Summary
- EA’s improved reputation in the 2020s results from high-quality games with engaging narratives.
- “Need for Speed: Unbound”: Stylish racing game with great art style but a grindy progression system.
- “Command & Conquer Remastered”: A nostalgic collection with endearing missions and cheesy cinematics.
Electronic Arts has made major strides in trying to turn its reputation after facing wave after wave of negative PR. While some of their practices are things that fans still frown upon, their reputation is miles better than what it used to be around a decade ago.
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As a result, fans have slowly come to appreciate EA’s business practices in the 2020s and how they push both profitable games with a multiplayer focus along with single-player games that boast high-quality gameplay and stories.
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Need For Speed Unbound
A Stylistic And Entertaining Racing Game That Excels Despite The Grind
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December 2, 2022
- OpenCritic Rating
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Strong
Need for Speed Unbound was shadow-dropped and took fans by surprise, with its amazing art style serving as a breath of fresh air from most racing titles that try to emphasize realism and end up looking similar to their competitors.
This stylish presentation, along with the patented NFS gameplay, makes Unbound an excellent entry in the series. While the grind can be a pain to get used to, the rest of the package is solid and will compel players to try and make the most of every week, acquiring amazing cars and decimating their opposition in the process.
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Star Wars: Squadrons
Dogfighting Feels Great In This Title
- Released
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October 2, 2020
- ESRB
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T for Teen: Fantasy Violence, Mild Language
- OpenCritic Rating
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Strong
Fans who love the dogfighting sequences in Star Wars will love the act of piloting their own one-man combat ships in Star Wars Squadrons. The game does a great job of emulating the high-stakes space battles that have become an iconic part of the franchise.
If players have access to VR, then the experience becomes more immersive than ever before. The satisfying gameplay will leave players feeling satisfied after they manage to chase down their foes and shoot them down in style.
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Command & Conquer Remastered Collection
Makes The First Two Games In The Command & Conquer Series Relevant Again
Command & Conquer is one of the most popular RTS franchises around that was in dire need of a new game. This arrived in the form of a remastered collection that packaged the first two games for a new generation of fans to discover.
Command & Conquer Remastered Collection features a string of great missions coupled with some endearingly cheesy cinematics to keep players engaged for the long run. Fighting for both the good and bad guys is oddly compelling, with the simple yet engaging strategy gameplay keeping fans entertained for hours on end.
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It Takes Two
One Of The Best Co-op Games Ever Made
- Released
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March 26, 2021
- ESRB
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T for Teen: Animated Blood, Comic Mischief, Fantasy Violence, Language
- Publisher(s)
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Electronic Arts
- OpenCritic Rating
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Mighty
Hazelight Studios has made a name for itself by prioritizing co-op experiences, something that fans adore. While A Way Out was a decent venture in this regard, it wasn’t until the release of It Takes Two that the true potential of this developer could be seen.
Controlling May and Cody is a blast as players go through a wealth of imaginative levels and try to mend their relationship. With its fair share of iconic moments and a gargantuan amount of great ideas that bombard the player, it’s easy to see why It Takes Two is the perfect game for two friends or loved ones to enjoy together.
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F1 23
A Tight Motorsport Simulation With A Surprisingly Competent Story Mode
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June 16, 2023
- ESRB
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E For Everyone Due To Mild Language
- OpenCritic Rating
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Mighty
F1 23 is one of the better entries in the series, showing that EA’s partnership with Codemasters was going to lead to several positive results. The driving mechanics feel better than ever, but what took fans by surprise was the quality of the story mode.
F1 2021‘s Braking Point was a decent attempt at a single-player story, but the writing was too clichéd to have a lasting impact. The same complaint can’t be leveraged at Braking Point 2, which is a massive upgrade in this regard and is arguably one of the best narratives ever told in a racing game.
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Split Fiction
The Gameplay Is Sublime In This Fun Co-op Experience
Action
Adventure
Sci-Fi
Fantasy
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March 6, 2025
- ESRB
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T For Teen // Blood and Gore, Crude Humor, Language, Violence
- Publisher(s)
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Electronic Arts
- OpenCritic Rating
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Mighty
Co-op gaming has made a turnaround as more developers have started prioritizing this mode once again, with Hazelight Studios leading the charge here. After their stellar work on It Takes Two, the company developed another standout title that is bigger and bolder than ever before.
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The story of Split Fiction may be somewhat nonsensical and lack any form of subtlety, but the narrative was never It Takes Two‘s strong point, either. Rather, it was the fresh co-op gameplay ideas and excellent level design, something that has been dialled to a 100 for Split Fiction.
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Dead Space
A Remake That Justifies Its Presence And Updates One Of The Greatest Horror Games Ever Made
Many fans questioned the necessity for a Dead Space remake, but Motive Studio silenced any premature criticism by letting players enjoy an excellent upgrade to one of the greatest survival horror games of all time. Giving Isaac Clarke a voice was a smart decision that helped the story have more of an impact.
Levels were expanded, making them more expansive without losing the isolation that made the desolate halls of the USG Ishimura so chilling to explore. The scare factor and emphasis on action ensure that players will love how great it feels to play the Dead Space remake.
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Mass Effect Legendary Edition
The Mass Effect Trilogy Is Still Incredible And Looks Better Than Ever
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May 14, 2021
- ESRB
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M for Mature: Blood, Drug Reference, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol, Violence
- OpenCritic Rating
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Mighty
It speaks volumes about the Commander Shepard Mass Effect trilogy that it still feels great to play through despite the many years that have passed since these titles were released. The storytelling chops of these games are amazing to this day, and the facelift helped a new batch of gamers appreciate this brilliance.
Players love the protagonist as they gather a group of loyal companions with interesting stories of their own, mounting an assault against smaller threats before the Reapers eventually reveal themselves. All three games in the series are worth playing for their own reasons, with the ending of this trilogy being significantly improved, courtesy of the DLC that came after the third game’s launch to satiate fan complaints.
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