Tom Marks

Konami's quirky new platformer brings good times, but occasionally hits a brick wall.

The best way to play as the most underrated version of the Blue Bomber.

A competent, iterative update to a series that has been making competent, iterative updates for the better part of a decade.

An action game that makes a promising first impression it doesn't live up to at all.

More than 110 hours in, this ambitious RPG has swung wildly from incredibly cool to gobsmackingly infuriating.

Big fun in an adorable little package.

It's not a flawless photograph, but this remake is memorable, terrifying, and artistically stunning.

So far WWE 2K26 is mostly proving this series has been built on a great foundation.

Another retro beat ‘em up revival that builds on its predecessor while adding depth and replayability.

An enjoyable, personality-packed builder set in a surprisingly deep world.

An unapologetically challenging sequel packed full of sharp platforming, enticing exploration, and nail-biting combat.

Ever-shifting halls and a rich web of enticing mysteries secure its spot as an all-time puzzle great.

A remarkable sequel that somehow makes Breath of the Wild feel like a first draft.

A delightful cat-based platforming adventure in a cyberpunk world worth exploring.

Even with a few rough edges, Psychonauts 2 is just about everything I could have hoped for from this long-awaited sequel.

All the charm in the universe couldn't save Balan Wonderworld’s half-baked platforming and ill-advised one-button design from being a complete bore.

Monster Hunter Rise's enhanced mobility is so fun you'll never want to go back.

Maquette's recursive puzzles make for a gorgeous, mind-tickling evening well spent.

This spin-off sequel to Persona 5 is nearly worthy of the ‘2' missing from the end of its title.

Cyberpunk 2077 throws you into a beautiful, dense cityscape and offers a staggering amount of flexibility in how you choose to take it from there.