Distrust is inspired by the classic horror movie, The Thing, where people trapped at an Arctic research lab don’t know who is actually a camouflaged, murderous alien. Here, everyone is slowly going insane, with basically the same deadly effect.
Although not a new game by any means, porting Human: Fall Flat over to the Nintendo Switch is breathing new life into this awesome puzzle adventure. And if you can bring a friend along to fall together, it more than doubles your fun.
Middle Earth: Shadow of War picks up where Shadow of Mordor left off, yet offers a bevy of improvements in everything from graphics to gameplay. Even the much-loved nemesis system is vastly improved, allowing full control over your own Uruk armies.
Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice uses stunning audio visual elements to represent Senua’s psychosis, as players follow her into Hel, but the experience could be a little thin for some.
Gorogoa is a beautiful, hand-drawn puzzle game that is like stepping into the pages of a picture book and then stepping into the pages of another picture. It’s a gorgeous Celtic knot of a game that delivers on the promises it made when it was revealed six years ago.
Although little changed from the 2011 version of the game, tackling the gritty world of LA Noire on the Switch is just as interesting as before, with a few extras like using the touchscreen to investigate crime scenes and playing on the go.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is billed as both a shooter and adventure game, and it thankfully holds true to that description. Featuring accurate, adrenaline-fueled shooting and a plot filled with shocking twists, Wolfenstein II could revitalize the entre genre.
Caveman Warriors harkens back to a simpler time in gaming, when the likes of Mario and Metal Slug were king. Nostalgia aside, these cavemen are a rowdy and fun bunch to play with – especially with friends in local multiplayer.
The latest hunting simulation, theHunter: Call of the Wild provides one of the most beautiful outdoor atmospheres ever rendered for a game, combined with realistic animal intelligence. Like in real life, it’s extremely difficult, but also rewarding for virtual hunters.
The series got off to a rocky start last year, but NASCAR Heat 2 improves in almost every way. Bringing us the action of the Monster Energy, Xfinity, and Camping World series, plus the Eldora dirt track, together in one smooth-looking and responsive package makes it worth the drive.
