Reviews

solar flair Explore an exploding solar system in the next great mystery game.

Shock heist Looting spaceships amid a barrage of British jokes.

unwell The grim reaper reigns supreme in the glum streets of Pathologic 2.

going viral Two siblings face the devastation of 14th century France.

Drear factor Heavy on references and old-style scares, this sequel lacks its own horror identity.

System critical An astronaut and a self-aware AI form an uneasy alliance.

Blow by blow Hacking and slashing in this highly skill-dependent medieval melee game.

True romance Three Kingdoms' diplomacy system is a real step forward for the series, but what about the rest of the game?

Fury road An exceptional shooter cursed by a bland world.

Construction Kit A beautiful but aimless sandbox.

Zzzzz A forgettable example of a familiar formula.

Double dragon A return to form for the singular crime series.

Slash Forward Time-bending action platformer Katana Zero is a puzzle full of payoffs.

Hungary beasts Interesting folklore with a sluggish second half.

Blade Walker A fun adventure game that doesn't nail its big ideas.

Entrail blazing Mortal Kombat 11 sets the standard for storytelling in fighting games.

Conquered A brilliant grand strategy game full of squabbling nobles.

Budding Exploring the sticky details of American marijuana.

dig deep Unravel the past in this ace archaeology adventure.

Indiana moans An Indiana Jones-inspired adventure that fails to tread new ground.