Game Informer is back. Even though we haven't been writing for the site for the last few months, all of Game Informer's editors have remained in touch with the industry, keeping up with the latest news, trends, and most importantly, games. To kick off our comeback with a bang, we set out on a mission to review as many games during our hiatus as possible, and today, we're pleased to debut 29 reviews. With scores spanning from a 5.5 to a rare 10/10, here's every review we wrote from our hiatus.
1000xResist
1000xResist
Developed by Sunset Visitor
Despite minor flaws, 1000xResist has firmly established itself as one of the most groundbreaking stories in video game history. | Our Review
Arco
Arco
Developed by Franek, Max Cahill, Bibiki, and Fáyer
Arco's thrilling, compelling story enthralled me with its seamless blend of gameplay and narrative. | Our Review
Madden NFL 25 (2024)
Madden NFL 25 (2024)
Developed by EA Tiburon
Madden NFL 25 is a consistently good entry in the annualized franchise, but it does little to push for the highlight reels. | Our Review
The Casting of Frank Stone
The Casting of Frank Stone
Developed by Supermassive Games
Though the developer has some horror highs in its catalog, The Casting of Frank Stone rests six feet at the bottom of it. | Our Review
Star Wars Outlaws
Star Wars Outlaws
Developed by Massive Entertainment
Moving between planets and wandering Outlaws’ dense cities is where the adventure shines, but shooting your way through your current gig so you can make it to the next is also compelling, if sometimes a little simple. | Our Review
Astro Bot
Astro Bot
Developed by Team Asobi
Astro Bot can proudly stand beside the PlayStation icons it so fondly celebrates. | Our Review
NBA 2K25
NBA 2K25
Developed by 2K Games
Despite the persistent pressure to spend on microtransactions, NBA 2K25 shows the long-reigning dynasty might still have some gas left in the tank. | Our Review
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Developed by Saber Interactive
With climactic setpiece moments dosed heavily throughout each mission, endlessly enjoyable third-person gunplay, and impressive swarm tech that pits you against hundreds of enemies at once, little time is wasted on anything that isn’t fun in Space Marine. | Our Review
The Plucky Squire
The Plucky Squire
Developed by All Possible Futures
Jot’s big adventure is presented as a children’s story, and it’s hard not to feel like a kid playing it in the best and worst ways. | Our Review
Mouthwashing
Mouthwashing
Developed by Wrong Organ
Mouthwashing is an existential horror show with unique visual effects, brutal dialogue, and surreal consequences that kept my eyes locked to the screen for the entire three-hour playtime. | Our Review
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Developed by Grezzo and Nintendo
We finally got to experience a full, proper, no-asterisk Zelda adventure without having to explain, “Actually, you play as Link,” and are am grateful for the experience. | Our Review
Silent Hill 2
Silent Hill 2
Developed by Bloober Team
Despite the difficult revelations Silent Hill 2 unveils along the way and how uncomfortable the experience made me (by design) I was eager to immediately start the journey again after seeing the credits. | Our Review
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Developed by Studio Zero
Despite the overly drawn-out final act and the poorly tuned final boss, Metaphor: ReFantazio’s journey is well worth embarking upon. | Our Review
Neva
Neva
Developed by Nomada Studio
Grief catalyzes a blossoming partnership that anchors this exceptional action platformer. | Our Review
Batman: Arkham Shadow
Batman: Arkham Shadow
Developed by Camouflaj
It may not be the revolutionary VR title that unequivocally makes the platform become widely adopted, but I would absolutely count it among my favorite VR experiences alongside games like Beat Saber and Half-Life: Alyx. | Our Review
Sonic X Shadow Generations
Sonic X Shadow Generations
Developed by Sega
The potent combination of Sonic and Shadow Generations makes a strong case for being the best package of 3D Sonic content we’ve ever seen. | Our Review
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Developed by Bioware
Ultimately, Dragon Age: The Veilguard delivers on the promise of every Dragon Age with its strong characters, engaging combat, and a classic BioWare role-playing experience. | Our Review
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind
Developed by Digital Eclipse
It may not be an all-time standout among beat 'em ups, but Rita’s Rewind is the Power Rangers’ best cooperative outing yet. | Our Review
Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals
NetEase Games
With a huge roster of free playable characters , a satisfying gameplay loop, and the fast matchmaking, Marvel Rivals executes a simple concept with skill and finesse. | Our Review
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Developed by Machine Games
The Great Circle reminds me of why I fell in love with Indy in the first place and should be a template for how to craft new interactive stories in this legendary series.| Our Review
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD
Developed by Retro Studios and Forever Entertainment
Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is a fantastic reminder that the franchise that began on the Super Nintendo in 1994 is a real competitor for Nintendo’s best 2D platforming series, an extremely competitive landscape. | Our Review
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist
Developed by Live Wire
While not a gigantic leap forward, chalk up another good outing in this hidden gem of a Metroidvania series. | Our Review
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector
Developed by Jump Over The Age
Buoyed by the excellent returning dice gameplay, incredible sci-fi writing, and a fantastic score, Citizen Sleeper 2 is a worthy sequel, even if its UI and finale didn’t quite match the heights of the rest of the package. | Our Review
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Developed by Warhorse Studios
KCD2 is challenging, demanding, and often unforgiving. But, like the sharp blades I smithed in-game, through fire, it forges an exciting, surprising, and unforgettable fable. | Our Review
Avowed
Avowed
Developed by Obsidian Entertainment
Obsidian's new role-playing release follows a familiar formula but packs a lot of entertainment into every corner of its vibrant world. | Our Review
Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Developed by RGG Studios
An absurd tone with surprising pockets of earnest pathos, fun characters, and bombastic action are all present and accounted for here. | Our Review
Monster Hunter Wilds
Monster Hunter Wilds
Developed by Capcom
The Forbidden Lands are an enticing new playground for the series, and I look forward to spending dozens more hours uncovering Monster Hunter Wilds' secrets. | Our Review
Wanderstop
Wanderstop
Developed by Ivy Road
Watching Alta grow and accept her limitations will stick with me and make me reflect on my own inability to turn off and just relax. | Our Review
Assassin's Creed Shadows
Assassin's Creed Shadows
Developed by Ubisoft Quebec
In Assassin's Creed Shadows, playing as Yasuke and Naoe is as powerful as the treacherous Shogun at the heart of this adventure, even if the story doesn't match the gameplay's towering heights. | Our Review