You won't be disappointed if you're looking for the tight controls the series is known to have: Ratchet & Clank controls like a dream.
Two Point Hospital is the exact game one would want from a successor to Bullfrog's classic Theme Hospital.
Much like its predecessor, The Last Guardian is an unforgettable journey bordering on being more art than game.
Cuphead's visuals will draw in everyone and their grandmother, but its difficulty will grind them to cup-dust.
Nuclear Throne's nearly a perfect entry into the roguelike-like genre for anyone who's butt needs a throne to sit and ego needs a beat down.
Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Future Tone is the closest we've gotten to a true arcade-style rhythm game in a while, and it's simply great.
If you missed out on the Yakuza series thus far, for whatever reason, now is probably the best time to jump onto the bandwagon. Yakuza 0 is a little dramatic, a lot of weird, and a ton of fun. There is no better time to give it a shot than the present.
Yooka-Laylee breathes new life into the collectathon platformer genre, but those who weren't into it in its heyday may see less mileage here.
The Zodiac Age takes what was originally a mediocre game and makes it one of the best gameplay-oriented entries to the series.
Sonic Mania Plus makes a fantastic game even better and brings new characters for old fans to enjoy.
A game that would be considered niche last gen, Octopath Traveler brings back classic JRPG gaming with style and class.
Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom isn't just a faithful adaptation of the popular series, it's also one of the fastest action games this year.
Blade & Soul doesn't do much unique, but it's a joy to play if you're on the market for a fast-paced MMO.
Ultimate Chicken Horse may not look like much, but it's hard to deny its innate charm and prowess at co-op fun.
The Fractured But Whole is a worthy successor to 2014's Stick of Truth, but don't expect more of the same.
Yakuza Kiwami is a worthy remake of the original game, but may leave fans hungry for more side content and minigames.
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life closes Kazuma Kiryu's tale with a hopeful rebirth of the series.
Little Dragons Cafe fulfills its promises in providing an engaging and lighthearted game full of charm and a few surprises.
MapleStory 2 is far from a hardcore game, but it's got too much to it to ignore if you're in the mood for a softer MMORPG experience.
Berserk and the Band of the Hawk doesn't do much special compared to other Warriors games, but it's a fun romp for fans of the series or Koei Tecmo's Warriors titles.