Game Reviews

If more Left 4 Dead is what you're after, this sequel has it. A lot of it.
reviewed on Nov. 17, 2009 by Brad Shoemaker

Runic's Diablo-like debut drills straight down to the core of what makes a great dungeon-crawling loot grind.
reviewed on Nov. 4, 2009 by Brad Shoemaker

Even the most nostalgic Infinity Engine stalwarts will find a lot to love in this story-heavy RPG.
reviewed on Nov. 3, 2009 by Dave Snider

Section 8 has some cool ideas at its core, but the execution falls flat too often to be wholly recommendable.
reviewed on Sept. 11, 2009 by Jeff Gerstmann

Adding an alien invasion to the bleak, post-apocalyptic world of Fallout 3 is conceptually quite pleasing, though Mothership Zeta suffers from its narrow path, and it leans more on combat and less on character than it should.
reviewed on Aug. 5, 2009 by Ryan Davis

While it lacks the "Bible-as-a-weapon" innovation found in the previous game, this prequel tale merges adequate gameplay with a plot good enough to keep you focused.
reviewed on July 13, 2009 by Jeff Gerstmann

EA skillfully fleshes out the formula for The Sims with its latest iteration, bringing it closer to an actual game than the PC series has been, without diminishing what makes it so broadly appealing in the first place.
reviewed on July 11, 2009 by Ryan Davis

The physics-based action in this puzzle-oriented platformer from FrozenByte is inventive, satisfying, and visually stunning.
reviewed on July 8, 2009 by Brad Shoemaker

Telltale delivers a breezy pirate adventure with its first episode, easing into the fiction while still honoring the Monkey Island name.
reviewed on July 7, 2009 by Ryan Davis

Street Fighter IV combines old and new in powerful ways, resulting in a game familiar enough to bring retired fans back into the fold while being different enough to appeal to the players who have stuck with the genre since day one.
reviewed on July 7, 2009 by Jeff Gerstmann

Battlestations Pacific provides an epic sense of scale with some unique mission types, but the hybrid nature of its action-strategy gameplay presents a sword that is often dull on both sides.
reviewed on May 20, 2009 by Dave Snider

Russian developed Cryostasis is a chilly cult masterpiece thanks to its unique story and visual style. Unfortunately, the game's technical issues and slow-paced combat are valid concerns against wide-audience approval.
reviewed on April 30, 2009 by Dave Snider

First-person action fans shouldn't miss Zeno Clash's unique mix of deep melee combat and wonderfully bizarre art design.
reviewed on April 27, 2009 by Brad Shoemaker

This competitive-only strategy action game has some good ideas that are hindered by its laggy, inconsistent online play.
reviewed on April 22, 2009 by Brad Shoemaker

Though the action is solid while it lasts, Tales of Valor's short campaign and additional multiplayer modes don't justify the standalone price tag.
reviewed on April 16, 2009 by Dave Snider

Wheelman has some great ideas that are executed well, but a lot of the peripheral stuff is underwhelming.
reviewed on April 13, 2009 by Jeff Gerstmann

It's not technically inferior, but Galactrix just doesn't excite in the same way as Puzzle Quest did.
reviewed on April 9, 2009 by Ryan Davis

Wanted: Weapons of Fate is fun while it lasts, but it doesn't last very long and doesn't give you great reasons to play through it a second time.
reviewed on March 30, 2009 by Jeff Gerstmann

If you can get past some glaring pathfinding and AI issues, Empire: Total War is a game without peer in the strategy genre.
reviewed on March 11, 2009 by Dave Snider

Dawn of War II successfully introduces RPG elements to its single-player campaign and provides a polished, if familiar, online experience that focuses on brisk combat.
reviewed on March 4, 2009 by Dave Snider

The foul-mouthed humor remains equally well-spoken and vulgar, though the formula is starting to become apparent with Episode Two.
reviewed on Jan. 7, 2009 by Ryan Davis

Wrath of the Lich King provides even more reason to continue playing a four-year-old game.
reviewed on Nov. 21, 2008 by Andy McCurdy

A shortage of content is the only thing keeping this unique cooperative zombie shooter from eating you alive.
reviewed on Nov. 18, 2008 by Ryan Davis

Red Alert 3 is a funny and smart addition to the Command & Conquer universe.
reviewed on Nov. 14, 2008 by Jeff Gerstmann

Fallout 3 has a few snags, but the quality of the overall adventure makes looking past its flaws worthwhile.
reviewed on Oct. 27, 2008 by Jeff Gerstmann

Crysis Warhead trades the length of the original for a bit more intensity and a lot more focus.
reviewed on Sept. 30, 2008 by Jeff Gerstmann

A unique blend of battlefield tactics and first-person shooting make Hell's Highway more interesting than its familiar WWII trappings let on.
reviewed on Sept. 30, 2008 by Ryan Davis

Strong Bad goes all Che Guevara in Episode 2, with amusing results.
reviewed on Sept. 18, 2008 by Ryan Davis

Spore spreads itself a little thin, but the epoch-spanning gameplay and communal creature creation culminate in a one-of-a-kind experience.
reviewed on Sept. 8, 2008 by Brad Shoemaker

This click-happy sci-fi dungeon crawler is neither aggressively bad nor especially remarkable. In other words, it's OK.
reviewed on Aug. 21, 2008 by Brad Shoemaker

Bionic Commando: Rearmed is a superb remake that should appeal to old and new fans of the NES classic.
reviewed on Aug. 15, 2008 by Jeff Gerstmann

Strong Bad cordially invites you to have a giant slice of his style.
reviewed on Aug. 13, 2008 by Ryan Davis