Reviews
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703.3KDie in the game die for real — Sword Art Online: Sword of Fellows Review
The Sword Art Online series is currently in its third season, with each season having wildly different plotlines. The first season seems...
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907.9KA bird in the hand — Wingspan review
Flocks of birds wheel and turn through the air while a group of enthusiasts try to coax them into their aviaries. You...
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9517.1KA hell of a ride — Devil May Cry 5 review
It’s been more than a decade since Devil May Cry 4, and it’s hard to believe that a franchise so beloved has...
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754.5KIt’s not a bribe, it’s a gift—A Gugong review
It’s China in 1570, and the Longqing Emperor is doing his best to expand the Great Wall while trying to rid the...
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603.5KFighting on the table, not the streets — Exceed Street Fighter review
Street Fighter has been an incredibly popular series over the past two decades. From arcade cabinets to home consoles, the series has...
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853.4KAscend to the throne — Heart of Crown review
Have you ever wanted the power to back a princess on her journey to become a queen? Heart of Crown gives you...
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653.2KBalls to the wall (and sometimes the floor) — ChromaGun VR review
When we reviewed ChromaGun last year, we referred to it as a “poor man’s Portal.” Now that it’s been released for PlayStation...
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702.9KDon’t let the bedbugs bite — Sleep Tight review
Like most young children at the time, I had an irrational fear of the dark. (If you didn’t feel scared when your...
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8014.9KStrong alone, stronger together, and a work in progress — Anthem review
Before we get into the review proper, I have a bit of a caveat and a comparison to make that will explain...
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403.9KEntertainment not granted — Access Denied review
Opening safes may be the quintessential activity in all heist movies. Finding combinations and hitting the buttons just right is perhaps the...
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904.8KSimply satisfying — Downwell review
Handhelds are the perfect timewasters, and the Switch embodies this philosophy. There are plenty of games that encourage play in short bursts,...
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503.8KNot its time to shine — Flood of Light review
Puzzle games are usually an idyllic experience, and they are easily digestible in relaxed settings. As much as I like fast-paced puzzle...
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603.1KA little too grilled for my tastes — Save me Mr. Tako: Tasukete Tako-San review
In terms of platformer comfort food, the Kirby franchise is my go-to when I want some relaxing, fun gameplay. The first game...
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805.1KDirt and oil — DiRT Rally 2.0 review
Codemasters is known for making some of the most accurate, challenging racing games out there, and DiRT Rally 2.0 is no exception....
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655.0KA Goofy Adventure — Kingdom Hearts III review
I really didn’t know what to expect when I started Kingdom Hearts III. I’m a huge fan and completed every game in...
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903.6KIn space no one can hear you scream — Alone review
Typical dungeon crawlers and RPGs pit you and your fellow party members against a horde of enemies controlled by a game master...
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904.5KOdyssey of the Wastes — Metro Exodus review
In a time when games are increasingly becoming focused on online experiences and multiplayer ecosystems, Metro Exodus couldn’t come at a better...
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5.8K60Fighting with a moderate force — Jump Force review
Crossover games have had a good history of bringing various separate worlds together. Games like Marvel vs. Capcom and Super Smash Brothers...
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806.3KFlowing in the wind — Flower PC review
Of the fruit borne by the partnership between Epic Games and Annapurna, thatgamecompany’s string of relaxing, flow-centric experiences is among the most...
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505.9KNot that electrifying — Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! manga review
We all love a good origin story, but the most ambitious ones are the ones that retell and remaster a tried and...
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457.1KShowing its AGE — God Eater 3 review
New Aragami, but the same old tricks it seems. God Eater 3 continues the series tradition of blending together lackluster progression, melodramatic...
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6510.3KNo heist but much to offer–Waterdeep: Dragonheist review
A crisis of identity sits at the heart of Waterdeep: Dragon Heist. Is it an adventure? Is it a gazetteer of Water...
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857.5KMario-nah and the well fed Bowser — Mario & Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story + Bowser Jr’s Journey review
Even though signs are showing an impending death for the 3DS, there is still a golden opportunity for the device to showcase...
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858.5KEven more salt — Salt and Sanctuary review
Last year, we reviewed Salt and Sanctuary for the Nintendo Switch, most of which is applicable to the Xbox version. You can...
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857.8KI punched a guy so hard that the dude standing next to him died — a Crackdown 3 review
The Crackdown franchise has a special history for the Xbox community. When the original Crackdown was released in 2007, it mostly served...
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12.7K90Gear up to become a problem solver — Far Cry New Dawn review
Post apocalyptic worlds are typically fantastic settings for action games, especially in the FPS genre. The ending of Far Cry 5 created...
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853.6KWho’s gonna save the world tonight? Quarantine Circular review
When I reviewed Subsurface Circular last year, I was impressed with how Mike Bithell Games could pack such an engrossing narrative in...
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703.1KDogs of war — Wargroove review
Developer Chucklefish seemed to go the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” route with Wargroove. Anyone who remembers Advance Wars will...
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5.1K90Eat my dust — Monster Energy Supercross 2 review
Racing games are incredibly popular and come in a variety of forms. You can race cars, boats, planes, ATVS, motorcycles, and more....
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859.3KThis is the fight we’re looking for — Star Wars: Legion review
Luke Skywalker, lightsaber in hand, leads a small strike force across the desolate landscape of an alien planet. The Rebels are moving...
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8.2K75It’s my story now — LongStory Review
I’m always excited to review a dating sim; they’re so varied, so strange, and have such a passionate following. You never quite...
