The Blood of Dawnwalker is a brilliant debut for Rebel Wolves. It inflicts weight on every decision with its time mechanics, yet still lends you enough freedom to embrace those small moments that make us human. It pushed me into agonizing situations, uncomfortable choices, and ridiculous asides, all interwoven with a simple yet tremendously satisfying combat system. Small gripes about overused enemies and dated animations aren't enough to keep this from being one of my favorite RPGs in years.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 is a smart evolution of its ARPG predecessor, with plenty of loot to chase in its gorgeous new dimension, the Sift.
Dungeons of Hinterberg is a wonderfully captivating trek through the gorgeous lands of its magical alpine setting, where a world of adventure, challenges, and intrigue stands at odds with the political machinations of a greedy government.
Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail introduces some of the game's best dungeons and trials yet alongside a compelling story that, while slow to ramp up, delivers resoundingly in its second act, setting a promising precedent for the future of the MMORPG on all counts.
Last Epoch is an ARPG that puts mechanics first, and does so with a resounding sense of class identity. Its player-friendly design ensures you have all the tools you need for the job, and rivals such as Diablo 4 and Path of Exile 2 would do well to pay attention to some of its smartest innovations.