Darksiders: Genesis suffers from a poorly-suited camera but has great combat and intriguing writing.
Shovel Knight: King of Cards repeats some elements from previous entries, but it ultimately delivers one of the largest and more refined expansions in the series yet.
Life Is Strange 2's emotionally charged finale does justice to Sean and Daniel Diaz's journey by placing an emphasis on identity, society, and brotherhood.
There's fun to be had in Harmonix's take on kinetic rhythm games, but it loses the beat in a few key areas.
Shenmue III hasn't changed much from its Dreamcast-era roots--and it can't reach its full potential as a result.
Blacksad: Under the Skin is a decent detect-‘em-up that lacks a bit of noir style.
Planet Zoo is a detailed management sim that's both rewarding and educational, and the cute animals certainly don't hurt.
Sparklite's constant earthquakes make for a roguelike full of variety and challenge, but that doesn't last forever.
Respawn Entertainment's foray into the Star Wars universe balances Force powers with tough difficulty to make the best Jedi game in years.
Pokemon Sword and Shield scale down the bloated elements of the series while improving what really matters, making for the best new generation in years.
Despite some shaky elements, Katrielle Layton does admirable work taking over the family business.
Need for Speed Heat puts the series back on track with a renewed focus on simple racing and customizing cars.
A wealth of entertaining events, accessible control options, and a competent story mode make for the best-ever entry in this simple series.
Death Stranding is dense, complex, and powerful, steadfast in its belief in the power of love and hope when faced with overwhelming adversity.
2019's Modern Warfare both draws from the original and lays a good foundation for the rest of the series, despite some thematic issues and co-op pitfalls.
PS4 and Xbox One's RDR 2 succeeds as both a prequel to the first Red Dead Redemption and a story in its own right
Call of Duty Mobile's fast and fluid first-person action is propped up by a great touchscreen control scheme that helps transition that feel of the core series to your phone.
Disco Elysium is a detective RPG that sets a new standard for storytelling.
Afterparty isn't the most groundbreaking work about hell or its denizens, but it zeroes in on its characters' personal demons with a sobering clarity that makes for an adventure with ...
Classic RPG sensibilities enhance wonderful characters, punchy combat, and consistently excellent writing in this sharp space Western.
Luigi's first ghost-filled adventure on Switch offers up another satisfying blend of exploration and puzzle-solving.
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