IGN

“The Super Mario Bros. Movie is gorgeously animated, but it's more interested in reminding you of things you love than in telling a story of its own.”

“Skyward Sword is the greatest Zelda game ever created.”

“Season 2 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power does a great job portraying Sauron’s machinations and his impact on those he manipulates, but too much time is spent on disconnected subplots delivering only mediocre intrigue and thin characters.”

“Nostalgia is the one trick Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny has, and it isn’t a trick it performs particularly well in the first place.”

“Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora features a stunning alien world to explore, but doesn't contain as many genuine surprises as other modern open-worlds.”

“Sonic Frontiers is an ambitious open-world adventure that mostly succeeds at mixing up the Sonic formula, even when some of its ideas fall flat.”

“A gorgeous, entertaining, and successful proof of concept for what lies ahead for the series, though it isn't what I'd call revolutionary.”

“The Callisto Protocol is a gorgeous and horrifying sci-fi survival horror game that's let down by its overly simple and repetitive combat.”

“The Callisto Protocol is a gorgeous and horrifying sci-fi survival horror game that's let down by its overly simple and repetitive combat.”

“The Order: 1886 emphasizes its cinematic polish at the crippling cost of gameplay freedom.”

“Death Stranding delivers a fascinating world of supernatural sci-fi, but its gameplay struggles to support its weight.”

“Cyberpunk 2077 kicks you into its beautiful and dazzlingly dense cityscape with few restrictions.”

“In almost every way, Hogwarts Legacy is the Harry Potter RPG I’ve always wanted to play.”

“DICE has made almost exactly the Star Wars multiplayer shooter I’ve always wanted.”

“The Lord of the Rings: Gollum, however, is a game that does none of these things.”

“Prey is a game of remarkably contrasting experiences.”

“Too much water”

“God Hand is a game that will leave you wondering just what the hell Clover was thinking.”

“Starfield has a lot of forces working against it, but eventually the allure of its expansive roleplaying quests and respectable combat make its gravitational pull difficult to resist.”

“Alien: Isolation is a good game in need of a good editor.”

“Bottom line: Elden Ring is FromSoftware’s largest and most ambitious game yet, and that ambition has more than paid off.”

“It’s widely lauded as one of the best games of all time and one of the few to get a 10 from IGN.”

“Anthem looks beautiful and is anchored by exciting combat, but its potential is hamstrung by repetitive missions and a half-baked endgame.”

“No Man's Sky is a game of pure exploration that delivers on its most important promise.”

“Madden NFL 24 is the most authentic and responsive Madden has felt in years, with improvements that fans of the franchise will immediately feel.”

“The Phantom Pain is a phenomenal achievement in open-world design and the most polished Metal Gear game ever made.”

“Watch Dogs is something special, even if it doesn't always live up to its own ambition.”

“Overwatch is a brilliant, rewarding shooter built on a strong, flexible foundation.”

“This is an adaptation willing to take some risks, and those risks tend to pay off.”

“This is an adaptation willing to take some risks, and those risks tend to pay off.”

“Halo Infinite's campaign is a confident, fun return to form for the series.”

“Gotham Knights is a satisfying action RPG with rich character work and a genuinely entertaining co-op experience that Batman fans will find worth their time.”

“Forspoken is a game of spectacular highs and frustrating lows, but its parkour combat is one of the freshest things I've played in years.”

“Gotham Knights is a satisfying action RPG with rich character work and a genuinely entertaining co-op experience that Batman fans will find worth their time.”

“Diablo Immortal is a surprisingly solid mobile translation of the Diablo formula, even if its aggressive monetization system threatens to overshadow everything it does well.”

“Overwatch 2 is a shooter that feels refreshed and exciting in ways the original stopped being years ago.”

“Mass Effect: Andromeda is a great-looking and frequently fun game that proves the franchise still has a future, even if this first entry stumbles a few times on the way.”

“Mass Effect: Andromeda is a great-looking and frequently fun game that proves the franchise still has a future, even if this first entry stumbles a few times on the way.”

“Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is at its best when you can ignore its live-service ambitions.”

“Sword and Shield represent the next step for Pokémon on Switch, with a charming new region, great new Pokémon, and the most welcoming entry in the series yet.”

“Anthem is a beautiful world let down by a shallow mission structure, but its fluid flight and satisfying combat make it worth exploring.”

“Redfall is rough around the edges and clearly unfinished in places, but its co-op fundamentals offer glimpses of something worthwhile underneath the performance problems.”

“Immortals of Aveum is an impressively confident first-person shooter with a hearty solo campaign and fast-paced, spellcasting combat that's spectacular to watch.”

“There's too much water.”

“Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a triumphant return to form for BioWare, with one of the best combat systems in the genre and companions you'll genuinely care about.”

“Star Wars Outlaws delivers a fun and surprisingly grounded Star Wars adventure, even if its core systems often feel like they're playing it safe.”

“Skull and Bones eventually finds its footing as a satisfying pirate fantasy, but its rough waters keep it from setting sail with the rest of Ubisoft's best.”

“Diablo IV is, without a doubt, the best Diablo game Blizzard has ever made.”

“An RPG of massive scope that sometimes struggles under the weight of its own ambition.”

“Battlefield 2042 is a blast when everything clicks. The problem is how often it doesn't.”

“Evolve is the most intensely satisfying multiplayer experience I've had in years.”

“God Hand is not so much a step back for the genre as it is a step back for games in general.”

“Marvel's Avengers is a fun game caught between cool campaign moments and a not-yet-proven live service.”

“The Last of Us Part II is a masterpiece.”

“CD Projekt Red has created one of the most detailed and absorbing open-world RPGs of the generation.”

“Concord isn't the most innovative or content-heavy hero shooter you could play, but with such fantastic competitive gameplay, 16 compelling characters to master, and 12 well-designed maps, it's got the makings of something that could go the distance.”

“Death Stranding delivers a fascinating world of supernatural sci-fi, but its gameplay struggles to support its weight.”

“Hades II is a competent roguelike that struggles to escape the shadow of its predecessor despite its expanded scope.”

“Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has fun moment-to-moment action dragged down by its live-service design.”

“Dragon's Dogma 2 is a captivating action RPG full of surprises.”

“One Piece Season 2 expands the world in exciting ways, delivering some of the best live-action anime adaptation we've seen.”

“Baldur's Gate 3 is a new high point for CRPGs and one of the best RPGs I've ever played.”

“Pokemon Legends: Z-A reimagines Lumiose City with impressive scale, though its streamlined approach may leave some trainers wanting more.”

“Marvel's Spider-Man 2 builds on an excellent foundation to deliver one of the best superhero games ever.”

“Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are Pokemon at their Pokemon-est, with an impressive open world full of Pokemon to catch.”

“Final Fantasy 16 takes the series in an exciting and unexpected direction.”

“Street Fighter 6 is an incredible fighting game that's absolutely bursting with content and style.”

“Mortal Kombat 1 is a strong start for the rebooted timeline.”

“Assassin's Creed Mirage is a triumphant return to the series' stealthy roots in a gorgeous but compact open world.”

“Diablo 4 is close to being the best in class of the action-RPG genre.”

“God of War Ragnarok is everything I could have hoped for and more. It's a masterfully told story.”

“EA Sports FC 25 refines the beautiful game with meaningful improvements to tactics and a refreshed Rush mode.”

“Hogwarts Legacy is an excellent RPG that makes exploring the magical world feel enchanting.”

“Starfield is a massive game with a wealth of content.”

“Cyberpunk 2077 is dark and disturbing at times, but always exciting and entertaining.”

“Modern Warfare 3 feels like a missed opportunity that nonetheless still delivers the core Call of Duty experience.”