Rewarding exploration, satisfying combat, and imaginative puzzles converge with endearing storytelling and well-executed humor to provide an excellent open-world experience
Combining elements from multiple songs to spin your own creations delivers a special kind of magic
With a fun choose-your-path career mode and community-driven custom courses, Dirt 5 provides a thrilling and approachable off-road experience
While it doesn't deliver a flawless performance, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is a novel concept that provides a unique twist to the well-established racing experience
No matter how many times I yelled in frustration, I couldn't wait to jump right back into the ever-shifting caves
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2 is the best way to experience these two classic titles
Despite meager upgrades this year, Madden NFL 21 still delivers solid on-the-field action for football fans
With a retooled career mode, strong upgrades to gameplay, and the fun Blitz Battles online mode, UFC 4 delivers a complete package
The various gameplay modifiers and enemy types add to the puzzle-like elements of the original, further evolving Superhot's compelling formula
While trying to precisely navigate is frustrating, using Iron Man's full arsenal in combat is satisfying
Seeing a continuation of the bonkers Mortal Kombat 11 story is thrilling, and the new characters are solid additions
While unique twists on the Pong formula make battles enjoyable at first, the repetition quickly wears on the experience
While new characters and a new post-game palace are the biggest selling points, the tweaks and improvements make this the best way to experience one of the best RPGs in recent memory
Despite some fun gunplay, the repetitive nature of the campaign means that the undead aren't the only ones wandering mindlessly
With fun discoveries galore, I was always excited to step back onto the surface of this uncharted world
Solid controls and a diverse cast of characters provide entertaining matches, but the excitement is short lived
The compelling formula of simultaneously building your collections of monsters and gym badges has proven timeless, but the new additions and enhancements show Pokémon isn't done evolving
Despite strong competitive and cooperative multiplayer action, the PvE elements fall short of those marquee modes. The progression leads to more frustration than satisfaction
Creative environmental puzzles and unique boss battles make this a rewarding experience from start to finish
The Impossible Lair may receive top billing, but the entire journey leading to that titular final challenge is rewarding