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When I was a child, I rushed to get my chores done so I could fire up my favorite video games. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I would devote so much time to a game about doing chores. PowerWash Simulator 2 expands on the gameplay and map...
When Plants vs. Zombies released in 2009, it was a continuation of what PopCap had proven itself to be so good at with games like Bejeweled and Peggle: mechanically simple games with inviting visuals that appealed to everyone. Plants vs. Zombies was arguably its biggest swing by exploring tower defense,...
Ninja Gaiden 4
Ninja Gaiden 4 is about as pure action as a game can get, and it’s a delicious and sometimes exhausting gauntlet of increasingly brutal bouts that test your reflexes, dexterity, endurance, and creativity in exciting ways. It’s a welcome return to form for a franchise whose last mainline entry was...
After over 20 years of waiting, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines finally has a sequel. Fans hoping for a deeply interactive narrative will be disappointed, however, as I was let down by my ability to affect the story until the later hours. Still, the game that remains includes decent action,...
Keeper
Keeper is absolutely worth playing, but not necessarily because of its gameplay. A frustrating fixed camera, a frequent sense of aimlessness, and a general lack of intention behind your actions all combine to diminish interactivity and engagement. At the same time, however, Keeper is an astonishingly beautiful visual experience, made...
Ball x Pit
If I had a dollar for every Arkanoid-inspired, roguelite, post-apocalyptic fantasy, bullet hell, town-building simulation, arcade/action game, I’d have – well, precisely one dollar. Ball x Pit triumphs by taking familiar, approachable dynamics drawn from across the history of gaming, and layering them into an instantly understandable and immersive whole....
Battlefield 6
Following Battlefield 2042’s troubled launch, EA rallied the troops (DICE, Criterion, Ripple Effect, and Motive), establishing a unified front with Battlefield Studios. Fortunately, the veteran task force hit the ground running with Battlefield 6, reintroducing the franchise’s tried-and-true traditions, such as an operator-less role system, a manageable 64-player limit, and...
While the brawler genre is most commonly remembered for scenes of vigilante street fighters beating up gang members or superheroes unleashing their powers, another long-established legacy includes a decidedly more fantastical backdrop, where wizards and warriors battle their way across a scrolling screen, mount fire-breathing dragons, and fling out spells....
It’s been four years since Little Nightmares II, and in that time, original developer Tarsier Studios has left, with Supermassive Games of Until Dawn fame stepping in to continue the series. Despite the change-up, Little Nightmares III feels right at home in this strange universe, mainly because Supermassive does little...
Wildgate is an easy recommendation for multiplayer fans looking for novelty. While its matches can be slower-paced than some may enjoy, developer Moonshot Games has expertly created a spacefaring fantasy built around discovery, ship customization, and impressive multi-crew dogfights that are cinematic and tactical. Despite small balance issues and a...
Consume Me
Eating disorders are an incredibly sensitive topic, so I was wary when I learned about Consume Me, a game that turns a teenage girl's insecurities into minigames and resource management. After completing the story, however, I'm so glad it exists. Consume Me is a touching, hilarious, occasionally visceral experience told...
I repeatedly asked myself one question while playing Hotel Barcelona: Why?
