Gaming Reviews
The Talos Principle 2 review: spirituality meets science in standout puzzle sequel
The Talos Principle 2 builds on its predecessor's philosophical core to create one of the year's best, and toughest, puzzle games.
Saltsea Chronicles review: poignant nautical adventure explores the distances between us
Die Gute Fabrik's Mutazione follow-up, Saltsea Chronicles, is a poignant nautical adventure filled with endearing sailors.
Detective Pikachu Returns review: childproofed mystery offers elementary fun
Detective Pikachu Returns is a cute mystery that loses some of its predecessor's tactile, puzzling charm.
Assassin’s Creed Mirage review: stealth throwback feels behind the times
Assassin's Creed Mirage channels the spirit of older Assassin's Creed games, but that comes with some dated ideas.
Forza Motorsport review: the long-awaited racing tune-up delivers
The long wait for Forza Motorsport was worth it as this is one of the best-looking and smoothest-playing games on Xbox Series X.
Cocoon review: mesmerizing indie will put you inside of a bug’s brain
Cocoon is unlike anything you've played before, turning the insect world into a mesmerizing puzzle adventure.
El Paso, Elsewhere review: you won’t want to put down this Max Payne-inspired indie
El Paso, Elsewhere is designed like third-person shooters from the early 2000s, and it uses that aesthetic to tell a captivating story.
Payday 3 review: co-op heist sequel plays it safe, but needs to be more daring long-term
Payday 3 sets a safe, but strong foundation for the co-op heist game with faster gunplay and varied missions at launch.
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty review: CD Projekt Red pulls off a perfect illusion
With the strong Phantom Liberty, Cyberpunk 2077 finally feels like the game it should have been at launch.
Mortal Kombat 1 review: a morbidly fun fighter with one fatal flaw
Mortal Kombat 1 is NetherRealm's most refined fighting game yet, though its story and Invasions mode are a let down.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: The Teal Mask review: back to square zero
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's first DLC, The Teal Mask, doesn't do much to fix the base games' most pressing issues.
Asus’ ROG Ally Z1 is caught in no man’s land
Asus' ROG Ally with the Ryzen Z1 doesn't hold up against even the Steam Deck, leaving it in an awkward spot compared to the competition.
Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) review: Is it still a killer handheld?
Now that the launch dust has settled, Asus' ROG Ally has seen a lot of changes, and they aren't all for the better.
Lies of P review: a solid Pinocchio Soulslike with some strings attached
Lies of P has a solid foundation with an incredibly moody atmosphere and a variety of different customizable options, but it falters in its combat.
Chants of Sennaar review: puzzles and linguistics collide in can’t miss indie
Chants of Sennaar is an ingenious puzzle adventure about language and the multitude of ways it can be used.
Starfield review: Xbox’s ambitious outer space RPG is big, beautiful, and empty
Starfield is a strong RPG full of impactful choices, but its underexplored outer space gameplay leaves its massive universe feeling empty.
Baldur’s Gate 3 review: staggering RPG opens up a world of possibilities
Baldur's Gate 3 is a staggering CRPG that feels like it's on its way to becoming a foundational video game.
Sea of Stars review: a retro-inspired RPG that lives up to classics
Sea of Stars draws inspiration from classic RPGs, but it's much more than a nostalgic homage.
Samba de Amigo: Party Central review: motion-controlled nostalgia, with a catch
Samba de Amigo: Party Central is dragged down by unreliable motion controls, but that doesn't shut down a fun rhythm party full of eclectic tunes.
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon review: FromSoftware’s latest could use a tune-up
Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon delivers when it comes to fast-paced mecha action, but FromSoftware's series could still use a tune-up.
Immortals of Aveum review: magic meets Call of Duty in inventive shooter
When Immortals of Aveum cuts the snark, it's an enjoyable magic shooter that takes smart cues from Call of Duty without copying it.
Blasphemous 2 review: this challenging Metroidvania will test your faith
So long as you can keep your faith during its most frustrating moments, Blasphemous 2 is a Metroidvania worthy of devotion.
Atlas Fallen review: sand-surfing action game can’t reach its high ambitions
Atlas Fallen sports an innovative combat system and fun sand-surfing, but poor presentation bring the ambitious adventure down.
