Review: Axiom Verge

Axiom Verge is a Metroidvania for the PlayStation 4, Windows, Mac, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, and Xbox One.

 

Trace talking with the machine Elsanova.

Review: SOMA

SOMA is a survival horror game for the PC, Mac, and PlayStation 4. It was developed by Frictional Games.

A room on the PATHOS-II. Note the black goo in the back.

Review: The Walking Dead: Season 2

The Walking Dead: Season 2 is a game that is more like a choose-your-own-adventure book than a game, with some aspects of an adventure game, for the PC, Mac, PS3, PS4, 360, Vita, Android, and Xbox One. It was developed by Telltale Games. The games was released in five episodes, from December 2013, to August 2014.

 

Clementine, in her naturally state of almost getting killed.

Review: The Wolf Among Us

The Wolf Among Us is a series of interactive cutscenes with some sparse adventure game elements. It was developed by Telltale Games. It is based on the Fables comic book by Bill Willingham, and acts as a prequel to that series. The game was released episodically in five parts, from October 2013 to June 2014.

Sheriff Bigby Wolf, having a quiet moment with a soon to be murder victim.

Review: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag is an action-adventure sandbox game for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Wii U. It was developed by Ubisoft Montreal.

Edward Kenway and his quartermaster on his ship the Jackdaw.

Review: Outlast

Outlast is a first-person survival horror game for the PC. It was developed by Red Barrels Games.

An escaped patient looking for Miles.

Review: Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs

Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs is a first-person horror stroll for the PC, Mac, and Linux. It was developed by The Chinese Room and published by Frictional Games, who developed the first Amnesia game.

Mandus exploring the machine.

Review: Saints Row IV

Saints Row IV is a sandbox shooter for the Mac, PC, PS3, and Xbox 360. It was developed by Volition and published by Deep Silver, following their acquisition of the Saints Row franchise after Volition’s bankruptcy.

 

A normal story mission for Saints Row IV.

Review: BioShock Infinite

BioShock Infinite a first-person game for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, and Mac. I am reluctant to call it a first-person shooter because there is also a lot of exploring and use of magic powers in addition to shooting people. First-person action-adventure game is more appropriate. It was developed by Irrational Games, 2K Marin, Human Head Studios, and Darkside Game Studios.

Elizabeth, standing in a desecrated museum dedicated to deifying America.

Review: Guacamelee!

Guacamelee! is a downloadable Metroidvania game, though the fighting is more beat-‘em-up, for the PC, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. It was developed by Drinkbox Studios. The game has both a single-player and a two-player mode; this review is based on the single-player mode for the PS3.

Juan and La Tostada fighting Calaca's army.

Review: Dead Space 3

Dead Space 3 is a third-person shooter for the Xbox 360, PC, and PlayStation 3. It was developed by Visceral Games.

Isaac Clarke facing a Necromorph

Review: The Walking Dead: The Game

The Walking Dead is an adventure game, albeit one that is light on the game part, for PC, Mac, iOS, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. It was developed by Telltale Games. It is based on The Walking Dead comic book TV series. It was released episodically over 2012, with the fifth and final episode released in November.

Lee Everett and Clementine, in one of the game's many "I have to think quickly about what I say or else it could cause problems later" conversations.

Review: Hitman: Absolution

Hitman: Absolution is a stealth-action game for the Xbox 360, PC, and PlayStation 3. It was developed by IO Interactive.

Agent 47, in disguise, sneaking past some strip club goons.

Review: Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Call of Duty: Black Ops II is a first-person shooter for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, and Wii U. It was developed by Treyarch.

One team and their sentry defending their flag from another team and their  unmanned drones.

Review: Assassin's Creed III

Assassin’s Creed III is an action-adventure sandbox game for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, and the Wii U. It was developed by Ubisoft. Presumably the Wii U version has extra features that the other systems do not, but I played the 360 version so this review will not cover those.

Protagonist Connor slowly travelling through Boston.

Review: Dishonored

Dishonored is a first person action-adventure game with heavy Western RPG and stealth elements for the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. It was developed by Arkane Studios.

Corvo fighting a few higher members of Dunwall's police force.

Review: Mark of the Ninja

Mark of the Ninja is a stealth platformer for the Xbox Live Arcade and PC. It was developed by Klei Entertainment.

The player's ninja, about to get the drop on an unsuspecting guard.

Review: Sleeping Dogs

Sleeping Dogs is a sandbox shooter for the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. It was developed by United Front Games and Square-Enix London.

Wei Shen walking around downtown Hong Kong.

Review: Spec Ops: the Line

Spec Ops: the Line is a third-person cover-based shooter for the PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. It was developed by Yager Development and Darkside Games Studio.

Walker, Lugo, and Adams looking upon a ruined Dubai.

Review: Max Payne 3

Max Payne 3 is a third-person shooter for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. It was developed by Rockstar Vancouver.

Max Payne taking cover behind a column.