Reviews

XCOM: Enemy Unknown strips the series of some of its complexity in favor of accessibility, which may be a boon for some and poison for others. But if you're just looking for a solid strategy game that's not too high-maintenance, this might just be the perfect title for you. Even if it will probably not be remembered as fondly as the original series. (Editor's Note: Okay, sometimes we get things wrong)

If you're someone who enjoys action RPGs, Torchlight II offers great bang for your buck, featuring varied gameplay, a neat campaign and numerous ways to develop your characters.

An ambitious RPG that at first glance feels like a very much welcome blast from the past, Inquisitor is let down by some questionable design choices, and in the end feels more frustrating than anything else.

An out of the blue expansion pack for a six-year-old game developed by a new team, SpellForce 2: Faith in Destiny does nothing to promote the cause of RPG/RTS hybrids, and is best avoided unless you've played every other entry in this particular subgenre.

A free-to-play browser action-RPG with MMO elements, Drakensang Online is functional and works just fine in small chunks, but its nickel and dime approach to monetization and shallow gameplay get old fast.

A great addition to Two Worlds II, the Pirates of the Flying Fortress expansion offers a more focused story and plenty of gameplay improvements, easily surpassing the game it continues.

Packed with sloppily executed good ideas, Two Worlds II is a game of contrasts - banal and entertaining, serious and satirical, fun and frustrating. In the end, even despite plenty of problems, it's still a game worth playing provided you can overlook some rough edges.

Completely living up to -- and even exceeding -- both the hype and its predecessor, Batman: Arkham City is a modern masterpiece, with excellent combat, gorgeous graphics, and incredible story, and everything else a gamer or Batman fan could want. You owe it to yourself to play this gem.

A very different beast than its predecessors, Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode Three can boast a clear identity and some tight mechanics. So, if you're looking for a combat-heavy RPG and are fond of this brand's signature humor, then you should definitely consider picking this one up, so long as you can stand some monotony.