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Mafia: The Old Country, on paper, contains a lot of promise for the series. It’s a return to linear form, eschewing the biggest problem with Mafia III; it brings players to the earliest period of this series’ timeline; and it’s set in the mafia homeland of Italy, refreshing the formula...
The Final Shape is a tough act to follow. Last year’s big expansion to Destiny 2 provided an epic and satisfying conclusion to a decade of storytelling and gameplay. As Bungie’s shooter charts a path to content that moves in a fresh direction, it was always going to be a...
Super Mario Party Jamboree released for Switch late last year to a generally positive reception, and for good reason. The unavoidable frustrations of the typical Mario Party game still exist in Jamboree (it can feel slow and unfair and isn’t particularly fun to play alone), but lots of smart decisions...
Time Flies
Life is short, and we should make the most of our time on this planet. That is the thesis of Time Flies, the latest game from Kids developer Playables. You take control of a common housefly, with the objective of completing your bucket list before your shockingly short life is...
It took about 60 seconds of playing Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound for me to realize that developer The Game Kitchen has created a strong case for the Ninja Gaiden series to reclaim its home in the 2D plane. Across its 12-hour runtime, Ragebound seamlessly blends gorgeous pixel art, inventive level design,...
Mario may be the most important platformer in Nintendo’s gameography, but depending on your generation (mine, specifically), Donkey Kong represents a very, very close second. Maybe even a first, depending on my mood that day. Rare’s Donkey Kong Country games are formative video game experiences for me, and Retro’s Returns...
Wheel World’s unique visual style, laid-back nature, and delightful soundtrack promise an inviting adventure set atop a bicycle in a world where they’re more common than cars. But the gameplay itself, the progression, and the barely-there narrative break that promise with an experience that only gets more frustrating and monotonous...
Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is the first game from newcomer studio River End Games, but it carries the confidence and ideas of a team that’s been working in the stealth genre for much longer. With its top-down view, wonderfully designed setting, and simple but engaging mechanics, each chapter feels like...
Last year signaled the return of EA’s collegiate football franchise for the first time in over a decade. College Football 25 was not just a big success; it was one of the best sports games of 2024. Like a standout freshman bursting onto the scene, College Football 25 was a...
PEAK
Peak is one of the latest viral Steam multiplayer releases, and it’s fantastic. The idea is simple: climb to the top of a procedurally generated mountain, overcoming environmental challenges using teamwork (up to four players), stamina management, and any equipment you scavenge. Developer Landcrab, a collaborative team comprising members from...
Living apart from the world of simulation or arcade racers, the futuristic anti-grav racing genre has a devoted following among many enthusiasts. I count myself among those fans, having spent an embarrassing number of hours navigating tracks in various F-Zero and WipeOut courses, trying to improve my times. As such,...
Just as the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series made skateboarding more approachable through gameplay, it also brought an at-the-time alternative culture into the homes of players around the world. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4, which combines a remake of arguably the most beloved entry in the series with...
