Games Reviews
‘Immortality’ Is a Masterpiece
The designer behind 'Her Story' and 'Telling Lies' has returned with something even more ambitious and audacious—and it works.
‘BattleTech Advanced 3062’ Is a Massive and Beautifully Cruel Mod
This massive overhaul mod expands every aspect of on already terrific tactics game, making something rougher.
‘Soul Hackers 2’ Is a Bland and Boring Shin Megami Tensei Game
Soul Hackers 2” tries to be accessible, but loses the best parts of the Shin Megami Tensei franchise in the process.
Is ‘Bear and Breakfast’ a Cute Management Sim or a Slow Death?
Adorable. Silly. Kind of excruciating.
'Naraka: Bladepoint' Is a Battle Royale Descended from Fighting Games
'Naraka: Bladepoint' often feels messy and floaty, but when everything comes together its melee battle royale combat is unlike much else
'Last Call BBS' Is a Brilliant Send-Off to Indie Darling Zachtronics
Through a collection of eight minigames and a terrific framing device, Last Call BBS manages to create a beautiful vision of the 90s internet.
Warhammer 40K Now Has Its Own Master-Crafted Tactics Game
Lots of games make Space Marines cool, 'Chaos Gate - Daemonhunters' does something harder: it actually makes them powerful.
The Playdate Proves What Video Games Have Been Missing Are More Cranks
What’s here is novel and fun, and gestures at a device that could extend beyond its 'hey, that’s neat' status. But is it a platform or a fun toy?
'Abermore' Is an Almost-Great Bad Game
'Abermore' had the potential to be one of the year's sleeper hits, but will forever be held back by serious technical issues
The Greatness of ‘Norco’ Is Found in the Tenacious Weirdos Who Live There
An embarrassment of narrative riches and a triumph of thoughtful worldbuilding.
‘Tunic’ Finally Got Me to Stop Playing ‘Elden Ring’ Every Day
A world that asks the player to wonder about what could happen, rather than telling them what should happen.
'Gran Turismo 7' Makes a Triumphant Comeback on Its Own Terms
If Polyphony Digital have felt pressured by the competition from Forza, there's no trace of worry in their lovingly nostalgic racing sim.