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Assassin's Creed Odyssey gets off to a bit of a slow start with a lengthy tutorial island that introduces the many mechanics and features to players. Gamers who manage to make it through that grind will discover a massive open-world map full of naval combat, treasures, and RPG gameplay loops. The...
Shadow of the Tomb Raider gives players a lifelike jungle environment to explore, plenty of deadly puzzles to solve, and no shortage of tombs to raid. It certainly has its flaws, but most players will be able to overlook many of them. The series continues to struggle with giving players...
Marvel's Spider-Man
That compulsion to do the next thing and continue to experience this world ultimately sums up Spider-Man’s experience as a whole. From the story to the exploration to the combat to seemingly endless upgrades, Spider-Man is packed full of things worth doing and that are fun to do. Insomniac Games...
And Guacamelee! 2 does basically everything else right, and arguably better than a lot of other Metroidvania games on the market. Its core gameplay is tremendous, building off the original and feeling like a true step forward. It boasts sharper visuals, an expanded suite of abilities for Juan, and plenty of...
The core gameplay in Mario Tennis Aces is responsive, fast-paced, and easy to pick up and play, while challenging to master. Some of the game modes are disappointing, and solo players may not have as much fun with the game as those who have a regular group of friends over to...
Vampyr
Vampyr is at its best when players are digging into the lives of London's citizens and choosing who to kill or who to spare, so it's unfortunate that the developers felt the need to shoehorn in uninspired combat and frustrating exploration elements. Beneath these problems is a classic vampire story...
Due to its numerous technical issues and underwhelming gameplay, it's difficult to give State of Decay 2 a wide recommendation. However, it's easy to see how the game will appeal to a certain group of players, particularly those who consider themselves fans of the original game. And, since State of Decay 2...
Detroit: Become Human may not offer much to players who don't like this style of game, but fans of David Cage's work should know that Detroit is definitely one of the better stories he's crafted so far. It's far better than Beyond: Two Souls, and while it may not be as innovative...
God of War
Describing each aspect of God of War would only serve to keep readers from going out and playing this game, which everyone should. Top to bottom, Sony Santa Monica has created a beautiful evolution of the series. The story is more nuanced and full of surprises, the characters have depth...
By focusing on characters and story over cliche open world tropes, Far Cry 5 manages to be completely and utterly engrossing from start to finish. It's one of the finest takes on the open world genre that we've seen, and while it may not deliver much in the way of revolutionary...
Even with its budget price in mind, though, we can't recommend Metal Gear Survive to anyone, perhaps especially those that consider themselves dedicated fans of the franchise. The game flatout fails to capture the Metal Gear spirit, and while it has some positive qualities, they aren't enough to redeem it. Those that...
Whether going solo or joining up with friends online, Monster Hunter World is a top-tier game, and arguably the best entry in the series to date. It manages to be accessible to those new to the series, while also delivering plenty of challenge to keep veterans on their toes. Its monster...
