Pyre has all the right pieces — stellar art and writing, solid gameplay, and an interesting world — but its combination of sports and visual novel suffers from uneven pacing and a repetitive structure

Unforeseen Incidents' distinctive art style, laugh-out-loud dialog, and impressive puzzle variety outweigh a frustrating lack of polish and a number of puzzles or sequences that nearly spoil the fun.

Slay The Spire may be in Early Access, but it already exhibits more polish, interesting gameplay choices, enemy variety, challenge, and intelligent card-set design than many finished titles.

Beneath Hollow Knight's gorgeous visuals and Metroidvania trappings, players may be surprised to find a demanding, rewarding, and tense experience that is as deep as any Dark Souls entry.

7 Days to Die combines Minecraft and zombies in a fun experience best played in the dark. Its slightly complex menus/crafting can be frustrating, so don't go at it alone ... at least not at first.

Far Cry 5 doesn't re-define the open-world shooter, but it is unpredictable in all the right ways and allows players to find their own fun — even if its story sometimes imposes itself upon the player.

Hearkening back to the franchise’s Genesis heyday, Sonic Mania marks a return to form, offering 2D platforming and inspired level design. This mix of old and new reminds us why we love the blue blur.

Strong characters, difficult player choices, striking art direction, and genuine narrative surprises carry Life Is Strange's sometimes plodding blending of high-school drama and time manipulation

Wartile's tabletop-inspired environments and promising mix of genres are sadly spoiled by a campaign that relies too heavily on repeated content and a presentation that lacks clarity or excitement.

The Sexy Brutale crafts an intricate clockwork puzzle that is part "Groundhog Day" and part "Clue," but sets itself apart with an iconic setting, stylish presentation, and thrilling set pieces.