Joe Juba

An interesting concept can't quite carry this racing/simulation hybrid across the finish line.

Fighting off swarms of aliens is still simple fun, but Earth Defense Force 5 remains clunky and outdated.

With a mishmash of awful storytelling and mechanics, this narrative-infused brawler plays like a game that was cancelled rather than released for purchase.

Ubisoft aims high in its attempts to blend innovative additions with returning features, and Odyssey ultimately strikes a successful balance among its many parts.

This standalone expansion is satisfying addition for fans who have already built up a tolerance for the sometimes-baffling quirks of Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

This tactical RPG does more than march behind its predecessors thanks to smart additions to the battlefield.