Adele Chapline Smith

Good but gruesome more or less sums up “Resident Evil 4” (Capcom).

The latest title in a franchise that’s been going strong since 1997, “Diablo IV” (Blizzard) sees an epic confrontation between a rogue angel and a fugitive demon, with the fate of humanity hanging in the balance.

While this chapter of Zelda’s story includes little in the way of inappropriate content, the challenges within it are too taxing for little kids.

With its winning story and endearing animations, “Tin Hearts” (Wired Productions) proves a golden option for gamers.

The Grim Reaper gets his house in order in the visually charming quest-themed game “Have a Nice Death” (Gearbox).

The epic action-adventure game “God of War: Ragnarok” (Sony Interactive Entertainment) is something of a mixed bag. On the one hand, it’s full of dramatic storytelling, rich environments and clever puzzles.

Originally released in 2009, the action role-playing game “Risen” (THQ Nordic) is making a comeback for its debut on the Nintendo Switch.

Contemporary reality clashes with high fantasy in the action-adventure “Forspoken.”