The Callisto Protocol review: Gruesome horror game scratches that Dead Space itch
The Callisto Protocol is more than enough to scratch that Dead Space itch, even if its mixed combat could use more work.
Marvel’s Midnight Suns review: Detailed superhero RPG goes the extra mile
Marvel's Midnight Suns is a dense 40-plus-hour superhero RPG with very engaging card-based tactical fights.
Gungrave G.O.R.E review: a PS2 throwback, for better and worse
Gungrave G.O.R.E is a solid, stylish action game that takes players back to the PS2 era. But that might not sit well with everyone.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet review: radical reinvention sparkles in spite of tech woes
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet sure don't look pretty, but open-world freedom turns out to be exactly what the monster-catching series needed.
Pentiment review: Xbox’s big 2022 exclusive appraises its own legacy
Pentiment's outstanding story and one-of-a-kind art direction make Xbox's only first-party exclusive this fall a worthwhile romp.
A Little to the Left review: good housekeeping makes for a great puzzle game
A Little to the Left delivers cozy organization puzzles that turn good housekeeping into the ultimate video game power fantasy.
Sonic Frontiers review: Sonic’s latest adventure is one of his worst
Sonic Frontiers isn't glitchy but is let down by a lackluster story, poor visuals, and bad game design.
God of War Ragnarok review: hellacious sequel’s best moments are its quietest
God of War Ragnarok doesn't quite reach the narrative heights of its 2018 predecessor, but it still delivers with hellacious action.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II review: war is what you make of it
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II's lackluster campaign is a bummer, but its multiplayer is a solid way to spend time with friends.
Bayonetta 3 review: excellent action game is the true queen of the multiverse
Bayonetta 3 is a new high point for the action series, putting Hollywood blockbusters to shame with its nonstop thrills.
New Tales From the Borderlands review: a safe successor to a Telltale classic
New Tales from the Borderlands doesn't redefine Telltale's legacy, but it does a great job of upholding it.
Gotham Knights review: strong story rescues underpowered Bat adventure
Gotham Knights takes a bold narrative swing by killing off Batman, but its strong multiplayer is held back by performance and gameplay issues.
A Plague Tale: Requiem review: gorgeous sequel has some growing pains
A Plague Tale: Requiem builds on everything that made its predecessor a surprise hit, though its forced meditations on violence ring hollow.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope review: one of Mario’s finest spinoffs
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is a step up for the tactics series, with more creative combat that makes every turn a blast.
Scorn review: Bold psychological horror game is only half-formed
Scorn pays tribute to H. R. Giger with harrowing visuals that'll haunt your nightmares, but the horror game is better watched than played.
Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld review: For enthusiasts only
The Logitech G Cloud Gaming Handheld is the first device of its kind, but it doesn't prove that dedicated cloud gaming handhelds are necessary.
Valkyrie Elysium review: a cult-classic made average
Valkyrie Elysium is a budget RPG that squanders lovely art design with bare-bones combat and a predictable story.
Gundam Evolution review: a true Overwatch 2 contender, but not a flawless one
Gundam Evolution takes notes from Overwatch, but uses them to create a fresh, if imperfect, free-to-play shooter.
Desta: The Memories Between review: Netflix scores another great mobile game
Desta: The Memories Between miniaturizes the tactics genre with a heartfelt mobile game about social anxiety and dodgeball.
Shovel Knight Dig review: retro meets modern in this clever roguelike
Shovel Knight Dig is another spin-off success in Yacht Club's growing treasure trove of gems.
The DioField Chronicle review: strategy RPG makes for convincing sequel bait
Square Enix seems to think the The DioField Chronicle could be the start of a new franchise, and it makes a strong case for that.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero review: politics and RPG battles collide
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero puts together a politically engaging story, fun gameplay, and likable heroes into one epic RPG.
Soulstice review: an enjoyable AA throwback with one fatal flaw
Soulstice is a AA through and through; it's quite ambitious, but some flaws hold it back from true greatness.
Metal: Hellsinger review: this headbanging shooter is a bit one-note
Metal: Hellsinger makes up for its one-note rhythm-shooting with a fantastic metal soundtrack.
Splatoon 3 review: the antidote to your modern multiplayer woes
Splatoon 3 spares no expenses in delivering a wildly fun experience whether you're in it for single or multiplayer.
Steelrising review: a creative Soulslike attempt that struggles to execute
Steelrising has some big ideas for the Soulslike genre, but it can't quite deliver on its grand vision.
Rumbleverse review: This battle royale is a knockout
Rumbleverse is a clever fusion of fighting games and battle royales that impresses even despite some of its early issues.
The Last of Us Part I review: Revolutionizing gaming in a new way
The Last of Us Part I is incredible, superfluous, and necessary all in one complicated remake package.
Immortality review: getting some real Persona (1966) vibes
Immortality is a haunting work of interactive fiction that questions our at-times uncomfortable relationship with art.
Madden NFL 23 review: not a fumble, but still lost yardage
Madden NFL 23 has better gameplay than Madden NFL 22, but not much else is improved.
Saints Row review: This open-world reboot is Grand Theft Adequate
Saints Row is perfectly fine, but that lack of ambition is disappointing considering the series' wild reputation.
Soul Hackers 2 review: stylish JRPG tells more than it shows
Soul Hackers 2's excellent RPG gameplay helps make up for a disappointingly forgettable story.
Razer Barracuda Pro review: Finally, a gaming headset that won’t embarrass you
The Razer Barracuda Pro is a gaming headset with a mercifully discrete design, though not without key sacrifices.
MultiVersus review: corporate-mandated fighting game fun
Despite its corporate presentation and premise, MultiVersus succeeds at being a fun game for casuals and hardcore players alike,