LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is the best LEGO game ever made and a true love letter to Batman. The story is a fantastic combination of every era of the character; the smaller pool of characters is enjoyable to play as and customise; and it’s one of the best-looking games of the year. If you’re a fan of Batman, LEGO, or just fun games in general, do yourself a favour and play Legacy of the Dark Knight.
Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is a very good remake of the original Black Flag. They took what worked from the original and recreated it with some of the most beautiful visuals of the year. The new combat is fun, if a little janky, and I hope they refine it in future games. While the side content was a bit of a letdown, and the small modern-day sections left me wanting more, I still had a blast playing this game. This is the best Assassin’s Creed game they’ve made in a hot minute, and I would recommend it to anyone, regardless of whether you played the original or not.
HALO: Campaign Evolved is a fantastic remake of a gaming classic. The redone visuals, gameplay, and performances are all top-notch. Despite some stiff animations, poor performance in crowded areas, and bonus missions that were just fine, I still had a blast playing through HALO on my PS5. This is a step in the right direction for the series.
Sonic X Shadow Generations is pure perfection. The gameplay is the best it’s ever been, the stages are excellent, the visuals are amazing, and the soundtrack kicks ass. Throw in the added bonus of a remastered Sonic Generations, and you have the ultimate Sonic package. Even the few issues I have with the OG Generations have no impact on my enjoyment with the game as a whole.