Reviews

8.0

Review: 3000th Duel

March 27, 2020

3000th Duel evokes a sense of familiarity in its 12+ hours of gameplay, both in its times of frustration, and overall fun and joy learning what it means to overcome the odds against you.

by Thomas Manning

Review: Darksiders Genesis

March 25, 2020

Darksiders Genesis acts as a nice stop-gap between the polarizing Darksiders 3, THQ Nordic's first new entry in the series since acquiring the franchise, and the inevitable Darksiders 4.

by Damien Chambers

Review: Wunderling

March 23, 2020

Take control of a low-level minion and jump and dash your way through levels, with the goal to stop the hero Carrot-Man from rescuing Princess Pea.

by David Koury

Review: Overpass

March 20, 2020

Overpass is a unique entry into the racing genre where it eliminates the notion of the fastest car wins.

by Robert Dever Jr.

8.0

Review: Dreams

March 6, 2020

Media Molecule's latest release uses powerful tools to capitalize on player creativity to build dreams and share them with the world.

by David Koury

9.5

Review: The Walking Dead—Saints & Sinners

February 27, 2020

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners is not your daddy's licensed software. Resident Evil might have to move aside as the go-to survival horror game.

by Maurice Pogue

7.5

Review: Dragon Ball Z – Kakarot

February 26, 2020

It's time to power up and relive your favorite moments of Dragon Ball Z and step into the shoes of your favorite Z Fighters on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

by L.J. Lowery

8.5

Review: The Touryst

February 24, 2020

Looking for a fun game on the eShop? Check out why Damien calls The Touryst "a shining example of indie games done right!"

by Damien Chambers

7.0

Review: Giraffe and Annika

February 17, 2020

Atsushi Saito and his studio, atelier mimina, bring their charming debut indie hit Giraffe and Annika across the pond to the US.

by Sam Kim

9.0

Hypercharge: Unboxed is a unique, FPS Romp through the world of a toy as you battle it out across a range of locations including a child's play room, a bathroom, a kitchen, and numerous other household environments.

by Damien Chambers

7.5

Review: Plants vs. Zombies – Battle For Neighborville

February 7, 2020

Plants vs. Zombies: Battle For Neighborville is a fun sequel, but its beauty masks a lack of satisfying content to keep players coming back.

by Karen Kennedy

6.0

Review: Effie

February 3, 2020

Though burdened with a myriad of minor troubles, Effie has the potential to shine bright as it's signature shield.

by Adam Mueller

8.0

Review: AI—Somnium Files

January 31, 2020

Play as detective Kaname Date on the case of an elusive serial killer in this thrilling, sci-fi murder mystery.

by Johnathan Floyd

8.5

Review: The Sims 4—City Living

January 29, 2020

Check out Sydney's review on her favorite Sims 4 expansion thus far, City Living!

by Sydney Stoddard

8.0

Review: Sims 4 Discover University (PC)

January 24, 2020

In The Sims: Discover University, experience what college has to offer. Study hard, sleep in and high-five the school mascot – just make sure to keep those grades up!

by Sydney Stoddard

4.5

Review: Orangeblood

January 13, 2020

In Orangeblood, the worlds of 90s Rap/Hip-Hop and JRPG's collide. Enter the world of New Koza with a retro aesthetic and a bumpin' soundtrack.

by L.J. Lowery

8.0

Review: Family Tree

January 10, 2020

Family Tree is a unique puzzle game from Infinite States Games. Collect all the fruit and coins before Pedro the evil skull shows up to ruin your day.

by L.J. Lowery

8.0

7.9

Review: Astral Chain

January 9, 2020

Mixing Cops-and-Robbers with a dash of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, PlatinumGames' new title Astral Chain offers a fresh narrative and insane gameplay.

by Sam Kim

7.0

Review: Gylt

January 8, 2020

Set in a creepy and melancholic world, GYLT is an eerie story mixing fantasy and reality in a surrealist place where your nightmares become reality. Hide from terrible creatures or confront them as you find your way through the challenges of this wicked world.

by Joe Morgan

8.0

Review: Need for Speed Heat

January 7, 2020

Need for Speed Heat is the latest entry in EA's long-running racing franchise. After numerous misfires, can this game go the distance?

by Andrew Feistner

8.0

Review: Vampire—The Masquerade—Coteries of New York

January 6, 2020

Vampire: The Masquerade - Coteries of New York is a narrative experience depicting the struggle for power between two vampiric factions - the Camarilla and the Anarchs - bathed in the night lights of the Big Apple.

by Maurice Pogue

5.5

Review: Google Stadia

January 3, 2020

Even a few weeks after the launch, the platform still has some issues, but Google's inaugural effort into the world of gaming has proved that the future of cloud gaming could be viable.

by Joe Morgan

5.0

Review: Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint

January 2, 2020

Guess who just got back today. Them wild eyed Ghosts that had been away. Haven't changed, hadn't much to say. But, man, I still think them Wolves are crazy.

by Andrew Feistner

7.0

Review: Paranoia—Happiness Is Mandatory

January 1, 2020

Lead a team of four Troubleshooters of dubious loyalty, who (mostly) obey orders from Friend Computer, a paranoid and irrational artificial intelligence.

by Robert Dever Jr.

7.5

Review: Life Is Strange 2—Episode 5: Wolves

December 27, 2019

For the Diaz brothers, it has been a long and interesting journey leading into the finale of Life Is Strange 2.

by Damien Chambers

7.0

Review: Atelier Ryza—Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout

December 25, 2019

Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout begins an all-new storyline arc in GUST Studios’ fan-favorite Atelier series. The beautiful role-playing game follows the exploits of teenage tomboy Ryza, who dreams of escaping her mundane village [...]

by Johnathan Floyd

4.0

Review: Contra – Rogue Corps

December 23, 2019

Taking place two years after the alien wars, a rogue group of mercenaries is the few capable soldiers that can enter the Damned City and free the world from the clutches of our invaders.

by L.J. Lowery

9.0

Review: Afterparty

December 20, 2019

In Afterparty, you are Milo and Lola, recently deceased best buds who suddenly find themselves staring down an eternity in Hell. But there's a loophole: outdrink Satan and he'll grant you re-entry to Earth.

by Damien Chambers

7.5