Reviews

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

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,

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

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

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 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

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 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.

Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania DLC reviewed by Cameron Hawkins on PC, also available on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. The latest paid expansion to Dead Cells is a shining blueprint of how to do a crossover right. It celebrates the history of Castlevania while mixing it with Dead Cells’ own identity to make something

Resident Evil Village VR reviewed on PlayStation VR2 by Taylor Lyles. Resident Evil Village VR is far more than just a gimmicky afterthought, adding enough improvements and tweaks to justify fans of both the series and virtual reality reliving Ethan’s not-so-great European vacation one more time. While the controls be a little cumbersome as you

Scars Above reviewed on PlayStation 5 by Axel Bosso. Also available on PlayStation 4, Xbox, and PC. “Scars Above shows a lot of potential in its third-person shooting, fun elemental reactions, and a good number of creatures to experiment with. The thrill of setting out to discover a new alien world is short-lived, however, due

Sons of the Forest early access reviewed by Leana Hafer on PC. This sequel to The Forest takes everything its predecessor did well and does it a little bit better. Exploring a huge, beautiful, deadly island through the changing seasons is a treat on its own. The new base building mechanics could entertain me for

Demeo reviewed by Gabriel Moss on PlayStation VR2, PlayStation 5, Meta Quest 2, and PC. Demeo is a delightful alternative to the mechanically engrossing (albeit burdensome) tabletop RPGs and board games to which it lovingly pays homage. It might not offer the same width or depth as a true RPG, and it may not satisfy