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Review Round-Up: This Week's Big Releases
In case you didn't see, this week is bringing a ton of new releases our way. Whether you're talking a beautiful platformer with early "Game of the Year" aspirations or the next update in an episodic entry of a legendary action-horror franchise, there is no shortage of games to check out this week.
With so many games hitting, you're sure to miss some of the reviews in our feed. With that in mind, we've compiled all of this week's reviews in one handy post. Check out all the reviews we've published this week so far, and check back as we update this post throughout the week.
Far Cry 4: Valley of the Yetis (Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal)
"Valley of the Yetis is easily Far Cry 4's best post-release offering. It's small enough where you can see everything it has to offer in a reasonable amount of time, but large enough where you feel like you're getting a whole new Far Cry 4 experience. It's more Far Cry 4 in the best way, and there's enough new content here where nothing feels like a retread – it feels like an extension." - Kyle Hilliard
Read the full review here.
Ori and the Blind Forest (Microsoft Studios, Moon Studios)
"Ori and the Blind Forest is one of the best games of the year, and should be a no-brainer for anyone looking for an exciting new adventure to dive into. That said, it comes with a warning: Expect to be humbled by its difficulty. Death comes quickly. Over and over, you’re going to watch an adorable little creature perish because you had a moment of indecision or your skills failed you." - Andrew Reiner
Read the full review here.
DmC Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition (Capcom, Ninja Theory)
"No game is perfect. Even when we play the best ones, we find things that we wish the developer had done differently. Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition is a rare case where the developer goes back and fixes those things, big and small. Whether you’re a newcomer or a devoted fan, this is a remaster done right." - Joe Juba
Read the full review here.
Resident Evil Revelations 2 Episode Three (Capcom)
"Episode three didn't have as many heart-pumping events, but what it offers in story is fantastic. Revelations 2 still has its hooks in me, and I just hope it all leads up to an interesting place, because everything I've seen so far leaves me anticipating one hell of a finale." - Kimberley Wallace
Read the full review-in-progress here.
Cities: Skylines (Paradox Interactive, Colossal Order)
"Through deep and rewarding gameplay, Colossal Order’s new simulation fills the increasingly noticeable void in the genre. Where others have failed, Cities: Skyline excels and delivers the new gold standard of modern city-builders." - Brian Shea
Read the full review here.
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number (Devolver Digital, Dennaton Games)
"The unrivaled sense of relief that comes from completing an area is a testament to how well-designed each level is. Though it is not for the faint of heart, Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number provides thrills at the occasional and momentary cost of your sanity. Though you’ll likely find yourself screaming at your screen on a regular basis, you’re equally as likely to find yourself eagerly loading the next level." - Brian Shea
Read the full review here.
White Knight (Activision, O Some Studio)
"White Night adeptly merges survival horror with noir to create an alluring visual style and atmosphere. However, neither the story nor the puzzles are exceptional, and the game comes up just short. It has substance to its style, but it also doesn't satisfactorily build off its base components – as well done as they are. In the end, like many noir stories, this game exists in the grey." - Matthew Kato
Read the full review here.
Code Name S.T.E.A.M. (Nintendo, Intelligent Systems)
"The game could use a bit more personality, and the long enemy turn time can ruin the experience. Code Name: S.T.E.A.M has plenty to love, but it also falls short in keeping all moments thrilling and tense." - Kimberley Wallace
Read the full review here.
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