Reviews archive

Anthem Review: The First Eight Hours

BioWare has delivered its Anthem, but the beginning is a rough one.

By Mike WilliamsSaturday February 16, 20192

Crackdown 3 Review

Crackdown 3 is the sequel the original game deserved. Shame about the multiplayer Wrecking Zone, though.

By Tom OrryFriday February 15, 20198

Far Cry New Dawn Review

Welcome back to Hope County. Things have changed a bit.

By Mike WilliamsThursday February 14, 20195

Metro Exodus Review

Here there be monsters.

By Hirun CryerWednesday February 13, 20192

Astroneer Review

Mining has never been so charming and chill.

By Mike WilliamsWednesday February 6, 20191

Wargroove Review

Chucklefish Games repurposes a classic tactics formula while throwing in a few tricks of its own. Our full review.

By Kat BaileyWednesday January 30, 201921

Life Is Strange 2, Episode 2 Review

The Diaz brothers reunite with some old family.

By Caty McCarthyFriday January 25, 2019

Kingdom Hearts 3 Review

Kingdom Hearts 3 ushers a beloved series into a new generation, while wholeheartedly embracing its roots.

By Caty McCarthyThursday January 24, 201914

Resident Evil 2 Review

Horror perfected.

By Matt KimTuesday January 22, 201926

Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Review

Will the real Travis Touchdown please stand up? Please stand up?

By Matt KimWednesday January 16, 20193

Gris Review

Grand visuals belie a competent but unexciting platformer.

By Hirun CryerThursday December 13, 20184

Just Cause 4 Review

Another country, another dictator, another revolution.

By Mike WilliamsWednesday December 12, 20182

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Review

Nintendo returns with the most overwhelmingly epic Super Smash Bros. to date.

By Kat BaileySaturday December 8, 201817

Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight and Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight Review

Wake up, get up, get out on the dancefloor.

By Caty McCarthyTuesday November 27, 20187

PlayStation Classic Review

Sony tries its hand at the mini-console game and the results aren't entirely "classic".

By Mike WilliamsTuesday November 27, 201825

Fallout 76 Review

The trials and tribulations of one Vault Dweller in West Virginia.

By Mike WilliamsWednesday November 21, 20187

Spider-Man: Turf War DLC Review

Good Spider-Cop, bad cop.

By Mike WilliamsTuesday November 20, 20181

Fallout 76 Review Impressions: 15 Hours and Counting

The trials and tribulations of one Vault Dweller in West Virginia.

By Mike WilliamsMonday November 19, 20189

Battlefield 5 Review

Battlefield's traditional strengths are prominent as ever in the franchise's return to World War II, but it's not without a few missteps.

By Kat BaileyFriday November 16, 20187

Pokemon Let's Go Review

Here's our completed review for Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee. Let's go! Our friends are waiting!

By Nadia OxfordThursday November 15, 201813

Tetris Effect Review

World of color.

By Caty McCarthyFriday November 9, 20189

Hitman 2 Review

The jetset life is gonna kill you.

By Caty McCarthyThursday November 8, 20183

Red Dead Redemption 2 Review

Watch the fall of the Van der Linde gang in this excellent prequel.

By Mike WilliamsFriday October 26, 201819

Spider-Man: The Heist DLC Review

Even superheroes have to deal with their exes.

By Mike WilliamsTuesday October 23, 20188

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Review

Treyarch offers the first Call of Duty without a single-player campaign. Is Black Ops 4 the complete package?

By Mike WilliamsFriday October 19, 20187

Hori D-Pad Joy-Con for Nintendo Switch Review

Finally, someone is offering a proper directional pad for your Nintendo Switch.

By Mike WilliamsThursday October 18, 20187

Dark Souls Remastered Review - Nintendo Switch Update

From Software finds a classic sitting next to a forgotten bonfire. This review now includes impressions of the Nintendo Switch version of Dark Souls Remastered.

By John LearnedThursday October 18, 20187

Soulcalibur 6 Review

A tale of souls and swords is told again.

By Mike WilliamsThursday October 18, 201812

Super Mario Party Review

My (Super Mario) party's on.

By Caty McCarthyWednesday October 3, 201812

Mega Man 11 Review

Get equipped with a happy resurrection.

By Nadia OxfordMonday October 1, 20185

Assassin's Creed Odyssey Review

This year's Assassin's Creed is here to take players on a sea-faring journey.

By Mike WilliamsMonday October 1, 20187

FIFA 19 Review: In-Depth Review of the Best FIFA Yet

Some issues remain, but FIFA 19 is the most fun the series has been in years. Now includes second opinion.

By Tom OrryFriday September 28, 20182

Valkyria Chronicles 4 Review

Sega makes a proper return to the battlefield after more than a decade of waiting. Our full review of Valkyria Chronicles 4.

By Kat BaileyThursday September 27, 201814

Life Is Strange 2, Episode 1 Review

From the mess to the masses.

By Caty McCarthyWednesday September 26, 20185

Forza Horizon 4 Review

Microsoft's flagship racer adds seasons amid its shift to the UK, but does it match the high bar set by its predecessor? Our full Forza Horizon 4 review.

By Kat BaileyTuesday September 25, 20187

The Walking Dead: The Final Season, Episode 2 Review

Curtain call.

By Hirun CryerMonday September 24, 2018

Star Control: Origins Review

Captain your ship. Explore the galaxy. Throw away the lives of your crew on foolish adventures!

By Mike WilliamsThursday September 20, 20188

Nintendo Switch Online Review: Our Verdict on Whether It's Worth the Money

Nintendo's first premium online subscription service is here. Is it worth your time?

By Mike WilliamsWednesday September 19, 201814

The Gardens Between Review

Be kind, rewind.

By Caty McCarthyWednesday September 19, 2018

NBA 2K19 Review

Is NBA 2K19 more than the sum of its microtransactions? Our full review.

By Kat BaileyFriday September 14, 20181

NHL 19 Review

EA's hockey sim goes casual with World of Chel, but the gameplay is where it shines this year.

By Kat BaileyThursday September 13, 20182

Logitech G Pro Wireless Mouse Review

Another year and an improved flagship mouse from Logitech G.

By Mike WilliamsThursday September 13, 20182

NBA Live 19 Review

EA makes a basket, but falls short of the three-pointers needed to catch its rival.

By Branden PetersThursday September 13, 2018

Shadow of the Tomb Raider Review

Uncharted (3) territory.

By Caty McCarthyMonday September 10, 201811

PES 2019 Review

Remarkable on the field, but remarkably dated off it.

By Kat BaileyThursday September 6, 20187

Marvel's Spider-Man Review

Amazing. Spectacular. Sensational. Superior. Does Marvel's Spider-Man live up to those adjectives?

By Mike WilliamsThursday September 6, 20188

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Review

Good RPGs need not be elusive.

By Nadia OxfordTuesday August 28, 201840

The Messenger Review

The best retro tribute since Shovel Knight.

By Kat BaileyTuesday August 28, 201820

Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate Review

Capcom sends off the previous era of their hit series with simply the most Monster Hunter stuff ever in one package.

By Bob MackeyTuesday August 28, 20186

World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth Review

The war between orcs and humans is alight once more.

By Mike WilliamsTuesday August 28, 20183