Super creative, mechanically dense, and stupidly funny, Stupid Never Dies pairs an utterly unhinged premise, a cowardly zombie flushing himself down a toilet to save his frozen human girlfriend, with some of the deepest, most rewarding action-roguelite mechanics of the year. By forcing you to play as aggressively as you can, bite your heal off the enemies and take their forms, GPTRACK50 channels the chaotic energy of the PS3 era into a frantic, fiercely addictive 3D roguelite that just might cure genre fatigue.
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Drawing a line under it all, EA FC 27 is an incredibly fun game, perhaps largely because it currently acts more as a goal-scoring simulator than a true football simulator. That doesn't inherently make it good or bad, just different. As time goes on, and players finally learn how to manually control their defense, hold their defensive lines, and react appropriately, I firmly believe multiplayer clashes will improve drastically. For now, this feels like a very solid, if slightly shaky, foundation for the future. However, the game's long-term success doesn't solely depend on the cocktail EA mixed with FC 27, it relies entirely on how the community receives these mechanical shifts, and whether they ultimately decide this new direction is worth adapting to.
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Gears of War: E-Day is an absolute masterpiece and the perfect return to form for the franchise. Xbox and The Coalition made the brilliant decision to plug a massive narrative hole that fans have been wondering about for nearly two decades: how did Emergence Day actually happen? E-Day answers that question flawlessly. Thanks to smart mechanical tweaks and new traversal options, the gameplay is never dull; it is constantly engaging, always pushing you to see what horrific set-piece comes next. Because of all this, I firmly believe this is yet another massive win for the Xbox exclusive lineup.
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Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival is a breathtakingly grotesque and brutally faithful adaptation. Blending Resident Evil-style resource management with a highly satisfying, degradation-heavy melee system, Hellraiser: Revival just feels great to play. Throw in the telekinetic powers of the Genesis Configuration, and you have a brilliantly bloody combat loop. Saber Interactive successfully translates the franchise's signature sadomasochistic horror into a deeply unsettling, must-play survival horror game.
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Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve delivers a surprisingly gripping narrative about propaganda and war legends without sacrificing its signature, spectacular flight combat. With the great balance of controls that cater to both new players and veterans, Wings of Theve offers some of the best dogfighting in franchise history. Dynamic weather and hefty flight physics push the adrenaline to entirely new heights.
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Forever Ago is a beautifully serene, emotionally resonant road trip. While its slow, deliberate pacing and simple puzzle mechanics won't appeal to adrenaline junkies, Forever Ago thrives as an atmospheric walking simulator driven by a heartfelt, profoundly touching story.
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Nightdive Studios delivers another stellar remaster. SiN Reloaded perfectly preserves the chaotic, unfiltered charm of the 1998 original while smoothing out its most frustrating difficulty spikes and technical rough edges. It is really a phenomenal time capsule for retro shooter fans. Armed with modernized controls, polished gunplay, and the full Wages of SiN expansion, Reloaded is undeniably the definitive way to experience this 90s cult classic.
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Qliphah in Providence’s Shadow brilliantly combines gripping Japanese urban horror through VN style, with an incredibly deep, colour-coded, timeline turn-based combat system. Even though there's no traditional detective gameplay, the dark, apocalyptic narrative of Tokyo 2030 remains super intriguing. Paired with a wholly unique, reaction-heavy tactical combat system, this is a niche title that demands your attention.
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Control Resonant is an absolute masterpiece of game design. Remedy unleashes its full creative potential in a sprawling, mind-bending Manhattan, offering some of the most surreal and breathtaking environmental shifts ever seen in gaming. Trading gunplay for a relentless, highly aggressive melee combat system was a massive risk, but Remedy executes it flawlessly. Control Resonant is a triumph.
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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition redefines the Souls-like genre. By blending an aggressive, great-deflect system-based combat with the deep builds you can make for your character, Team Ninja delivers an unforgettable, adrenaline-fueled dance of death. Even though Switch 2 has some performance and visual issues, this still stands as one of the best action soulslike games on the market.
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Agent 64: Spies Never Die doesn't just mimic the classics; it feels like a lost N64 masterpiece that miraculously received a modern release. If you miss the golden era of retro espionage shooters, this is an absolute must-play.
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Halo Campaign Evolved successfully translates the magic of Bungie's masterpiece into Unreal Engine 5, retaining its legendary gunplay while thoughtfully modernising the experience. With stunning visuals and a fantastic new prequel mini-campaign, it proves exactly why this game changed the industry 25 years ago.
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Even though I was sceptical at the beginning, Splatoon Raiders successfully strips away the competitive multiplayer, and succeeds as a phenomenally addictive single-player looter-shooter experience. An incredibly satisfying gameplay loop, familiar gunplay, fluid mechanics, and deep build customisation make it a brilliant new direction for the franchise.
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Beast of Reincarnation proves that Game Freak's talent extends far beyond their usual franchise, delivering a visually spectacular and emotionally resonant action-adventure. With its engaging parry-driven combat and the beautifully crafted bond between Emma and Koo, it is a phenomenal package that will make you think about your experience long after finishing the game.
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The vibe is there, the energy is there. The fast-paced action, spectacular moves, and the sense that any possession can turn into a highlight-reel moment make it enormously fun whenever you are in the mood for a few quick matches. More than anything, it is refreshing to see a game that once again treats basketball as pure entertainment, where the things that matter most are the same ones that made us fall in love with the sport in the first place: spectacular plays, fierce rivalries, and that unforgettable feeling when the final shot decides the winner.
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Black Flag Resynced proves that even after more than a decade, Edward Kenway's adventure can still feel fresh, exciting, and unforgettable. Ubisoft didn't simply remaster Black Flag, they reimagined it with modern gameplay while preserving everything that made the original unforgettable. Few remakes manage to honor their source material while making it feel completely new. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced does exactly that, delivering the definitive way to experience one of the franchise's greatest adventures. The result is a pirate adventure that's every bit as magical today as it was over a decade ago.
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Yerba Buena is one of the smartest and most refreshing first-person puzzle games I’ve played in years, turning world manipulation into a mechanic that feels genuinely original. It constantly challenges the way you think, rewards creativity, and proves that great puzzle design doesn’t need a massive budget to leave a lasting impression.
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Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Edition on Switch 2 stands as a complete JRPG package that successfully blends a strong main story, a solid expansion, and a fast, engaging combat system into one super-fun experience, even if the DLC never quite reaches the emotional peak of the original adventure. This remains the best evolution of the Tales of series so far, which Switch 2 owners should not miss.
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LumenTale: Memories of Trey may wear its inspirations proudly, but it still manages to carve out its own identity through strong worldbuilding, satisfying progression, and a combat system that constantly stays engaging. Beneath its colourful creature-collecting adventure is a surprisingly heartfelt story that gives the journey far more emotional weight than you might expect.
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Directive 8020 thrives on paranoia, constantly making you question who is still human aboard the Cassiopeia. While Supermassive Games is still experimenting with its new third-person systems, the result is one of the studio’s boldest, most cinematic, and surprisingly immersive sci-fi horror experiences to date.
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