Reviews

Mighty Doom reviewed by Chris Reed on iOS/iPhone, also available on Android. There is a devilishly fun roguelite hiding in Mighty Doom, but the way it’s been buried under all the most egregious money-making schemes in mobile gaming is hugely disappointing. The first few hours are fun, but it’s not long before a super-powered difficulty

Ravenbound reviewed by Jarrett Green on PC. “There is no part of Ravenbound that is absolutely bad – in fact, most of it is a good foundation for a fun roguelike, from its solid combat to its interesting setting and enemies. But so much of Ravenbound feels like it’s either missing a key piece that

The Great War: Western Front reviewed by Leana Hafer on PC. World War One rarely gets to shine so authentically in a strategy game, but portraying it with accuracy doesn’t always translate into a good time. It’s easy to feel bogged down when you might go several turns without any significant changes in the overall

Crime Boss: Rockay City reviewed by Luke Reilly on PC. “Crime Boss: Rockay City is an overly ambitious air ball on all fronts, from its sloppy moment-to-moment gameplay to its largely abysmal voice acting – the worst of which sound like single takes spliced in with mistakes intact. There’s an earnestness with which Crime Boss

Everspace 2 reviewed by Jon Bolding on PC, also available on PlayStation and Xbox. This sequel is pure, distilled video game, all about how its space combat action plays moment to moment rather than whether that makes sense in a game world or fits a complex and nuanced story. The story could be better written,

Meet Your Maker review by Travis Northup on Xbox Series X/S, also available on Playstation 5 and PC. This is an awesome action game that beautifully executes on a terrific concept. It’s missing some depth in its tools of destruction, has some bugs and wonkiness, and its thin story is a big ol’ nothing burger,

Forza Horizon 5: Rally Adventure reviewed by Luke Reilly on Xbox Series X. Also available on Xbox One and PC. “For long-time fans, Forza Horizon 5 Rally Adventure is a bit of a full-circle moment for this class-leading racing franchise. After all, the first DLC for the original Forza Horizon was a dedicated rally-themed add-on

MLB The Show 23 reviewed by Justin Koreis on PlayStation 5, also available on PlayStation 4, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. After a somewhat disappointing 2022, it’s amazing how far forward Sony San Diego has pushed MLB The Show 23. It seems like every element has received attention, whether its the improved scouting in Diamond Dynasty,

Travis Northup is back with a review in progress update after the second beta weekend and lots of time with the Necromancer and Druid classes under his belt. The build-crafting system, the joy of spontaneous alliances that its online model allows for, and the surprisingly engaging combat all continue to impress. We’ll be back with

Diablo 4’s first beta only gave us a glimpse of the full game, but Travis Northup is already very impressed by what he’s played. There’s still a huge amount to see before we get anywhere close to a final review, but stellar dark storytelling, the best combat in a Diablo game to date, and a

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution reviewed by Gabriel Moss on PS VR2, also available on PC and Meta Quest 2. It sucks that this sequel’s PlayStation VR2 rerelease is still unacceptably janky despite major performance and graphical improvements, but when its bugs aren’t driving you to quit in anger, its

Have a Nice Death reviewed on PC by Leana Hafer. Also available on Nintendo Switch. Have A Nice Death is a punishing but satisfying roguelike with some diabolically tough boss fights. The darkly dorky setting and office humor lend it more than enough charm to make me want to discover more of its world. But

WWE 2K23 reviewed by Jarrett Green on PlayStation 5, also available on PlayStation 4, Xbox, and PC. Whether you want to experience a TV-inspired story of young wrestling talent rising to glory or take a guided tour of John Cena’s most humbling moments, WWE 2K23 is worth pinning down. It’s at least incrementally better in

Destiny 2: Lightfall reviewed by Travis Northup on Xbox Series X/S & PC, also available on PlayStation. Lightfall is a disappointing expansion with a campaign that falls flat on its face, an underwhelming new destination, and only a few new standout activities to take on. But Strand and the new Tormentor enemy are great additions

The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR reviewed on PlayStation VR2 by Taylor Lyles. The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR is a fun on-rails arcade shooter, even if it’s one that takes less than a day to complete. It’s also one of the first games in the PS VR2’s library to really take advantage of the headset’s eye-tracking

Resident Evil 4 reviewed by Tristan Ogilvie on PlayStation 5. Also available on PlayStation 4, Xbox, and PC. “Whether you’re a fan of the original or a newcomer with a hankering for some action-heavy horror of the highest quality, Resident Evil 4 is like a parasite-riddled Spaniard: a total no-brainer. Its combat is friction-free but

Move over Wario, Peppino Spaghetti is-a-numbah one now. Pizza Tower is a blisteringly fast 2D platformer that can most easily be described as a spiritual successor to the Wario Land series, though that doesn’t quite do it justice. Pizza Tower review by Mitchell Saltzman on PC #IGN #Gaming

The Ayaneo 2 is a major step forward from the Ayaneo Next and Steam Deck, and it feels almost as good as it plays. It’s expensive but excellent.