadow Warrior 3 Review – The Good, The Bad, and The Wang
Lo Wang is back again, once again, in a more linear single-player adventure but is this no-frills approach worth checking out for FPS fans?
Martha is Dead Review – Face-off
A frustrating experience.
GRID Legends Review – Steady at the Wheel
GRID Legends might not blow your doors off, but it does tighten many of the core ideas from previous games while packing in a ton of content.
Elden Ring Review – Come, Let’s Die All Over Again
Souls-like in an open world? Count me in.
Cyberpunk 2077 PS5 Review – Marginal Improvement
Cyberpunk 2077's native current-gen version is a slightly more polished version of a game that's still bogged down by significant issues.
CrossfireX Review – Archaic Warfare
A misstep at almost every turn.
The King of Fighters 15 Review – King Stays King
This series has begun refining rather than reinventing.
Horizon Forbidden West Review – Roar Like a Thunderjaw
Horizon Forbidden West's captivating story, gorgeous open world, and thrilling combat make for one of the most uniquely memorable games I've played in recent memory.
Kingdom of the Dead Review – A Serviceable Retro Shooter
Poor visual presentation and bugs hold back Kingdom of the Dead from truly shining.
OlliOlli World Review – One with the Board
A mesmerizing experience.
Sifu Review – Fists and Fury
A challenging game that rewards far more than it frustrates.
Dying Light 2 Stay Human Review – Undead Jungle
Dying Light 2 Stay Human is often let down by noticeable issues, but remains a consistently enjoyable experience until the end nonetheless.
Pokemon Legends Arceus Review – A Whole New World
A surprisingly bold and ambitious step forward that pays off.
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection Review – Greatness from Great Beginnings
Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer's action-packed adventures are still an absolute blast.
Blackwind Review – Cold Wind Blows
A game that gets more frustrating the longer it trudges on.
Rainbow Six Extraction Review – In the Shadow of a Giant
A deep case of little brother syndrome.