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While the story and soundtrack aren’t something many will consider to be amazing, they are still serviceable and can be enjoyable. There's plenty of fun to be had within the game, and if you’re a fan of the genre looking for a new game to play, this could scratch that itch.
Innovation is key to annual titles, and while MotoGP 25 did move over to the Unreal Engine 5, there are other big changes included in this year's game
There's absolutely no doubt that anyone that played the original game, whether it was on Xbox 360 or PC, is excited and pleased that this game exists,
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a cinematic RPG experience that showcases both visual and audio prowess.
Maliki: Poison of the Past combines a time-shifting story with turn-based gameplay to create a flawed, but deeply-enjoyable experience.
I, Robot is an incredible sequel to a lost arcade classic, instantly playable by fans of the original but with new gameplay hooks to stand on its own.
Developer Slipgate Ironworks provided an experience that nobody knew they actually wanted and this is perfectly modernizing an old formula
Somehow, the Lunar games still hold up in 2025. While not perfect, they're still well-written and highly engaging JRPG classics that have stood the test of time thanks to mechanics and features that were ahead of their time. For the most part, the graphical enhancements have only improved the quality of the experience, with only some of the upscaling techniques getting in the way of the enjoyment.
Rusty Rabbit is a story-focused, level-based Metroidvania, which admitted isn't really how Metroidvanias tend to work.
Crashlands 2's crafting, building, exploration, story and even the combat all come together to make a ridiculously fun adventure.
South of Midnight may not be a standout in the gameplay department, but the dazzling art style, interesting world building and fearless storytelling more than make up for it.
Croc Legend of the Gobbos is an adorable yet sometimes frustrating retro adventure.
Koira holds a magical adventure but it's slightly let down by its repetitive gameplay.
A review of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition on the Nintendo Switch.
Neople brings us The First Berserker: Khazan, an anime-inspired soulslike that tries to stand out in a crowded market.
Atomfall falls flat in its attempts to homage and recreate the magic of other apocalyptic survival games. The storytelling and level design might keep players interested enough to make it through the main story, but the lack of depth in gameplay and role-playing makes it hard to imagine anyone wanting to spend their time playing Atomfall over any other successful title in the genre.
You can arguably say that Road to the Show includes the biggest additions the series has ever seen.
Is Assassin's Creed Shadows the hail mary Assassin's Creed and Ubisoft needed, or should this game have stayed in the shadows?
Each level ups the stakes until the fight is an explosion of attacks, effects, purple danger zones, support heroes and carefully-managed chaos.
WWE 2K25 is a healthy year-over-year improvement from last year's game. The core in-ring action flies better thanks to the revamped technical wrestling mini-game and the meaty showcase and MyRise modes encourage playing through new additions like Bloodline rules and intergender matches naturally so you're used to them for exhibition play.