Matt Miller

“Supergiant has crafted another beautiful game, this time a story-laden roguelite that demands dozens of hours to fully experience.”

“A worthy homage to the early Mega Man games, but some aspects of retro design would be better left in the old days”

“At turns both melancholy and thrilling, Ghost of Tsushima is the open-world action formula at its most mature and immersive. Deep, rewarding, and hard to put down”

“A fantastic cooperative experience that delves deep into one narrow corner of fantasy tropes – the dwarven love of hard work and pretty rocks.”

“Inject some much-needed adrenaline and storytelling into the tactics milieu, even if the campaign wears out its welcome”

“Innovative mechanics make a strong first impression, but the action, music, and bombastic tone of the narrative all wear thin after a few hours”

“Cutesy and clever, this repeatable adventure captures many of the addictive qualities that made its inspirations into phenomena”

“Too much grinding and a limited array of tactical options hold the game back”

“Even with occasionally questionable jumping sequences, this emotionally fraught journey is a potent statement on the nature of love, memory, and loss”

“Somehow simultaneously soothing and thrilling, this excellent arcade-style experience captures the joys of biking, nature, and competing against yourself”

“Not as expansive in initial scope as previous expansions, Shadowkeep's standout feature is instead the way it redefines the core loop and encourages week-to-week investment”

“An easy skip, even if you like mecha-infused action”

“Borderlands 3 is a love letter to its fans and a celebration of the style of play it first popularized. Filled with characters from previous installments, and unapologetic in its silly humor and bombastic action, it’s an amusing ride that seems hesitant to innovate.”

“Moments of beauty and distantly spaced moments of sublime discovery are separated by hours and hours of tedium and frustration”

“Void Bastards provides a clever twist on the gameplay model popularized by System Shock 2 and BioShock, now with a procedural element to aid in long-term engagement”

“Crazy motorbike obstacles will likely always be fun, but a grindy progression loop drags your cycle into the mud”

“With both arcade and story modes, there's a lot of old-school charm to enjoy, but be prepared for some old-school frustration as well”

“A deep progression system isn't enough to save these survivors from repetitive and poorly balanced missions”

“An engaging entry point into space combat and exploration, with just enough sophistication to be attractive to some veteran pilots”

“An invigorating shot in the arm to the Destiny franchise, this jam-packed release is absorbing for hobbyist players, even as it sometimes sacrifices accessibility”