Mass Effect 3 review: BioWare's 2012 finale sends Shepard to rally a galaxy against the Reapers, where every choice carries a cost and multiplayer matters.
BioShock Infinite review: Irrational Games' floating city of Columbia, its Tears, Vigors, and Elizabeth still hold up 13 years later. Score: 9.3/10.
Super Mario 3D World review: Nintendo's Wii U co-op platformer with five playable characters, the Super Bell cat suit, and a 9.4/10 score.
Ori and the Blind Forest: Moon Studios' 2015 Metroidvania classic, its story of Nibel, Soul Links, hand-painted art and orchestral score, reviewed.
Luigi's Mansion 3 review: Next Level Games' 2019 haunted-hotel adventure gives Luigi the spotlight, Gooigi the puzzle work, and earns an 8.9/10.
Far Cry 3 (2012) review: Jason Brody, Vaas Montenegro, the Rook Islands, three skill trees and the tattoo that grows as you play.
Bayonetta review: PlatinumGames' witch with four guns and hair that summons demons still nails the dodge-timing loop, 17 years later. Score: 9.1/10.
Mario Kart 8 review: anti-gravity racing, 32 courses, 12-player online, and why Deluxe is the definitive version. Scored 9.3 of 10.
A Link Between Worlds let players tackle Zelda dungeons in any order and gave them the tools early. The 2013 3DS risk paid off — a 9.2/10 review.
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart review: Insomniac's PS5 hit uses instant dimensional portals to change how the game plays. Score: 9.1/10.
Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham Knight review — Scarecrow's fear toxin, the Arkham Knight, and the finale to the Arkham series. 9.2 of 10.
Marvel's Spider-Man (2018) review: Insomniac's PS4 hit nails web-swinging, combat, and Peter Parker's double life. A licensed game that earned its 9.0/10.
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