Puzzle
What the Golf?

This might be just the sort of light, clever and silly game we could all use right about now.

Arcade/Platform
Lost Words: Beyond the Page

This creative, E-rated platforming adventure uses particular words to help gamers explore the things of grief.

Sim
Animal Crossing: New Horizons

The latest Animal Crossing game once again invites players into an enjoyable simulation process—this time on a tropical island.

Arcade/Platform
Arise: A Simple Story

Arise: A Simple Story is an abstract platformer with a warm heart … and all the soothing presence of a …

Role-Playing
Pokémon Sword and Shield

If you’re a Pokémon fan who’s gotta-play-them-all, is there any reason not to?

Action/Adventure
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening

What happens when Nintendo remakes a classic game from 1993? You might be surprised by the answer.

Sports
Madden NFL 20

The latest Madden packs in new looks and features, but is it still a high draft choice for your family …

Sim, Strategy
MySims

When MySims for Nintendo’s Wii first landed on my desk, I’ll admit I wasn’t excited. My disillusionment with the whole …

Sports
Fuel

In the racing game Fuel, Earth has been devastated. Not from terror attacks or nuclear annihilation or even lead-filled paint …

Sim
Zoo Tycoon

Here’s a game where you can build up a zoo just so you can wash the hippos and feed the …

Puzzle
Sherlock Holmes: The Mystery of the Mummy

If you’re looking for kid-friendly video games, a clue-solving mystery is generally a pretty safe choice. I haven’t yet seen …

Rhythm/Music, Sim
Guitar Praise: Solid Rock

I’ll be completely honest. There are many video games that I’ve reviewed for Plugged In that I wouldn’t let my …

Sports
Wii Sports Resort

While most video games give your thumbs a vigorous workout, Nintendo’s Wii has the market cornered for getting the rest …

Arcade/Platform
New Super Mario Bros. Wii

After years of mostly solo stomping Koopalings and head-bopping magic blocks, Mario invites the whole family to play … at …

Sports
Need for Speed Underground 2

For many teens (especially boys), nothing captures the imagination like a hot sports car. But what about illegal street racing?