Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is probably the best game From Software has ever made, and it's worth every second of your time playing.
Hades is everything great about the roguelite genre all but perfected. Few games aim as high, and fewer still reach their goals. Hades does, exceeding even the loftiest expectations.
Almost nothing compares to Elden Ring in quality and depth. This is a game everyone should try at least once if only to get lost in the Lands Between.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night stands as one of the best Vania games of recent memory, and one of the most satisfying games of 2019 so far.
Monster Hunter World: Iceborne is the new standard-bearer for DLC quality in a AAA title. For fans of its genre, nothing beats it.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is another triumph return for the series — a beautiful game with only the smallest blemishes to its luster.
As endearing as it is challenging, Skul takes the rogue-lite mechanics you know and adds some flair of its own and a unique take on the fantasy narrative
The Nioh Collection brings two of the most satisfying last-gen games to next-gen, offering improvements both new and returning players are sure to love.
GRIME takes influence from more genres than most games and succeeds at combining them into a cohesive whole. It's well worth your time.
Solar Ash is a complete package, with stellar gameplay, a well-told story, and a realized world ripe for exploring.
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak is a worthy successor to the base game and improves on it in almost every way.
Tear down Hell itself to some of the best heavy metal in all of gaming with Metal: Hellsinger, one of the best experiences of the year.
Tales of Kenzera: Zau is an impressively built Metroidvania game that weaves enjoyable gameplay and deep emotional storytelling.
Insurgency Sandstorm offers a more hardcore experience for players who want it but is still accessible enough for newcomers to the franchise.
The Division 2 is an improvement on the first game in almost every way, and it's both a fun game and a satisfying investment.
Borderlands 3 is the best Borderlands has ever been. It's beautiful, funny, and frantic in the best ways. There are issues, but those shouldn't deter you too much from having an absolute blast.
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is one of the best space sims of recent memory, with a strong narrative, fast-paced combat, and amazing music with few stumbles.
Modern Warfare 2 Remastered is a mostly commanding return of the game's classic single-player, though not without a few hiccups.
Ghost of Tsushima offers an amazing open-world experience and satisfying combat, only mildly held back by its writing and characters.
Far from being a pretender, Mortal Shell is a sometimes exceptional entry to the genre. Its stumbles are noticeable only because there is so much to enjoy.