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.
Way of the Sword borrows just enough from that genre to feel current without losing its own identity, making it approachable even for players who normally avoid Soulslikes.
Star Wars: Zero Company is an incredible Star Wars experience. The exploration, along with some of the grittier aspects of the Clone Wars, is enjoyable. The moments that happen, which we won’t spoil, are incredible.
The game brings a fresh sense of excitement to the Splatoon franchise and makes this new direction feel like a natural evolution.
Arc System Works has poured an incredible amount of passion into the project, and that enthusiasm is evident in nearly every aspect of the game. Its ambitious combat and obvious affection for Marvel come together to make Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls one of the standout games of the year.
Despite its narrative shortcomings, Beast of Reincarnation is an ambitious and rewarding action RPG that deserves to be on the radar of genre fans.
Thanks to its new missions, Halo: Campaign Evolved gives longtime fans something fresh while expanding the wider Halo universe.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is a strong addition to the fighting game community that deserves a massive audience.
D-topia is a game we recommend as long as gamers know what they’re getting into. It’s a gentle game that might be slow at times, but worth it in the end.
The updated visuals shouldn’t be overlooked, as Black Flag Resynced is one of the year's more stunning games. If Ubisoft wanted a win, then consider this an easy victory. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is a must-play for all players.
While we haven’t had much Star Fox, this entry is the best to date. Hopefully, this spawns into something rooted in this experience without remaking Star Fox 64.
It's not just the references that make it work, but also the gameplay and the thrill of exploring Gotham. Whether someone is a LEGO fan, a Batman fan, or both, there's something here to enjoy.
If you’re Asha Sharmon, then you have to feel good about Forza Horizon 6 being your first major release from Xbox.
The direction to go to space was a great one by Supermassive Games as Directive 8020 is a fun time. Besides the game-changing Turning Points, the standard structure of big decisions and choices remains, but it’s done well.