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.
While the name is familiar, Madden NFL 25 features plenty of smart additions to make this a great year to pick up.
Much like the first game, Volgarr the Viking II is a satisfying retro romp that will test your skills and patience.
SteamWorld Heist II is exactly what you’d want from a sequel to one of the best strategy games ever made.
This remastered release is the best version there’s ever been of Star Wars: Bounty Hunter.
Are you into shooting giant bugs? Do you want to laugh at how ridiculous everything is and find yourself getting embarrassingly into its dialogue-driven story? Then Earth Defense Force 6 is for you, and you should check it out. Otherwise, you won’t have your mind changed as this is repetitive schlock that is fun but nothing groundbreaking.
EA Sports College Football 25 was certainly worth the wait. It’s the most fun I’ve had in a football game in years and has a distinct feel that makes it more than just Madden with collegiate players and teams.
Darkest Dungeon II is just as fun on PlayStation 5 as it was on PC. If you waited for the console release, then you’re in for a highly polished roguelike that encourages experimentation and learning from your own failures.