Bryan Finck
Starship Troopers Ultimate Bug War is a blast to play and exactly what I expect out of a boomer shooter. Be fun, go hard, and don't overstay your welcome.
Cairn is a demanding, satisfying survival-climbing journey with discoveries galore awaiting intrepid explorers.
Possessor(s)'s combat and traversal are quite enjoyable, there is ample reason to chase 100% completion, the story made me want to keep playing, and there were plenty of late nights spent just wanting to see what was in the next area because the game simply looks fantastic.
Stop what you are doing and go play Astro Bot right now.
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is an emotional masterpiece and my early leader for Game of the Year.
The Last Faith feels great to play, the combat is entertaining yet challenging, and it's stunning in motion. However, some unfortunate design decisions and difficulty spikes hold it back from greatness.