Serious Sam 4 Review – The Fourth Encounter
Technical issues and tired tropes aside, Serious Sam 4 is a largely successful synthesis of the series’ disparate identities. In Serious Sam 4, the long-running FPS series may have finally found a workable identity. Through each entry, developer Croteam has held…
Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout Review – Jelly Bean Gladiators
Fall Guys’ charming presentation and approachable mechanics make it the most welcoming battle royale yet, with just a few blemishes keeping it from greatness. Battle royales have only been around for a handful of years, and for the most part…
The Banner Saga 3 Review
Fly high Note: Care has been taken to avoid major specific spoilers for The Banner Saga 1 and 2. The broad narrative setup for The Banner Saga 3 is discussed. The Banner Saga 3 begins just like the last installment did:…
Superliminal Review – We Need To Go Deeper
n 2020, it’s been harder than ever to have a truly good night’s sleep. With the world in disarray as a pandemic threatens our safety and wellbeing, I know that I am not alone in seeing a heavy uptick in…
Unravel 2 Review: Partners In Twine
With its warm, rustic setting, and an instantly endearing protagonist, the first Unravel had the outward appearance of a happily nostalgic adventure. That initial fuzzy feeling, however, gave way to a series of frustrating puzzles and a story that took some unexpectedly…
Crusader Kings 3 Review – Pass the Duchy
Crusader Kings 3 is an intricate story-telling device weaving countless threads as long as you have the will to keep it spinning. here was a naked man in my court. On June 14, 1073 AD, my steward, vassal and knight,…
Mr. Driller Drill Land Review – Digging Up A Classic
This revamp of a GameCube-era classic is a worthy outing that delivers colorful, creative puzzle action. In the late ’90s and early aughts, a little fellow named Mr. Driller burrowed his way into the hearts of puzzle game fans worldwide….
Dragon Quest Builders 2 Review – Building On A Strong Foundation
The old adage of “don’t judge a book by its cover” doesn’t just apply to printed matter. When you first see images and screenshots of Dragon Quest Builders 2, it’s easy to write the game off as yet another blocky-building…
Moonlighter Review: Open For Business
Dulcet tones and somber notes played in time represent the curious duality of Moonlight. It is, at once, a heroic adventure and the name of the subdued storefront that you alone run. Centered in the heart of a once-bustling town,…
Void Bastards Review – Genres Collide
Void Bastards never lets you get too comfortable. As you explore spaceships, scrounging around for supplies to push yourself that little bit further, your strategy has to be flexible. An electrifying zapper is good for immobilizing some enemies, but it’s useless…
20XX Review – Robot Generation
Random rockman. 20XX wears its influences on its sleeve. If you’re familiar with Mega Man X, then slipping into the metallic bodies of 20XX’s two core protagonists–the gunner Nina and the swordsman Ace–will feel like coming home again. Both characters are satisfying…
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain Review
As it was in the beginning, so shall it be in the end. The Metal Gear series has always delivered complex plots, with unexpected twists and revelations altering your perception of people and events you thought you understood. Though Metal…
