Robert Zacny
'Wild Hearts' Fixes the Big Problem 'Monster Hunter' Never Could
Despite its egregious technical performance, when everything is working 'Wild Hearts' creates a uniquely cohesive monster hunting experience.
Why the Successful Surprise Launch of ‘Hi-Fi Rush’ Matters So Much
No drawn-out preview cycle. Virtually zero marketing. Just a cool-looking game, executed well, with word of mouth doing the rest.
‘Soul Hackers 2’ Is a Bland and Boring Shin Megami Tensei Game
Soul Hackers 2” tries to be accessible, but loses the best parts of the Shin Megami Tensei franchise in the process.
Moira Is Still the Best Designed Character in 'Overwatch 2'
Moira's role on the team, unique playstyle, and non-aim dependent play make her a wonderful oddity on Overwatch's cast
'Iron Lung' Is a Terrifying Horror Game About Your Inevitable Demise
DUSK dev, David Szymanski, returns to his quiet horror roots in this excellent, hour-long nightmare factory
'Overwatch 2' Is Not a Very Good Sport
Overwatch has been balanced around its competitive scene for a long time. Sadly, that hasn't made it a very good sport
'Citizen Sleeper' Is a Game About Finding Home in a World That Hates You
Citizen Sleeper stands out as one of the best games of the year, with great writing that avoids easy outs.
So Far, ‘Overwatch 2’ Only Makes the Biggest Problems With ‘Overwatch’ Worse
The 'Overwatch 2' PvP Beta has been a huge disappointment, from middling character re-works to a new, almost invisible, coat of paint.
The Astonishing Berlin Level in 'Hitman 3' Is a Landmark in the Series
It's never gotten much better, or much weirder, than this.
'Spider-Man: Miles Morales' Dazzles and Disappoints
This superhero fantasy of New York portrays a world with hints of familiar problems, and no causes to be found.
'Dark Souls' Is A Game About Living Under Capitalism In 2020
If we truly are living in the end-times, From Software's bleak fantasy world should inspire us to transcend our grim reality and forge a new path.
'Amnesia: Rebirth' Has the Scares, But Buckles Under the Weight of History
A sequel to one of the most influential horror games is a tough follow-up, and while 'Rebirth' isn't a revolution, it's a scary and fun evolution.