Video Games

While Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD features better controls and improved graphics, there really isn’t much about the experience that makes it exceptional. 

Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin successfully blends the essence of the Monster Hunter series with the charm of a turn-based RPG.

Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon is a visual novel that features compelling storytelling, complex characters, and rich thematic depth.

If it weren’t for the prevalence of strange control issues, Monster Hunter Stories would be an easy recommendation for fans of creature-based RPGs.

Victoria 3: Sphere of Influence is a big leap forward compared to the content packs that have been released since launch.

Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is the definitive package that makes a great role-playing game even better.

Age of Wonders 4: Eldritch Realms DLC is a great start to a new year for the game—and a game-changer overall.

Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree triumphs as a smaller, condensed experience and a proper sendoff for the open world action RPG.

#BLUD is a fantastic love letter to 90s cartoons, an incredibly charming adventure with fun combat and memorable characters.

Still Wakes the Deep nailed exploring a unique setting and great story. The Chinese Room found ways to capture the beauty in horror.