CONTROL Resonant doesn't try to replace Control. It takes the same foundation and pushes it in another direction, giving you a more physical and aggressive way to experience Remedy's paranormal world. It is weird, sometimes messy, occasionally frustrating, but it rarely feels ordinary.
iRacing Studios NASCAR 26 has excellent driving, improved AI, dynamic tracks, strong visuals, and crossplay, but shallow career progression, inconsistent AI, controller issues, and lingering bugs hold back an otherwise strong sequel.
WARDOGS may not completely reinvent the tactical FPS, but it offers a different approach. Instead of making the gunplay the only reason to keep playing, it builds an entire ecosystem around the battle. That makes the game especially appealing if you enjoy multiplayer shooters where teamwork matters and you can contribute without necessarily having the highest kill count.
NBA 2K27 has a legitimate chance to be remembered as one of the best NBA 2K games in years. At the very least, it is an encouraging step toward the kind of realistic basketball experience the series has occasionally moved away from.
The Blood of Dawnwalker's rough edges and technical issues hold it back, but its 30-day time system, meaningful quests, satisfying combat, and vampire-human duality make it a compelling debut.
Mexican Ninja's fast combat, meaningful roguelike progression, and ridiculous personality make it an easy recommendation for beat-'em-up fans, despite cluttered levels and repetitive enemies.
Shards of Order makes a strong case for itself. It has a clear identity, an interesting combat system, a dark setting, and enough character progression to make each battle feel connected to the larger journey.
Lunarium works because it knows exactly the kind of experience it wants to deliver. It isn't interested in becoming the biggest Soulslike on the market or replacing the genre's giants. Instead, it's about delivering a finely-tuned adventure where gorgeous environments, satisfying combat, and a heartfelt partnership guide you from start to finish.
Halo: Campaign Evolved scores more than it misses. It stays true to the source material with meaningful quality-of-life improvements, stunning visuals, and fun new content. But not every modernization feels necessary, and some gameplay tweaks slightly weaken the careful design that made the original so enduring. It's still a solid campaign, a fun co-op adventure, and a reminder of why Halo still matters all these years later.
Moss: The Forgotten Relic successfully brings one of VR's finest adventures to everyone, preserving its emotional storytelling, ingenious puzzles, and irresistible charm despite camera compromises and the unavoidable loss of VR immersion.
The Alters: Last Variable offers a surprisingly substantial campaign that can easily last close to twenty hours if you take your time exploring every system and storyline. If you already enjoyed The Alters, this expansion is absolutely worth adding to your collection. It opens up the world, it strengthens the story, and delivers one of the more thoughtful sci-fi tales you're likely to see this year.
Backyard Baseball is a steal compared to most major sports releases and a polished version of a beloved classic. No infinite customization, huge online ecosystems, or hyper-realistic simulation mechanics. It delivers just what it promises, though: a fun, accessible baseball game packed with personality and replayability. If that's the experience you're looking for, the asking price is easy to justify.
EA SPORTS College Football 27 is a reminder that a game can be both genuinely impressive and genuinely disappointing. The developers have created a football experience worthy of praise for its smarter gameplay, deeper management systems, and outstanding atmosphere.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced may not completely replace the original for every longtime fan, but it doesn't need to. Instead, it's a respectful reimagining that updates one of Ubisoft's most beloved adventures without losing the heart that made it so memorable. If you've been waiting for an excuse to experience Edward Kenway's story again—or for the very first time—this voyage is still well worth taking.
DEAD OR ALIVE 6 Last Round is ultimately more of a transition than a true revival. It keeps everything that has always made the series fun: snappy combat, varied fighting styles, interactive environments, and plenty of content for solo and competitive players alike. At the same time, it falls short of being the complete comeback many fans had hoped for.
SAND: Raiders of Sophie knows what it wants to be as a game. Instead of spreading in all directions, it focuses on its strengths and builds a surrounding experience. That focus helps it stake out its own niche in a crowded genre where many games struggle to find their own identity.
Kioku: Last Summer is a charming yet technically unstable cozy island adventure that shows strong potential but needs more polish to fully deliver its vision.
EA Sports UFC 6 is a game that clearly improves the moment-to-moment fighting experience, especially in striking and tactical engagement. Still, it doesn't fully escape the limitations of its previous entry. You're getting a more intelligent, more deliberate combat system wrapped in familiar modes, recycled elements, and uneven progression systems. It succeeds most when you're actively fighting. Outside the cage, it still feels like it's catching up.
NBA The Run is a decent arcade basketball game. It's not trying to replace simulation basketball games but rather provide an alternative experience focused on style, speed, and creativity. It fills a much-needed gap in the genre and shows great promise for future updates and expansions.
The Switch 2 eFootball Kick-Off! is a curious case of nostalgia and limitations. It's obviously inspired by the golden era of PES and Master League, but it just doesn't have the depth that made those experiences so rich. What it does offer is good, responsive football gameplay at a bargain price of around £15.98 / $19.99. That said, the core on-pitch experience is actually fun for that price, especially in short bursts or local multiplayer sessions.