Video Games Chronicle

Video Games Chronicle

Reviews

302 reviews
Endless Ocean: Luminous
60
Fans of the previous games may be disappointed at the changes made…
Shift Up’s console debut delivers a refreshing refinement of the well-worn character action formula…
Game Mill’s home port of a 2017 arcade beat ’em up offers solid action and nothing else…
Tales of Kenzera: Zau
60
We are in the midst of a Metroidvania renaissance.
TopSpin 2K25
80
It’s been 13 years since the last entry, but 2K has brought it back with a bang…
South Park: Snow Day!
60
Cartman and co’s trip to 3D is enjoyable for a while but gets old fast…
Rise of the Ronin
60
Team Ninja delivers a jack of many trades, but it fails to double down on any of them…
Princess Peach: Showtime!
80
Peach’s pleasing variety performances make up for some shallow mechanics…
Dragon's Dogma II
100
Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a game that’s an absolute nightmare to review.
Alone in the Dark
40
A promising setup is let down by repetitive puzzles, poor combat and frequent glitches…
Digital Eclipse’s latest doesn’t span all of Minter’s career, but what’s covered is handled with care…
Balatro
100
Simple to pick up, impossible to put down, this card roguelike is a masterclass of simple…
Berserk Boy
80
The vibrant 2D platformer is one of the better attempts to bring the 16-bit era into the 2020s…
WWE 2K24
80
2K’s latest entry isn’t a massive overhaul but does improve an already great game…
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
100
Aerith, Tifa, and the gang make up a hugely enjoyable road trip you’ll be playing for hundreds of hours…
Mario vs. Donkey Kong
60
Nintendo delivers another staunchly faithful remake, but what’s left offers little challenge for core players…
The Arkham story comes to a close in a graphically gorgeous, if somewhat uneven…
It’s easy to get breathless talking about Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
Tekken 8
100
Bandai Namco recaptures the excitement of the classic era with deep combat and meaty single-player modes…
Capcom’s compilation is light on flourish but entertains where it counts…