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Sifu
Nonetheless, I found myself completely enamored with Sifu. It’s absolutely dripping with style, from its painterly aesthetic to its incredible sound design that uses dynamic music to heighten and lower the tension like a well-paced film does. Sifu is the new gold standard for the beat ‘em up genre, and...
Chorus
Chorus simplifies the standard flight controls of other air and space shooters to slap on fun new attack and mobility options. It makes up for its stale characters with a cool setting and inventive ways to make use of your kit throughout the roughly 12-hour adventure. If a couple bugs...
Taking just over three hours to beat, it’s a fun distraction that ultimately doesn’t leave a lasting impression. If you’re looking for an action-packed shooter with lots of enemies to mow down in attractive environments, then it’s worthy of your time. If not, then there isn’t much more to dig...
Age of Empires IV
Ultimately, Age of Empires IV plays it far too safe for its own good, more aimed at pleasing traditionalists who weren’t keen on the third game than providing something new that demands to be played. Lacking campaigns means you will likely spend the majority of your time playing Skirmish. At...
Conway: Disappearance at Dahlia View is an enjoyable adventure game. It may not innovate and its controls need work, but it’s a high-quality interactive mystery that I’d recommend to fans of the genre. The game is out now for $29.99 on PC with a release on all consoles planned for...
Forza Horizon 5
Mechanically, Forza Horizon 5 is the best the series has ever been. All the cars feel fantastic to drive, and although Horizon has always hit that nice middle ground between simulation and arcade, this game really lets you lean more on one over the other if you prefer. You are...
In this Review in 3 Minutes, Marty Sliva reviews Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy from Eidos-Montreal and Square Enix, which launches October 26 on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X | S, and (via the cloud) Nintendo Switch.
I’ve come away from Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl impressed by what it has to offer, yet weary of all the things it lacks, namely a reverence for the license it’s using to push its hardcore fighting tech. As an initial attempt though, it’s promising, and Ludosity has already stated it plans...
Alan Wake Remastered
Alan Wake Remastered hits the mark as a remaster. It’s a tangible improvement in visual fidelity and performance that interested first-time players should be directed to, but I wouldn’t recommend veterans dive back in, as they’ve likely seen all it has to offer. Alan Wake Remastered is out today for...
Hot Wheels Unleashed
The game is jaw-droppingly gorgeous. The attention to detail is astounding: cars with movable pieces bounce around realistically, tint on windows shows scratches at the end of a race, and the light reflecting off of cars and tracks might be the best I’ve seen yet this generation. There’s a sense...
Aragami 2
Aragami 2 is a third-person stealth action game from Lince Works where you take control of the titular Aragami warrior, a soulless ninja summoned from the shadows, to fulfill your master’s contract. As an Aragami who has recently and mysteriously been freed from their obligations, you’re found by a hidden...
Aliens: Fireteam Elite
The gameplay is almost exclusively shooting. Thankfully, it feels fantastic. Enemies can come from many locations and have a few types, including ones with ranged attacks, extra armor, and grappling abilities. While more enemy types with different abilities — such as being able to grab a marine and drag them...