Square Enix and Artdink have gone above and beyond to make sure this has been modernized and enhanced so that first-time players will have just as magical an experience as those who played the original in 1988. That’s the sign of passion and exactly what a remake should be
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is a remaster done right. Aloy’s original adventure looks gorgeous and matches all of the features of its sequel.
Life is Strange: Double Exposure isn’t as nearly as charming as Max Caulfield’s first adventure, nor is it as well-written as Deck Nine’s prior game, True Colors. Instead, it’s in an awkward middle ground of being a charming yet ultimately disappointing experience.
RetroRealms is a real treat for fans of Evil Dead and Halloween, as these are fun to play through regularly and even more fun to mix and match the scenarios.
Developer Spike Chunsoft hasn’t missed a beat and has delivered the best game yet in the Sparking! series.
Metaphor: ReFantazio is a stellar role-playing game and one of the best to be released this generation. Atlus’ latest foray into fantasy provides familiar trappings for Persona fans while changing the formula up enough for it to fully be its own thing.
Whether you’re a series veteran or just interested in why gamers love to shout “EDF!” repeatedly, Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 winds up being a lot of fun. It’s the most polished version of shooting giant ants that you’ll find. So, what are you waiting for, soldier? Enlist in the Earth Defense Force today.
Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is a remake done the right way. Not only does it look and play better than the original, but the original creators were consulted and gave their input as well.
Thanks to a lot of charm and reverence for the original trilogy of films, The Karate Kid: Street Rumble winds up being a really fun beat ’em up.
The Jackbox Naughty Pack lives up to its name as it’s an M-rated good time that will lead to many laughs when played with friends.
By featuring a wide array of beloved franchises and constantly adding mechanics, Funko Fusion stays fresh throughout.
Fun whether you’re playing online or solo, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions successfully turns the fictional sport into a great competitive video game.
Capcom has gone above and beyond with this compilation. It’s a must-have for any Marvel or fighting game fan.
Filled with charm and references to the cartoon, it’s a deceptively challenging game that is fun to play solo or alone. Just know that kids might need some help if they’re easily frustrated.
Filled with brilliant small touches that will leave a smile on your face, Astro Bot is one of the best 3D platformers ever made and a true celebration of gaming.
Ace Attorney Investigations Collection is one of Capcom’s best reissues to date.
The Casting of Frank Stone takes some big swings with its story’s final act that pay off and elevate what otherwise could’ve been just another narrative-focused horror game. Supermassive does a good job of adding some action to its exploration sections and layering in plenty of Easter eggs from the series. Dead by Daylight fans are sure to have a blast, and I hope this isn’t Supermassive’s last foray into making a horror game in an established world.
Shadow of the Ninja – Reborn is a remake done right as it stays faithful to the original and adds in some modern bells and whistles while not compromising on the gameplay front. If you’re looking for a retro action game that is challenging and fun to repeatedly die at then you’ve found just that.
It's not hard to imagine that its story about tradition and sacrifice came from the development team grappling with the pressure of making another Mana game after many years without a new entry, but the end result is a proper continuation of its legacy.
While the stealth gameplay can sometimes become repetitive, Star Wars Outlaws is largely a blast. The attention to detail is top-notch, with each planet being a lot of fun to explore and side missions providing some of the best moments.