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Tom Clancy's The Division 2
A review for Polygon2019-03-15
Simply put, The Division was lonely. By contrast, the opening few hours with The Division 2 are teeming with life. [Impressions]Read entire review on Polygon -
Baba Is You
A review for Polygon2019-03-13
In a moment where so many games demand all of my time, a game that excels in the time it’s not being played feels audacious. [Polygon Recommends]Read entire review on Polygon -
Devil May Cry 5
A review for Polygon2019-03-07
Devil May Cry 5 is truly, madly, deeply itself. I can’t think of any other game in which I can slice through flying demons while my panther familiar transforms into a spinning wheel of bladed death as metal guitar licks screech across rain-soaked streets. I’m not interested in perfection in that situation; I’m interested in fun. And Devil May Cry 5 is fun.Read entire review on Polygon -
The Occupation
A review for Polygon2019-03-04
Playing The Occupation is like puzzling over a dense little knot of tangled priorities, information, and pressures. It’s tense to play through, and even more fun to go back and try the process again, armed with information from previous runs. The game can be bleak, and the stakes are high, but there’s still a pleasure to be had at figuring out a system and carefully dismantling it via subterfuge, cleverness, and patience. [Polygon Recommends]Read entire review on Polygon -
Dead or Alive 6
A review for Polygon2019-03-02
Dead or Alive 6 is an immensely fun package. Fights are thrilling, regardless of skill level, and the cast of characters is varied and fun to experiment with. But the game is dragged down by the series’ tired adherence to a sexed-up cast and bouncing body parts, as well as the business of selling provocative costumes.Read entire review on Polygon -
Ape Out
A review for Polygon2019-03-01
Ape Out gives me an adrenaline rush every time I barely make it through a stage, bleeding and limping along after taking a few shots early on. I died often: 193 times in my approximate three-hour playthrough, to be exact. But jumping back into the game after a quick death is fast and easy...Whether or not I make it to the end of the level is almost immaterial; I feel powerful and free from the moment the game begins.Read entire review on Polygon -
Apex Legends
A review for Polygon2019-02-20
The very concept of becoming the last combatant standing is a core tenet of battle royale games, but it has also kept the genre intimidating for rookies. Even with a significantly smaller number of players per session in Apex Legends, the game features a steep learning curve, while its tutorial level is a tad inadequate in familiarizing newcomers with the game. Yet Apex Legends’ astute take on squad cohesion and its brilliant communication system have made it enormously playable not just for veterans, but newcomers too.Read entire review on Polygon -
Anthem
A review for Polygon2019-02-20
Anthem nails this power fantasy. But this sensation comes early, and dozens of hours of play never best that initial thrill. If anything, Anthem gets in the way of its fun. The need for a BioWare-esque story, presented in a controlled environment, prevents the player from experiencing the game’s action for any extended period of time.Read entire review on Polygon -
Metro Exodus
A review for Polygon2019-02-14
There have always been shades of gray in the Metro franchise, but until now the darker shades dominated its emotional and moral landscapes. Metro Exodus is more of an overcast spring afternoon. On my journey aboard the Aurora, I encounter pockets of humanity that have already lost hope. But on this train, beside my friends and family, there’s still hope yet.Read entire review on Polygon -
Jump Force
A review for Polygon2019-02-14
The Shonen Jump universe is full of color, life, and creativity. Jump Force brings its iconic characters to our universe, but it leaves everything else behind.Read entire review on Polygon -
Crackdown 3
A review for Polygon2019-02-14
Crackdown 3 is a playpen of combat and destruction that sets itself up as a liberating journey into a barbarous fantasy of wanton mayhem. But its central proposition — the freedom to do as I please — is undermined by frustrating design compromises.Read entire review on Polygon -
Metro Exodus
A review for Polygon2019-02-13
I expected more polish this time around and, so far at least, I feel a little let down. The game looks salvageable, and I expect it to perk up after a few patches. But, because of the bugs, even die-hard fans may want to wait for a while before they commit the time to get stuck in. [Pre-review based on 10 hours]Read entire review on Polygon -
Apex Legends
A review for Polygon2019-02-05
My experience of playing Apex Legends is extremely positive. This is an exciting, well-crafted game, from a company that understands shooters and is clearly qualified to enter the battle royale fray. [Impressions]Read entire review on Polygon -
Wargroove
A review for Polygon2019-01-30
Turn-based strategy games don’t require interesting characters to be satisfying experiences, but Chucklefish has gone the extra mile by developing a cast of charming commanders worth paying attention to. [Impressions]Read entire review on Polygon -
Kingdom Hearts III
A review for Polygon2019-01-24
Kingdom Hearts isn’t simple anymore; it isn’t just joy and bright colors and Disney heroes. Instead, the conclusion of this story is tangled up in so many conflicting threads, each one a heavy burden on its hero, whose smile now feels unnerving. Kingdom Hearts 3 is an example of what can go wrong when a series that once stood in contrast to its peers as a lighthearted alternative loses its way.Read entire review on Polygon -
The Hong Kong Massacre
A review for Polygon2019-01-24
Overall, The Hong Kong Massacre is a treat. Yes, the game is one-note, focusing entirely on the gunplay. But it’s a really good note! The game is simple, but effective. What it lacks in narrative weight and variability, it makes up for with atmosphere and style. It’s a maddening game, one I can’t wait to play again.Read entire review on Polygon -
Resident Evil 2
A review for Polygon2019-01-22
Outside of those interruptions, Resident Evil 2 is everything a video game remake should be. It’s faithful in tone and story to its source material, while updating a classic in meaningful ways. It’s exciting in the ways that Resident Evil used to be, when the games were driven not by explosive set pieces, but a constant sensation of high tension. [Polygon Recommends]Read entire review on Polygon -
Vane
A review for Polygon2019-01-15
Vane begins with me joyfully soaring above sun-bleached sand drifts. But it gently dissolves into me slowly pushing a giant rock from one tiresome puzzle to another. This feels like an apposite visual juxtaposition for my entire experience, which slides from admiration to mild boredom.Read entire review on Polygon -
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
A review for Polygon2019-01-09
Iteration at its best isn’t merely refinement or polish; it’s a game in conversation with all of its predecessors, and through these games, a dialogue between the creators and players. It is the culmination and collaboration all at once. New Super Mario Bros. U may not be everyone’s No. 1 Mario game of all time, but I have no doubt it will remind every fan of what makes their favorite special. [Polygon Recommends]Read entire review on Polygon -
Bury Me, My Love
A review for Polygon2019-01-09
Bury Me, My Love is brilliant storytelling. [Polygon Recommends]Read entire review on Polygon
