Video Game Reviews

When a young woman loses her brother, she must come to terms with his death while also finding her place within a new community in “Life Is Strange: True Colors” (Square Enix).

“Humankind” (Sega) offers a new perspective on the 4X genre of empire-building games by allowing players to blend a wide variety of historical cultures into a unique civilization.

“My Time at Portia” (Team17) provides a fresh and, in some respects, unusually upbeat take on the tried-and-true post-apocalyptic genre. This imaginative and colorful role-playing game (RPG) is suitable for all but the youngest players.

“The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD” (Nintendo) is an upgrade on a game released 10 years ago.

“ARK: Survival Evolved” (Studio Wildcard) is set, like many other games, in a post-apocalyptic future.

“Mario Golf: Super Rush” (Nintendo), the sixth installment in the family-friendly, links-themed series, features beloved characters competing amid new twists.

Playing video games can be among the most effective ways of learning a new language. “Lingo Legend” (Hyperthought) provides such instruction in the context of strategic card battles and in a highly accessible format.

“Biomutant” (THQ Nordic) is an action role-playing game set in a post-apocalyptic society.