Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny isn’t perfect, but it’s the pinnacle of Nicktoons gaming. If you’ve ever wanted to see SpongeBob, Jimmy Neutron, Timmy Turner, and Danny Phantom team up and basically be the Avengers, but for Nickelodeon instead of Marvel, then play this game. It’s a reminder of why we loved these shows in the first place.
NASCAR 25 is a thrilling console racing experience with excellent AI, fun driving, and Super Speedway action. Career mode and pit strategy need work, but overall, it's highly enjoyable, and I recommend it to all racing fans.
Yooka-Replaylee is a heartfelt revival that refines everything fans loved about the original. With clever level design and charming personality, it finally delivers on Playtonic’s promise. It’s a joyful 3D platformer that honors its roots while standing confidently on its own.
Battlefield 6 is a successful entry for the Battlefield series, offering engaging gameplay and a stable experience on current-gen hardware. Battlefield 6 is, at its best, a reminder of why we fell in love (in October) with this franchise in the first place. It's relentlessly fun when everything clicks. Even with its few rough edges and some missing pieces, it's hard not to be impressed by how well this entry captures the spirit of Battlefield's golden era.
Absolum is an ode to the history of beat-'em-ups and also modern in its own way, with roguelike progression. The high difficulty and strategic depth make you have that "just one more run" feeling that defined arcades in the "ancient" times.
Ghost of Yōtei is a one-of-a-kind experience that masterfully blends a rich open world with deep combat and storytelling. While some elements feel like a redo of Tsushima, the game still does more than enough to be in a league of its own. For AAA fans, Ghost of Yōtei is a must-play.
ASKA doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it adds enough twists to stand apart from the copy-and-paste survival gimmick you see these days. The blend of survival and management, along with Norse myth, creates a loop that you enjoy despite the flaws that come with the game. Sand Sailor Studio's ambition shines through, but I hope they've taken notes on what they can do better.
HOTEL BARCELONA is a chaotic roguelite sidescroller that blends dark humor and inventive mechanics. With challenging combat and high replay value, it rewards persistence and creativity. Fans of VHS-inspired horror will find it endlessly entertaining.
CULTIC: Chapter Two is worth your time. If you've got even a shred of love for the boomer shooter genre, this is the one. It's creepy, it's brutal, and it's stylish as hell, a perfect homage to the RE franchise. Three years was a long wait, but it was worth every second.
Moros Protocol delivers a fun, messy, and surprisingly deep experience that rewards both careful planning and chaotic improvisation. It's a game that doesn't hold your hand, but every risk taken makes you feel godly. For y'all boomer shooter lovers, it's a game that I heavily recommend.
LEGO Voyagers is a reminder of how special shared play can be. It doesn't need flashy combat or huge worlds to make its point. Instead, it leans into teamwork. For LEGO fans, the theme alone will feel nostalgic. For everyone else, it's still a heartwarming co-op.
Shape of Dreams succeeds because it doesn't just copy what other roguelikes have done. The ability to constantly rewrite your character mid-run makes experimentation the heart of the game. With good fighting and a progression system that makes you feel good about yourself, this roguelike is great even when it's still warm from the oven. There is always a fresh way to explore the dreamy yet scary world, whether you are playing alone or with pals in four-player co-op.
Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots is a game you can jump into casually or sink hours into refining your play. It may not surpass the PS4 edition in scope, but it delivers fun, just what we associate with the series.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a game for people who adore mechs and want to customize them in every way possible. It’s ambitious, sometimes flawed, but always fun. Now you know where to obtain a nice old-fashioned mech adventure.
Hell Is Us isn’t a flawless game. The combat is underwhelming, the enemy variety is lacking, and many of you may be frustrated by its refusal to hold your hand. But those flaws are outweighed by what it does so well. The exploration, puzzles, atmosphere, and handling of its themes—war and the supernatural—combine into something unique.
METAL EDEN is exactly what it sets out to be: a chaotic cyberpunk shooter that doesn't waste your time. The story is borderline nonsense; eventually it ends up finding its feet by the end, but they leave it a little too late. The environments sometimes blur together, and the lack of variety keeps it from being an instant classic. But when you're in combat and tearing up a CORE, nothing else matters.
SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is a triumph in reviving a classic franchise. It balances old-school nostalgia with modernity, offering a game that’s truly a coming-of-age experience. Some features do miss the mark, but for those willing to join in on a nostalgia party, you have our invitation.
Robots at Midnight is fun. It nails its retro-futuristic aesthetic, its combat feels good in motion, and the story itself is worth playing the game for. Zo is a solid protagonist, and the MITT gauntlet is a clever tool that helps both exploration and combat.
Mortal Sin is not perfect by any means, but coming from a solo dev, we can cut the man some slack, right guys? It excels in what matters most for a roguelike, which, truth be told, remains combat and strategy, and the game ticks those boxes.
Dungeon Stalkers is a game that looks great, plays well enough to keep you engaged, and could become a staple in the PvPvE space if the developers continue to fine-tune combat and maybe lessen monetization. For now, it’s a rocky start, but Dungeon Stalkers has laid the foundation for future success here, but if the mistakes persist, the game also may succumb to a dungeon of obscurity.