All Game reviews

I had played several hours of Generation Zero before ever beginning this review version of the game, and it's a reminder that some games can hold out for a good while before their problems are exposed.

Posted 5 years ago by Mark Delaney

The Occupation does so much so well that I can sense it'll be one of those games I won't shut up about this year. Unraveling a political conspiracy drama in an investigative, combat-free immersive sim is as fun as that sounds.

Posted 5 years ago by Mark Delaney

Devil May Cry 5 doesn’t shy away from those roots. If you’re looking for stylish but challenging combat, a frenetic story and an action game experience that’s true to its core, you’re in for a real treat.

Posted 5 years ago by Kevin Tavore

Have you ever wished Mass Effect's multiplayer could be ported to have Destiny's feature-set, negatives and all? Well, that's what BioWare's served up for you here.

Posted 5 years ago by Kevin Tavore

Degrees of Separation opens like a touching fairy tale complete with well-written narration and a soft tone of lovers determined to find one another. Sadly, the tedious level design leaves the would-be lovers lost.

Posted 5 years ago by Mark Delaney

Jump Force somehow only ever reaches an overall average level of quality despite all of the star power on its roster. This Shonen Jump crossover looks good on paper, but in practice, it lacks polish.

Posted 5 years ago by Ethan Anderson

Wargroove is a well-rounded game that makes turn-based strategy accessible to anyone new to the genre while still challenging seasoned players via custom difficulty settings and custom content.

Posted 5 years ago by Lucy Wood

As is often the case, another Steam indie has now made the jump to console. 39 Days to Mars is a puzzle game focused on the couch co-op experience, but don't be surprised if you've fallen out with your partner by the end.

Posted 5 years ago by Megan Walton

Yonder is the type of game I wish we had a lot more of on Xbox. Its quaint and relaxed nature is a breath of fresh air and an easy recommendation for families playing together. It's approachable, adorable, and fosters joy.

Posted 5 years ago by Mark Delaney

Ace Combat has a long history, but that's hardly true on Xbox specifically. Skies Unknown is just the third game on an Xbox console, but thankfully for dogfighting flight game fans, it's an excellent return to form and platform.

Posted 5 years ago by Andrew Ogley

JackQuest: Tale of the Sword is a rather average experience, and there are far better options that explore the platforming and metroidvania genres in much more engaging ways.

Posted 5 years ago by Ethan Anderson

Just like its campaign can be fun after you forgive its glaring flaws, Wrecking Zone similarly feels like it has the potential for something really cool later. For now, it's missing too many features, sometimes even basic ones.

Posted 5 years ago by Mark Delaney

There's no shortage of Lovecraft-inspired games these days, but Conarium blends adaptation and reimagining in a way that makes it a fun horror-adventure game best enjoyed by those who already appreciate Lovecraft.

Posted 5 years ago by Mark Delaney

Far Cry New Dawn continues the series' year-long descent into self-parody with this uninspired sequel. The spinoffs for Far Cry are usually very exciting, but that can't be said this time. It all feels too familiar.

Posted 5 years ago by Mark Delaney

After too many delays to recall, Crackdown 3 has finally arrived. The troubled dev cycle is fairly indicative of the game's ultimate merits, as despite doing some things well, it still feels like it's all born too late.

Posted 5 years ago by Mark Delaney

Thirteen years after the second game was released, Kingdom Hearts III is finally here. We're back with Sora, Donald and Goofy as they explore old and new worlds, coming face to face with old and new enemies.

Posted 5 years ago by Megan Walton

It's a new age for the Metro series, and the third installment is everything you've hoped for. Exodus is an overall excellent experience that succeeds at nearly everything it attempts to achieve.

Posted 5 years ago by Kevin Tavore

Apex Legends is a battle royale backed by solid mechanics, a few innovative ideas and the potential to be one of the biggest names in the genre.

Posted 5 years ago by Kevin Tavore

Away: Journey to the Unexpected is many things. It's a roguelite, it's an adventure game, it's even considered by the devs to be an FPS, though I disagree with that one. What it certainly can be called is charming but with issues.

Posted 5 years ago by Mark Delaney

As it turns out, a game doesn't need a bunch of new mechanics to shine. Unruly Heroes eschews "innovative" yet vapid mechanics for tried and true platforming of such a quality that the game excels far beyond most of its peers.

Posted 5 years ago by Kevin Tavore

Sundered: Eldritch Edition is a tough game that's able to give players that "one more time" feeling. There will be many deaths, but you almost always have the chance to come back stronger to overcome obstacles.

Posted 5 years ago by Ethan Anderson

Technically, the gaming elements make for a very rudimentary arcade racer, fortunately, however, the televisual presentation and the episodic content will have fans of the show smiling as they play through the events.

Posted 5 years ago by Andrew Ogley

Onimusha: Warlords is a look back twenty years into the past, and it brings with it a charisma and appreciation for the past that’s undeniable. It's a classic that's still worth playing today, though not without faults of course.

Posted 5 years ago by Kevin Tavore

Absolver simply doesn’t get close to living up to its inspiration on any level despite its gameplay innovations and that makes it very hard to recommend.

Posted 5 years ago by Kevin Tavore

On the heels of Hitman 2 comes this two-part collection of past generation Hitman games, bringing more of the last decade of Agent 47's escapades to the Xbox One, although these older two should only be targeted by big fans.

Posted 5 years ago by Mark Delaney

This isn't the best JRPG you'll find on the market by any stretch, but it's certainly still good and those looking for a history lesson on how the genre used to be couldn't do better on Xbox One.

Posted 5 years ago by Kevin Tavore

Originally released for PS2 and PC, Asterix and Obelix XXL2 has now been remastered for Xbox One. With gaming references a plenty a big selling point here, how does the game fare nearly 13 years later?

Posted 6 years ago by Megan Walton

You'll take your squad on missions fighting Nazis and a bunch of eldritch horrors in an effort to ultimately...yes, I said eldritch horrors. There’s always a catch, isn’t there?

Posted 6 years ago by Kevin Tavore

When the best parts of the new are combined with the magic of the old, into the perfect elixir, you end up with something truly special, like the Spyro Reignited Trilogy.

Posted 6 years ago by Kelly Packard 39

With Subnautica, developer Unknown Worlds Entertainment has crafted a memorable and unique title. Anyone venturing under the waves will remember the wonderfully vivid environments and sense of real discovery.

Posted 6 years ago by Andrew Ogley

Ashen is the long-awaited debut from New Zealand studio A44. Its influences are worn on its sleeve, but it manages to be more than homage thanks to an engrossing, gorgeous world that feels worth exploring every inch of.

Posted 6 years ago by Mark Delaney

The latest installment in the Ride franchise shows off Milestone's increasing expertise in the Unreal Engine producing one of its best and most complete motorcycling title to date.

Posted 6 years ago by Andrew Ogley

Just Cause 4 is the best game in the series so far, although it doesn't come without some issues in various areas. Thankfully, it gets its most important elements right, making the game Avalanche's most ambitious yet.

Posted 6 years ago by Mark Delaney

Fallout 76's multiplayer features are welcome additions to the series, but they come at the expense of storytelling and story-driven elements that fans have come to expect from the franchise.

Posted 6 years ago by Ethan Anderson

Gunfire Games has forged a new title that is not only worthy of being a part of the series, it improves upon it in nearly ever way. It's been a long ride to get here, but the wait has been worth it.

Posted 6 years ago by Kevin Tavore

What do you do when you're 7 years old, your family pays little attention to you, and nearly everyone you know annoys you? Well, in Nika's case, you make a plan to destroy the world.

Posted 6 years ago by Megan Walton

Too dull for adults, too thematically mature for kids, Bendy should be ignored by just about everyone. It's a horror game that will entertain almost no one, unless you really like its sepia-toned world of cartoon scares.

Posted 6 years ago by Mark Delaney

While the game certainly functions as intended, with repetitive puzzles, lower quality production and a few other issues, you start to wonder whether Artifex Mundi is starting to tire of their own formula.

Posted 6 years ago by Rebecca Smith

After Star Wars Battlefront II launched to a ton of controversy, it seemed EA had screwed up an otherwise excellent game from the multiplayer maestros at DICE. Consider Battlefield V more forgivable but still showing some issues.

Posted 6 years ago by Mark Delaney

This is a game that manages to be everything it should have been to fans while also being so accessible and unique that it could stand alone as someone’s first introduction to the series.

Posted 6 years ago by Kevin Tavore