Reviews

Madness in the kitchen returns, but is made less frustrating with more forgiving gating and scoring systems.

Dying is never fun in games of this ilk, but Dead Cells' well-designed reward loop softens that blow and bolsters all subsequent runs.

The Banner Saga 3 wraps up this bleak oddysey in a satisfying manner.

A frenzy of fresh, fantastical fun.

Octopath Traveler occasionally adheres too closely to antiquated ideas, but it also takes exciting leaps.

Pirates of the Enchiridion comes up short in many ways, but I still did get to have an adventure in Ooo, even if it was flooded with both water and technical issues.

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker remains a delightful romp for anyone who missed this treasure hunt the first time around.

Octo Expansion is a terrific reason to once again take the plunge into Splatoon 2.

The Switch port of Wolfenstein II retains all the zany action and heartbreak of its console predecessor.

The new expansion introduces more of what made the base game so great, but having to start from scratch on D.K.’s abridged adventure prevents it from reaching the same heights.

Aces rights the Mario Tennis ship in a big way after 2015's disappointing Ultra Smash for Wii U.

With passive gameplay and constant random elements, Pokémon Quest is entirely forgettable

This game makes an early exit out of center court.

Pinball meets Metroidvania in a beautifully crafted adventure unlike anything else out there.

If you were waiting to explore the dark fantasy world, now is the time.

This unorthodox premise plays like an average platformer.

Four years later, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze is still a fantastic platfomer.

Minit is a creative, Zelda-like adventure where you play 60 seconds at a time.

Star Allies demands so little
from the player that it sometimes feels like you're barely involved at all.

The original Fear Effect is an underappreciated gem. Fear Effect: Sedna is coal.