Review

Schein [Review]
July 24th, 2014

Navigating the beautiful, serene swamp of Zeppelin Studio's Schein is brutally challenging for both the reflexes and the mind. It's not always fair, though.

Shovel Knight [Review]
July 3rd, 2014

Shovel Knight is a dream amalgamation of every good idea from retro games, deserving a place among the greatest games of the NES era.

A Story About My Uncle [Review]
June 25th, 2014

A Story About My Uncle's gameplay is just challenging enough to keep us interested while being accessible enough for new players.

Among the Sleep [Review]
June 19th, 2014

Facing monsters in a horror game is scary, but try doing it as a two-year-old in Krillbite Studio's Among the Sleep.

Always Sometimes Monsters [Review]
June 9th, 2014

Always Sometimes Monsters lets player explore what it’s like to hit rock bottom, telling them something about who they are as a person.

Shutshimi [Review]
May 27th, 2014

Shutshimi is always changing the ways it challenges its players, demanding quick reactions from your mind as well as your fingers.

Kirby: Triple Deluxe [Review]
May 9th, 2014

A lack of challenge whatsoever weakens Kirby: Triple Deluxe a bit, but overall, this is a wonderful Kirby game for series fans and an absolute joy to play.

Daylight [Review]
May 6th, 2014

Although weakened by some bad gameplay and design decisions, Zombie Studios' Daylight will still shock and delight horror fans.

LYNE [Review]
April 25th, 2014

A very simple game that quickly kills time.

Moebius: Empire Rising [Review]
April 23rd, 2014

Flat characters, a ridiculous plot, convoluted puzzles, and mindless analyzing sequences turn Moebius: Empire Rising into a complete cesspool of a game.

Goat Simulator [Review]
April 15th, 2014

Playing as an invincible goat out to cause mayhem in Coffee Stain Studios' Goat Simulator is hilarious and will instantly improve your day.

The Witch and the Hundred Knight [Review]
April 10th, 2014

While Witch and the Hundred Knight shows promise for future NIS hack & slashers, this entry seems a little too dull and clumsy to keep most players interested.

Earth Defense Force 2025 [Review]
March 27th, 2014

The sheer amount of chaotic combat and multiplayer mayhem in Earth Defense Force 2025 isn't something you'll find anywhere else.

Long Live The Queen [Review]
March 13th, 2014

In Long Live The Queen, become ruler of your very own kingdom. It isn't as easy as you might think.

Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 [Review]
March 5th, 2014

In Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 fans finally have a playable Dracula, and he has somehow found himself in one of the worst games the series has ever seen.

Loadout [Review]
February 14th, 2014

Loadout take weapon creation to a whole new depth, but that may also lead to some balance issues.

Broken Age: Act 1 [Review]
January 30th, 2014

Through incredible care, Double Fine has created a narrative like few others with Broken Age: Act 1.

Dementium II HD [Review]
January 14th, 2014

Unfortunately, the highest compliment Joel can pay Dementium II HD is that it's functional.

Wooden Sen'Sey [Review]
December 18th, 2013

Wooden Sen'Sey's problems become impossible to ignore as you suffer death after death from the bad hit detection, lack of invincibility time, hard-to-see attacks and traps, and clumsy platforming.

Senran Kagura: Burst [Review]
December 6th, 2013

If you're looking for the video game equivalent of a Grindhouse movie, you might have just found it.

Risk of Rain [Review]
December 3rd, 2013

Risk of Rain is one of those 'One more play' games where you suddenly notice it's six in the morning.

Contrast [Review]
November 27th, 2013

A beautiful world of world of jazz, gangsters, and magic that left me all too soon.

The Stanley Parable [Review]
November 4th, 2013

The Stanley Parable tells an intriguing, shifting tale of gamers and the lives they take on when they play their games.

Face Noir [Review]
October 29th, 2013

Fixing a phone with candy? Stay classy, point-and-click games.

Knock Knock [Review]
October 22nd, 2013

Knock Knock lets you really feel what it's like to be lost and afraid in a terrible place.

Democracy 3 [Review]
October 10th, 2013

How did Positech Games make a game about the government fun and interesting? HOW?!

Memoria [Review]
September 10th, 2013

If you have any questions about character development and storytelling in games, this should be your reference point.

Killer is Dead [Review]
September 5th, 2013

Killer could use some dating advice from someone who isn't creepy, but otherwise Killer is good.

Charlie Murder [Review]
September 4th, 2013

Charlie Murder's punk/metal theme and its over-the-top violence give it a style that needs to be experienced.

Saints Row IV [Review]
August 14th, 2013

I'm neither the hero Steelport wants nor the one it needs. Also, the game is fantastic.

Dusty Revenge [Review]
July 31st, 2013

Dusty Revenge has more moves than most Street Fighters. I'm looking at you, Dudley.

Constant C [Review]
July 24th, 2013

Test your mind and reflexes by using every surface of a level in order to win.

Muramasa Rebirth [Review]
July 11th, 2013

Beautiful visuals and interesting combat put this game among the greatest beat 'em ups.

Fist Puncher [Review]
June 26th, 2013

Game length and some visual creativity does not make up for dull, repetitive gameplay.

Element4l [Review]
June 3rd, 2013

I didn't believe the developers about how hard this unique platformer was until I rage-quit the tutorial.

Reus [Review]
May 22nd, 2013

Enjoy creating a lush, vibrant world for humans to inhabit. Until they get greedy. The jerks.

White Noise Online [Review]
April 8th, 2013

I didn't think multiplayer horror could work until I watched my team get killed, one by one, until I was alone.

Alien Breed [Review]
March 11th, 2013

Buy your way to victory in the endlessly repetitive Alien Breed.

Crysis 3 [Review]
March 4th, 2013

A real badass never looks back, but this time it's okay to look back cause it's awesome.

Anodyne [Review]
February 25th, 2013

Clutch your broom tight and set off into the wonderful, surreal lands of Anodyne

The Cat Lady [Review]
January 10th, 2013

Brutal and terrifying, The Cat Lady digs its claws in and never lets go.

Forge [Review]
December 24th, 2012

Dark Valve Games mixes a fast-paced action in your RPG.

Gemini Wars [Review]
December 3rd, 2012

Gemini Wars excels in the scale to which it portrays galactic battles.

Resident Evil 6 [Review]
October 25th, 2012

Even as the worst game in the series, there's still some fun to be had in Resident Evil 6.

McPixel [Review]
September 18th, 2012

Some days you just can't get rid of a bomb, but trying to never gets boring in McPixel

Snapshot [Review]
September 10th, 2012

Retro Affect a new game that should please lovers of the puzzle genre.

Papo & Yo [Review]
August 28th, 2012

A compelling look at the love/hate relationship of abusers and the abused.

Gateways [Review]
July 6th, 2012

Smudged Cat Games brings us a Portal inspired 2D puzzle-platformer. Does it stack up or fall flat?

Gungnir [Review]
June 29th, 2012

It's a story about a boy, his spear, and much more.

Krater [Review]
June 22nd, 2012

Fatshark's Krater doesn't have a typical post-apocalyptic world, but is it otherwise a by-the-numbers dungeon crawler? Find out inside.

Inversion [Review]
June 15th, 2012

Is Inversion more of the same or does it break new ground?

UEFA Euro 2012 [DLC Review]
April 28th, 2012

EA Sports tries a new strategy with this year's UEFA Euro tournament, but even as DLC is it worth the price?

FIFA Street [Review]
March 22nd, 2012

EA Big may be long gone, but its spirit has been revived in FIFA Street.

Sine Mora [Review]
March 21st, 2012

We heard you like bullets. So we put bullets in your bullets.

Mass Effect 3 [Review]
March 14th, 2012

How many disc swaps does it take to save the world? (Here's a hint: more than one.)

Warp [Review]
February 20th, 2012

Have you ever warped a person inside of another person? I have. It's glorious.

Oil Rush [Review]
February 7th, 2012

Oil Rush puts a new spin on the real time strategy genre.

SOL: Exodus [Review]
February 6th, 2012

Take down enemies that are on the wrong type of mission from God... in space!

Mario Kart 7 [Review]
December 12th, 2011

After six sequels across two decades, does Nintendo's kart racer still do the trick? Find out inside.

Waves [Review]
November 28th, 2011

Challenge yourself with epic explosions in Waves

Otomedius Excellent [Review]
November 12th, 2011

America's first Otomedius series game finally arrives after a 1 year delay, was it worth the wait?

Colorful [Review]
November 9th, 2011

Help Dave beat his depression while avoiding all environmental hazards in Colorful

Ignite [Review]
November 8th, 2011

A newcomer tries to fill the arcade racer void.

Guardian Heroes [Review]
October 21st, 2011

Treasure Co. has reawakened their classic brawler from beyond the grave, and it's looking for a fight.

Crysis [Review]
October 19th, 2011

Does the ported version of Crytek's best-seller stand out in the console world?

Orcs Must Die! [Review]
October 11th, 2011

Orcs Must Die! manages to be hectic and chaotic enough to breathe plenty of life into a thoroughly exhausted genre.

Wizorb [Review]
October 11th, 2011

Save the Kingdom of Gordo, old skool style, in Wizorb

Silas [Review]
October 6th, 2011

An impressive title for a one-man job that is easy to recommend.

RAGE [Review]
October 4th, 2011

id Software delivers the most exhilarating FPS campaign in years.

Xotic [Review]
October 1st, 2011

Terraform decimated planets and capture The Orb to save the universe in Xotic.

NHL 12 [Review]
September 28th, 2011

The best hockey game of this generation...but not free from flaws.

Take Arms [Review]
September 20th, 2011

Check out our thoughts on Take Arms from Discord Games

Skydrift [Review]
September 18th, 2011

Skydrift flatters its predecessors, but shows it has the moxie to hang tough with them as well.

Resistance 3 [Review]
September 5th, 2011

Insomniac proves that it's still fun to kill aliens with a wide assortment of over-the-top guns.

Doom & Destiny [Review]
September 5th, 2011

Doom & Destiny offers up a hilarious view on fantasy cliches, but its combat and character customization are the real stars.

NCAA Football 12 [Review]
August 23rd, 2011

NCAA 12 proves it's not just a roster update by building on an already impressive game, despite a couple of mishaps.

Trapped Dead [Review]
August 19th, 2011

A unique take on zombie games that stumbles out of the gate, loses a leg, then never manages to get back off the ground.

Sequence [Review]
August 18th, 2011

Music meets adventure in this unusual hybrid from Iridium Studios

Liquid Electronics [iOS]
August 17th, 2011

Death by electricity is just one of the drawbacks of combining liquid and electronics. Here's another!

EDGE [Review]
August 16th, 2011

A delightful blend of modern and throwback puzzle bliss.

Dead Horde [Review]
August 12th, 2011

DnS Development's action shooter tries to emulate a popular formula, but several missteps make Dead Horde a thoroughly frustrating experience.

Chantelise [Review]
August 10th, 2011

Our heroes decide to disobey a legend and end up in an adventure to break a curse upon themselves.

Catherine [Review]
August 2nd, 2011

Vincent Brooks’ worst week ever makes for a wonderfully bizarre and very enjoyable experience, even in light of its shortcomings.

Jamestown [Review]
July 30th, 2011

Jamestown is an indie shoot-em-up that pays homage to its forerunners, but also blazes a brave new trail.

Bastion [Review]
July 19th, 2011

Supergiant's ode to the RPGs of old kicks off the Summer of Arcade in excellent fashion.

F.E.A.R. 3 [Review]
July 15th, 2011

Can Day 1 Studios meet the standard that Monolith's franchise has established?

Solar 2 [Review]
June 27th, 2011

Murudai’s newest game is not only super chill, but also satisfying. Details inside.

Akimi Village [Review]
June 27th, 2011

Akimi Village straddles the line between RTS and City Builder, but is it unique enough to banish the Gloom?

Alice: Madness Returns [Review]
June 18th, 2011

"The time has come" The Walrus said, "to talk of many things. Of shoes, and ships, and sealing wax. Of cabbages and kings. And why the sea is boiling hot, and whether pigs have wings."

Frozen Synapse [Review]
June 5th, 2011

Plan for the best and expect absolute defeat in Mode 7 Games’ utterly fantastic strategy title.

inFAMOUS 2 [Review]
June 1st, 2011

The "Demon of Empire City" is back. But can Sucker Punch make lightning strike twice?

Fortix 2 [Review]
May 30th, 2011

Can one mighty knight really take down an entire evil army?

Terraria [Review]
May 24th, 2011

Get ready to create, explore, and lose all your free time to Re-logic’s Terraria.

L.A. Noire [Review]
May 24th, 2011

Team Bondi uncovers the uncanny valley amidst the shadows of the Hollywood Hills.

Outland [Review]
May 10th, 2011

The world's on the brink of destruction (again). Time to get to work, hero.

Portal 2 [Review]
May 2nd, 2011

Look at you, flying majestically through the internet. Like a review... piloting a blimp.

Arcana Heart 3 [Review]
April 28th, 2011

Deceptively cute and surprisingly deep, Arcana Heart 3 is a fighting game worth mentioning.

HOARD [Review]
April 18th, 2011

Terrorize villages, hold the princess for ransom, and collect the gold!

Mactabilis [Review]
April 17th, 2011

Does Mactabilis live up to its Latin definition of the word "deadly"?

SOCOM 4 [Review]
April 14th, 2011

Zipper Interactive returns to the series they created, but can they keep up with the competition? Find out inside.

Pilotwings [Review]
March 30th, 2011

Pilotwings is a decent title for those gamers looking to pick up a 3DS, but it’s more of a tech demo than a full-fledged game.

Slam Bolt Scrappers [Review]
March 24th, 2011

It's like someone took Tetris and mixed it with Super Smash Brothers, then threw in a dash of being able to beat up the viruses in Dr. Mario!

Pokemon Black/White [Review]
March 14th, 2011

Experience another nail in the coffin for the phrase "gotta catch 'em all", as over 150 new Pokemon can be seen in the newest installation!

Killzone 3 [Review]
March 1st, 2011

Does Guerrilla's latest have enough tricks up its sleeve to differentiate itself from the last trip to Helghan? Find out inside.

Explodemon! [Review]
February 27th, 2011

Curve Studio's presents a game that mixes old skool with new concepts in Explodemon!

Rotor [Review]
February 22nd, 2011

While Rotor manages to set itself apart from other Xbox Live indie game titles, numerous poor design choices inevitably lead to frustration.

Mario Sports Mix [Review]
February 14th, 2011

Mario has starred in dozens of great titles over the years. This isn't one of them.

Corrupted [Review]
February 11th, 2011

These princesses only wish they were in another castle.

Magicka [Review]
February 10th, 2011

Grab your robe and wizard hat, and hot dogs, and wand, and sword, and M60, and orcs, and....

Blocks [Review]
February 9th, 2011

Who knew deliveries could be this difficult?

Atom Zombie Smasher [Review]
February 9th, 2011

Nuevo Aires is in trouble and El Presidente needs your help. Are you brave enough to fight off the undead horde in Atom Zombie Smasher?

Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 [Review]
February 7th, 2011

While it isn’t quite up on par with the original Rearmed, Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 is a sequel absolutely worth playing.

Venetica [Review]
February 3rd, 2011

Although it can be an enjoyable title at times, Venetica is a difficult game to recommend due to its significant technical issues and overall poor design.

Dead Space 2 [Review]
January 30th, 2011

Prepare to fight for your life once again in Visceral Game's brilliant survival horror sequel!

ZP2KX [Review]
January 12th, 2011

More fun than you can shake 80 credits at!

ilomilo [Review]
January 6th, 2011

ilo & milo - Submit to their cuteness and help them reunite in a wonderful 3D puzzle world!

Raskulls [Review]
December 31st, 2010

Zap, blast, and race your way through the world of Raskulls.

Decimation X3 [Review]
December 30th, 2010

Quite possibly one of the most addicting remixes? Long sure seems to think so!

Chu's Dynasty [Review]
December 21st, 2010

A taste of Super Smash Brothers and Street Fighter for $3? Lets check it out!

Qlione Evolve [Review]
December 17th, 2010

Rockin' Android brings a unique remix on vintage games courtesy of Shindenken!

Greed Corp [Review]
December 16th, 2010

W!Games proves that greed is good in its PC port of their chaotic strategy title, Greed Corp.

RUSH [Review]
December 14th, 2010

Guide the cubes to their destination in the 3D levels. Sounds simple, right?

Break Limit [Review]
December 11th, 2010

Go fast, break stuff, blow things up while trying to impress the Pylesian empire!

Gran Turismo 5 [Review]
December 5th, 2010

Kazunori Yamauchi's latest masterpiece puts its "5oul on D!splay", and it is a vibrant soul!

The Sims 3 [Review]
November 3rd, 2010

Is your life out of control? Control every aspect of other's lives in The Sims 3 for Xbox 360!

The Ball [Review]
October 26th, 2010

Teotl Studios' brand new unique puzzle experience. Check out the review here!

Fluid [Review]
October 23rd, 2010

Radiangames gives us Pac-man for a new age.

Comic Jumper [Review]
October 20th, 2010

You've seen comic book games before, but probably never like this!

Sid Meier's Civilization V [Review]
September 23rd, 2010

Expertly crafted and incredibly refined, Sid Meier's Civilization V is an absolute masterpiece that will make you keep saying "just one more turn."

Crossfire [Review]
September 16th, 2010

If Geometry Wars and Space Invaders had a baby, they would name it Crossfire!

R.U.S.E. [Review]
September 10th, 2010

Sleek visuals and the promise of deceit abound in Ubisoft's R.U.S.E., but does this RTS have what it takes to stand out in the crowd?

Metroid: Other M [Review]
September 3rd, 2010

Does Team Ninja's take on the classic Nintendo franchise make it a welcome installment in the Metroid series?

Shank [Review]
August 30th, 2010

Can one of the most anticipated arcade releases this year make the grade? Or does it get cut down?

Rhythm Zone [Review]
August 4th, 2010

Powered by YOUR music, could this be a unique take on music games for PC?

Limbo [Review]
July 28th, 2010

Want to see what nightmares are made out of?

What is Blur? [Review]
May 31st, 2010

What is Blur? Successful arcade racer? Failed Mario Kart clone? Find out here.

10 Hours In: Alan Wake [Review]
May 28th, 2010

We got to know Alan very well during our 10 hour trek through Bright Falls. Find out what we though in this review of Alan Wake.