It stands apart from its contemporaries for relying heavily on audio over visual cues.
The game’s successes as a continuation of Gears of War’s narrative falter in the face of stubbornly archaic gameplay.
It lacks for the two things Destiny has never been short on from day one: personality and imagination.
Even when the stories drop the ball, the allegories make them invaluable parables for this year in particular.
The result is a game that’s both a slice-of-life drama and a surreal case study.
Those overwhelmed by Rive’s unapologetic difficulty can’t say they weren’t warned.
In a world of all-too similar platformers, Hue is a literal palette cleanser.
These are moments of impressive beauty and joy, moments blessedly unsullied by ReCore’s technical lethargy.
Fans know exactly what they’re getting from Phoenix Wright, and Spirit of Justice doesn’t disappoint.
Mankind Divided feels torn, and not just between the story-centric campaign and gameplay-focused Breach.
This is a game that’s content to let players do only one thing: kill a hell of a lot of Titans.
The first game in this series since 2010 offers a no-frills story mode that echoes the arcade experience.
Movement here isn’t just treated as a necessity of the gameplay, but as an expression of joy and healing.
The game comes down to the indisputable truth that, when it comes to space travel, the journey is everything.
The game fails to satisfy the natural urge to explore a three-dimensional realm of seemingly endless possibilities.
Ghost Town Games avoids the flavorless death known as repetition, and doesn’t overcook the game’s premise.
Africa and its people are, essentially, exotic props in this game, with no humanity or purpose.
The Solus Project benefits from the fact that you can’t just shoot your way out of a bad situation.
This is the first fighting title in the series that takes combat beyond the 2D variety popularized by Street Fighter II.
It refuses to treat your protagonist’s quest seriously, which in turn undermines the serious gameplay.
This series reboot fails to replicate the cleanness of the original games’ racing mechanics.