Spencer Rutledge
I fell from Grace wants to be something it's not, with obvious pulls from certain media.
Ash of Gods swings back and forth between being immensely enjoyable and feeling like it could be doing things so much better — and it knows it.
Surviving Mars is a new twist on a classic game structure.
Paradox has always made fantastic strategy games and while Stellaris proved different it still found a base.
Nantucket brings to life the golden age of whaling and the story of Moby Dick in a tight package that's perfect for anyone who is a fan of history, a good management sim or the story of Moby Dick. Unlike other management sims, Nantucket is intuitively easy to understand, helping the player along as much as possible without holding their hand completely.
The Sims 4 on both PS4 and Xbox One is a welcome addition for the series, allowing players that might not have the PC capabilities to enjoy a beloved series.
The Sims 4 Cats & Dogs is an excellent — and much-needed — addition to an already fantastic game.
ECHO is a puzzle game disguised as a third-person action-adventure game.
Those looking for a hot new strategy game should look no further than Tooth and Tail. Providing endless amounts of fun with fair and fast-paced action, Tooth and Tail fights tooth and nail for its place in the RTS pantheon. It proves that innovating on an old school genre is sometimes the best thing needed. This doesn't mean other games have to follow this design from here on out, but it shows that things can be done differently while being immensely enjoyable.
The Shrouded Isle is a perfect game if looking for something quick and easy to play.
Dishonored: Death of the Outsider is a fitting resolution to a familiar story.
Mekazoo proves to be a joyous platformer built on the ideas of just about any platformer one can think of, specifically sticking to ones that came out of the 80s and 90s.
The Little Acre has a lot of heart, presenting a one-of-a-kind magical tale that rivals Disney/Pixar.
Participating in my Sims lives without The Sims 4: Seasons is unthinkable now.
Into the Breach is one of those gems that will be talked about for the rest of 2018; a game that will come up in game of the year discussions and beyond, because it's just that good.
OneShot makes players question the reality that surrounds them.