Reviews
12 article(s)In-depth reviews and analysis of the latest games. Honest verdicts, fair scores.
Crimson Desert Review — Pearl Abyss Delivers Brilliance and Frustration in Equal Measure
Years in the making and reworked multiple times over, Crimson Desert has finally arrived. Pearl Abyss delivers a muscular open-world action-RPG that's visually stunning but hamstrung by design choices that irritate as much as they intrigue. Is this the game worth the wait? We spent twenty-plus hours in the world of Pywel to find out.
007 First Light: IO Interactive Commits to Long-Term Support, Hitman-Style
007 First Light is out, but IO Interactive has no plans to close the Bond file anytime soon. The studio behind the Hitman World of Assassination trilogy is applying the same post-launch content model to its new spy thriller. A publishing bet that's paid off before, but one that raises questions about the game's completeness on day one. We break down what 007 First Light is really worth at review time.
Assassin's Creed Shadows: Feudal Japan Deserved Better Than This
After years of waiting and a tense launch, Assassin's Creed Shadows finally plants its feet in feudal Japan. Two protagonists, a colossal open world, impressive graphics engine — on paper, it's all there. But between Ubisoft's promises and the reality of a dozen hours in-game, the gap can be painfully wide. Lumnix put the game under the microscope. Uncompromising verdict.
Halo Infinite, Two Years Later: The Game That Never Delivered
Halo Infinite was supposed to be the franchise's triumphant return, the game that would erase 343 Industries' missteps and win back fans. Two and a half years after launch, the verdict is bitter: a solid but confined campaign, a multiplayer in free fall, and storytelling that's still a mess. We're picking up the controller to settle this once and for all.
Crimson Desert: Full Review of an Unforgiving Action-RPG
After years of delays and overhauls, Crimson Desert finally arrives. Pearl Abyss delivers a rare action-RPG that blends visceral combat with a dense open world. But behind its ambition lies plenty of rough edges that won't suit everyone. We put it through its paces to see if the wait was worth it.
Doom: The Dark Ages — The Medieval Slayer Who Crushes Everything in His Path
id Software ditches Eternal's vertical frenzy for grounded, unapologetic brutality. Doom: The Dark Ages sets a different pace—heavier, more tactical, yet never losing the saga's DNA. Chainsaw shield, dragons, demonic armor: the Slayer traded his jetpack for gothic plate. Does it work? After twenty-plus hours in the guts of this infernal Medieval age, here's our full verdict.
Forza Horizon 6: Japan in Drift — Does It Deliver on the Promise?
Fourteen years of waiting, rumors at every Xbox Developer Direct, and here it is at last: Japan lands in Forza Horizon 6. From Tokyo's neon sprawl to mountain switchbacks straight out of Initial D, Playground Games' arcade racing series is swinging for its most ambitious target yet. We got our hands on a work-in-progress build. Here's our unfiltered verdict on what it actually feels like behind the wheel.
Monster Hunter Wilds: The Hunt Has Never Been This Big
Capcom clears a major bar with a living open world, staggering wildlife diversity, and combat that redefines the series. Our full review.
DOOM: The Dark Ages — id Software Invents Brutal Medieval
Shield, flail, and demons: id Software reinvents its own myth in the heart of the Middle Ages. A review on brutality elevated to an art form.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater — A Masterpiece Reclaimed
Konami delivers an exemplary restoration of one of the greatest games ever made. Everything you need to understand why this remake matters so much.
Avowed: Obsidian Entertainment Delivers Its Best RPG in Years
The studio behind Fallout: New Vegas comes back swinging with a dense, well-written, and visually stunning first-person RPG.
Metaphor: ReFantazio — Atlus Rewrites the Rules of the JRPG
Atlus's new masterpiece surpasses Persona on its own turf. A political world, an auteur's vision, and 80 hours of a density rarely achieved.