Jake Su's Reviews
PowerWash Simulator 2 is a confident, thoughtful sequel that deepens its foundation through refinement rather than reinvention. It knows exactly what it wants to be, and it succeeds by committing fully to that vision.
Pioneers of Pagonia rewards patience and understanding, offering a city builder that grows richer the longer you stay with it.
MARVEL Cosmic Invasion bursts with colour, energy, and punchy team-based action. Its repetition and shallow systems prevent it from rising to true greatness, but even so, it remains a lively cosmic romp for fans who value spectacle and personality.
Skate Story is a mesmerising blend of fragility, speed, and surreal art, carving out a space unlike anything else this year. Its demanding mechanics can frustrate, but its emotional depth and visual brilliance more than reward persistence.
News Tower is a charming, energetic newsroom sim in which every editorial choice shapes your growing media empire. Its layered systems and lively 1930s setting make each issue feel meaningful. Some repetition creeps in later, but the climb remains bright and satisfying.
A loving tribute to classic strategy, Tempest Rising nails the fundamentals of base-building and tactical warfare. While its ambitions stop short of reinvention, its clarity, pacing, and polish make it one of the most enjoyable RTS releases in years.
Dispatch is a sharp and heartfelt superhero comedy that finds surprising emotional power beneath its chaos. With standout characters, strong writing and confident pacing, it becomes one of the year’s most compelling narrative adventures.
Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter refines the art of small-scale storytelling and precision combat. Visually breathtaking and emotionally grounded, it’s a confident continuation that only falters when its ambitions outpace its mechanics. A brutal but beautiful return to the Rat Kingdom.
A triumph of design and discipline, Anno 117: Pax Romana elevates the city-builder to an art form, where an empire of balance, built on trade, faith and foresight, rises above all.
Godbreakers burns bright but fast. Its free-flowing combat and god-stealing chaos make for an exhilarating roguelike loop, yet repetition and uneven tuning stop it from achieving true divinity.
A reverent remake that balances nostalgia with modern polish — Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is the definitive way to experience one of the series' highest points in modern times.
A loving, if slightly conservative, remake that reaffirms why Plants vs. Zombies stood the test of time. Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted may not sprout new ideas, but it keeps the garden alive and in full bloom.
A deeply human story about survival and conscience, 1998: The Toll Keeper Story turns Southeast Asia’s turbulent history into a quiet, unforgettable act of empathy.
The Outer Worlds 2 doesn’t rewrite Obsidian’s playbook, but it sharpens it. A confident sequel that trades revolution for refinement, it thrives on meaningful choices, tighter systems, and a biting yet weary satire of corporate greed. It may play it safe, but it’s an impeccably crafted RPG that rewards commitment over comfort.
Techland claws its way back with Dying Light: The Beast, an unflinching, beautifully grotesque evolution of its zombie saga. Stronger in identity and mechanics than its predecessor, it trades sprawling ambition for focused terror and ends up all the better for it. Occasional repetition and story safety hold it back from greatness, but when it hits, it devours.
EA Sports FC 26 balances refinement and familiarity, delivering its most enjoyable matches in years — but its cluttered menus and monetisation still drag down the momentum.
Lost Soul Aside lands as a dazzling yet uneven action RPG, as it thrills in combat but falters in story, world, and polish for a flawed but interesting debut.
The King Is Watching is a clever kingdom-builder that thrives on its unique gaze mechanic, but repetition and punishing randomness mean its crown shines brightest in short bursts.
For those who loved Ghost of Tsushima, this is essential. For newcomers, it is one of the finest samurai adventures gaming has ever seen. And for everyone, it proves that Sucker Punch remains a studio at the height of its powers. If not for the slight misstep with the targets of our ire, Atsu's quest would have been a perfect slice of brilliance.
A strong rebound for the franchise, NBA 2K26 sharpens gameplay fundamentals, polishes presentation, and answers fan feedback from last year. VC monetisation and online demands still sting, but the on-court action is the best it’s been in years