Tori Rose, Spartanburg Methodist College

With its chaotic gameplay, interactive lore and detailed customization tools, the game pack appeals to a vast range of players.

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

How the open-world game turned mundane routines into one of gaming’s most successful franchises.

Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago

While the game’s limited features turn some players away, others choose to see it as an opportunity to git gud.

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

With its beautifully rendered animation and seamless, easy-to-understand combat mechanics, the newly released RPG is an impeccable spinoff sequel.