Life is Strange: Double Exposure ends with a disappointing finale
The game’s final episode also teases a larger Life is Strange universe to come.
Mario’s excellent run continues with Mario & Luigi: Brothership on the Switch
At the tail end of the Switch’s life, Nintendo is putting out another great Mario RPG.
Phoenix Springs reimagines the point-and-click adventure as weird noir
Unsettling, smart, and emotionally cathartic, Phoenix Springs has depth beyond its gorgeous, hyper-stylized visuals.
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom doesn’t test your intelligence enough
Zelda’s first solo adventure plays to her strengths, but even in her own game, she feels underutilized.
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Astro Bot is the game you buy a PS5 for
The sequel to a simple pack-in game is a flawless love letter to both PlayStation’s history and video games in general.
Star Wars Outlaws is a perfectly fine open-world game set in an incredible universe
What Ubisoft’s new game lacks in innovation, it makes up for in fan service.
Crow Country is a gloriously grimy revival of ’90s survival horror
If you miss PlayStation-era Resident Evil and Silent Hill, this is for you.
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The joy of getting lost in Animal Well’s cryptic world
It’s weird, it’s confusing, and I can’t stop thinking about it.
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Tales of Kenzera’s heart-wrenching story proved tougher than its platforming
There’s challenging combat and platforming puzzles, but the hardest part of the game is grappling with its emotional story.
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Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a modern open-world RPG with the soul of 1997
The second game in the remake trilogy expands on the original in terms of both story and gameplay, and — despite a little filler — the additions are very welcome. Plus, it’s still super weird.
Infinite Wealth can drag on but makes up for it with heart, soul, and Pokémon
Infinite Wealth is several different games wrapped up in a hard-hitting social commentary package.
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There are two great reasons to upgrade to The Last of Us Part II Remastered
A new roguelike mode and some very cool behind-the-scenes features turn this into an excellent special edition of the game for the PS5. The upgraded visuals are just a bonus.