Call of Duty: Vanguard – Multiplayer reviewed by Seth G Macy on PC. Also available on Xbox and PlayStation. In my week with Call of Duty: Vanguard’s multiplayer I’ve reliably had a good time, especially now that I can play with my traditional friend group. The small team-based Champion Hill is the best mode for
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Sony’s fastest-selling games console ever is still incredibly hard to find in stores, but here are our current thoughts after one year with the PlayStation 5. Reviewed by Luke Reilly.
New World reviewed on PC by Gabriel Moss. Narration by Michael Swaim. New World asks for the same quantity of time investment as any other traditional-style MMO, which means it desperately needs far, far more story content and gameplay variety to fill the gaps in its massive and visually gorgeous yet otherwise unremarkable world. The
Call of Duty: Vanguard – Zombies reviewed by Luke Winkie on PC. Also available on Xbox and PlayStation. Narration by Max Scoville. Call of Duty: Vanguard transforms Zombies into a run-based, roguelike-inspired co-op shooter. There are materials to harvest, a hubworld to develop, and the existential fright that all your progress might be obliterated by
Shin Megami Tensei V reviewed by Leana Hafer on Nintendo Switch. Shin Megami Tensei V’s excellent JRPG combat and deeply rewarding customization shine bright, even when it sometimes feels like it lacks the heart of the Persona games that started as a spin-off of the series. #IGN #Gaming
Riders Republic reviewed by Travis Northup on Xbox Series X. Also available on PlayStation, PC, Xbox One, and Stadia. Riders Republic is an ambitious, captivating open-world sports game that had me laughing, sweating, and cheering more the longer I played. It borrows quite a bit from other open-world racing games like it and still has
Call of Duty: Vanguard Single-Player reviewed by Simon Cardy on PlayStation 5. Also available on PlayStation 4, Xbox, and PC. Note that this review specifically covers the single-player campaign component; check out our reviews of multiplayer and Zombies as well. Call of Duty: Vanguard’s highly polished campaign provides a healthy amount of fun, even if
Inscryption reviewed by Tom Marks on PC. This horror-themed card game might look like a Slay the Spire-style roguelike at first glance, but as with the developer Daniel Mullins Games’ Pony Island, there’s a lot more than to it than meets the eye. #IGN #Games
Reviewed by Luke Reilly on Xbox Series X. Also available on Xbox One and PC. “Forza Horizon 5 is a deep and nuanced car nirvana for revheads and auto geeks to endlessly collect, tinker, and experiment. It’s also an extremely accessible buffet of racing spectacle open to everyone, from day one, Deluxe Edition diehards to
Darkest Dungeon 2 Early Access Reviewed by Rowan Kaiser on PC. In the first days of its early access launch, Darkest Dungeon 2’s new mechanics, 3D art, and other ideas already separate it from its predecessor enough that it has a strong reason for existing, and the road trip campaign structure keeps it tight and
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Naraka: Bladepoint reviewed by Kyle Campbell on PC, also available on PlayStation 5. Superb melee combat and gravity-defying movement make Naraka: Bladepoint a clever spin on the familiar battle royale formula. #IGN #Gaming
Maneater: Truth Quest DLC reviewed by Travis Northup on PC, also available on Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation. Truth Quest is a conspiracy-themed expansion with a few fun ideas and lots of repetitive quests that don’t differ much from the base game’s RPG campaign.
Disciples: Liberation reviewed on PC by Jon Bolding. Also available on Xbox and PlayStation. Narration by Michael Swaim. Disciples: Liberation struggles against itself. A rich world and high-stakes story are coupled with fun and varied tactical combat, but this is a game that feels destined for cult status, especially among those who didn’t know they
Mario Party Superstars is more than just a collection of excellent boards and minigames from the series’ past: It’s a complete return to form for the Mario Party series. Find out why in our full Mario Party Superstars Review. Reviewed by Mitchell Saltzman on Nintendo Switch #IGN #Gaming #Nintendo
Age of Empires 4 reviewed by Leana Hafer on PC. Age of Empires 4 plays it safe a bit too often, but really excels when it wanders outside of its very traditional comfort zone. The expansive campaigns and offbeat factions like the Mongols and the Rus are major highlights, even when it loses some of
Lone Echo 2 reviewed by Jordan Oloman on PC and Oculus Quest 2 via Air Link. Lone Echo 2’s wickedly fun movement tech and decadent graphics help to deliver an enjoyable space drama spectacle in VR. But beyond its looks and zero-G antics, Lone Echo 2 has very little to offer thanks to a focus
Resident Evil 4 VR reviewed on Oculus Quest 2 by Taylor Lyles. Armature has put a lot of love into making Resident Evil 4 VR a fresh action-horror experience. From the reworked and extremely flexible controls to making puzzles less of a chore and more fun to interact with, the thoughtful changes here make it