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Avowed Review – Steady Eddy RPG

Avowed Review – Steady Eddy RPG

Obsidian's newest is a solid (if unoriginal) RPG.

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Review – Giving Fans What They Want

Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Review – Giving Fans What They Want

Another solid remaster collection for Tomb Raider fans but it's not without its shortcomings.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2 Review – Darkest Before Dawn

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak 2 Review – Darkest Before Dawn

Despite the enjoyable characters, solid combat, and extensive content, Falcom's latest is left wanting on the narrative front.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Review – Taking the Crown

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Review – Taking the Crown

A spectacular medieval RPG filled to the brim with quality hand-crafted content. The main quest is not to be skipped.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PC Review – A Great Port Marred by Optimization Issues

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 PC Review – A Great Port Marred by Optimization Issues

An excellent PC port in general, crashes and stability stop Spider-Man 2 from reaching greatness.

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector Review – Tears in Rain

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector Review – Tears in Rain

Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector improves on its predecessor in nearly every way imaginable.

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Review – Third Time’s (Barely) the Charm

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD Review – Third Time’s (Barely) the Charm

If you haven't played Donkey Kong Country Returns before then the HD version comes off as an easy recommendation. If you have, then there are better platformers than this one on the Switch.

Eternal Strands Review – A Mixed Bag

Eternal Strands Review – A Mixed Bag

Does this Breath of the Wild/Shadow of the Colossus mixture fulfill its potential? Read our review to know the answer.

Atomic Heart: Enchantment Under the Sea Review – Soviet Rapture

Atomic Heart: Enchantment Under the Sea Review – Soviet Rapture

Atomic Heart goes underwater with its third major DLC release. How well does it manage? Check out our review to find out.

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Review – Paint It Black

Ninja Gaiden 2 Black Review – Paint It Black

Team Ninja's masterpiece returns for current-gen platforms, mixing the original and Sigma 2 into a gorgeous new package.

Sniper Elite: Resistance Review – More of the Same but Tons of Fun

Sniper Elite: Resistance Review – More of the Same but Tons of Fun

Killing Nazis is as enjoyable as ever in Rebellion's latest stealth tactical shooter.

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap Review – Rogue-Lite Orc-estry

Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap Review – Rogue-Lite Orc-estry

The definitive orc-slaying tower defense series is back, but does the rogue-lite twist breathe fresh life into a well-worn formula?

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter Review – Best-Laid Plans

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter Review – Best-Laid Plans

Rats take on bats in Odd Bug Studio's action RPG sequel, but the brutality and epic narration can't shore up some of the weaker elements.

STAR WARS: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles Remastered Review – A Middling Remaster

STAR WARS: Episode I: Jedi Power Battles Remastered Review – A Middling Remaster

Irritating gameplay issues aside, this is a decently fun nostalgia romp through Episode I's setting.

Synduality: Echo of Ada Review – A Boring Extraction Shooter

Synduality: Echo of Ada Review – A Boring Extraction Shooter

Synduality: Echo of Ada is a new mech-based take on the classic extraction shooter formula. Check out our review to see how well it does.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PC Review – Let’s Mosey Again

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth PC Review – Let’s Mosey Again

The acclaimed RPG and second part in the Remake trilogy finally comes to PC after nearly a year on PS5. Find out if it's worth the wait.

Freedom Wars Remastered Review – Right to Fight

Freedom Wars Remastered Review – Right to Fight

It doesn't aspire to much beyond visual improvement and quality of life, but Freedom Wars Remastered is occasionally enjoyable.

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist Review – Beauty and The Blight

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist Review – Beauty and The Blight

Though it doesn't stray far from the genre's tenets, Adglobe and Live Wire have delivered yet another gorgeous Metroid-style triumph.

Hyper Light Breaker Early Access Review – Abyssal Depths

Hyper Light Breaker Early Access Review – Abyssal Depths

Heart Machine's early access title tries to combine extraction elements and rogue-like progression to some very mixed results.

Blade Chimera Review – An Exceptional Cyberpunk Side Scroller

Blade Chimera Review – An Exceptional Cyberpunk Side Scroller

Blade Chimera is an excellent game that proudly wears its influences on its sleeves.

Tales of Graces f Remastered Review – JRPG Greatness Refined

Tales of Graces f Remastered Review – JRPG Greatness Refined

The added remastered content makes an already amazing JRPG feast even better.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Review – A Compelling Reboot

Dynasty Warriors: Origins Review – A Compelling Reboot

A mus(ou) play for fans, and the most compelling entry for newcomers yet

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Review – Days of Future Past

Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana Review – Days of Future Past

Falcom's classic returns, but despite minimal visual upgrades, its combat, pacing, and music make it a timeless experience.

Wuthering Waves (PS5) Review – Riding High

Wuthering Waves (PS5) Review – Riding High

Version 2.0 is a momentous occasion for Kuro Games' open-world action RPG, and it's worth jumping back in for the new story and content.

Pine Harbor Early Access Review – We Don’t Go to Pine Harbor

Pine Harbor Early Access Review – We Don’t Go to Pine Harbor

Pine Harbor's bland quest design and underwhelming voice acting makes it one of the most disappointing early access games of the year.

Supernatural Review – A Short but Spine-Chilling Experience

Supernatural Review – A Short but Spine-Chilling Experience

Supernatural is a unique horror game developed by a solo dev. Check out our review to see if it's worth your time.

The Forever Winter Early Access Review – A Flawed But Decent Extraction Shooter

The Forever Winter Early Access Review – A Flawed But Decent Extraction Shooter

The Forever Winter is an addictive extraction shooter, albeit with a few flaws.

The Spirit of the Samurai Review – Going Away With the Sword

The Spirit of the Samurai Review – Going Away With the Sword

A unique stop-motion aesthetic can't salvage the awful combat, terrible controls and iffy platforming of Digital Mind's side-scroller.

The Thing: Remastered Review – Realized Potential

The Thing: Remastered Review – Realized Potential

The Thing was worth playing in 2002 and it still holds up today with all the convenient bells and whistles included in this faithful remaster.

Infinity Nikki Review – Dress to Impress

Infinity Nikki Review – Dress to Impress

Papergames' latest Nikki title is finally here and goes open-world. Does it soar high or crumble beneath the weight of its ambitions?