Tilted Mill has given us more of an ancient relic than anything new and compelling. [Jan. 2007, p.82]

BPM is a great concept somewhat fumbled, redeemed when it breaks its own rules.

Narita Boy's digital twist on a classic fantasy tale is engrossing if a bit disorientating.

A successful revival of the mid-90's shooter. Shadow Warrior's combat is fun despite an irritating sense of humor. [Jan 2014, p.66]

Realm of Shadows indicates that it might tell an interesting Batman story, but takes time to get there and suffers from Telltale’s tired design and engine limitations.

A significant step forward for the king of military simulation offset by inconsistent graphical performance.

Deedlit in Wonder Labyrinth is a brief but fun foray into a well-worn genre. The mode-swapping and elemental attacks are enjoyable, but the game is over just when it starts to reach a proper crescendo, with 100 percent of the map revealed (and presumably all the gear and spells) in under six hours. Not quite a full symphony, but a fun little ensemble.

Partisans combines a classic real-time tactics structure with more flexible systems for a winning formula.

A fun, if repetitive, kart racer whose charms are sullied by its predatory microtransactions targeted right at young children.

Marvel Rivals is a well-made hero shooter that is easy to enjoy, and while it's managed to distinguish itself from Overwatch 2 in terms of heroes, it's fallen into the same pitfalls.

Just about every piece of military hardware you see, from mortars to halftracks to 88's, can and MUST be used to get through a given mission. [Jan 2003, p.78]

This is yesterday’s MMO by the merits of its own content, but compensates by potentially ushering in a DIY revolution.

A fun, serviceable update to the 4X legend that brings little memorable to the genre aside from its personality.

The best in tis underrated series, but the gameplay hasn't kept pace with the FPS genre. [Feb 2001, p.90]

This game has evolved from admirable statistical sim to full-on addiction. [July 2005, p.57]

An excellent idea, not perfectly realised but still ambitious and compelling enough to deserve your attention.

Beautiful, well-written, and with an exciting finish, this is a strong start for Inquisition DLC.

Interesting classes, engaging melee gameplay, and an exciting arena mode have the wind taken out of their sails by deserted servers.

A perfectly good 4X game with an innovative combat system that feels a bit bland when framed against the richness of its setting.

While Toy Story 3 may not be all that it could've been, there's still a lot of enjoyment to be had while interacting with the Toy Story cast of characters in their natural environment. [Nov 2010, p.83]

Problematic in some areas, but overall a really good, thoughtful move towards better sex games.

A so-so start to this new series. The multiple character stuff is interesting, but weak shooting and bland environments let it down.

A decent but cliched mob story and bland, frustrating gameplay make this the weakest Mafia yet.

Also disturbing is how readily the game plays itself, with little to no input necessary from the player. [July 2008, p.64]

Mainlining is mostly a success. Even though many cases are simple to solve, how to solve them remains satisfying throughout [April 2017, p.91]

It's Far Cry 5 again, on a smaller scale and with a post-apocalyptic paint job.

An inventive puzzle game that’s too short and easy to recommend—worthwhile only for the novelty of its concept.

Not as groundbreaking as it could have been, but still an excellent game. [Nov 2000, p.138]