Gaming Reviews
Disney Illusion Island review: charming Disney platformer is perfect for kids
Disney Illusion Island features several design choices that make it a great introduction to the Metroidvania genre, although it lacks depth.
Street Fighter 6 review: Capcom has made the ultimate fighting game
Street Fighter 6 is one of the best fighting games ever made because of how successfully it appeals to every potential type of player.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum review: you shall pass on this bizarre adventure
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is a messy, confounding throwback to the Wild West era of unpredictable licensed games.
Planet of Lana review: gentle indie adventure is a fitting Zelda companion
Planet of Lana is a short and sweet puzzle platformer that makes up for its shortcomings with gorgeous art.
Lego 2K Drive review: an imaginative kart racer with one big catch
Lego 2K Drive puts an inventive spin on both Forza Horizon and Mario Kart, but its microtransactions should raise red flags for parents.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom review: limitless creativity
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a spectacular sequel that places no limits on players' curiosity and creativity.
Redfall review: multiplayer sucks the life out of a promising vampire shooter
The single-player and multiplayer experiences within Redfall are constantly at odds with one another, and neither side wins that fight.
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro review: high-end gaming headset brings the noise
Turtle Beach delivers a top-tier gaming headset with its pricey, but impressive Stealth Pro.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor review: impressive sequel makes Cal’s journey personal
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor has Cal Kestis dealing with duty and obligation in EA's most densely packed Star Wars game to date.
Teslagrad 2 review: magnetic sequel trades puzzles for Sonic speed
Ten years after its predecessor, Teslagrad 2 delivers a much faster-paced puzzle platformer that plays like an electrified spin on Sonic.
Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores review: Aloy gets a Hollywood ending
Horizon Forbidden West: Burning Shores doesn't make the most of its LA setting, but the DLC is still an important chapter in Aloy's journey.
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp review: great GBA remakes bring back warm memories
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp is a strong set of remakes that reminds players why the Game Boy Advance series is still so beloved.
Dead Island 2 review: gory zombie sequel is all blood, no brains
Dead Island 2 misses a good chance to deliver sharp-witted social satire, but at least its zombie-slaying combat is bloody fun.
The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story review: the best case for Riot Forge yet
The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story is Riot Forge's best game yet, delivering an exhilarating action title that only gets better the more you play.
Minecraft Legends review: Age of Empires meets Pikmin in this approachable strategy game
Minecraft Legends can get repetitive, but it's a solid entry point to the RTS genre nonetheless.
Tron: Identity review: this great Tron game isn’t what you’re expecting
Tron: Identity might not be the Tron game you're expecting, but this gripping visual novel is the best use of the IP in a very long time.
Resident Evil 4 review: all-time horror classic gets the bold remake it deserves
The Resident Evil 4 remake goes above and beyond the call of duty, reimagining what a horror classic would look like through modern sensibilities.
Tchia review: beautiful open-world indie is a new coming-of-age classic
Tchia is small-scale version of Breath of the Wild with equally ambitious open-world design, all while paying tribute to New Caledonia.
WWE 2K23 review: wrestling simulator continues its comeback story
WWE 2K23 is another win for wrestling fans, but this year's simulator is showing some cracks in its defense.
Hogwarts Legacy review: uninspired Harry Potter game is deathly hollow
Hogwarts Legacy might bring some warm nostalgia for Harry Potter fans, but a lack of imagination holds back an otherwise boilerplate open-world adventure.
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon review: charming spinoff has room to grow
Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon may seem like an odd spinoff, but give it a chance and you'll find a surprisingly charming adventure.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty review: putting a unique spin on the Soulslike
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty has enough of its own ideas to stick out from the typical Dark Souls-inspired games, but still feels familiar enough for genre veterans.
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe review: a perfectly timed double-dip
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe accomplishes everything a good rerelease should by creating additional content that enhances the original adventure.
