FINALS
Yakuza Kiwami 2 PS4 glistens with grit
Sega Games Co., Ltd.’s Yakuza Kiwami 2 is a polished action title that glistens with grit, personality, and high drama.
In Yakuza 6: The Song of Life, old habits die hard
For Kazuma Kiryu, the past can’t stay buried for long. Sega Games Co., Ltd.’s Yakuza 6: The Song of Life for Sony Corp.’s PlayStation 4 pulls Kiryu back to organized crime with a strong combat system, theatrical characters, and lively interactive cities to explore.
Yakuza Kiwami PS4 a brutal beat down
Sega Games Co., Ltd.’s Yakuza Kiwami for Sony Corp.’s Playstation 4 is a solid update that enhances the original crime action RPG with remastered graphics, re-recorded audio, and expanded battle styles to beat down a mob of dramatic gangsters.
What Remains of Edith Finch explores life amid death
Annapurna Interactive’s What Remains of Edith Finch for Sony Corp.’s Playstation 4, Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox One, and the PC, relays a string of untimely deaths that plague the Finch family through short, impactful games that emote the brevity of life itself.
Valkyria Revolution PS4, PS Vita, PC claims victory in battle
Sega Games Co., Ltd.’s Valkyria Revolution for the PlayStation 4, PS Vita, and PC is a solid action RPG that combines real-time combat and a load of strategic options to utilize both brains and brawn on the battlefield.
Nintendo Switch a fine-tuned console and mobile machine
Nintendo Co., Ltd.’s Nintendo Switch is a fine-tuned machine that transforms from console to mobile device with precision due to well-engineered hardware and versatile Joy-Con controller peripherals.
Resident Evil 7 PS4, Xbox One, PC remolds survival horror
Capcom Co., Ltd.’s Resident Evil 7 for Sony Corp.’s PlayStation 4, Microsoft Corp.’s Xbox One, and the PC remolds survival horror with a new first-person perspective, photorealistic graphics and terrifying new enemies.
PlayStation VR PS4 relays strong experiences, uneven games
Sony Corp.’s Playstation VR hardware for the PlayStation 4 is a solid entry in the VR peripheral market that can relay strong virtual experiences, though game quality can vary due to technical limitations and motion unease.
