Platinum Games
'Astral Chain' Is Missing Everything That Made 'Nier: Automata' Transcendent
On paper, Platinum's latest should impress. In practice, it's a flavorless disappointment.
‘Bayonetta 2’ Is PlatinumGames’ Greatest All-Action Game Yet
But given its Wii U exclusivity, too many people have never had the chance to play it.
How 'Vanquish' Subverts the Military Shooter
Just re-released on PC, 'Vanquish' shows a very different approach to the modern shooter.
In Praise of the Graceful Camera Choreography of ‘Nier: Automata’
It’s unafraid to shift perspective even at the cost of players' sense of clarity. And yes, this is a good thing.
In Praise of the Impressive Impatience of ‘Nier: Automata’
Most role-playing games tease their stories over tens of hours, giving away nothing in the opening few. Not here.
Hardcore Girls and Bullet Hell: A Conversation with the Makers of 'Nier: Automata'
The multi-faceted RPG has moved from cult interest to mainstream radars, and its' designers are anticipating a hit.
‘Nier: Automata’ Is Emphasising the ‘Action’ of the Action RPG Genre
PlatinumGames' traditional hacking and slashing feels right at home in this post-apocalyptic fantasy world.
With Dragon Link, Platinum’s ‘Scalebound’ Just Got a Whole Lot More Interesting
The forthcoming Microsoft exclusive showed a new side to its scales at Gamescom 2016. Consider my attention piqued.
Three Fresh Ways to Continue The Witcher Franchise, Now the ‘Wild Hunt’ Has Ended
Geralt's hanging up his gauntlets, but that doesn't mean that the events of 'The Witcher 3' shouldn't inspire some very different games.
Everyone Hates 'Star Fox Zero' Right Now, But Is It a Cult Hit in the Making?
Platinum Games has a bit of a history with making games people hate at first, and love later.
These Are the Best Video Games You Can Finish in an Afternoon
You're bumming about the house, with time to kill. So kill it by starting, and finishing, a great game in a single sitting.
'Transformers: Devastation,' Is One of This Year's Most Fun Nostalgia Trips
It's not perfect, but 'Devastation' is still a fantastic slice of nostalgia for old-school Transformer fans.