Video Game Reviews
Total War: Three Kingdoms – Mandate of Heaven Review – The Fires of Rebellion
While familiar and more than a little routine, Mandate of Heaven offers some fun new options.
Kingdom Hearts 3 Re:Mind Review – Like A Fond Memory
Kingdom Hearts 3’s first paid DLC pack gives longtime fans some challenging gameplay but may leave casual fans and story buffs out in the cold.
Journey to the Savage Planet Review – Better Than 4th Best
A delectable romp around a new planet.
Atelier Dusk Trilogy Deluxe Pack Review – Back to Before
These games have never been better.
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Review – Under 9000
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is occasionally enjoyable, but is often let down by a lack of polish, unimaginative design, and other issues.
MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries Review – Demolition Man
Piranha Games' MechWarrior 5 is a decent romp for fans of the genre, but a tepid comeback for the franchise all in all.
Life is Strange 2 Full Season Review – A Tale of Two Sons
Life is Strange 2 is a bold, ambitious, daring game, that has something to say, and wants you to think about it.
The Surge 2: Kraken Review – Don’t Bother
This vessel is best left unexplored.
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne Review (PC) – The Burning Cold
Even with slight performance issues, Iceborne still stands as an incredible expansion.
Halo: Reach (PC) Review – Relive the Epic Space Tragedy
An interstellar translation that superbly exceeds many expectations of the long-awaited PC port of Bungie’s Halo adventures.
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
A simple yet touching package.
Darksiders Genesis Review – Hell Ain’t a Bad Place to Be
Bro-op before the end of the world.
Terminator: Resistance Review – Habitual Stealth and Simplistic Choices
A run-of-the-mill but licensed sci-fi shooter that mixes multiple genres into one compiled straight shooter journey.
Red Dead Redemption 2 PC Review – The Last Enemy That Shall Be Destroyed
Rockstar’s latest is still a great – but flawed – game… and another example of a mediocre PC port.
Shenmue 3 Review – Confidently Classic
Shenmue 3 purposely avoids revision by fearlessly leaning into its past.
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts Review – Hitman from a Distance
A soft reboot whose sniping doesn’t outweigh its problems.
Pokémon Sword and Shield Review – A Promising Foundation
Pokemon Sword and Shield are a marvelous foundation for future games in the series to build on.
Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Review – The Force Is Strong With This One
Respawn’s latest is the best Star Wars game in more than a decade.
Planet Zoo Review – A Glorious Zoo Creation Sim
Avoiding extinction for the zoo simulation genre.
Need for Speed Heat Review – Back on Track
Surprisingly enough, Need for Speed is good again.
Spirit of the North Review – What Does The Fox Say?
Late inconsistencies hamper a gorgeous experience.
Luigi’s Mansion 3 Review – Who You Gonna Call?
It's Luigi time.
Death Stranding Review – Stranding Ovation
A triumphant return to the spotlight for Hideo Kojima and co.
The Outer Worlds Review – The Definition of a Mixed-Bag
The Outer Worlds is an inconsistent game with highs and lows.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Review – One Step Forward, Three Steps Back
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is perhaps the weakest entry in this long-running series.
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville Review – Tastes Great, Less Filling
Somebody get me a salad.
Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout Review – Slice of Life
Someone really needs to teach this team the value of shorter titles...
WWE 2K20 Review – Send in the Undertaker
How was this allowed to release?
MediEvil Review – He Is Risen
Medieval times.