Riders Republic is a consistently entertaining extreme sports game that avoids the compulsory trappings of most open-world games.
Forza Horizon 5 doubles down on the series' winning formula to give players another hit racing game superpowered by next-gen tech.
Halo Infinite isn't going to reinvent the shooter genre, but it's a fun solo and multiplayer experience that can only get better with time.
Horizon Forbidden West establishes the Horizon franchise as a power player in Sony’s first-party arsenal.
While technical frustrations hold back its full potential. Elden Ring astonishes with fantastic open-world design and consistently rewarding exploration.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is a charming platformer filled with intuitive puzzles, a genuinely intriguing world, and hysterical transformations that always made me smile.
Moss: Book 2 is a confident VR sequel that iterates on its predecessor just enough to make it feel new again.
Hardspace: Shipbreaker is an intricate anti-puzzle game that delivers a searing commentary on corporate abuse.
Neon White swings for the fences with its card-based gun-platforming, but it pays off to create a wildly enjoyable action game.
As long as you're OK with the usual Musou repetition, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is a worthy follow-up to Three Houses.
Stray delivers on its adorable cat adventure premise, but its excellent atmosphere and strong sci-fi storytelling are what elevate it.
Splatoon 3 delivers a breed of content-rich multiplayer fun that's refreshing to see in the age of shaky free-to-play promises.
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope makes excellent tweaks to Kingdom Battle's winning formula, especially when it comes to its more creative tactics.
You'll be hard-pressed to find an action game that's having as much fun as Bayonetta 3.
God of War Ragnarok delivers more thrilling action in in a bigger, though not necessarily better, sequel.
From start to finish, A Little to the Left is just downright pleasant. It’s an intuitive approach to the puzzle genre that plays with the human urge to keep our surroundings nice and tidy — and the feline instinct to absolutely ruin them.
Fire Emblem Engage is another reliable hit in the tactics series, even if it isn't as much a step forward as previous installments.
SEASON: a letter to the future is an unforgettable road trip adventure that invites players to soak in its serene world.
Dead Space (2023) feels a little redundant considering the original still holds up, but a well-executed remake still results in a standout action-horror experience.
Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe is an exceptionally well-handled rerelease, bringing new content that enhances the Wii classic.