Game Informer

The first game was a fun one-off experience, but its sequel is a far more complete and rewarding package that left me hungry for more savage planets to explore.

Bionic Bay is a brilliant twist on physics-focused puzzle/platforming, but be ready for a significant challenge.

I was eager to see the expedition's conclusion, but I did not want it to end.

Blue Prince harnesses the innate, burning curiosity one feels when seeing a closed door at the end of a hallway and crafts it into an unforgettable experience.

South of Midnight's decent combat and platforming are elevated to great heights by stellar visual and musical presentation, resulting in a game I can't stop smiling about.

A questionable Island mode and a weaker Showcase can't derail what's still the best wrestling sim in the business.

Like the world it depicts, something exciting and unique lies at Atomfall's core. I just wish it wasn't walled off by a laundry list of frustrations.

MLB The Show 25 delivers perhaps the most well-rounded package of any of the mainstream sports video games, making for a title I first fired up during Spring Training and could very well still be playing when the World Series rolls around.

Find every blood relative in a mysterious family tree in this engrossing puzzle game.

Despite the overly drawn-out final act and the poorly tuned final boss, Metaphor: ReFantazio’s journey is well worth embarking upon.

Grief catalyzes a blossoming partnership that anchors this exceptional action platformer.

Jot’s big adventure is presented as a children’s story, and it’s hard not to feel like a kid playing it in the best and worst ways

Buoyed by the excellent returning dice gameplay, incredible sci-fi writing, and a fantastic score, Citizen Sleeper 2 is a worthy sequel, even if its UI and finale didn’t quite match the heights of the rest of the package.

Watching Alta grow and accept her limitations will stick with me and make me reflect on my own inability to turn off and just relax.

Though the developer has some horror highs in its catalog, The Casting of Frank Stone rests six feet at the bottom of it.

Madden NFL 25 is a consistently good entry in the annualized franchise, but it does little to push for the highlight reels.

Despite the persistent pressure to spend on microtransactions, NBA 2K25 shows the long-reigning dynasty might still have some gas left in the tank.

An absurd tone with surprising pockets of earnest pathos, fun characters, and bombastic action are all present and accounted for here.

While not a gigantic leap forward, chalk up another good outing in this hidden gem of a Metroidvania series.

Moving between planets and wandering Outlaws’ dense cities is where the adventure shines, but shooting your way through your current gig so you can make it to the next is also compelling, if sometimes a little simple.