Matt Sowinski
Game industry critic and reviewer
Writing For
But Why Tho
CGMagazine
Console CreaturesLatest Reviews
There’s a lot to love in Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar. It’s the perfect game to snuggle under a blanket with a hot tea, a welcome addition to the incoming fall and beyond.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is the definitive way to experience a classic. The narrative remains gripping and compelling, with themes that still feel timely and relevant 20 years later.
Donkey Kong Bananza is an absolute blast. The destruction and creativity that the level design brings are constantly engaging, and the hunt for Banandium gems is always fun.
The combat flows quickly, the story grabs you and doesn’t let go, and the social systems remain engaging and fun. While the gacha systems will be enough to turn people off, so far, I’m having a blast with Persona5: The Phantom X and will keep coming back for more.
It’s Kojima at his most Kojima, a visionary building a type of experience that only he can. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is an adventure worth taking.
Stellar Blade
While not without flaws, Stellar Blade‘s PC version is the definitive version of the game, thanks to the upgrades and all the included content. The game remains fun and engaging a year later, with the experience only getting better.
Yakuza 0 Director’s Cut is the definitive way to play and is fantastic as part of the Switch 2’s launch lineup.
Overall, Days Gone Remastered is a solid upgrade for the game. The core game remains divisive, but with the right mindset, it can make the ride more enjoyable.
HASTE Broken Worlds is fantastic. It’s a constant assault on the senses in the best way.
Wanderstop is endlessly charming and necessary. It is a game as much about making tea as it is about finding yourself.
Knights in Tight Spaces is fantastic, taking the formula created by its predecessor and building on it meaningfully.
Monster Hunter Wilds sets the bar for the Monster Hunter series moving forward. It features incredible fights, a surprisingly deep narrative, and a flow to the game that removes much of the monotony.
