Game Informer Editorial

Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp might not include much new material, but it presents a strong case that classic games don’t always have to change to be relevant again.

Minecraft Legends feels caught between the expected complexity of strategy games and the franchise’s approachable brand.

EA Sports PGA Tour is gorgeous, but the on-the-course action delivers inconsistent results.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a finely honed delight. Its action is precise and responsive, and learning the intricacies of each adversary is exceedingly fulfilling.

Octopath Traveler II does what an excellent sequel should. Instead of breaking new ground left and right, it improves on the original in nearly every way and feels more confident about the stories it tells.

Wild Hearts does not reinvent the hunting genre, but it does just enough with its additions to give it a fresh and welcome perspective.

One Piece Odyssey oscillates between being thrilling and tedious, but I can’t help but smile thinking about this adventure with the Straw Hats.

Buoyed by its charming and humorous premise, Soccer Story provides a satisfying adventure and a different type of soccer game, but one that doesn’t quite score a hat-trick.

Modern Warfare II’s uneven campaign and dismal narrative are partially redeemed by its well-designed multiplayer.

FIFA 23 is a good game – it’s flashy, fun to play, and has a lot of modes – but in the end, you realize it’s mostly the same game you’ve been playing for years.

Though the game has its fair share of issues with its poor narrative choices and omnipresent microtransactions, it’s still a significant improvement over the previous game.

Temtem may look like a copycat on its surface, but its deviations from the Pokémon formula pay off considerably.

Madden NFL 23 is the first iteration in a long time that rebuilds that foundation, and that’s where this year's greatest success lies.

While the combat doesn't evolve as much as the surrounding story presentation, it’s not enough to deter someone from seeing the narrative through.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is a double-edged sword that needs a bit more sharpening.

Sunbreak offers great new monsters to battle and additional flexibility in its combat systems, but its pacing of meaningful new content is often painful.

Diablo Immortal is a great translation of the Diablo formula for mobile devices, but certain monetization decisions sully an otherwise excellent experience.

Nintendo's new soccer title dazzles with fierce gameplay and sizzling presentation, but can't quite hit the net due to its lack of engaging modes.

A sequel that falls short of its predecessor and the promising addition of Monster Hunter elements to the Soulslike formula.

Rogue Legacy 2 expands almost every aspect of the original, offering a bigger, and better rogue-lite experience.