Silver Pines Review: A Moody Noir Mystery Hampered by Frustrating Puzzles
Wych Elm's debut mixes horror and Metroidvania elements effectively, but gets bogged down in tedious backtracking and obtuse design.
Forever Ago Review: Annapurna's latest aims for the heart, but lands with a thud
Annapurna’s new game is an overly sentimental tear-jerker that struggles to earn its emotional beats.
Order of the Sinking Star Review: A Brilliant Puzzle Game Marred by Narrative Weakness
Jonathan Blow's latest project shines in its intricate puzzle design but falters in its storytelling and presentation.
Order of the Sinking Star Review: An Exhausting Puzzle Masterpiece
Thekla's ambitious 500-hour puzzle game is a brilliant, intricate achievement, but its immense complexity and underlying contradictions also make it an exhausting experience.
The Social Reckoning Review: Sorkin vs. Facebook Again, With Mixed Results
Jeremy Strong is captivating as Mark Zuckerberg, but Aaron Sorkin's follow-up to The Social Network struggles to recapture its predecessor's magic.
Order of the Sinking Star Review: A Universe of Puzzles
Thekla Interactive's latest puzzle game offers an overwhelming but rewarding experience with over 1,000 challenges across diverse mechanics.
Order of the Sinking Star Review: Ambitious Puzzles, Overwhelming Scope
A highly imaginative puzzle game offers significant fun, but its sheer size can prove daunting.
Gears of War: E-Day Review: Terrific Shooting Can't Salvage a Stagnant Campaign
The Coalition refines Gears' core combat but fails to inject variety into a lengthy, repetitive prequel campaign, though multiplayer offers a brighter outlook.
Gears of War: E-Day Review: A Grand Reemergence
The Coalition delivers its finest work since taking over the franchise, revitalizing the series with a terrifying prequel that innovates while respecting its roots.