Matt Welsh




Severed is the first touch-based action game I’ve ever loved. It carries itself with intelligence and fluidity, using a hybrid of thumbsticks and touch controls in ways that are intuitive and never gimmicky, making Severed feel perfectly designed for PlayStation Vita. Even beneath its polished game design, though, Severed
by Matt Welsh
Star Fox Guard presents a concept that sounds great on paper, but seemingly loses something along the way. Capitalizing on the touch input and two-screen experience of Wii U sounds like a natural fit for the tower defense genre, but Star Fox Guard unfortunately falls victim to its often-overwhelming approach.
by Matt Welsh
Star Fox Zero is the purest entry in the series in nearly two decades. Ditching on-foot sequences and overly complicated plotlines in favor of the excellent ship combat, Star Fox Zero excels at highlighting the finest hours of Fox McCloud and his team. But despite recapturing the Star Fox magic
by Matt Welsh
Dogfights. Space battles. Helpless toads. Star Fox Zero is shaping up to recapture some of the series best elements. While the game is not set to fly into stores for another few weeks, we’ve put in some time with Nintendo’s latest adventure in the Lylat System and have
by Matt Welsh
The fighting genre often feels like one of the most intimidating game types of all. Despite a relatively simple concept, deep mechanics, steep learning curves and intense competition can make fighting games feel nearly impenetrable to newcomers. Pokkén Tournament is thankfully one of the most welcoming fighters in recent memory.
by Matt Welsh
The original Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is very much a product of its time. Created with an art style designed to look gritty and mature after early fan backlash of Wind Waker’s bright and “kiddie” presentation, and with each foot loosely planted between two console generations, Twilight Princess
by Matt Welsh
It’s rare for a game to come out and turn its genre on its head. Every once in awhile, though, a title comes along and flips traditional norms, taking a unique approach to established conventions. Klaus is one of those games. A platformer at its core, Klaus feels different
by Matt Welsh
By now, most gamers are familiar with the whimsical nature of LEGO games. TT Games takes popular franchises and gives them the LEGO treatment, respecting the source material while adding in some lighthearted humor. LEGO Marvel’s Avengers differentiates itself from other LEGO sequels, though: while it still retains elements
by Matt Welsh