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While the ashen one's journey through the painted world of Ariandel does offer a very memorable finale, other sections come across a bit old hat. The journey is ultimately a satisfying one but it isn't From's best expansion by a long shot.
Yomawari: Night Alone is a great horror title that mixes its visuals with elements of adventure and puzzle solving to create a satisfyingly scary experience.
Mafia III radiates an attention to detail and love for the work; even the game's mission variety void feels intentionally designed to channel Lincoln's singular goal of vengeance. This can have a damaging effect on pacing in the long run, yet Mafia III's setting remains an exquisite piece of open world design.
Forza Horizon 3 is the best racing game on Xbox One, hands down. It is the pinnacle of what the genre has to offer. Beautiful landscapes, varied racetracks, and an insane amount of customization options create one of the best values on the system.
Shooters are a dime a dozen, it’s hard for one to stand apart from the rest without alienating genre fans, but Titanfall 2 stands confidently even in the face of other larger, titan-like releases this holiday season.
BlazBlue: Central Fiction is an excellent example of a solidly constructed fighter. The game’s large roster and polished mechanics make it the strongest entry in the series.
Episode 3 continues to build on the groundwork laid down in previous episodes, and the plot is finally in full swing. While it's too early to call it, this could become one of Telltale's best games, or even one of the best Batman stories ever told.
Infinite Warfare is at its best during the campaign which brings strong writing and characterization to a series which often wallows in self indulgence. However the multiplayer is enough to drive the most patient players away.
Stellaris: Leviathans Story Pack is a substantial, reasonably priced piece of DLC that no fan of the game will want to miss. It doesn't perfectly capitalize on every opportunity, and isn't perfectly balanced, but it's still a no-brainer for fans of the game.
Duelyst is badly mangled by thoughtless, unoriginal design and shameless monetisation. It's not saved by its decent balancing nor its quality pixel art, but there is something in its fresh approach to strategy that makes it not a good game, but a progressive one.
As a murder mystery, Chase: Cold Case Investigations – Distant Memories succeeds in its plotline with clever twists and a well-written scenarios, but the lack of polish, short length, and $6 price tag make it difficult to recommend to everyone.
Dishonored 2 is a game that encourages a creative approach above all else. Where other games settle for for a lone, linear path – or in some cases, even force it – Dishonored 2 offers several. Best of all, these different paths are meaningful, detailed and incredibly fun to explore.
It’s not as much of a ground-breaker as Pillars of Eternity was last year, but Tyranny continues to show off Obsidian’s best qualities as RPG makers and their incredible ability to craft interesting worlds and characters.
This is the worst episode in a great season, but it doesn’t seem as though it’ll tarnish the entire package too much. It’s inoffensive at best but feels very much like a way to artificially extend the story without any real substance.
With enough new features and change-ups on franchise staples to hold a surprise for everyone, Pokemon Sun is one of the best reasons to have a 3DS, and is the kind of adventure that is perfect for serious fans of this series and newcomers alike.
An outstanding co-op shooter, pouring blood and guts by the gallons. Killing zombies has rarely been this satisfying, and is a must for co-op groups.
Watch_Dogs 2 heads in a lot of directions, and fails at every turn. Sloppy, contradictory writing and a severe lack of focus and polish make Ubisoft's latest title an internal fatal error.
Slayaway Camp does exactly what it sets out to do: it makes you giggle and provides a vast series of fun logic puzzles. Its creativity, charm, and clear love for this specific kind of nostalgic film subculture make it worth playing for even the puzzle-game averse.
Final Fantasy XV somehow transcends its many flaws in order to become a classic in its own right. Though any reviewer worth their salt would be hesitant to rate it too highly, due to its many faults, by any stretch of the gaming medium, Final Fantasy XV has clear and obvious merit, and, as such, cannot be dismissed or derided completely, even with its problems.
A short but sweet visual novel about waking up next to a stranger. A nice art style, solid script, and multiple endings that are fun to try and find. Hard to go wrong for $3.