Hayes Madsen
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Etrange Overlord is a short and sweet RPG that doesn't overstay its welcome, and hits all the right notes in its relatively short runtime.
The first meal you learn to cook in Crimson Desert is Clear Soup, a brothy mixture of simply water, meat, and lentils. It looks nice and is probably filling, but would no doubt be a bit simple and leave you wanting something with a little more depth of flavor. As...
Once you get over Going Medieval’s initial learning curve, there’s a joyously complex survival city builder to dig into.
Towerborne's full release brings a wealth of smart tweaks that drastically improve the game from its early access version, crafting a gripping beat 'em up RPG that comes just shy of greatness.
Tales of Berseria is one of the most narratively ambitious entries in the franchise, and it still hits heights few other RPGs can – and packs in a few new bells and whistles to boot.
PowerWash Simulator 2 is a sequel that tweaks or improves nearly every issue from the original game and provides another zen-like simulation experience that might just make your mind wander.
I can’t think of a single other game that lets you manage museums, and it’s baffling it hasn’t been done before now. Two Point Museum clicks within minutes of taking control, and it only grows more captivating with time. It delicately strikes a balance between complex and approachable, and it’s...
After playing 60 hours of Dynasty Warriors: Origins, I had a hankering for even more, and booted up some good old Warriors Orochi 3. Within ten minutes, though, I started to wonder if I’d ever be able to look at past Warriors games the same way – Origins feels like...
Ys Memoire: The Oath in Felghana makes a handful of smart improvements to an already great action RPG, making it look and feel better than ever.
With Fantasian, it’s clear that Sakaguchi wanted to take a hard look at the key games that have defined his work, namely Final Fantasy VI, and find a meaningful way to advance his craft — to create something that can appeal to both the old guard and brand-new fans. In...
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero feels like it breaks the curse of anime arena fighters, finally giving players a complex fighter with real depth that’s simultaneously a gorgeous celebration of a seminal series. It’s a game that absolutely revels in its massive rosters and the absurdity of Dragon Ball, embracing both...
