Game Reviews9/10
Dead Space 2 Gives Isaac Clarke a Voice and the Sprawl Makes Every Scare Count — 9/10
Dead Space 2 refines the survival-horror formula with sharper combat, a voiced Isaac Clarke, and the terrifying Sprawl station. A 9/10 classic.
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Every game we have scored, from the NES library to current releases.
Game Reviews9.2/10
Deus Ex: Human Revolution at 15: The Cost of Being Better Than Human
A decade on, Deus Ex: Human Revolution remains a sharp cyberpunk classic about augmentation and the cost of progress. Our 9.2/10 review.
Game Reviews9/10
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Review — Criterion’s Cop-Versus-Racer Chase Still Thrills, 9/10
Criterion's Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit turns cop-and-robber into an electric, tense racing classic. Our review praises its focus and chase-driven thrills.
Game Reviews9/10
Seventeen Years On, Ezio’s Renaissance Debut Still Marks the Point Assassin’s Creed Found Its Footing
Assassin's Creed II review: Ezio's revenge story, Renaissance Florence and Venice, faster combat, villa economy, and why it's the series' high point.
Game Reviews9.4/10
Sixteen Years On, Red Dead Redemption Still Makes the Frontier’s Closing Feel Personal
A deep look at Rockstar's 2010 western classic, Red Dead Redemption: its living open world, the protagonist's story, weighty combat, and the quiet power of its ending.
Game Reviews9.3/10
Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception Review — Sand, Spectacle, and a 9.3
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception review: the cargo plane, sinking ship, and desert walk make this PS3 classic a spectacular, heartfelt adventure.
Game Reviews9.5/10
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves at 17: Still the High-Water Mark for Cinematic Action Games
A retrospective look at Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, the 2009 PlayStation 3 classic that set the standard for cinematic action-adventure games.
Game Reviews8.8/10
Grand Theft Auto IV Review: A Sad Masterpiece Beneath the Blockbuster
Grand Theft Auto IV review: Niko Bellic's grim journey through Liberty City, a melancholic masterpiece with heavy driving, sharp satire, and a lasting legacy.
Game Reviews8.9/10
Rayman Origins at 15: Still One of the Purest Platformers Around, and Its 8.9 Holds Up
Rayman Origins review: a handcrafted platformer with tight controls, vivid art, and co-op chaos. A pure, replayable gem scoring 8.9/10.
Game Reviews9/10
Killzone 2 Review: A Brutal, Beautiful Masterwork of Industrial Warfare
Killzone 2 review: a heavy, brutal PS3 shooter that proved the console's power with stunning visuals, tense campaign, and legendary multiplayer. A landmark FPS.