Jackbox Party Pack 5 is a step back in the right direction after the disappointing entry in Party Pack 4. If you’re in for a party, despite a few small blemishes, this latest installment from Jackbox Games is a fun time for all.
Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker is a unique take on the ninja franchise and offers some seriously addicting gameplay but is hindered by some odd developer choices and lack of modes.
HYPERGUN presents a solid foundation for a unique rogue-lite, but falls short due to a severe lack of balancing and fine-tuning.
Playdead’s follow-up to Limbo, INSIDE, remains relevant and impactful two years after its initial release with a new port to the Nintendo Switch, even if nothing new has been added to sweeten the experience.
Unravel Two, from ColdWood Interactive, merges clever puzzles and fun platforming seamlessly even if it is held back a bit by its opaque narrative.
Lake Ridden offers a more puzzle-driven take on the “walking simulator” genre backed by an eerie tale of a girl trying to save her sister.
Murderous Pursuits successfully carries the torch of stealth-based multiplayer games like Assassin’s Creed and The Ship in a fun, yet sparse take on the genre.
Releasing soon, Murderous Pursuits pits player against player aboard a Victorian-era airship. While the setting in itself is positive, there are more aspects that the game does right (and wrong?).
Candleman: The Complete Journey doesn’t add much new content, but it’s still a beautiful and emotionally gratifying 3D platformer.
LA Noire remains a one-of-a-kind game and the Switch version successfully translates this gritty crime drama to a portable platform.
