While it's sure to get longtime fans talking with its new twist ending, there's no doubt that Yakuza Kiwami 3 plays much better than the original.
There’s no doubt that BlazBlue Entropy Effect X was worth the wait for console players. Featuring fun and fast gameplay and varied characters that play like their fighting game counterparts, this is a content-rich game that will keep you coming back.
Nioh 3 is the best game yet in the franchise. Featuring varied combat and rewarding players for exploring its open fields, Team Ninja has created a unique and fulfilling action role-playing game.
My Hero Academia: All’s Justice is a natural conclusion and satisfying improvement over My Hero One’s Justice 1 & 2.
Carmageddon: Rogue Shift takes a few runs to really shift into gear, but once you’re using better vehicles and upgraded weapons, it gets quite fun.
Featuring a gorgeous art style, a revamped battle system, and some stellar quality-of-life changes, this is now the definitive version of Dragon Quest VII that I’ll always go back to in the future.
While neither game is necessarily a classic of the beat ’em up genre, there’s plenty of nostalgia and charm to be had revisiting them in the Fighting Force Collection.
illed with variety and memorable stages that allow you to relive the best parts of the film, Terminator 2D: No Fate winds up being a blast from start to finish.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion lives up to the rich history of superhero beat ’em up games. Full of charm and plenty of depth, it winds up being a blast whether you’re playing alone or with a group of friends.
Terrifier: The ARTcade Game is a throwback to the type of licensed titles I miss. Is it lacking some polish and depth compared to the genre’s best? Sure, but there’s a real love for the franchise, and it’s a fun time that doesn’t overstay its welcome.
Lumines Arise takes Tetsuya Mizuguchi’s puzzle game masterpiece to a new level. With plenty of mesmerizing stages and gameplay that is as entrancing as ever, this is one of the best puzzle games ever made.
Biped 2 can be fun to play with friends, but you really have to be committed to get through the more difficult levels. Featuring solo and four-player modes, there are more ways to enjoy the action than ever before, with each feeling like a unique experience.
While it's difficult to adapt a story that people already know so well, Microids has done a great job of making sure that it feels fresh with new characters, plot beats, and an updated setting.
Online qualms aside, the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection is a true love letter to the iconic fighting game franchise.
The online improvements make Virtual Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. a must-buy for competitive players.
Not just remade, these games have been thoughtfully improved and modernized so that they are just as impactful an experience as when they originally released.
Once Upon a Katamari gets what has made the series such a long-lasting and beloved gaming franchise. The latest Katamari game is simply a joy to experience, as it gives the Prince plenty of wacky objects to roll up and is a worthy sequel. Both newcomers and series veterans will have a blast with Bandai Namco’s latest, as it’s hard to imagine anyone not smiling while playing.
Ninja Gaiden 4 is a true return to form for Team Ninja’s signature series. Featuring the best action you’ll find in a game this year and a great new character in Yakumo, this is a worthy successor to Ninja Gaiden II and avoids the many missteps that plagued 3. Placed well among Team Ninja and PlatinumGames’ best efforts, Ninja Gaiden 4 fully lives up to the hype and is a total blast.
Battlefield 6 is one of the PlayStation 5’s best shooters.
With plenty of charm and some great drop-in/drop-out multiplayer, Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is a refreshing celebration of imagination and some of the most beloved cartoon characters ever made.