Hitman
(HITMAN 3 is out January 20th. Distributor provided review copy.) One last time After rebooting its convoluted mythology in 2015, HITMAN feels like it’s finally returned to the glory days of quasi-open-world murder mayhem after a few shaky years. While the first two parts of this new trilogy didn’
Chronos: Before the Ashes
It was a busy and hectic year. So, without further ado, here are all the games I didn’t get a chance to review, but still should get a chance in the limelight. DOOM ETERNAL: THE ANCIENT GODS (ID SOFTWARE, released October 20th 2020. Reviewed on PC.) The first expansion
Assassin's Creed
With 2020 nearing the end, it’s time to kick back and take stock in this long decade of a year. After playing over a hundred new titles in the past twelve months, whittling them down to just ten favorites proved an immensely hard task – one that I’m not
Cyberpunk 2077
(CYBERPUNK 2077 is out now for PC, Stadia, PS4, PS5, Xbox, and Xbox Series X/S. Distributor provided review copy.) Eight years is a long time, especially in game development. When CD Projekt RED first announced their next game would be an adaptation of the iconic CYBERPUNK series, Barack Obama
PC
(SACKBOY: A BIG ADVENTURE is out now exclusively for the PS4 and PS5. Distributor provided review copy.) Going against Mario isn’t an easy task. Many have tried, and countless have failed. When Sony introduced audiences to Sackboy in 2007, few could have guessed the button-eyed and perpetually excited puppet
Demon's Souls
(DEMON’S SOULS is out now exclusively for the PlayStation 5. Distributor provided review copy.) A return to the darkness Initially released in 2009, DEMON’S SOULS quickly became a sensation worldwide, earning a reputation as a hard-as-nails action-RPG, where even the slightest mistake had harsh consequences. Unfortunately, the cult
Immortals: Fenyx Rising
(IMMORTALS FENYX RISING is out December 3rd for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Epic Games Store, Uplay and Stadia. Distributor provided review copy.) IMMORTALS FENYX RISING is like an excellent cover song or off-brand food. It sort of looks like the real thing
Call of Duty
(COD BLACK OPS COLD WAR is out now for the PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. Distributor provided review copy.) CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS: COLD WAR is the latest in the long-running game series of first-person shooters, each taking place at a historical point in time. As its title indicates, COLD
Katamari Damacy
(KATAMARI DAMACY REROLL is out now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows. Distributor provided review copy.) Oh, you pretty things In a fit of euphoric madness, the King of All Cosmos accidentally destroys all the stars in the sky. It’s up to you, the pint-sized prince
Pac-Man
(MEGA TUNNEL BATTLE is now available for the Google Stadia. Distributor provided review copy.) A blast from the past Remember Pac-Man? One of the most iconic figures in gaming history that almost single-handedly revolutionized the arcade landscape? It would be surprising if you didn’t, considering how he’s been
Nintendo
(PAW PATROL is out now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows. Distributor provided review copy.) Teaching an old dog new tricks Making games for children is hard. I’m not talking about making games for teens or even pre-teens—things like MINECRAFT or MARIO, which are splendid
PlayStation
This review is part of our Next Gen Series. It’s just under seven years since the PlayStation 4 launched in Finland. This time around, the proceedings weren’t even nearly as organized as last time, mainly thanks to a global pandemic mucking things up. So while many are still
