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Battlefield V review: war never changesBattlefield V review: war never changes
Hitman 2 is the most refined and rewarding game in the series
Pokemon: Let’s Go simplifies the series without losing its soulPokemon: Let’s Go simplifies the series without losing its soul
Resynth turns making music into a puzzle gameResynth turns making music into a puzzle game
Tetris Effect is a glorious love letter to TetrisTetris Effect is a glorious love letter to Tetris
Déraciné is a short, somber VR story from the creators of Dark SoulsDéraciné is a short, somber VR story from the creators of Dark Souls
Midnight Scenes are the perfect Halloween weekend bite-sized gamesMidnight Scenes are the perfect Halloween weekend bite-sized games
Red Dead Redemption 2 is the most convincing open-world game ever made

Breath of the Wild West

Andrew Webster
Black Ops 4 merges Fortnite and PUBG into the best Call of Duty in years

It succeeds by borrowing from its best competitors

Nick Statt
The grisly mystery of Return of the Obra Dinn will make you obsessedThe grisly mystery of Return of the Obra Dinn will make you obsessed
One Night, Hot Springs uses social anxiety to explain what it’s like to be transgender in JapanOne Night, Hot Springs uses social anxiety to explain what it’s like to be transgender in Japan
The World Ends with You is a strange, stylish RPG you shouldn’t missThe World Ends with You is a strange, stylish RPG you shouldn’t miss
428: Shibuya Scramble is the best crime book you’ll ever read on your PS4428: Shibuya Scramble is the best crime book you’ll ever read on your PS4
Super Mario Party would like you to be nicer to your friendsSuper Mario Party would like you to be nicer to your friends
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is a great game, but it doesn’t feel like Assassin’s CreedAssassin’s Creed Odyssey is a great game, but it doesn’t feel like Assassin’s Creed
The Gardens Between is an unexpected lesson in theoretical physicsThe Gardens Between is an unexpected lesson in theoretical physics
Life is Strange 2 puts politics at its forefrontLife is Strange 2 puts politics at its forefront
Megan Farokhmanesh and Andrew Webster
Semblance resembles a platforming game until you start deforming the worldSemblance resembles a platforming game until you start deforming the world
The new Nintendo Labo vehicle kit is the best one yetThe new Nintendo Labo vehicle kit is the best one yet
Destiny 2’s Forsaken expansion might be the best the series has ever been

Bungie’s latest and biggest expansion is a giant and much-needed reset for its shooter-RPG hybrid

Nick Statt
Shadow of the Tomb Raider review: the end is nighShadow of the Tomb Raider review: the end is nigh
Neo Geo Mini review: arcade imperfectNeo Geo Mini review: arcade imperfect
Spider-Man on PS4 makes you feel like a superhero

A standard open-world is elevated by web-slinging

Andrew Webster
Introspection is at the core of puzzle game Old Man’s JourneyIntrospection is at the core of puzzle game Old Man’s Journey
Dragon Quest XI is video game comfort food
Camp W is a great game for the end of summerCamp W is a great game for the end of summer
The Walking Dead game’s new season finds a solution to zombie fatigue: kidsThe Walking Dead game’s new season finds a solution to zombie fatigue: kids
We Happy Few is a creepy, fascinating game that gets lost in its own ambition

A great premise stuck to a bad game

Adi Robertson
Monster Hunter World is just as good on PCMonster Hunter World is just as good on PC
Dead Cells is the best Castlevania game in yearsDead Cells is the best Castlevania game in years
Gnog turns puzzle boxes into fun dioramasGnog turns puzzle boxes into fun dioramas
Cult RPG Shin Megami Tensei is surprisingly great on mobileCult RPG Shin Megami Tensei is surprisingly great on mobile
Overwhelm is a brutal action horror game that’s true to its nameOverwhelm is a brutal action horror game that’s true to its name
If you own a Nintendo Switch, you need to play Captain ToadIf you own a Nintendo Switch, you need to play Captain Toad
Octopath Traveler is a modern take on classic Final Fantasy on the Nintendo SwitchOctopath Traveler is a modern take on classic Final Fantasy on the Nintendo Switch
Speed Dating for Ghosts is a metaphor for romance in video gamesSpeed Dating for Ghosts is a metaphor for romance in video games
Pocket Rumble for the Nintendo Switch channels the best portable fightersPocket Rumble for the Nintendo Switch channels the best portable fighters
Wolfenstein II on the Switch is the best way to kill Nazis on the goWolfenstein II on the Switch is the best way to kill Nazis on the go
The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit has me so excited for Life is Strange 2The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit has me so excited for Life is Strange 2
The Shadows That Run Alongside Our Car feels like playing your own low-budget horror movieThe Shadows That Run Alongside Our Car feels like playing your own low-budget horror movie

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