Mark O'Callaghan
Between its combat, characters, politics, music, and striking fantasy world, Metaphor: ReFantazio is still one of Atlus’ best games of all time. Whether played docked or taken on the go, the Switch 2 version gives another audience a good excuse to finally experience it.
ven with the compromises that Shift Up had to make, Stellar Blade runs great on the Switch 2.
Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered is one of the most entertaining Godzilla games out there. At the end of the day, it’s hard to top the appeal of putting giant monsters in an arena and letting them tear each other apart.
The mystery is so well done, playfully touching on its noir influences without being overbearing.
The story pairs beautifully with the gameplay, and its dynamic nature keeps players on their toes.
It's a love letter to the franchise while still delivering something that stands on its own.
There are some stumbles with the presentation and story, but nothing to derail the excitement of puzzle solving.
If you're looking for a complete overhaul of the classic Toy Story games, you’ll be disappointed. Besides Toy Story 3 getting a bit of a touch-up, these are the games players will remember. Digital Eclipse's extra additions add value to the retro collection.
Belmont’s Curse isn’t just the game that Castlevania needed, but easily one of the best ones in the franchise.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is another win for Capcom in a very successful year.
While this isn’t for the faint of heart, Hellraiser: Revival is a game made for horror fans.
While the PlayStation 5 generation is far from over, Ghost of Yōtei is the best exclusive from this generation.
At the end of the day, this is still Kingdom Hearts on the Switch 2. The fact that these games are finally getting the chance to play natively is ultimately a win. These games hold a special place in people’s hearts, and the fact that we’re getting another platform, especially in handheld mode, is always a win.
Playing Gears of War: E-Day felt like playing the original trilogy on the Xbox 360, not in a technical sense, but in the feeling of being back in this world. Getting a new adventure with Marcus and Dom is a real treat, and the story surrounding them is incredible.
The Remastered doesn’t change things visually, but adds several tweaks to the gameplay and mechanics to make the game feel like it just came out. Gamers don’t need another excuse to play The Witcher 3, but the Remastered makes a compelling case for replaying Geralt’s journey.
While the story gets bogged down with prior knowledge of the world, it’s backed up by a fun cast of characters that makes it worth investing time into.
If you want the perfect game to play for Halloween, Silent Hill: Townfall is a must-buy.
Despite some big bugs, that doesn’t stop the momentum that Remedy Entertainment has built with Control Resonant.
The game delivers the definitive Wolverine gaming experience, combining brutal action with a genuine understanding of what makes Logan such an enduring character. For Wolverine fans, picking this one up is an easy choice, but even people who aren't into X-Men may want to give this game a go.
This world doesn’t want you to live in it, but instead, the compelling nature of it makes for another playthrough after beating the main story. It’s an outstanding victory for Rebel Wolves as it's an incredible first outing for them. The Blood of Dawnwalker is a day 1 purchase for any gamer out there.