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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty review: putting a unique spin on the Soulslike
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty has enough of its own ideas to stick out from the typical Dark Souls-inspired games, but still feels familiar enough for genre veterans.
Forspoken review: Magical open-world gameplay makes up for a slow start
While Forspoken delivers a weak story filled with pacing issues, it's open-world traversal and dazzling spellcasting are enough to keep it exciting.
Fire Emblem Engage review: Nintendo starts its 2023 off strong
Even if its more a side-step than a jump forwards, Fire Emblem Engage is another critical hit for the tactics series.
One Piece Odyssey review: A fun JRPG for fans and newcomers
One Piece Odyssey is a simple and fun time that any JRPG fan will like and One Piece fans will love.
High on Life review: Rick and Morty meets Metroid in memorable shooter
High on Life's hit-and-miss comedy will be polarizing, but its Metroid Prime-inspired formula makes for a memorable sci-fi adventure.
Dragon Quest Treasures review: there’s gold here, but you’ll have to dig
Dragon Quest Treasures puts its whole heart into everything it does, even if repetitive gameplay holds it back.
Need for Speed Unbound review: compelling hook elevates stylish racer
Need for Speed Unbounds uses its style and strong narrative hook to overcome some repetitive gameplay and cringe-inducing writing.
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion review: classic RPG’s fate sealed by destiny
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is a remaster for purists, putting a fresh coat of paint over aging design.
The Callisto Protocol review: Gruesome horror game scratches that Dead Space itch
The Callisto Protocol is more than enough to scratch that Dead Space itch, even if its mixed combat could use more work.
Marvel’s Midnight Suns review: Detailed superhero RPG goes the extra mile
Marvel's Midnight Suns is a dense 40-plus-hour superhero RPG with very engaging card-based tactical fights.
Gungrave G.O.R.E review: a PS2 throwback, for better and worse
Gungrave G.O.R.E is a solid, stylish action game that takes players back to the PS2 era. But that might not sit well with everyone.
Pokรฉmon Scarlet and Violet review: radical reinvention sparkles in spite of tech woes
Pokรฉmon Scarlet and Violet sure don't look pretty, but open-world freedom turns out to be exactly what the monster-catching series needed.
Pentiment review: Xbox’s big 2022 exclusive appraises its own legacy
Pentiment's outstanding story and one-of-a-kind art direction make Xbox's only first-party exclusive this fall a worthwhile romp.
A Little to the Left review: good housekeeping makes for a great puzzle game
A Little to the Left delivers cozy organization puzzles that turn good housekeeping into the ultimate video game power fantasy.
Sonic Frontiers review: Sonic’s latest adventure is one of his worst
Sonic Frontiers isn't glitchy but is let down by a lackluster story, poor visuals, and bad game design.
God of War Ragnarok review: hellacious sequel’s best moments are its quietest
God of War Ragnarok doesn't quite reach the narrative heights of its 2018 predecessor, but it still delivers with hellacious action.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II review: war is what you make of it
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II's lackluster campaign is a bummer, but its multiplayer is a solid way to spend time with friends.
Bayonetta 3 review: excellent action game is the true queen of the multiverse
Bayonetta 3 is a new high point for the action series, putting Hollywood blockbusters to shame with its nonstop thrills.
New Tales From the Borderlands review: a safe successor to a Telltale classic
New Tales from the Borderlands doesn't redefine Telltale's legacy, but it does a great job of upholding it.
Gotham Knights review: strong story rescues underpowered Bat adventure
Gotham Knights takes a bold narrative swing by killing off Batman, but its strong multiplayer is held back by performance and gameplay issues.
A Plague Tale: Requiem review: gorgeous sequel has some growing pains
A Plague Tale: Requiem builds on everything that made its predecessor a surprise hit, though its forced meditations on violence ring hollow.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope review: one of Mario’s finest spinoffs
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope is a step up for the tactics series, with more creative combat that makes every turn a blast.
Scorn review: Bold psychological horror game is only half-formed
Scorn pays tribute to H. R. Giger with harrowing visuals that'll haunt your nightmares, but the horror game is better watched than played.
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Giovanni is a writer and video producer focusing on happenings in the video game industry. He has contributed stories to Inverse, Fanbyte, The Inventory, and more. He was previously a segment producer on Polygon’s daily gaming show Speedrun and he currently hosts the Left Trigger Right Trigger podcast. Four Tetris 99 wins, and counting.