New missions and tasks come at a steady clip, so you're never at a loss for things to do. Even so, I had the most fun when I went off-script and created my own goals
If you're in the mood for a grind, Battle Chasers delivers more than enough. Nightwar is full of tense action, but you have to be patient to make it to the end
Some of the puzzles are laborious to complete, but the rewards are usually worth the effort
Halo Wars 2's story is engrossing and the battles are fun, but the mission design follows a predictable pattern
Each level is a tight-knit firefight that unfolds like a classic gun-fu action film
Like most multiplayer games, Temple of Osiris is better with friends. Thankfully, the game does a good job making each person feel like an integral part of a team
You can power through a few rounds of Tower of Guns quickly, and the inventive enemies and non-stop action keep you coming back
Skyward Sword has some of the best dungeon design in the series, but the sections between each dungeon are a slog
Like the original, Super Meat Boy Forever tests your resolve, but it's easy to jump back into the action and the thrill of success is worth the endurance
Chimera Squad's action remains incredibly rich, but the slightly repetitive combat mars the overall thrill
At its best, John Wick Hex makes you feel like a trained assassin, but those moments are interrupted by strings of repetitive action
Overworld missions keep the action moving, but the XCOM-like turn-based combat is the real star
This heartfelt and poignant adventure offers thrilling moments centered on a strong core idea
The basic hack-and-slash action is simple enough to get the job done, but reconfiguring your spells to overcome each puzzle and combat challenge is consistently rewarding
Stephen's Sausage Roll isn’t flashy, but those who love cracking tough puzzles should rise to this challenge
Galak-Z is the perfect game to play in short bursts. Its random nature means the balancing feels off, but the tight combat will keep you coming back
A series of flamboyant action sequences and a proven combat formula make this a solid choice for action fans
Invisible, Inc. is like a tense game of hide and seek, except the repercussions for being found are deadly
Captain Toad's treasure laden levels are bite-sized, stress-free puzzles packed with surprises.
Freeform exploration can be tedious, but the tense moments will have your heart racing