A unique cultural angle and talented lead can’t elevate this uninspired film.
The film knows who it wants to reach, and speaks directly to them without pandering to them.
Turns out, what counts as horror in Oxenfree II is adult life itself.
The game’s story may be the most powerful summoning spell ever cast in the Final Fantasy series.
Yuke’s has managed to deliver an accessible, breezy rendition of their trademark product.
The next generation of fighting games starts right here.
Instead of a raucous celebration, The Flash feels like a muted parade of regrets.
Like the character at its center, Gollum is in sad, broken shambles.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor tells a story of great power and complexity.
As visually striking as it is, the game is most memorable for its ruthless, defensive combat.
The remake knows exactly when to subvert expectations to ratchet up tension.
It turned out that the absence of so many major publishers from the convention was a blessing.
WWE 2K23 ends up being a snapshot of a turning point for the company.
As is the case with the Destiny of late, this is a three-steps-forward-one-step-back situation.
The game puts in the legwork of making you learn and respect its world.
It’s almost miraculous how the tonal swings don’t break the immersion of the game.
The thrills come hard and heavy without numbing the player over a couple dozen hours.
Those looking for more of a shakeup to the original Crisis Core formula will be disappointed.
The game’s dedication to graphical fidelity feels like a blinder to thinking outside the box.
The game is scary, strange, wondrous, and enthralling, but also a little rote.