Tamoor Hussain
From Software's expansion for Elden Ring offers an entire new game's worth of content, all of which is exceptionally executed.
Rebirth keeps its narrative focus on characters while bringing a new dimension to combat, but it stumbles in pivotal moments.
The first foray into virtual reality for Guerrilla's beloved franchise is a big success, even if it doesn't do anything new.
Sony Santa Monica brings back what made the original God of War reboot great and delivers another fantastic story with exceptional writing.
Modern Warfare 2 dials back Call of Duty's multiplayer experience for a refreshing and more classic feel, but the overall package is incomplete. [OpenCritic note: GameSpot separately reviewed the multiplayer (7) and single-player campaign (8). Their scores have been averaged.]
The Diofield Chronicle is a pedestrian real-time tactics game that suffers from a lack of imagination.
Project Diva Megamix+ is a massive music game packed with variety and challenge that will keep you jamming for a very long time.
From Software's latest is a masterpiece of open-world design that places exploration and player agency at the heart of the experience.
Arkane Lyon's follow-up to Dishonored is a masterclass in open-ended action game design.
Square Enix tells a smaller, more personal Final Fantasy 7 tale and marries it with a smart mashup of action and RPG gameplay to deliver a must-play experience. Its PS5 version realizes the world of Midgar with stunning new detail.
Bluepoint delivers a Demon's Souls remake that is as much its own as it is From Software's, and it shows off the power of the PS5 with it.
Square Enix tells a smaller, more personal Final Fantasy 7 tale and marries it with a smart mashup of action and RPG gameplay to deliver a must-play experience.
Arc System Works' fighting game based on the popular Japanese mobile RPG is mechanically sound and introduces some interesting ideas.
From Software takes its unique brand of challenging gameplay to the stealth-action genre, and delivers something unforgettable.
Kingdom Hearts 3's impenetrable lore doesn't stop the last chapter of Sora's story from being a fun frolic through beloved Disney worlds.
The sixth entry in Bandai Namco's weapons-based fighting series makes a strong return.
Telltale finishes strong with a introspective look at the relationship between Batman and Joker.
Metal Gear Survive's punishing systems drag down what could have been a good survival game
Telltale puts Bruce Wayne and John Doe's relationship under the microscope in the strongest episode of the Batman: The Enemy Within.
A variety of offline modes, a fresh coat of paint, and a big new gameplay addition gives Street Fighter V a new lease on life.