IGN

• 3DS
• 7.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Lichdom: Battlemage suffers from an over-reliance on linear level design and samey enemy types, but few other games deliver such a memorable brand of action-packed magic combat. The loot-driven nature of its complex but rewarding spellcrafting evokes some of the thrill of Diablo or Borderlands, and the resulting customization allows for multiple playstyles to shine. It's a challenging and occasionally frustrating beast, but the magic of Lichdom: Battlemage is that such struggles make achieving victory all the more rewarding.

• X360
• VITA
• 5 / 10
• États-Unis

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds may have nice animations, interesting, old-school-inspired environments, and the heart of a classic beat-'em-up, but its gameplay pales in comparison to its more quality-oriented, difficult, and well-balanced competition. It's an easy, almost mindless romp. Should you throw caution to the wind and download it anyway, go in with seriously tempered expectations. Even with unlockable characters, Trophies to earn, a surprisingly deep leveling system, and multiple difficulty levels, it's hard to imagine truly engaging with Battle Grounds for very long.

• PS3
• X360
• PS4
• XONE
• 8.7 / 10
• États-Unis

After the letdown of Madden 25 last year, Madden 15 feels like a mostly fresh start for the series. The increased emphasis on defensive play, a great new play-calling system, and the return of long-time favorites makes this year’s Madden one of the best in recent memory, even if it could still use work in regards to its stale commentary and longstanding bugs. As a lifelong Madden and football fan, I’m impressed. This year’s game is both exciting and reassuring that EA Sports isn’t wasting opportunities to improve the series.

• X360
• 5.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Terrible servers make it difficult to want to go back to play more AirMech Arena. Its ideas are interesting, playing against bots can be fun for a time, and the in-game purchases are fair and don’t feel oppressive. But when you’re ready to fight against waves of enemies with friends in Survival or boost your levels in ranked matches, rampant server issues turn fun experiences into sources of frustration.

• PS3
• PS4
• VITA
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

CounterSpy is a good game with its heart in the right place. Its Cold War premise is brilliant, its art is beautiful, and its music is lovely. When it comes to gameplay, the stealth action sputters a bit in its inconsistent AI and inaccurate aiming, but it still delivers a fun experience. Cross-buy and cross-save between PS4, PS3, and Vita is a great bonus, but it's worth noting that the Vita version’s load times are noticeably long, and the framerate on the handheld can be less than desirable.

• PC
• PS4
• XONE
• 8.6 / 10
• États-Unis

Despite their seemingly miserable setting, both Metro games are in fact fun, diverse shooter-adventures, and the remastered 2033 does a good job of smoothing down the original's rougher edges at the expense of some of its brutal personality. Getting both in a single, enhanced package is a great way to discover (or rediscover) the Moscow Metro's unconventional charms.

• XONE
• PS4
• PC
• 8.6 / 10
• États-Unis

Despite their seemingly miserable setting, both Metro games are in fact fun, diverse shooter-adventures, and the remastered 2033 does a good job of smoothing down the original's rougher edges at the expense of some of its brutal personality. Getting both in a single, enhanced package is a great way to discover (or rediscover) the Moscow Metro's unconventional charms.

• PS3
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS4
• XONE
• 9.2 / 10
• États-Unis

This is the third time I've reviewed some version of Diablo 3, and each time I've been met by a better, more refined experience. Ultimate Evil Edition collects the entirety of that experience in a slick new wrapper, giving console owners a complete, and uncompromised version of Diablo 3.

• PC
• X360
• PS3
• 5.2 / 10
• États-Unis

Risen 3 has elements that are enjoyable in short spurts; exploring islands, engaging in swordplay, and the brief moments of naval combat can be fun. All of that is undermined, however, by elements that make the campaign drag. The plot never ramps up, the characters barely change, and the choice to make most NPCs a shopkeep and/or teacher makes equipping and learning new skills a mess, all of which keep Risen 3 from - ahem - rising to modern RPG expectations.

• WIIU
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• PS3
• X360
• 6.5 / 10
• États-Unis

Sacred 3 is a beautifully detailed, enjoyably shallow experience that's better with friends. Sacred 2 fans hoping for a real action-RPG likely won't be pleased, but as a simple, straightforward slash-'em-up, this stands ably enough on its own.

• IOS
• 5.5 / 10
• États-Unis

• PS4
• 10 / 10
• États-Unis

• PC
• IOS
• 8 / 10
• États-Unis

Gods Will Be Watching can stand with other contemporary adventure games as a revitalization of the genre. By utilizing time and resource management, inside claustrophobic and violent situations, it builds tension and instills panic like very few games. It’s a demonstration that even with the simplest of interfaces and old-fashioned graphics, new combinations of storytelling with gameplay are possible.

• PC
• PS3
• X360
• 6.7 / 10
• États-Unis

Abyss Odyssey has everything it needs to be a great Roguelike, except the most important - a reason to keep coming back. While it lasts, it’s a gorgeous journey with great ideas and atmosphere, and in time, it may evolve into something with more longevity. For now though, just a few short hours are enough to see it, appreciate it, and never need to play it again.

• 3DS
• 7 / 10
• États-Unis

One Piece Unlimited World Red offers simple but refined brawler play, and boasts attractive anime-styled scenery throughout, though it still eventually runs out of tricks to conceal the fact that it’s a repetitive beat-em-up. The only thing close to a puzzle to be found is the tricky goals to be met in tougher side-quests, and those still require the same combat and exploration skills. But with a mix of varied characters, as well as three difficulty options and a slew of side-missions and Battle Coliseum challenges, Unlimited World Red is not short on ways to extend your play.