Lies of P might not be Bloodborne 2, but it is an excellent and engaging experience inspired by some of the best games in the industry.
Eternights is a good first outing for Studio Sai but it's held back by overly perverse characters and predictable story beats.
Starfield is a technical marvel for Bethesda, delivering an excellent adventure across the cosmos. It's polished, filled with personality and feels familiar but entirely new at the same time.
Sabotage Studio’s Sea of Stars is an instant classic. It is an engrossing story with beautiful characters bolstered with an exciting battle system that respects its predecessors while establishing its legacy.
Immortals of Aveum is a great first outing for Ascendant Studios, combining first-person, magic, and fantasy.
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood is deep and filled with memorable moments. It also has a lot of heart and deals with some heavy themes with grace, which I'm confident many will resonate with.
Clash: Artifacts of Chaos is fueled by a gorgeous art direction that drives the obscure world of Zenozoik.
Atlas Fallen has a lot going for it, with a beautiful world filled with things to do. Its narrative and characters have some issues, but the combat and freedom offered within its world are excellent.
Exoprimal’s filled with intense moments as you experience its story, with exciting gameplay and impressive moments you’ll grin through.
Arcadian Atlas is an inoffensive SRPG that has some fun mechanics, giving a pared-down iteration of its contemporaries.
Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes Definitive Edition isn't the ambitious remake, but it does enough to warrant a playthrough.
As the most accessible and engaging entry in the series, #Pikmin4 is a treat. It’s like a summertime sorbet, light, flavourful, and made with only the best ingredients.
While it may not rely heavily on a traditional narrative, Viewfinder's mind-boggling puzzles and immersive photo-based mechanics make it a standout experience.
Testament: Order of High Human shows the studio has a lot of ambition, but without channelling that energy, the result is this game
Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg bridges the series' earliest moments, allowing newcomers to return to Gust's earliest moments.
Everybody 1-2-Switch! offers a brief sliver of fun for a group of friends, but its lack of longevity makes this entry a forgettable affair
Synapse showcases the power of the mind, delivering an immersive VR experience that challenges your skills and intellect.
Crash Team Rumble will live and die by the content Toys For Bob delivers, and as it stands, there's a lot of fun to be had at launch, even if the content is barebones.
Final Fantasy 16 is a paradigm shift for the historical series, moving the needle in a new direction, but it is well worth experiencing.
Super Mega Baseball 4 is another excellent entry that feels like it's in a league of its own with a stellar presentation and a renewed sense of excitement.