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While its visuals and gameplay remain firmly rooted in current-gen, it’s hard to stay mad at Bugsnax for long. The capturing mechanics hit that sweet spot between Pokemon Snap and Ape Escape that I didn’t know I needed, and it’s all held up by loveable characters and smart writing that...
Somewhere deep within Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, there’s a dazzling open-world spectacle with a handful of compelling hooks. That strong core is watered by an obsessively curated bounty of content that stretches the game — and likely players’ patience — to its limits. Still, few games offer the scope and consistency...
We played through the PlayStation 4 version of Miles Morales on a Vissles-M portable screen with HDR enabled, and it looked stunning. Especially with the Peter Parker redesign that makes him look more like Tom Holland and less like a Muppet, graphics looked far improved over the first game, even...
Like a Dragon was released on PS4 in Japan back in January 2020, but playing it on the Xbox Series X felt like a substantial visual upgrade over recent high-spec remakes like Yakuza Kiwami 2. For the most part, loading screens whizz by too quickly to even read. If you're...
Online play is also missing at launch despite being right on the menu. (It releases December 3.) This game clearly needs a lot more polish, so don’t feel bad waiting until the next-generation consoles drop and that multiplayer update is out. If you want an open-world game that truly feels...
Tasi’s story arc comes full circle, but as far as the events in The Dark Descent goes it was difficult to parse how the original game fits into the overarching narrative. Rebirth addresses the origins of the supernatural objects from the previous installment. But by revealing the dark underbelly of...
Star Wars: Squadrons is exactly what you think it is: a no-frills space combat game set in the world of Star Wars. Those not used to the genre will face a steep learning curve, but those willing to put in the time and get good will discover one of the...
Hades
Hades is a fantastic game and a near-perfect roguelike. Its gameplay is infinitely enjoyable. One run can feel wholly distinct from the next. Its rich narrative throughline allows players to engage with the cast of characters as they choose, perfectly reflecting the game’s own open-ended and versatile gameplay experience. The...
In true Neon Genesis Evangelion fashion, your pilots can't stay in their Sentinels for too long without risking serious brain damage. That means you'll need to change up your roster every fight to give some squad members a break. Each successive battle you complete without restoring health post-fight will multiply...
Now, more than eight years later, Amalur has a second chance to resurrect lofty ambitions for an ongoing universe that, in our wildest dreams, could one day include that action MMORPG. THQ Nordic now owns the full IP, so in theory, the company could do whatever they want with it....
But in-depth stories and fleshed-out characters aren't why sports fans play Madden. The gameplay, the graphics, and the shot at leading your team to victory keeps players coming back year after year. Sadly, Madden 21 under-delivers in many of its bread-and-butter departments, making it a game I’ll turn on the...
Its irreverent style understands the appeal of this long-dormant franchise, and one can only hope Xbox’s future revivals work like this too. Xbox is sitting on a lot of cool IP, like Perfect Dark and Banjo-Kazooie from Rare. If the announcement of Fable is any indication, Xbox is very interested...
