Reviews archive

Dicey Dungeons Review

Down in this dungeon, survival is just a roll of the die.

13 August 2019 1

Eliza Review

Zachtronics, the developers of puzzle games such as Opus Magnum and Infinifactory, have a new... visual novel?

12 August 2019 1

Age of Wonders: Planetfall Review

Triumph Studios brings two great genres together once again.

5 August 2019 1

Wolfenstein: Youngblood Review

First we lay waste to Nazis with our A.I. sister, but now we've done so with actual other players too. Thus we've updated our review with a score!

26 July 2019 6

Fire Emblem: Three Houses Review

Intelligent Systems' venerable tactics series finally returns to console, but is it a success? Our full review.

25 July 2019 15

Elsinore Review

What a piece of work is a man.

22 July 2019 3

Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order Review

After a decade, a new alliance is here.

18 July 2019 5

Dragon Quest Builders 2 Review

With these hands we will destroy, and with these hands we will rebuild.

11 July 2019 11

Final Fantasy 14: Shadowbringers Review

Now, this is a story all about how, our life got flipped—turned upside down.

9 July 2019 6

Sea of Solitude Review

I'll send an SOS to the world.

5 July 2019 1

Outer Wilds Review

And tomorrow comes. It’s a world, it’s a way.

28 June 2019 5

Samurai Shodown Review

The venerated fighting game series is back.

27 June 2019 1

Super Mario Maker 2 Review

Now you can make horrible, mind-rending Mario courses on the Switch.

26 June 2019 9

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Review

The night begins to shine.

25 June 2019 31

Judgment Review

Tangle with the Tojo Clan again, but this time as a detective.

20 June 2019 3

Cadence of Hyrule Review

Can you dig it, suckah?

19 June 2019 2

Slay the Spire Review

One of the best indie games on PC makes its way to Switch. Our full review.

5 June 2019 8

Elder Scrolls Online: Elsweyr Review

What's the difference between a Khajiit and a housecat?

4 June 2019 2

Dauntless Review

Phoenix Labs stands undaunted in the face of Capcom's Monster Hunter: World.

3 June 2019 1

Alt-Frequencies Review

'Unlock our frequency, find the truth.'

30 May 2019

Vambrace: Cold Soul Review

The ice has melted, but what's underneath is still dead.

29 May 2019 1

Oculus Quest Review

Oculus finds what feels like the sweet spot in terms of consumer-grade virtual reality.

23 May 2019 1

Observation Review

An eerie space station adventure that's derailed by some questionable design decisions.

21 May 2019 1

Team Sonic Racing Review

After having his license revoked, Sonic is back behind the wheel.

17 May 2019 3

Rage 2 Review

Bullets flying, fists crunching, and bodies falling. Rage is back with its own flavor of rip and tear.

13 May 2019 4

Logitech G502 Lightspeed Review

One of Logitech's most-loved designs returns.

10 May 2019

Life Is Strange 2, Episode 3 Review

This campfire needs more kindling.

10 May 2019

BoxBoy + BoxGirl Review

The BoxBoy trilogy pulls an Uncharted 4 with yet another sequel.

25 April 2019 2

Days Gone Review

Days Gone hides itself like its hero hides his emotions.

25 April 2019 2

SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech Review

Pack lightly for a jolly trip.

23 April 2019 5

Mortal Kombat 11 Review

What happens when you're locked in Mortal Kombat with yourself?

22 April 2019 5

Katana Zero Review

It's a bad trip, but a great game.

18 April 2019 5

Anno 1800 Review

Gotta get back in time.

17 April 2019

Heaven's Vault Review

Digging up a long lost history.

16 April 2019 3

Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain Review

The giant bugs move from Japan to the sunny skies of California.

11 April 2019 2

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy Review

On the Wright side of the law.

9 April 2019 10

MLB The Show 19 Review

Not just the best baseball sim of the generation, but one of the best sports sims period.

5 April 2019 1

Apex Legends Review

With the Battle Pass in full force, we figured it's time to finally review the biggest smash of the year.

1 April 2019

Yoshi's Crafted World Review

Yoshi has such sights to show you.

27 March 2019 8

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Review

The finest cut is the one that comes at the right time.

26 March 2019 8

Phantasy Star 2 Retro Review

Sega's 16-bit sci-fi JRPG is revolutionary in many ways, but its age becomes apparent when you play through it.

22 March 2019 15

The Division 2 Review

Not about doomsday preppers, but number one with doomsday preppers!

21 March 2019

Mega Man 6 Retro Review

It's been 25 years since Mega Man 6 came to North America. Nadia plays it again to see if it deserves the thumping fans and critics tend to administer.

15 March 2019 13

Devil May Cry 5 Review

An opportunity to save the world doesn't happen every day you know! Savor it.

6 March 2019 14

Dead or Alive 6 Review

Koei Tecmo's fighter hides its true colors under a more presentable outfit.

1 March 2019 24

Trials Rising Review

How many times did you ride? (A lot.)

25 February 2019 2

Anthem Review

BioWare has delivered its Anthem, and it's a huge disappointment.

22 February 2019 16

Crackdown 3 Review

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

15 February 2019 8

Far Cry New Dawn Review

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

14 February 2019 6

Metro Exodus Review

Here there be monsters.

13 February 2019 2

Astroneer Review

Mining has never been so charming and chill.

6 February 2019 1

Wargroove Review

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

30 January 2019 21

Life Is Strange 2, Episode 2 Review

The Diaz brothers reunite with some old family.

24 January 2019

Kingdom Hearts 3 Review

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

24 January 2019 13

Resident Evil 2 Review

Horror perfected.

22 January 2019 25

Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Review

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

16 January 2019 3

Gris Review

Grand visuals belie a competent but unexciting platformer.

13 December 2018 4

Just Cause 4 Review

Another country, another dictator, another revolution.

12 December 2018 3

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Review

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

7 December 2018 17

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

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

27 November 2018 7

PlayStation Classic Review

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

27 November 2018 25

Fallout 76 Review

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

21 November 2018 7

Spider-Man: Turf War DLC Review

Good Spider-Cop, bad cop.

20 November 2018 1

Fallout 76 Review Impressions: 15 Hours and Counting

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

19 November 2018 9

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.

15 November 2018 7

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!

15 November 2018 13

Tetris Effect Review

World of color.

9 November 2018 9

Hitman 2 Review

The jetset life is gonna kill you.

8 November 2018 3

Red Dead Redemption 2 Review

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

26 October 2018 19

Spider-Man: The Heist DLC Review

Even superheroes have to deal with their exes.

23 October 2018 8

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?

19 October 2018 7

Hori D-Pad Joy-Con for Nintendo Switch Review

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

18 October 2018 7

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.

18 October 2018 7

Soulcalibur 6 Review

A tale of souls and swords is told again.

17 October 2018 13

Super Mario Party Review

My (Super Mario) party's on.

3 October 2018 12

Mega Man 11 Review

Get equipped with a happy resurrection.

1 October 2018 5

Assassin's Creed Odyssey Review

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

1 October 2018 7

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.

28 September 2018 2

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.

27 September 2018 14

Life Is Strange 2, Episode 1 Review

From the mess to the masses.

26 September 2018 5

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.

25 September 2018 7

The Walking Dead: The Final Season, Episode 2 Review

Curtain call.

24 September 2018

Star Control: Origins Review

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

20 September 2018 8

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?

19 September 2018 14

The Gardens Between Review

Be kind, rewind.

19 September 2018

NBA 2K19 Review

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

14 September 2018 1

NHL 19 Review

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

13 September 2018 2

Logitech G Pro Wireless Mouse Review

Another year and an improved flagship mouse from Logitech G.

13 September 2018 2

NBA Live 19 Review

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

13 September 2018

Shadow of the Tomb Raider Review

Uncharted (3) territory.

10 September 2018 11

PES 2019 Review

Remarkable on the field, but remarkably dated off it.

6 September 2018 6

Marvel's Spider-Man Review

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

6 September 2018 7

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Review

Good RPGs need not be elusive.

28 August 2018 40

The Messenger Review

The best retro tribute since Shovel Knight.

28 August 2018 19

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.

28 August 2018 6

World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth Review

The war between orcs and humans is alight once more.

27 August 2018 2

Yakuza Kiwami 2 Review

There and back again, a Kazuma Kiryu tale.

27 August 2018 6

Donut County Review

Lonely roaming hole.

27 August 2018 5

Shenmue I & II Review

As Sega readies the end of Ryo Hazuki's journey, it polishes up the first two games. Are the remasters worth your time?

24 August 2018 32

Guacamelee 2 Review

The Chosen Juan returns to a ring littered with contenders.

21 August 2018 5