Console Gaming Reviews

Mable & The Wood Review

Earlier this year, I took a brief glance at an early build of Mable and The Wood, a new game from Andrew Stewart at Triplevision Games. I found the core mechanics of the game fascinating, and I had high hopes for what the Metroidvania could eventually become. After all, you play as a young girl who can turn into a fairy, spider, or ghost. What could go wrong? Well, unfortunately, parts of the final product leave something to be desired. Ultimately, this is a flawed adventure with bits of fun strewn throughout.

August 23, 2019 | 04:01 EDT

Oninaki Review

Playing through some games can be a roller coaster. When you go in with low expectations, finding something truly enjoyable can be great. Even games for which you have no expectations can end up taking you on a hell of a journey. What isn't so great is ending up right back where you start, and that's the case with Oninaki. During the first few hours, I was ready for the game to be, at best, mediocre. By the halfway point I had got into it and was really enjoying myself. By the last few hours, I was just waiting for it to be over. Right back where I started.

August 21, 2019 | 11:00 EDT

Wolfenstein Cyberpilot Review

Wolfenstein Cyberpilot is a video game where you decapitate a statue of Hitler and somehow feel absolutely no thrill, interest, or anything vaguely resembling fun.

July 29, 2019 | 01:00 EDT

Heavy Rain Review

If you've already played Heavy Rain on PS3, you won't miss anything. If you're totally new to it as a PC gamer, it might surprise you with its branching narrative and raw drama, even if the writing occasionally misses the mark.

July 5, 2019 | 12:00 EDT

Dollhouse Review

Dollhouse has some honestly good mechanics and ideas, and can be fun to play in short bursts. It's just repetitive, and it's unique multiplayer modes have likely never been played.

July 4, 2019 | 12:00 EDT

Darkwood Review

Darkwood manages to pull off horror to a truly stunning degree. What minor gameplay annoyances that there are in the game are more than covered for by the exploration and atmosphere.

July 3, 2019 | 01:00 EDT

The Sinking City Review - Something's Fishy

While it may not have blown me away, I do love how The Sinking City always feels like it's reaching as high as it can. It's unique, and that's more than I can say for many games. A fantastic story and investigation do a ton to keep me involved, even if the combat and glitches drag things down. Perhaps more important though, The Sinking City never feels like it's trying to be anything other than its own thing. We need more of that, and that makes it worth saving this city.

June 25, 2019 | 01:00 EDT

Gato Roboto Review

If you can get over the fact that Gato Roboto doesn't revolutionize the Metroidvania genre, you're in for a fun time. With an incredibly charming art style and genuinely fun gameplay, you won't regret aiding Kiki on this action-packed adventure.

May 30, 2019 | 11:00 EDT

Unruly Heroes Review

A solid platforming experience, Unruly Heroes biggest issue is less its mechanics, and more its overall presentation. Stylish to a point, even its cartoonish aesthetics can't help but see it struggle to stand out.

May 29, 2019 | 01:00 EDT

Vambrace: Cold Soul Review

Packing some serious challenge, Vambrace: Cold Soul grips you with atmosphere and gorgeous visuals, even as the combat isn't as deep as it could be.

May 29, 2019 | 11:00 EDT

Bubsy: Paws on Fire! Review - Stop Making Bubsy Games

May 26, 2019 | 12:00 EDT

Figment Review

Boasting surprising depth and an engaging world, Figment is proof that something that looks geared towards a younger audience can be enjoyed by everyone.

May 23, 2019 | 12:00 EDT

Observation Review

Observation combines weird sci-fi and cosmic horror with clever adventure gameplay and amazing atmosphere.

May 21, 2019 | 11:00 EDT

A Plague Tale: Innocence Review

A Plague Tale: Innocence presents a tightly constructed linear journey which is more enjoyable than many open-ended experiences.

May 13, 2019 | 07:00 EDT

Sniper Elite V2 Remastered Review

Sniper Elite V2 Remastered brings a classic into the modern age. There are plenty of new bells and whistles, but the core gameplay and design remain the same. For better and worse.

May 13, 2019 | 12:00 EDT

Konami Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection Review

With a scattershot selection of games and a slapdash presentation, Konami Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection misses the mark. The games are playable, but this doesn't feel like the definitive way to preserve these classics. It instead feels like a school project thrown together during an all-nighter.

May 8, 2019 | 01:00 EDT

Jupiter & Mars Review

Jupiter & Mars is lovely to look at and listen too. I just wish it was actually fun to play.

May 3, 2019 | 12:00 EDT

Ghost Giant Review

Ghost Giant's fun puzzles and lovely story are well worth experiencing for anyone who may have access to PSVR.

April 30, 2019 | 12:00 EDT

Fade To Silence Review

Fade To Silence is a mess of ideas that don't come together well enough to be worth experiencing. There's plenty of potential here, but every idea is half-baked, undercooked, and buried by other systems.

April 29, 2019 | 12:00 EDT

Hell Is Other Demons Review

A fun, but frustrating, bullet hell shooter with some of the best damn pixel graphics and chiptune sounds out there.

April 25, 2019 | 11:00 EDT

Immortal Legacy: The Jade Cipher Review

Immortal Legacy: The Jade Cipher's clunky controls and iffy late game bosses hold back what is a fun, if weird, VR first person shooter.

April 24, 2019 | 10:30 EDT

Skyhill Review

Skyhill has an interesting premise, but its systems are ultimately too simple in design to provide any compelling choices during gameplay. The overall lack of progression or variety makes replaying it after completing it once feel pointless.

April 22, 2019 | 12:00 EDT

Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy Review

Phoenix Wright's story and humor stand the test of time, but the graphical upgrades do it no favors. While voiceovers would be appreciated, the sound effects and dialogue are creative enough to make up for it.

April 19, 2019 | 02:00 EDT

Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission Review

Super Dragon Ball Heroes: World Mission is a solid game and a good time for fans of the franchise, and even people with more casual knowledge of the lore.

April 19, 2019 | 12:00 EDT

Forager Review

The idle-like mechanics are irritating at best, but the dungeon crawling and the puzzles come into their own. I only wish the rest of the game lived up to the excitement of finding a dungeon.

April 18, 2019 | 12:00 EDT

Katana Zero Review

Katana Zero's gameplay is genuinely fantastic. It's the perfect choice for someone looking for the next frantic and challenging indie darling.

April 18, 2019 | 11:00 EDT

Heaven's Vault Review

Heaven's Vault manages to make me look forward to learning a new language, which is something I honestly never thought a game could do.

April 16, 2019 | 01:01 EDT

Yoshi's Crafted World Review

Yoshi's Crafted World has a style that erupts off the screen, but it leans too far into simplistic gameplay. That's great for kids, but it's not the all-ages fun that Nintendo is known for.

April 12, 2019 | 02:00 EDT

Zanki Zero Review

Zanki Zero takes the dark and compelling storytelling of Lancarse' Danganronpa and successfully applies it to a new genre. Mixing together heavy simulation elements with a deep narrative and first-person dungeon crawling this might not be the game for anyone but if you're in for a wild adventure this might be your cup of tea.

April 11, 2019 | 02:00 EDT

Falcon Age Review

The titular falcon in Falcon Age is awesome. Sadly, it's also about the only good thing the game has going for it.

April 9, 2019 | 11:00 EDT