Leif Johnson's Reviews
Despite its problems, DC Universe Online still has a lot going for it. It's hard to be overly critical of an MMO that tries so hard to be different and which succeeds in many ways. Even the most casual comic book fans will drool over the lavishly illustrated cutscenes that round off single-player instances and major quest lines, and the accessible combat system embraces many players who would normally avoid the genre. The world is consistently beautiful, and the familiar characters and locations make DCUO uncommonly inviting.
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn has launched with a great class system and amazing promise
Lone Survivor's indie survival horror tale finds its most powerful expression on Sony's handheld.
XCOM: Enemy Within is a feature-packed expansion that makes a great game even greater.
Baldur's Gate 2 is one of the greatest RPGs ever made, and despite a few bugs, Enhanced Edition is best way to play it.
The Banner Saga is a beautiful, brutal tactical RPG.
Consortium is a fun story-driven sci-fi role-playing game with some first-person shooter elements, but bugs and glitches mar the experience.
Blackguards is a grueling tactical role-playing game that thrives on brutal challenges.
Might and Magic X: Legacy delivers tough, but fair turn-based fantasy combat that largely works.
The first half of Jazzpunk is a non-stop deluge of gags and entertaining minigames, but it can't keep up that pace.
Hearthstone is a free-to-play collectible card game that embraces new players through its presentation and simplicity and satisfies veterans with complex strategies hidden between the lines.
The story is lacking, but great environments, a new class, and more freedom—partially from the free patch—make for a better Diablo III.
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II has some launch issues, but it's a respectable and funny action RPG.
Outstanding tactical combat and engaging quests make Divinity: Original Sin one of the most rewarding RPGs in years.
MTG: Duels of the Planeswalkers at last adds customization, but ruins it with microtransactions and grindy gameplay.
Firefall's quests and world design have some appeal, but humdrum travel and repetition spoil the fun.
Combat quibbles and muddy graphics do little to spoil the fun of this enjoyable RPG.
Brutal but rewarding, Lichdom: Battlemage is magically empowering, but also tests your patience.
Neverwinter now offers more classes and zones than ever before, but combat still outshines every other aspect.
Full of meaningful choices and rich lore, Wasteland 2 justifies the 26-year wait for a sequel.