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“The story has incredible moments between Naoe and fellow protagonist Yasuke but largely feels listless during its muddled second act.”

“To its detriment, Borderlands 4 feels like a direct response to Borderlands 3.”

“It has issues, but Monster Hunter Wilds iterates on a winning formula with another captivating collection of monsters to slay.”

“References and concepts from Journey to the West and other Chinese mythology frequently flew over my head, so I found it difficult to invest in both the broader picture and its more intimate yarns.”

“And, with only the first two episodes provided by Amazon for review, I’m not sure I have a fully formed answer to that question just yet.”

“However, those peaks are also met with dated design conventions that stick out like sore thumbs, making for some noticeable lulls in the 50-plus hours I spent with the game.”

“Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to try any of the pre-release online multiplayer sessions, so I’ll have to reserve my judgments on that aspect until I can try it in a live environment.”

“Avowed doesn't owe you a straightforward power fantasy, but it is woefully balanced currently, to the point of persistent frustration.”

“Mortal Kombat 1 mostly accomplishes this goal through fun new mechanics and an unpredictable storyline, but the overall package lacks the depth needed to make this a masterpiece.”

“The whole thing is basically a remix of the current Five Nights at Freddy's big picture, borrowing elements from different places and using them somewhat differently, or very differently in some cases.”

“The Last of Us Part I is more than the sum of its parts. It’s an unrelenting tour de force that strategically leverages the power of the PlayStation 5 to push its story and themes a little further.”

“If the mainline Horizon games are light RPGs, Lego Horizon is Baby’s First RPG.”

“A 007 game can’t just be a Hitman game with different hair.”

“It all helps the show to play less like an Avengers movie and more like FX’s The Americans–or even Disney+’s Andor.”

“Wild Bastards is unholstered brilliance.”

“When Endwalker soars, it leaps up into the heavens to deliver incredible, startling fights that feel truly exhilarating.”

“There is no game series out there that means more to me than Virtua Fighter.”

“The remake of Silent Hill 2 is a restless dream come true.”

“I spent around 15 hours with Forgotten Land–mostly just completing the mainline and Treasure Road missions–and am currently at 80% completion.”

“During my screening of the film, provided by Warner Bros., I was among a theater full of families. The kids were laughing pretty nonstop throughout the film.”

“These are the moments that keep me coming back to Marathon.”

“I am, of course, quite concerned about whether this series is going to end well.”

“Season 2 doesn’t contain any narrative surprises, but because it doesn’t need to do any setup work like the first season did, it has room to tell a tightly crafted story full of high-octane action and surprisingly tender moments.”

“It took me more than 20 hours with Pikmin 4 before I identified that the sensation it evoked was the same as that of completing my to-do list.”

“It’s said that the game is remastered, though I can’t see how. Every inch of it looks identical, not just to my spotty memory, but also when I compare it to gameplay videos online.”

“The last two episodes could very well make or break the entire effort--and, judging by what we've seen so far, things are still very much up in the air.”

“For the last six hours or so of People of Note, combat just plateaus.”

“Okay, just one more run.”

“Red Dead Redemption 2 can feel like a second job at times, one that constantly demands your attention with tasks mundane and mechanical.”

“Red Dead Redemption 2 can feel like a second job at times, one that constantly demands your attention with tasks mundane and mechanical.”

“The Veilguard feels like a return to form for BioWare but issues keep it from being great.”

“While undercooked presentation and visual issues hold the games back, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are still the best mainline Pokemon games in years.”

“It becomes an examination of the meaning of life in a way that's more valuable than all the gold or starships in its virtual galaxy.”

“DC doing a fun, Back to the Future-style time travel adventure is a great idea.”

“Although some specialists can feel a bit useless at times, tweaks to the formula with Battlefield 2042 add a lot of interesting gameplay variety.”

“The side quests and the characters they showcase are the shining beacon through the neon-soaked bleakness of Night City, and they give you room to explore the best the core RPG mechanics have to offer.”

“Concord manages to carve out its own identity in the crowded hero shooter space, with a surprisingly deep roster that rewards mastery.”

“Concord manages to carve out its own identity in the crowded hero shooter space, with a surprisingly deep roster that rewards mastery.”

“A Better Ending Than The DCEU Deserves”

“A Better Ending Than The DCEU Deserves”

“Halo Infinite transforms the series' two-decade-old formula for the better, giving protagonist Master Chief more characterization and implementing an open world.”

“While The Marvels works as a lighthearted action movie for a while, its relentless breeziness and strict adherence to the Marvel formula eventually weighs it down.”

“Kane & Lynch: Dead Men has a lot of promise, but nothing in this game works out nearly as well as you'd hope.”

“Days Gone doesn't do enough to make its open world stand out from the crowd.”

“Madame Web is mostly a pretty fun and different sort of Marvel experience.”

“For most of its length, Borderlands is just unremarkable, the sort of thing that fades from the mind so quickly that it's actually difficult to dislike it with any real intensity.”

“The Acolyte isn't messing around. This is a Star Wars show with something to prove.”

“Alan Wake 2 is a bold, beautiful, and terrifying triumph.”

“The Last of Us Part II is a game that wrestles with the ugliness of human nature in a way that's both affecting and uncomfortable.”

“Starfield is a massive game that occasionally struggles under the weight of its own ambition.”