2023 Videogames – Page 2 – Play Critically

Dredge – The Pale Reach Review

The Pale Reach offers few reasons to return to Dredge.

Jusant tries to climb to mechanical and narrative glory, but doesn’t quite endure its final ascent.

The less you know about Cocoon going in, the more I believe you will enjoy it.

In nearly every way I can measure it, Sea of Stars is best in class.

Thunder Ray has the essence of a great boxing videogame but is held back by a few minor yet notable flaws.

Blasphemous II is an exceptionally safe sequel to its notably unconventional predecessor.

Gunbrella leaves me feeling listless, bereft, and bored.

Come at Boltgun looking to enjoy its graphics, its theming, or the Boltgun, and you will have a memorable experience.

Dimension Shellshock is a fun addition to a fantastic videogame if you can accept the grind.

Venba’s puzzling recipes are nice, but the real reason to play is its heartfelt and sometimes devastating narrative.