Stuart Cullen
Digimon Story: Time Stranger is an RPG throwback - while it's one of the best Digimon games to date, it's held back by its Human World sections.
Hotel Barcelona is rough, unfair, and buggy but also charming, challenging and fun - Suda51 and SWERY are an acquired taste but fans will relish this bold and bizarre roguelite.
Mamorukun ReCurse! is a shoot 'em up that does things differently - if you love anime and all things adorable, you’ll feel right at home.
Ghost of Yōtei refines and expands while offering a gorgeous new setting and a compelling, emotional story - It may not reinvent the genre, but it’s another Far East epic.
Battlefield 6 recaptures the tone and energy the series had lost - the chaotic, team-driven warfare of classic series entries feels good to have back.
Borderlands 4 delivers more of what fans love, with plenty of refinements and additions to its unique brand of looter-shooter action.
My Friendly Neighborhood is a genuine surprise, offering a fresh take on survival horror and forging its own identity within its genre.
Drag x Drive is a game of two halves - a brilliant showcase of new tech and Nintendo’s willingness to try something different but it’s wrapped in a rather dull package.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World comes to Switch 2 enhanced and complete.
NBA 2K26 improves and streamlines the experience into a complete game - some virtual currency balancing issues hold it back, though.
Helldivers 2 arrives on Xbox complete - bringing some welcome reinforcements to the addictive and intense gameloop.
Killing Floor 3 lacks content and polish, as well as losing some key features from previous entries - however, combat is fun and those bosses offer a worthy spectacle.
Echoes of the End is a a solid fantasy tale with engaging combat and puzzles - proof there is still room for AA magic.
Donkey Kong Bananza redefines 3D platforming and sets a new benchmark for the genre - a Switch 2 showcase, and a modern masterpiece.
Super Mario Party Jamboree Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV is a bigger and better version of a fun title - the camera functionality only adds to the experience.
Shadow Labyrinth takes a beloved character and goes wild, crafting something bold and impressive.
RoboCop: Rogue City Unfinished Business delivers more of the same, but with enough fresh ideas to keep things interesting.
Doom: The Dark Ages is a perfect blend of familiar and fresh - a gory, gorgeous shooter with plenty of content to enjoy.
Ready or Not scratches a tactical shooter itch that the gaming world forgot they had - a one-game genre revival.
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess comes to Nintendo Switch 2 intact and in full - a technical showpiece for the new console.