IGN Game Reviews

Nintendo’s great ape finally returns to the spotlight in a truly groundbreaking adventure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All mecha gas, no mecha breaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Birdman is back, and he’s once again 540° Christ Airing his way into my house and into our hearts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A compelling co-op shooter that doesn’t have the depth to keep things interesting long-term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two steps forward and two steps back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sequel that emphatically delivers on the promise of its original. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A decent successor that expands on the original, but never really surpasses it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nevermind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Switch 2’s Mario Kart is a blast, but its open world isn’t the main reason why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The night is dark and full of microtransactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An excellent blend of cozy life sim and action-adventure RPG that rarely stops surprising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crash on delivery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This cozy MMO life sim is endlessly relaxing and incredibly hard to put down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A fun, if barebones, tactics game reminiscent of TMNT's arcade classics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A few too many strikes at the forge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bland and disappointing proof that not every dog shaped like Cerberus can bark like it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thrill street blues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Slay and Pray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A dark, gorgeous, and touching journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Using firearms to fly through the air is a total blast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In its debut, developer Sandfall made a modern RPG classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An interesting Frankenstein of action-RPG mechanics that never quite comes to life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A stealth action game cursed by mediocrity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Revved Up Revival Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This surprisingly cozy drug dealing simulator left me with a pleasant buzz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The dirty half-dozen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever-shifting halls and a rich web of enticing mysteries secure its spot as an all-time puzzle great. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A simple but well-executed action-adventure game that's elevated by artistry and heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A brutal but impressive soulslike that makes pushing through its devastating bosses worth the effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 3D anime arena fighter that, with a bit of optimization, will have you feeling like number one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The long-awaited Japan adventure sharpens and refines its edge without fully reforging it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amateur hour (but in a good way). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cruel Britannia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tactical squad FPS that goes in some strange and fun new directions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Back in the ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The most uncomfortable “cozy” game I never wanted to put down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Around the world and back again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Dynasty Warriors roguelite spin-off that will send you slashing through thousands of enemies over and over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paperback fighters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Exhibit A+ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The latest Monster Hunter continues to smooth off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Substantial changes to how it looks and plays bring 2K's golf sim within striking distance of the competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A thing of booty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A perfectly competent RPG that showcases Obsidian’s writing and worldbuilding chops, but has little else to distinguish itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A more personal story that doesn’t move the needle in the overall Calvard saga much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A cutesy island romp that was better off as a mobile game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An action-packed medieval saga fit for a Hollywood blockbuster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New crew missions and a revamped stress system propel this sequel to success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Definitive? No. Excellent? Yes. Back in Black? Definitely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A stealth game that nails its style but can't break free of its bugs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices