Frostpunk is a brutal city-builder that shines thanks to difficult choices, an original world and engaging gameplay.
With the series ending its run on the 3DS, Etrian Odyssey Nexus proves itself to be the strongest entry in the franchise yet.
Age of Wonders: Planetfall excels thanks to an emphasis on customization that makes it stand out from the competition.
Judgment may be linked to Yakuza's legacy, but it still provides a great reason to explore Kamurocho once again.
Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is a wonderful, and most importantly, innovative puzzle game that is great to play either solo or with others.
Thanks to stellar mechanics, a great netcode, and beautiful visual and audio design, Guilty Gear Strive is a fighting game you don’t want to miss.
Eight years in the making, Bayonetta 3 is an utterly ridiculous action romp from PlatinumGames that blends sublime controls with over-the-top set pieces that fans have come to love. And while pacing and technical issues hold it back, it’s a fantastic sequel that fans of the franchise will love.
Valkyrie Profile is a great game, a cult classic that still feels fresh over two decades since its original release.
Fire Emblem Engage is a refreshing return to the series’ roots, emphasizing its tactical complexity that surpasses more recent entries in the franchise while still featuring a charming cast of characters.
Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is an engaging, challenging multiplayer game that succeeds in spite of loot and matchmaking issues thanks to clever level design and thrilling combat.
BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle has some issues, but the gameplay is exciting and deep enough that fans of any of the franchises on display here will have a good time.
Valkyria Chronicles 4 stumbles in its narrative, but great characters, a unique aesthetic, and an engaging combat system make for the best game in the franchise since the original
Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate is not for newcomers, but provides plenty of great action for series veterans.
Ace Combat 7 marks the spectacular return of a franchise that has been gone for far too long.
The Sinking City struggles under the weight of its ambition, but it's compelling mysteries and horrific world make it a compelling journey.
Civilization VI: Gathering Storm makes Civilization VI feel complete, thanks mostly to the great new civs and small quality of life improvements.
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 is as good of a multiplayer brawler as it is an ode to the best of Marvel Comics.
Dangerous Driving is the arcade driving game I've been waiting years to play.
Civilization VI is a rock solid port that keeps the game's strengths – and flaws – intact for consoles.
At the end of the game's update cycle, Street Fighter V: Champion Edition proves to be a fitting conclusion to a rock solid fighting game.