Tyler Treese
While Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! can be uneven in spots throughout its two campaigns, there is no doubt that it wonderfully understands the appeal of the franchise and makes the most of the license.
Thanks to its open environments and vehicles, it feels more than just a Left 4 Dead wannabe by embracing teamwork. It’s this sense of camaraderie that the game fosters that makes Toxic Commando a real blast to play and a refreshing co-op shooter.
Its combat cycle has never felt better, and with more to see and do, this is undeniably the best of the trilogy of Monster Hunter RPGs.
A beautiful game that is often chilling, any horror game fan will want to check out Team Ninja’s remake.
Whether you are a poker shark or not, you’ll still find plenty to like here, as you’ll be laughing too much to care that you’re losing all your chips.
Scott Pilgrim EX is filled with a lot of charm, depth, and ambition. While not every choice is a home run, it’s a blast more often than not, and its multiple endings and secrets will keep you playing for far after you roll credits the first time.
Overall, the Nickelodeon Splat Pack is a fun, nostalgic collection that delivers three games that 90s kids will definitely want to revisit.
There’s no doubt that Tales of Berseria Remastered lives up to its billing and delivers the definitive version of one of Bandai Namco’s best role-playing games.
Featuring a fun presentation and plenty of bonus features, The Disney Afternoon Collection has never been better than its new Switch and Switch 2 release.
Leon’s latest adventure features some of the coolest moments in the franchise, some terrific scares with Grace’s sections, and an interesting story that opens up many exciting possibilities for the franchise going forward.
Clearly a passion project for Digital Eclipse and Ubisoft, Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition is a proper celebration of the limbless platforming icon.
The PlayStation 5 version of Avowed is a total blast, allowing Obsidian’s action RPG to truly shine with its Anniversary Update included.
Whether they dive right in or wait a while, the good news is that Proud Nordics will be delivering a fantastic experience once they pick it up, as it’s the definitive version of Nihon Falcom’s latest RPG.
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.