Steven Messner
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MMORPGLatest Reviews
Shadowlands might not spark a new golden age for WoW, but it's still pretty fun.
Valhalla is Ubisoft's best Assassin's Creed to date.
Genshin Impact
Its microtransactions are annoying, but Genshin Impact's inviting open world is easy to love.
Anthem
Anthem is deeply flawed and frequently frustrating, but it sure is gorgeous.
Ubisoft pulls inspirations from so many different directions to create an RPG of enormous scale and substance.
With two gorgeous new continents to explore, Battle for Azeroth is a welcome departure from the cataclysmic drama of Legion.
Matchmaking woes and annoyingly obtuse stats don't rob the fun out of Vermintide 2's gleefully gory combat.
Heat Signature
Pulling off interstellar heists is a blast in this 2D shooter from the maker of Gunpoint.
The Banner Saga 2
The Banner Saga 2 is a beautiful sequel. There are moments where, as I watch the drama unfold in the dialogue and cutscenes, I almost forget I'm playing a game that came out in this decade. There's an evocative sense of timelessness about the story and world that few RPGs...
Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is the rare kind of imitation that breaks free of the boundaries of its inspiration, becoming more than just a clone but an experience that thrives independent of its origins. I suspect some of these feelings come from a deep familiarity with Harvest Moon, thus an appreciation for...
Helldivers is hands down one of my favorite multiplayer experiences of this year.
