Video Game Reviews

“Hogwarts Legacy” (Warner Bros.), the latest addition to the expansive “Harry Potter” franchise, takes its audience to school in the 1890s.

Contemporary reality clashes with high fantasy in the action-adventure “Forspoken” (Square Enix).

ake a step back in time with “Steelrising” (Nacon), a role-playing game developed by French studio Spiders and set during an alternate history of that nation’s Revolution, which first broke out in 1789.

But despite its cute artwork or engaging gameplay, “Cult of the Lamb” relies on and subverts religious imagery, giving the game an overall dark theme that should give parents pause before buying it for their children.

“Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga” (Warner Bros.) continues the partnership between a classic sci-fi franchise and a timeless toy brand.

“Kirby and the Forgotten Land” (Nintendo) is the 17th mainline game in the family-friendly franchise built around the titular protagonist, who made his debut way back in 1992.

It’s easy to see why “Elden Ring” (Bandai Namco) has quickly become a hit. This intense role-playing title features an incredible open-world design and immersive gameplay.

“Destiny 2: The Witch Queen” (Bungie) is the sixth expansion of an online multiplayer first-person shooter title originally released in 2017.