Chris Thursten
An adept and satisfying puzzle game with a narrative that requires a bit of player investment to yield its biggest rewards.
You can blow a Nazi to pieces among some lovingly-designed sixties furnishings and probably should.
A deep tactical wargame with strong fundamentals supporting a broadly successful campaign system.
Charming, clever and funny, this is one of the best new platformers on the PC at the moment. Recommended.
The most exciting multiplayer shooter in recent years, held back from greatness by its questionable staying power.
A great game and, with time, potentially a classic. Much rests on Frontier's ability to build on these broad but somewhat shallow foundations.
A beautifully designed, tough, and cheerful roguelike that rewards perseverance with a singular feeling of finesse.
A little obtuse in places, but otherwise this is the best new RPG in years. Demands your time and your brain, but it's worth it.
A massive action-RPG in a small package. A few misjudged dalliances with the past don't hold it back from a bright future.
Deep but accessible, Battlerite is packed with smart decisions and reliably creates great competitive moments.
A slow start gives way to a thought-provoking adventure in a remarkable setting. A fitting follow-up to a beloved RPG.
A stellar action platformer with gorgeous presentation and excellent combat. Punishing but worth it.
A brilliant singleplayer campaign married to inventive, skill-intensive multiplayer that calls back to FPS classics of old.
A brilliant strategy game that manages to be both broad and deep, challenging and accessible.
A rich competitive sandbox that handsomely rewards your time and energy, Dota 2 isn't just a game-it's a hobby and a passion.
A sandbox of extraordinary scope created with a masterful attention to detail. A patchy campaign doesn't spoil this wonderful, evocative city.