Reviews

SteamWorld Build is a unique hybrid that entertains for a time. Unfortunately, despite a solid foundation, it struggles to maintain an engaging experience throughout its campaign.

The Talos Principle II is a thoughtful and well-made puzzler with fascinating social, artistic, and scientific ideas that we’ll be thinking about long after the solution to its final riddle has faded from memory.

Super Mario RPG is not entirely innocent of the sins of video games past, but old fans will relish the chance to see the game in a new light, and I’m confident newcomers will find something to love.

Longtime Phantom Thieves can look forward to an enjoyable side adventure with Persona 5 Tactica, but its uneven pacing and low enemy variety hold it back from being a true revolution.

This year’s COD is a threadbare expansion masquerading as a sequel and an embarrassing way to mark the series’ 20th anniversary.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 is a successful second attempt at the groundwork laid by its predecessor.

For the most part, Gaiden is an interesting bridge between Yakuza 6 and 7 – even if it doesn't always go as deep as I hoped.

Despite a lot of rough edges, RoboCop: Rogue City is a respectable and entertaining return to the limelight for Alex Murphy.

WarioWare: Move It’s catalog is full of microgames I look forward to revisiting for months to come.

Jusant's ingenious climbing mechanics, inviting presentation, and alluring air of mystery and isolation make for a rewarding expedition and Don't Nod's best title since the original Life is Strange.

Even with its shortcomings, EA Sports UFC 5 delivers an exciting MMA experience regardless of the mode in which you compete.

Even in the moments I was most frustrated, I still admire Remedy’s commitment to creating a unique experience and embracing its weirdness.

Though Ghostrunner 2 falters in a few ways, what remains in the hours outside of its missteps is its best-in-class parkour action. And like its predecessor, it remains a damn treat.

After all this time, I thought I had a grasp on the breadth of the tricks the 2D Mario series had up its sleeve, but that Super Mario Bros. Wonder so consistently surprised me speaks to just how much gas is left in the iconic franchise’s tank.

The iterative additions don’t arrive without consequential imperfections, but Cities: Skylines II still boasts all the intricacy and customizability necessary to provide players with a challenging and deep city-building experience.

Sonic Superstars offers a solid return to form for the series’ oldest and most ardent followers, with some hedgehog-sized potholes along the way.

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged captures what it’s like to be a kid imagining race courses for your toys and offers an almost overwhelming customizable playbox.

Insomniac meets and exceeds the high expectations established by its earlier Spider-Man games, and delivers one of the strongest superhero games ever made.