This isn't the groundbreaking experience we were promised; instead, we're left with a sense of déjà vu and a longing for the series' glory days.
I wanted to love Destruction AllStars. I still do. There’s just not enough there to make it worth my while right now. A couple of times, I ran into a weird technical issue where I would jump into a brand-new car, but it just wouldn’t move. I think that issues like this can certainly be fixed in a future patch, though. I also know that the development team of Lucid Games has a year’s-worth of content planned for the game. As such, although I can’t recommend playing Destruction AllStars right now, I do have high hopes for the future of the game. Especially since the car combat genre is ripe for the taking with no new Twisted Metal in sight.
"Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League" still arguably shows Rocksteady's ambition, but it's also a reminder that even the best can stumble when trying to walk the tightrope between innovation and tradition.
"Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle" wears its influences on its sleeve, but never quite rises to meet them.
If you're booting up "High on Life" this weekend, you probably know exactly what you're getting into.
Monster Jam Steel Titans is definitely a game for monster truck fans. Most other players may just want to steer clear.
"Alone in the Dark" is not the revival the series deserved, but it's not a complete descent into madness either. It's a middle-of-the-road experience that might entertain, and might frustrate, but will undoubtedly leave you thinking about what could have been.
'Boti: Byteland Overclocked' is both refreshing and nostalgically familiar, offering a byte-tastic journey, albeit with a few glitches in its programming.
There are better tactical RPGs out there, but if you're wanting a challenge with a distinctly grim visual style, "Redemption Reapers" might just fit the bill.
Fans of the franchise may be eager to try out "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake "and compare it to the series - to which they will be plenty delighted.
Despite some clunkiness in its controls and camera, along with a surface-level narrative, "Samurai Maiden" knows exactly what it is and what it's trying to do.
I’m not going to say “buyer beware” in regards to the Switch version of Skatebird. By all means, if you have younger gamers or Switch is your primary gaming device, then playing Skatebird on Switch will probably be just fine for you. However, if you have the option, go with the PC version of the game, especially considering that the game is coming to Xbox Game Pass next month. Even though many of its tropes are a bit played out within the genre, Skatebird is a game that knows it’s silly, and embraces it in a way that makes it fun to play (on PC).
The sheer amount of references in Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl made me want to rewatch all of Kevin Smith’s catalog of films, probably while replaying Mall Brawl to find any I missed (I know what you’re thinking, and yes - Dogma is in Mall Brawl). A serviceable beat ‘em up makes it a fine enough game for fans of the genre. Mostly, it’s a game for fans of Jay and Silent Bob as a way to pass the time until Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch makes its way into our loving hands.
Tiny Racer doesn’t bring anything new to the genre, but can offer up quick and fun racing challenges for younger gamers especially.
What Happened is a game chews you up, spits you out, then goes back for seconds. And that’s kind of the point.
House of Golf is as simple as it gets in terms of overall gameplay, but is a fun enough way to kill some time with what's left of your winter break.
Whether you're a newcomer looking to dip your toes into terror or a seasoned scarer seeking new nightmares, "The Outlast Trials" offers a playground of paranoia.
In the grand tapestry of "Star Wars" gaming, "Dark Forces Remaster" is not the brightest star, but it's far from being lost in the shadow of the Empire.
For those willing to embrace its quirks and challenges, it offers a distinctive journey through a beautifully crafted, albeit confined, pixelated world.
While it could use some tweaks, 'TOSS!' puts you in a fun world where the primal joy of swinging from tree to tree meets the futuristic thrill of VR gaming.