★★ | Aggressively buggy and tediously designed, Battlefield 2042 has a wealth of good ideas, none of which come together in the end.
★★★★ | Not quite the masterpiece the Dishonored series was, DEATHLOOP is nonetheless a vibrant and wild fantasy worth exploring.
★★★★★ | With spectacular design and fantastic writing, Ghost of Tsushima is an adventure well worth having.
★★★★ | What the Nintendo Switch version sacrifices in visual fidelity it more than makes up for in accessibility and portability.
★★★★ | Though the gameplay is superficial, Beyond Blue is so emotionally devastating it deserves attention nonetheless.
★★★★ | Review: Deliberately stupid and crass, Saints Row is nonetheless a smarty designed action comedy worth playing.
★★★ | Loaded with gags, references, and gory gameplay, Maneater isn't big or clever, but it is fun.
★★★★★ | Brilliantly designed and immensely moving, Before We Leave is an indie triumph worth experiencing.
★★★ | A decent Nintendo Switch port of a fun if unsurprising beat-em-up.
I tested the upcoming sequel to Mount & Blade.
★★★★ | Silly, big, and loud, Totally Reliable Delivery Service is a wonderful party game with likeminded friends.
★★★★★ | An incredible feat of storytelling, Final Fantasy VII Remake is both sequel and reimagining while keeping the spirit of a classic alive.
