Video Game Reviews

Trauma and grief are among the challenging topics tackled in “Draugen,” by Norwegian game developer and publisher Red Thread.

Many people approach the end of their lives with at least one wish unfulfilled or with a burning regret that seemingly can never be remedied.

The hack-and-slash adventure “Darksiders Genesis” (THQ Nordic) takes excessive artistic license with Christian tradition.

The iconic “Ghost in the Shell” anime was premised on the idea that a human consciousness could reside in a cybernetic body.

Creator Tetsuya Nomura has answered their pleas for new downloadable content (DLC) with the release of “Kingdom Hearts 3: Re Mind” (Square Enix) and the franchise’s elaborate lore and challenging fights.

“Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot” (Bandai Namco), the latest title in a franchise that reaches back to 1984, brings a fresh spin to the long-standing saga.

“Arise: A Simple Story” (Techland) dips deep into the well of emotion as an old man looks back across the highs and lows of his life.

As the shopping season opens, gamers and their relatives should keep an eye out for “Pokemon Sword” and “Pokemon Shield” (Nintendo).