Gaming Reviews
Detailed reviews of all the latest video games, monitors, consoles, handhelds and more.
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Skydance's Behemoth brings giant climbable monster fights to VR
Behemoth is an action-adventure game that draws on the combat and physics of The Walking Dead VR games but with a bigger focus on fighting. Also: scaling a giant and killing it dead.
Mat Smith06.04.2024
Crow Country is a darkly meditative callback to survival horror’s past
Crow Country, which was released on Steam, PlayStation 5 and Xbox X/S on May 9, just about checks all the boxes for survival horror, but it takes a gentler approach to the genre, making it feel more like a test of mental endurance than a fight for your life.
Cheyenne MacDonald05.24.2024
INDIKA weaves a mature tale of absurdity, hypocrisy and sexual violence
INDIKA demonstrates how a video game can tell a strange and beautiful story that involves, but isn't overwhelmed by, themes of sexual abuse.
Jessica Conditt05.23.2024
Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door review: A Switch remake (mostly) befitting a masterpiece
It’s criminal that there’s been no way to play Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for over a decade.
Devindra Hardawar05.21.2024
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II review: A series of unfortunate events
Hellblade II is more of an extended, extremely anxious and violent vibe than a traditional adventure game.
Jessica Conditt05.21.2024
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes preview: This may be my GOTY
Simogo knows how to make a damn fine puzzle game.
Jessica Conditt04.30.2024
9110091100Analogue Duo review: A second chance for an underappreciated console
Analogue's most expensive console in years and its first system with a CD-ROM drive is the ultimate ode to a forgotten gem. It's not quite perfect, but it's a great addition to any serious game collector's arsenal.
Tim Stevens04.18.2024
8910089100ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) review: Not just for gamers
Like its smaller sibling, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 combines a great display with a super sleek build but with better connectivity and even longer battery life.
Sam Rutherford04.17.2024
9110091100ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) review : This is the 14-inch gaming laptop to beat
For anyone who wants strong performance in a portable design, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 is both pound for pound and dollar for dollar the best choice around.
Sam Rutherford04.11.2024
The Fallout TV series is V.A.T.S. (a very awesome TV show)
While fans of the franchise will get extra value, the Fallout TV show on Prime Video is a great watch in its own right.
Sam Rutherford04.10.2024
Apple Vision Pro two months later: A telepresence dream
I've had the Vision Pro for two months, but it hasn't transformed the way I live.
Devindra Hardawar04.10.2024
Open Roads review: Take it slow and savor the drama
Open Roads tells a twisting tale about generational trauma with all the comfort and warmth of an early 2000s network drama like Gilmore Girls or Charmed.
Jessica Conditt04.02.2024
Visions of Mana preview: A faithful reimagination of a classic
After a break of more than 15 years, Visions of Mana is hoping to inject new life into the legendary RPG franchise.
Sam Rutherford03.28.2024
9010090100Alienware’s 32-inch 4K QD-OLED gaming monitor is total overkill, but in a good way
Alienware’s 32-inch 4K QD-OLED is the pinnacle of gaming monitors, featuring rich colors, deep black levels and impressive contrast. Gameplay also looks silky smooth thanks to its class-leading 240Hz refresh rate.
Devindra Hardawar03.20.2024
Unicorn Overlord is a must-play for tactics fans
Unicorn Overlord feels like a spiritual successor to games like Ogre Battle 64 and it's quickly become an instant classic for tactics fans.
Sam Rutherford03.15.2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth review: A whole new world
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth takes the characters and world reintroduced with Remake and does a better job at scaling it all up. Instead of one single metropolis, Midgar, this time, it’s a world tour. There’s also an expanded roster of playable characters almost doubling Remake’s total, each with a unique playstyle once again.
Mat Smith02.22.2024
Mario vs. Donkey Kong is an odd, eye-catching ode to simpler times
If you don’t compare Mario vs. Donkey Kong to the plumber’s more modern adventures, you'll find some charming and fun challenges here.
Nathan Ingraham02.15.2024
7410074100Apple Vision Pro review: Beta testing the future
The Apple Vision Pro is an ambitious first step into the world of spatial computing, with the best displays and AR integration we’ve ever seen. But it’s also clearly a beta product aimed at developers.
Devindra Hardawar02.09.2024
8410084100NVIDIA RTX 4070 Ti Super and 4080 Super review: Two faster GPUs, one better deal
NVIDIA's RTX 4070 Ti Super and 4080 Super are bother faster than the original cards, but the 4080 Super's $200 discount makes it far more compelling.
Devindra Hardawar02.03.2024
Persona 3 Reload is a surprising dose of 2000s nostalgia
With Persona 3 Reload, Atlus chose the most confusing (and influential) entry to remake. There are some big changes you may not even notice, including the most voiced scenes from any game in the Persona series. The only way you can tell this is a remake are the anachronistic gadgets, like wired headphones, MP3 players, internet cafes and desktop PCs. Is 2006 retro now?
Mat Smith02.01.2024