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The most uncomfortable “cozy” game I never wanted to put down.

On the heels of an insect-filled survival game and a 2D detective story straight out of the 16th century that were pleasantly surprising departures from what developer Obsidian does best, Avowed is a return to that traditional action RPG comfort food we know and love. Set in the fantasy universe of Pillars of Eternity, this is a game that’s filled with all my favorite RPG cliches, like standing around a campfire with my party members to exchange dark backstories and unresolved traumas, and looti

An action-packed medieval saga fit for a Hollywood blockbuster.

New crew missions and a revamped stress system propel this sequel to success.

Eternal Strands doesn't land every shot it takes, but it lands enough to make it an impressive action RPG.

It may be familiar, but a generous roster and exciting modes make it undeniably fun.

An irresistible global treasure hunt, and far and away the best Indy story this century.

Underneath the technical shortcomings is a refreshingly brutal single-player FPS.

A reinvigorating sequel for the series that leaves no doubt about its place in the RPG pantheon.

Silent Hill 2 is a great way to visit – or revisit – one of the most dread-inducing destinations in the history of survival horror.

Star Wars Outlaws is a fun intergalactic heist adventure with great exploration, but it’s hindered by simple stealth, repetitive combat, and a few too many bugs at launch.

A great action game with fantastic combat, exciting bosses, tantalizing secrets, and a few too many bugs.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is another Viking-worthy feast for the senses that meets the high bar set by its predecessor, even if it never really manages to clear it.

Great in all of the most important ways for an action game, but lackluster elsewhere.

This sequel impressively builds off of what Remake set in motion.

Alan Wake II is a superb survival horror sequel that makes the cult-classic original seem like little more than a rough first draft by comparison.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 delivers Insomniac's best tale yet, and despite its open world falling short, is a reliably fun superhero power trip.

Assassin’s Creed successfully returns to the stealthy style that launched the series.

An honest-to-goodness superb soulslike, and that’s no lie.