“the kind of game that would have received an affectionate score of 75”

Open-world action that continues to look strong but unwieldy

Immersive noir, with a hand-drawn look

STELLAR BLADE leans on its inspiration a little too much

How two of Japan’s most distinctive directors combined minds to create a little horror

DYING LIGHT: THE BEAST is a pivotal game for Techland—both a sequel and a return to roots that could serve as a blueprint for future games in the series

Developer/publisher Tripwire Interactive Format PC (tested), PS5, Xbox ...