Reviews
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852.0K“Ace in the hole” – Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales review
At E3 a few years ago, the CD Projekt Red team showed off a version of Gwent: The Witcher Card game, which...
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952.2KWireless immersion, and the next step for VR — HTC Vive Wireless Adapter review
It’s hard to describe what it’s like to experience Virtual Reality to someone who has never put on a headset. There is...
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851.1KTell me who you are and who you were — The World Ends With You: Final Remix review
It’s hard to believe that it’s been twelve years since Neku first stepped onto the streets of Shibuya and entered the Reaper’s...
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751.4KReborn and revitalized — SoulCalibur VI review
Although unquestionably a genre staple, SoulCalibur has been on the quiet side for the better part of the decade. The lukewarm reception...
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50694How a game almost ruined my long-term friendships — Joggernauts review
I’m a big fan of couch multiplayer, and local co-op games have been coming out in full swing lately. Whether I’m barking...
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8.5K100“Where the leather is scarred, there is a great story to tell” — Red Dead Redemption 2 review
There is nothing more synonymous with America than the cowboy. The cowboy was the foundation of our country, living hard and dirty...
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80933Luigi-pers creepers — Luigi’s Mansion review
Gather around little girls and boys, for the night approaches and with it comes the pale moon. On the night of the...
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70712Surprisingly sweet — Kero Blaster review
Initially, I didn’t really expect much out of Kero Blaster. I’ve heard a lot of praise from those who came from playing...
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701.3KBlack Cat leaves you hanging — Spider-Man: The Heist review
Something Insomniac did so well with its interpretation of Spider-Man is creating a sense of history with a brand new version of...
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451.3KResident Boring — The Conjuring House review
The Conjuring House is clearly inspired by the great horror games that came before. It borrows the run and hide style popularized...
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2.2K90You’ve been broken by some smooth criminals — LEGO DC Super-Villains review
The LEGO brand is incredibly popular, starting in the realm of the physical with toy blocks, and then making its way to...
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601.0KQuietly expensive – Horde AIMO membrane keyboard review
The Horde AIMO is a decent keyboard, but its price point immediately makes it difficult to recommend. To put it simply, $90...
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951.5KThe fire still burns — Dark Souls: Remastered review
Even if you haven’t played Dark Souls, you know about Dark Souls. You probably know that it’s near-universally acclaimed as one of...
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901.4KSick beats, wild inventions, and trivia binges — Jackbox Party Pack 5 Review
Annual Jackbox Party Pack games are something we’ve come to expect. They’re always more than welcome as they provide countless hours of...
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75869Tension and terror in a virtual mind — Transference VR review
Virtual reality is tailor made for horror games, but all too often they rely on creepy things and cheap jump scares to...
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1.0K85Fish are friends, not food — Megaquarium review
I review several hundred games a year, most of them about shooting people in the face, stabbing them with spears, or otherwise...
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70711Lovers, liars, and a stoner named Leslie — Stone review
A lot of supposed “story” games come off as lazy and uninspired to me, largely because a bulk of them in my...
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65702Stall tactics — Prodigy Tactics review
Some things last a long time. Those immortal words of the great Daniel Johnston apply to things good and bad. Love, life,...
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65694Deconstructing construction — Construction Simulator 2 review
Construction work is not fun. It is not a game. It is hard, grueling work that demands total physical commitment and full...
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801.8KColor me impressed — Crayola Scoot review
I didn’t know that a game featuring Crayola and dabbing would be one of the better sports experiences this year, but here...
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851.9KProcess of elimination—Call of Duty Black Ops 4 review
Arguably the standard bearer for the now venerable Call of Duty franchise, the Black Ops series is rooted in providing some of...
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65750Jack of all parties, master of none — Super Mario Party review
I should say this off the top: I’m not truly acquainted with the Mario Party series. I’ve only dabbled in the modern...
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80899The sky’s the limit — Cities: Skylines Nintendo Switch Edition review
Cities: Skylines is not a God game. You can shape and build your city exactly how you see fit, but that moniker...
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70601Who’s the endangered one now? — Feral Fury review
Twin-stick shooters have been very popular over the years, and the genre only grows larger with more high-quality titles every year. Mixing...
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60632Embrace your flaws — Soulblight review
Nobody's perfect, and that's a fact that we have to live with. Some people try to fix their problems, while others just...
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951.0KOtherworldly — Another World review
Pull up in a Ferrari, in the dead of night. Most of the world is asleep, dreaming of adventure. You, a scientist...
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95923It’s a thin blue line — This is the Police 2 review
A police chief has many important duties. You are a community leader and the arbiter of justice. You manage all the personalities...
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3.2K80World of Warcraft – Battle for Azeroth review
I was all in from the moment I saw the cinematic trailer for World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth (BfA). I doubt...
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651.5KSign of the Times — NBA 2K19 review
NBA 2K19 is at its best when you are shredding the defense to attack the basket for a dunk or layup. The...
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76660More puzzle than strategy — Exorder Switch review
I find few things as satisfying as a good strategy game. Figuring out how to best use the map, making clever use...
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75701Brawling bliss — Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle review
Even though I’m a 25 year-old adult, I’m still a giddy kid whenever I get to go to the arcade; I’m a...
