Skate Story review: skateboarding is better in hell
Skate Story is two very different things simultaneously. On the one hand, it’s a visceral take on skateboarding,…
In Kirby Air Riders, expression is more fun than racing
Hear me out: Kirby Air Riders isn’t a racing game, it’s an art tool with a racing game…
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment finishes what Tears of the Kingdom started
Though my 100-plus-hour completed save file would beg to differ, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom…
The Playdate is a great indie puzzle machine
We’re living in a wonderful period for puzzle games. Seemingly everyone, from The New York Times to Linkedin,…
The Plants vs. Zombies remaster is a sad reminder of what could have been
It only took a few notes from the Plants vs. Zombies menu music to transport me to a…
Ninja Gaiden 4 is the perfect place to jump into the series
When the first 3D Ninja Gaiden came out on Xbox in 2004, I really wanted to play it;…
Silent Hill F review: the horror series returns with mystery and rage
Even suffused in otherworldly fog, Silent Hill F’s picturesque period setting gleams with authenticity. Traditional hardwood buildings line…
Henry Halfhead is full of heart
In Henry Halfhead, you play through the life of a person named Henry. But there are a couple…
In Silksong, spite is my motivation to keep playing
In the depths of The Marrow, the second major area of Silksong, there’s a particularly nasty midboss. I…
Metal Gear Solid Delta review: modern visuals with old-school frustrations
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater seemed to be designed specifically for me, at first. I’ve played and…
Is This Seat Taken? makes seating fussy people fun
Creating seating arrangements can be pretty stressful; the empath part of me strives to find the perfect seat…
Shadow Labyrinth review: solid Metroid-style action
Shadow Labyrinth didn’t make the best first impression, though I’m not talking about the game itself. The concept…