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The campaign has aged pretty poorly and the graphical updates to the campaign side of Gears of War feel half-baked, so unless you're really excited for the competitive part of Gears of War, there's nothing for you here.

By combining tactical action, complex enemy design, and a whole lot of style, Galak-Z offers an intense game that's more than just empty nostalgia.

This re-release seems unnecessary at first glance, but the conclusion of Kratos' journey serves up a level of spectacle that remains impressive in 2015.

Her Story is a bold and largely successful experiment in interactive crime fiction.

It's squid kids and ink blasting abound in Nintendo's exceptionally fun new online shooter.

Mortal Kombat X moves forward with a snappier version of the previous game's fighting and some cool new characters, but the story and other features around the edges feel a bit rough in spots.

Hotline Miami's thrillingly brutal gameplay is stretched to the point of breaking in this aesthetically pleasing, but otherwise disappointing sequel.

Battlefield Hardline did not crash during our tests and appears to function precisely as expected at this time.

There's a word for games like The Order: 1886. Rental.

Ten years later, this frustrating follow-up to Canvas Curse feels shallow and soulless by comparison.

The chaos and fun of Saints Row is fully intact in the underworld, but a new setting can only go so far.

Dimensions recaptures enough of Geometry Wars' thrills to stand as the best new dual-joystick shooter in quite a while.

The little mushroom man finally gets his name on the marquee, and the result is a charming, unique, and puzzle-heavy adventure.

Nintendo's all-stars assemble once again, resulting in one of the best reasons to own a Wii U (and eight GameCube controllers).

The move to more powerful consoles has resulted in a prettier looking wrestling game, but also a far less enjoyable one.

Far Cry 4's open-world provides ludicrous moments and enough chaotic fun to make it worth your while.

Whether you wish to take on world-destroying madmen or simply wander around collecting herbs, Dragon Age: Inquisition is guaranteed to include something you'll enjoy doing.

Assassin's Creed: Unity is at once an object of exquisite beauty and exhausting boredom.

NBA Live 15 makes some key improvements, but this franchise still doesn't feel quite ready for prime time.

The deep and challenging gameplay this series is known for is still front and center, but NBA 2K15's myriad technical problems put a damper on the experience.