Steelrising review: a creative Soulslike attempt that struggles to execute
Steelrising is a game with lofty ambitions, aiming to compete with the best in the genre, but it doesn’t have the resources to back it up.
‘Resident Evil Village’ is the f*cked up fairytale of your dreams
Resident Evil Village is a fairytale. A fucked up fairytale, but a fairytale nonetheless. The new survival game from Capcom continues the story started by the horror franchise’s soft reboot…
‘New Pokémon Snap’ is simple and endlessly engrossing
The best way to describe my relationship to the Pokémon franchise is accidental Pokéveganism. I like the games but strongly feel that kidnapping Squirtles and forcing them to fight as…
‘Maquette’ is a sweet story about love and loss, but too often a frustrating video game
Maquette is a story about a relationship that didn’t work out, and the process of finding closure in an exploration of the memories left behind. Maquette is also a puzzle…
‘Little Nightmares II’ is a messy charmer with some real bite
Little Nightmares II is rough around the edges, but that’s honestly half the fun. In this ambitious sequel to the 2017 game horror fans loved, players re-enter the cute-yet-creepy world…
‘Hitman III’ is a series best that twists the familiar into something new
Make no mistake: Hitman III is a victory lap. Yes, it’s absolutely a “full” game that is ready to thrill you for however many hours you spend in it. Its…
‘Cyberpunk 2077’ is a wondrous creation trailed by a mile-long line of asterisks
There’s Cyberpunk 2077, the game that’s coming out on Dec. 10, and Cyberpunk 2077, the monolithic creation that’s been dogged by a growing body of controversy and criticism in the…
‘Immortals Fenyx Rising’ is a monster-smashing deep dive into Greek mythology
As far as pantheons go, the Greek gods were a total mess. They were petty, vindictive, horny, destructive, and all around trash fire deities whose myths are wildly entertaining to…
‘Bugsnax’ review: chaotic fun with an confusing center
Bugsnax delivered more than I was expecting, and I was expecting a lot. The narrative-driven adventure game from Young Horses — out Nov. 12 on MacOS, Windows, PlayStation 4, and…