One year after release, Doom's campaign is still one of the generation's best
Battlefield V is a good, if safe game that feels more iterative than innovative. Its legacy will likely be defined by how steady and interesting the stream of new content is moving forward
NHL 20 makes strides on the ice with its improved shot, but makes some curious decisions off it.
A good suite of game modes that could have been great had 2K fixed its server woes
Tactical shooter fans should find Insurgency's skirmishes riveting, if they can live with some old-school design in regards to respawn times, respawn distance to fire zones, and limited progression
With myriad nods to Wolfenstein's past, The Old Blood captures the essence of the series, but does less than The New Order to advance it
Mad Max fans may enjoy cruising through the post-apocalyptic world, but the repetitive side activities start to grind
A competent hockey experience still looking for a game-changing feature
The franchise, single-player, multiplayer, and collectible card modes deliver hundreds of hours of fun, but expect a fair share of glitches to pervade the experience
The on-ice play hasn’t undergone a drastic transformation from last year, and outside of EASHL not many of the modes have long legs
The most thematically coherent heist game on the market, Payday 2 offers a refreshing respite from military and sci-fi shooters
The lone multiplayer mode has great promise, but technical shortcomings need to be ironed out. Single-player fans will be disheartened by the lack of meaningful options
Farpoint may not move the needle as a shooter, but it's a sound VR experience if you can deal with the slight simulation sickness caused by the locomotion
Considering legacy brands like NBA Jam and NBA Street are nowhere to be found this generation, NBA Playgrounds is a welcome hoops diversion for sports game fans
Still lacks the depth of its rival, but The One mode gives Live a destination mode worth building upon
Live does its best work away from the NBA license, when it delves in to fantasy hoops scenarios. The NBA-focused modes still need a lot more work
The occult story and haunting hospital keeps the adventure interesting, but the fixed rules for engagement undermine both puzzles and combat
A bawdy arcade experience good for couch competitions, but MFL lacks the depth needed to keep players coming back
With no standout modes to differentiate between the competition, NBA Live 16 still is a game without an audience
The experience of sitting in a VR space fighter is thrilling, but single-player and multiplayer options are sparse