The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom review: a good start, but not yet royal
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom's item-cloning puzzle hook is delightfully clever, but it's not quite fully realized yet.
Ara: History Untold review: Civilization alternative dials up the strategy
Ara: History Untold offers a fresh spin on Civilization for those who love micromanaging every aspect of their nations.
Frostpunk 2 review: Strategy sequel is bigger, bolder, and colder
Frostpunk 2 builds on its predecessor with a bigger, fiercer strategy sequel full of tough democracy decisions.
The Plucky Squire review: meta adventure is bursting with creativity
The Plucky Squire channels tributes to The Legend of Zelda and more for an adventure all about how creativity inspires.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster review: zombie classic still holds up
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is an excellent reminder of what made the Dead Rising series so good in the first place.
UFO 50 review: the 8-bit era returns in this fantastic retro collection
UFO 50 is an unfathomably ambitious ode to the 8-bit era featuring 50 original retro games that are bursting with creativity.
Yars Rising review: an Atari 2600 classic gets an ingenious reimagining
Yars Rising is a strong Atari 2600 reimagining, even if its Metroidvania design can feel a bit simple at times.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 review: guns and gore for the God Emperor
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a thrilling co-op shooter that could use a few extra tweaks.
Astro Bot review: Play has no limits in one of the PS5’s finest games
Astro Bot is an expertly designed platformer that finally invites young players back to PlayStation.
The Casting of Frank Stone review: Dead by Daylight spinoff struggles to execute
The Casting of Frank Stone starts strong, but winds up feeling a little too invested in fleshing out Dead by Daylight's lore.
Emio — The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club review: Nintendo’s unexpectedly mature turn
Emio — The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is a bold turn for Nintendo that'll stick with you if you're willing to show it patience.
Visions of Mana review: the RPG comfort food you’re craving
Visions of Mana's story may be predictable, but its familiar gameplay makes it feel like RPG comfort food.
Star Wars Outlaws review: a galaxy of potential in an uneven Star Wars saga
Star Wars Outlaws is at its best when players are let loose on planets like Tatooine and Kijimi and at its worst when things get linear.
Black Myth: Wukong review: fast-paced action makes this Soulslike its own beast
Black Myth: Wukong sports gorgeous visuals with a gameplay focus on dodging, which makes it stand out among its Soulslike contemporaries.
The Crush House review: 1999’s hottest reality TV simulator
The Crush House lovingly satirizes the weird world of reality TV, and the result is a hilarious, if imperfect, thirst-person shooter.
Cat Quest 3 review: furry pirate adventure will make you feel like a kid again
Cat Quest 3 is light on substance, but its deep RPG hooks and open-ended exploration make up for its overused feline puns.
World of Goo 2 review: puzzle classic gets the meta sequel it deserves
World of Goo 2 is the unpredictable, meta sequel that the 2008 classic deserves, even if it comes with some frustration.
Steamworld Heist 2 review: this seafaring strategy sequel will test your skill
Steamworld Heist 2 builds on its predecessors' strategy formula in clever ways, though a few tactical missteps put a dent in its armor.
Asus ROG Ally X review: better in every way
The ROG Ally X is a massive improvement over the original, even if its price tag is a bit hard to swallow given the competition.
Zenless Zone Zero review: HoYoverse’s latest is simple, stylish, and satisfying
Zenless Zone Zero impresses with its stylish combat, but the RPG sometimes gives its weaker parts too much screen time.
Dungeons of Hinterberg review: Xbox Game Pass gets an unforgettable spin on Zelda
Dungeons of Hinterberg delivers Zelda-like puzzle design alongside a sharp narrative about the wide-ranging impacts of the tourism industry.
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn review: a Soulslike with a small spark
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn offers some creative twists on the Soulslike genre, but its best features stop short of greatness.
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition review: welcome to speedrunning 101
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition's lack of strong competitive modes makes for a fun but lacking introduction to video game speedrunning.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess review: Capcom’s latest is one of 2024’s best
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess offers a unique blend of action and tower defense to create an experience unlike any other that you'll play in 2024.
Flock review: relaxing nature game will turn you into David Attenborough
Despite a loose story and tedious endgame, Flock is a cheery delight for nature lovers.
Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail review: emotional new expansion leaves a lasting legacy
Final Fantasy XIV delivers an unexpectedly emotional expansion in Dawntrail, though its an experience that requires some patience.
Anger Foot review: Devolver’s latest delivers more schlock than awe
Anger Foot has all the makings of a schlocky fun action game, but it never quite finds its balance amid messy design.
Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble review: Sega is on a roll with its latest hit
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble is the best entry in Sega's quirky platforming series since its GameCube days.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review: triumphant DLC feels like a sequel
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is packed with so much content that it makes returning to Elden Ring a worthwhile visit, even two years later.
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance review: One of the best RPGs just got even better
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance includes a reworked story, new gameplay mechanics, and more quality-of-life features that make the original game obsolete.
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door review: GameCube remake is as iconic as ever
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remains a classic with its Nintendo Switch remake thanks to its hilarious writing and approachable RPG gameplay.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 review: Xbox’s new exclusive is a fierce sequel
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is one of the best Xbox Series X console exclusives yet thanks to its stunning visuals and sound design.
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes review: The best video game I’ve ever reviewed
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes' painstaking puzzle design makes for an all-time classic.
Homeworld 3 review: long awaited sci-fi sequel is an unsatisfying saga
Even with strong core combat and visuals, the long-awaited Homeworld 3 disappoints.