Game Informer

Octopath Traveler II does what an excellent sequel should. Instead of breaking new ground left and right, it improves on the original in nearly every way and feels more confident about the stories it tells.

Despite the age of its skeleton, in some ways, Like a Dragon: Ishin stands out as one of the more impressive games in Ryu Ga Gotoku's portfolio.

Call of the Mountain features good visuals and engaging combat, but the majority of the game is spent climbing, which is not fun.

Wild Hearts does not reinvent the hunting genre, but it does just enough with its additions to give it a fresh and welcome perspective.

Hogwarts Legacy is a lengthy and rewarding adventure that adeptly captures the magic of the stories from which it is inspired.

A captivating story carries an otherwise mediocre journey on the Red Planet.

Hi-Fi Rush finds a magical sweet spot between rhythm games, stylish action, and lighthearted, character-driven platformers we don't see very often anymore, and by every measure, it comes out on top.

Colossal Cave isn’t for everyone, but it’s like a slow and meticulously designed theme park ride, all built around an old text adventure game, making for a fascinating experience.

When The Cosmic Shake is at its best, it sounds, looks, and plays like the kind of game I would have begged my parents to buy me growing up. But when it falters, it’s boring.

It may harken back to the greatest 16-bit RPGs, but this intriguing gem has more than enough new ideas to keep players guessing.

Getting from one place to another is Forspoken’s high point, and while no other element quite reaches the heights of how fun running and climbing are, Frey’s adventure isn’t without its highlights.

Lil Gator Game presents a short, enjoyable Zelda-inspired adventure wrapped in a poignant, wholesome narrative.

Players looking for deep customization, expertly crafted strategy RPG combat, and a heartfelt story with adoration for more than 30 years of Fire Emblem history will find that and more in Engage.

One Piece Odyssey oscillates between being thrilling and tedious, but I can’t help but smile thinking about this adventure with the Straw Hats.

Sports Story's unfocused nature and frustrating gameplay are only overshadowed by a pervasive lack of polish, preventing it from being worth your time.

Moonider’s adventure likely won’t linger with you, but you won’t regret playing the short, familiar, and satisfying experience.

Dragon Quest Treasures is never short on charm or style, but simple, sub-par combat and loot-hunting mechanics had me scraping the bottom of the treasure chest in hopes there was something I’d missed.

Buoyed by its charming and humorous premise, Soccer Story provides a satisfying adventure and a different type of soccer game, but one that doesn’t quite score a hat-trick.

Need for Speed Unbound strikes the right balance of style and substance to deliver the franchise's best game in years.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is a faithful remake of the 2007 PSP game that smartly focuses its changes on gameplay while keeping the story intact – warts and all.