All of these elements make Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, whether you love it or hate it, make a complete open-world RPG package. Like any large vessel with multiple shipwrights, some decisions and elements weigh the game down, but I would go as far as considering this one of the best Assassin’s Creed titles to come around in a long time.
Read MoreAs I did with the first two entries, I came into Watch Dogs: Legion with pretty mellow expectations, and like them, Legion impressed me just enough. While the story doesn't know what it wants to be half the time, the cast of villains is mercifully more interesting.
Read MoreAside from open-world issues carried over from the first game, a lack of significant endgame content, and the odd decision to change Peter Parker’s face model, Spider-Man: Miles Morales surpassed my expectations. The new spider-powers and gadgets in Miles’ arsenal are a nice addition to Marvel’s Spider-Man’s already solid base game.
Read MoreI’ve played 30 hours of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla and so far it’s a fine-tuned open world RPG that learned from it’s predecessors, with changes that improves character progression, and has a world filled with intriguing activities and the usual fluff that will keep you busy for hours on end.
Read MoreWith its myriad design issues and lack of content at launch, it’s difficult to recommend Marvel’s Avengers. But this is a game that can only get better, which isn’t publisher apologia, it’s just an undeniable truth for any game that leans so heavily into a future of post-launch updates.
Read MoreWhile it is important to cover and show the accuracy and authenticity of the sport, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions’ secret to success is that it puts the spotlight on its beloved characters and their unique abilities to tell a great sports story. No matter how ridiculous or unbelievable they are, it works as long as it entertains and inspires their audience.
Read MoreMortal Shell is bleak, twisted, and poses a challenge from start to finish. It will leave you wanting more, and while some mechanics weren't as fleshed out and diverse as I’d hoped, this game from Cold Symmetry is a commendable adventure that deserves the attention of those who love the subgenre.
Read MoreThere are a few setbacks, but none of them so much as taint the fact that Horizon Chase Turbo: Deluxe Edition - a simple and fun experience either alone or with friends - is a solid choice worth considering for arcade racing enthusiasts.
Read MoreThough I wanted to love the game, The Origami King’s elements are disparate overall: while the writing is superb, you’ll spend as much time solving easy puzzles and seeking out only-somewhat hidden Toads as you will engaging in memorable conversations.
Read MoreI thoroughly enjoyed my time revisiting Star Wars Episode I: Racer. Despite its occasional quirks and missed opportunities, it does deliver on a consistent, mostly-bug-free performance that made me pine for both LucasArts’ heyday, and the golden age of high-speed futuristic racers, which have all but disappeared as a sub-genre.
Read MoreGhost of Tsushima offers a serviceable number of thrills through its combination of demanding sword combat and stealth murder tactics, but is undermined by its refusal to innovate on the broader trappings of open-world games.
Read MoreDespite its short length, for hardcore action aficionados, I feel there’s a lot to recommend Lithium City, a title that reminded me of the simpler days, back when action titles were less about the power fantasy, and more about limiting player options and forcing them to adapt to sets of carefully-crafted challenges.
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