Cameron Woolsey
Minecraft: Xbox One Edition lays the foundation for incredible constructions and grand adventures, both large and small.
Minecraft: PlayStation 4 Edition is a sandbox gem, and one of the best games to own for PlayStation 4.
Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course is a tasty treat for fans, bringing new and imaginative boss battles and greater challenges.
Though there are some scuffs in the armor, the campaign of Halo Infinite still shines.
The Escapists is a thrilling game that challenges you to break out of prison in a number of different ways.
Helldivers is a persistent online universe rich in combat but low on story.
Risk of Rain brings roguelike elements to a challenging 2D platformer that glorifies the item hunt.
Space Run is an exciting tower defense game in which you rocket through the galaxy at warp speed.
Resident Evil 4 finally gets the PC version it always deserved, with only a few visual stumbles to detract from its brilliance.
Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse returns the series to its former glory with excellent storytelling and characters.
World of Warships does have a few small hitches, but they're easily manageable. Ultimately, the excitement that comes from commanding powerful ships during explosive battles on the high seas overshadows these faults. The thrills that await, along with the promise of unlocking advanced ships down the road, make World of Warships an enticing expedition into the sometimes turbulent waters of free-to-play games.
Yakuza Kiwami is a brilliant, beautiful, and brutal remake of one of Sega's finest action RPGs, now available on PC with a host of graphical options.
Layers of Fear 2 excels as a horror game and a mystery story, with excellent worldbuilding and plenty of creepy moments throughout
Despite some minor bruising, My Friend Pedro is a perfect blend of synth music, blood, action, and slow-motion thrills. Stop worrying; bullet time is cool again.
Despite a couple of hurdles, Little Nightmares II remains true to the eerie, terrifying foundation built by its predecessor. It can't completely avoid comparison, but its expanded world and NPC co-op features are well implemented and make the journey worth taking.
Sonic Colors: Ultimate remasters the original 2010 release on the Wii, upping the graphics and offering more ways to enjoy the game. Despite some speed bumps, Sonic Colors: Ultimate is a worthwhile revisit to one of the series' greatest adventures, and stands heads and Tails above many other 3D Sonic games. This is Sonic done right, and having it modernized and on PC at last is a treat for fans and newcomers alike.
Jett: The Far Shore deftly blends exploration and narrative elements, telling a story of struggle and hope against the odds. Small issues aside, the game shines with great writing and believable characters who press on even as challenges arise.
Far: Changing Tides may be familiar to those who played the original, but it's just as soothing and enjoyable a trip as ever.
Midnight Fight Express is a beat 'em up that should feel familiar to genre fans, but does things so well that it doesn't matter. Fast and brutal, the game is a satisfying and bloody journey of revenge.
Sifu is a difficult game, requiring you to master its complex combat in order to enact your revenge. But it could have used a bit more training before entering the arena.