Tim Turi
Only masochists and diehard fans of the Nerd's Internet series need apply
The absurd sense of humor and massive crowds of zombies are an irresistible combination. A variety of nagging bugs and glitches distract from the overall joy
Silky controls and consistent aircraft upgrades kept me coming back for more
Amusing for an hour or so, and likely even more enjoyable with a group of onlookers reacting to the onscreen nonsense
While sparse in terms of legitimate scares, the unnerving story and chilling vibe make it worthwhile
A captivating, breezy journey that saves the most punishing levels for last. A New Game Plus boosts the replayability factor
Shattering enemies' skulls with a well-placed rifle round is satisfying at first, but the see-through kill gimmick gets old quickly
The punishing world dares you to press on, and the story is an emotional punch to the gut. In short, this is one of the best video games ever made
Even if you are madly in love with the music of Final Fantasy, this has so many deep cuts that you may find yourself putting it down slightly more than the original
Is feeling completely unnerved for 15-plus hours your idea of a good time? Then you're in for a treat
A solid retro-minded throwback that packs some funny dialogue but ultimately fails in its backtracking-heavy quest structure
When it's not being a buggy, unpolished mess, the moment-to-moment action and exploration bounces between tedious and boring
One of the greatest horror games of all time becomes even better
Dozens of hours of fun are available to longtime fans or new hunters with enough patience to learn from the early sections
The new enemy arrangements don't trump the original Dark Souls II, but it's still a great jumping-on point
You need an abundance of patience and a tinge of masochistic tendencies to enjoy it, but Titan Souls is a refreshing return to the brutal boss battles of yesteryear
Finding your flow in the music feels incredible – until you're crushed by some procedurally generated monstrosity for the umpteenth time
One of the best examples of an aging formula done right by modern standards. The engaging characters, challenging puzzles, and entertaining story arcs make it easy to recommend
Eavesdropping on the echoes of the village's former residents is worthwhile, but the overarching mystery leaves a pretentious aftertaste
Playing cat-and-mouse with monsters feels formulaic at this point, but Soma's engrossing subsea environment and intriguing narrative keep the entire experience afloat