Reviews

Red Matter 2 reviewed on PC and Meta Quest 2 by Henry Stockdale. Red Matter 2 is an impressive sequel that builds upon its predecessor well, pushing the Meta Quest 2 to its limits to nearly match the PC version’s graphics. With its intuitive control system, excellent object interaction, and some great UI design, this

Thymesia reviewed on PC by Jarrett Green, also available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Thymesia’s solid kernel of an amnesiac plague warrior premise never pops into a worthwhile story. Its most creative locations and monsters are impressive, but they’re also sandwiched between mundanity. Even its best feature, the kinetic combat system, is satisfying

Rumbleverse Review by Mitchell Saltzman. Reviewed on PlayStation 5. Also available on PlayStation 4, Xbox, and PC. #IGN #Gaming

Digimon Survive reviewed by Travis Northup on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, also available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Digimon Survive is a standout visual novel wrapped around one of the worst turn-based tactics systems ever. Even if there’s a little too much filler padding out its length, the well-written

Cult of the Lamb reviewed by Tom Marks on PC, also available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch. “Cult of the Lamb is an eclectic mix of a base management game and an action roguelite that come together extremely well. Its combat is immensely satisfying even if its short runs and the relative lack of variety

Hard West 2 reviewed by Jon Bolding on PC. This sequel has plenty of little annoyances, but it’s a supernatural western tactics game with a lot of style and the substance to back it. #IGN #Gaming

Two Point Campus reviewed by Leana Hafer on PC, also available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. This sequel to Two Point Hospital is a deep and rewarding management game, and that’s what matters most here. Growing a college, hiring and training faculty, adding new courses, spiffing up dorms, and watching grades and profits soar

GigaBash succeeds as a fun arena fighter with a focus on four-player chaos, even if that fun doesn’t quite translate over quite as well to the solo or online experience. GigaBash Review by Mitchell Saltzman on PC. Also available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. #IGN #Gaming

MultiVersus reviewed by John Carson on PC and Xbox, also available on PlayStation. MultiVersus is a raucous and fun competitive platform fighter that rewards players for learning the strengths and weaknesses of its eclectic cast of characters. Its focus on online 2v2 means it lacks the pick-up-and-play nature of a game like Super Smash Bros.,

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 reviewed by Travis Northup on Nintendo Switch. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 can take some meandering detours across its massive 150-hour campaign, but great characters and addictive tactical combat make it all well worth the time. #IGN #Gaming #XenobladeChronicles3

Reviewed by Luke Reilly on Xbox Series X. Also available on Xbox and PC. “Returning to a well the Playground team previously tapped with the killer Hot Wheels expansion for Forza Horizon 3 means Forza Horizon 5 Hot Wheels isn’t able to arrive with the same infectiously unique splash, but it’s clear why the decision

Watch our PowerWash Simulator review. PowerWash Simulator’s simple yet therapeutic style of gameplay provides an enjoyable way to chill out across its numerous generously sized levels. PowerWash Simulator is available on PC and Xbox consoles. #IGN #Gaming #PowerWashSimulator

Live A Live is a fascinating JRPG time machine that’s getting its dues at last thanks to a remake that brings out the best in its seven stories, strong combat, and unusual structure. #IGN #Gaming

Reviewed by Gabriel Moss on PC. Also available on Xbox. “As Dusk Falls is a masterwork of branching storytelling that makes the best out of its comic book-style animations, which end up giving you the opportunity to fill the negative space with your imagination – and this works surprisingly well during some of the more

Stray reviewed by Tom Marks on PlayStation 5, also available on PC and PlayStation 4. Stray is a delightful adventure in a dark but endearingly hopeful cyberpunk world, and that’s thanks in no small part to the fact that you are playing as an adorable cat the whole time. Its mix of simple platforming and

Gwent: Rogue Mage reviewed by Leana Hafer on PC. This standalone expansion to Gwent, itself a spin-off from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is a roguelike successor to Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales. While the lighter story may not hit the same epic highs as Thronebreaker, its character-driven snippets are delivered with strong writing and voice

Loopmancer reviewed by Justin Koreis on PC. Also available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. Loopmancer is a great roguelite. Repeating the same day over and over again is anything but routine thanks to great combat, compelling progression, and consistently refreshed levels stocked with a huge variety of weapons and enemies. Even after dozens of

Reviewed by Tristan Ogilvie on PC. Also available on PlayStation and Xbox. “Madison is a mostly thrilling trek through darkness, packed with challenging puzzles to solve and plenty of disturbing secrets to uncover. Its clever use of the camera’s flash and eerie audio design combined for plenty of anxious moments, so it’s especially deflating that