Ty Sheedlo
Hard pass.
Planet Alpha's arresting visuals aren't enough to distract from its disappointing, familiar gameplay and a meditative narrative that never takes off.
This one improves many of its predecessor's foibles.
With its nostalgic graphics and a classic soundtrack to boot, 8-Bit Armies feels just like the RTS's of old, but adds nothing new to the formula.
An environment for nail-biting finishes, but its overly forgiving gameplay can make even the closest of races feel unfair.
This one heads to the distant future with a slew of games that share an ironic tone, but quality-wise, are a mixed bag.
It's a shame the only modern football game released on the Nintendo Switch is a pun-filled nightmare. It may be Halloween, but this game is no treat.
A thrilling world and inventive, easy-to-learn-tough-to-master gameplay make up for its drawbacks.
Not for everyone, but players looking for the zen that comes with taking care of corn and other crops will rejoice.
Distrust touts Carpenter's The Thing as an inspiration. While the setting and score match perfectly, the gameplay feels like an imitation at best.
Mutant Year Zero injects its post-apocalyptic world with winning characters and a perfected, yet difficult approach to tactical and stealth combat.
Ultimate is a dream in fighting game heaven.
A unique story and modernized-retro appeal aren't enough to overcome its tedious dialogue, repetitive combat, and obnoxious main character.
Making a game about civil unrest was a difficult task, one that a small team from Italy seems unprepared to have tackled. Their final product feels incomplete, with buggy and slowly-paced gameplay and a brief story lacking cohesion.
Plenty of intuitive puzzles and adorable characters. But for players over the age of 8, the gameplay is too childish to enjoy.
God Eater 3's blend of hack-and-slash with light role-playing elements makes for a compelling and fast-paced experience propelled by a fun story.
Jump Force is a beautiful mess of a fighting game, its huge roster and delightful gameplay surrounded by unnecessary structure and single player.
A solid entry in the fighting franchise known for its "realistic" physics, Dead or Alive 6 again embraces its fundamentals, with an emphasis on fun.
Trails of Cold Steel delivers polished JRPG action, complete with a fun cast of characters and a nuanced story. This PS3 title has aged with grace.
Sharp design and unique concept can't overcome poor controls and repetitive gameplay.