Tomas Franzese

“Avowed embraces what works best about Obsidian Entertainment's games to offer an unforgettable adventure.”

“Sid Meier's Civilization VII succeeds at making one of the most storied strategy game franchises still feel fresh.”

“Marvel Rivals is the most entertaining hero shooter since Overwatch.”

“Slitterhead is the most creative action game that I've played this year, but it's also deeply flawed.”

“Max Caulfield’s journey resonates with me deeply, and Deck Nine has demonstrated that it can give that character the respect she deserves. I may not love every aspect of its gameplay or ending, but I’m glad Max’s story continued. I can’t say whether or not Double Exposure will feel like it was made for you, too, but I can affirm that the Life is Strange series can still capture that feeling.”

“The Plucky Squire wants players to understand the impact art has on us, and it succeeds with flying colors.”

“Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster proves that Capcom's experimental zombie classic still holds up today.”

“I could see a great Star Wars game in the stellar world design and emergent moments that truly put me in the shoes of a smuggler. Anytime Star Wars Outlaws allowed me to live that fantasy, I was happy to be in its orbit. But so often, it left me hanging in the airlock.”

“Kunitsu-Gami constantly encourages players to stay engaged, whether that be because they have to plan out the maiden’s path, actively fight enemies during the night, or craft their own interpretation of its mostly dialogue-free narrative. While some parts of the journey can get repetitive, Kunitsu-Gami rewards those who pay attention, learn its deep systems, and adapt to whatever wacky situation it throws at them. There’s nothing else quite like it.”

“Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door stands the test of time and is fantastic on Nintendo Switch.”

“Stellar Blade is a masterclass in style, but it's lacking substance.”

“Sand Land is a definitive adaption of a great Akira Toriyama manga, but just fine as a game.”

“Another Crab's Treasure utilizes its charming setting and assist mode options to become one of the most approachable Soulslikes ever.”

“Penny's Big Breakaway isn't one of the genre's greats, but it's a very unique and fun 3D platformer.”

“Helldivers 2 is one of the most entertaining co-op games you can get on PS5.”

“Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League constantly finds ways to stop players from enjoying this bombastic cooperative shooter.”

“God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla isn't just a fun free DLC; it's a fitting epilogue to the entire God of War series.”

“Arizona Sunshine 2's technical problems prevent an otherwise solid zombie VR shooter from reaching its full potential.”

“Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name satisfyingly ties up many loose ends in Kiryu's story, but it's one of the franchise's most tedious adventures.”

“Jusant's creative take on climbing and a minimalistic approach to storytelling make it one of the boldest titles from Don't Nod so far.”