007 First Light is not only the best Bond game ever made, but a frontrunner for the best game of 2026 so far.
While the general formula and pacing remain unchanged, this is without a doubt one of the most premium racing experiences in recent memory, and one of the best games of 2026.
While Kiln would certainly benefit from additional game modes or even local competitive or cooperative multiplayer, there’s still plenty of fun to be had.
While its story mode is somewhat shallow and disappointing, along with a lack of depth as far as its modes are concerned, there’s still enough to cling onto in terms of its mechanics that make this a contender worth checking out.
Overall, Saros is an incredible follow-up to Returnal, which should be heralded in its own right as one of the most robust and satisfying roguelite games on the market today.
Through all its flaws, Mouse: P.I. for Hire is an incredibly charming, well-paced and engaging shooter that rarely overstays its welcome.
Darwin’s Paradox! is a pleasant surprise that absolutely charmed the socks off me, thanks to its likeable protagonist.
While the additional content and bland menu design drop the ball on occasion, it’s still worth checking out in the short term, even if you’re inevitably going to return for the awesome titles themselves.
While I wish Screamer’s main story was a little more engaging and stitched together with more cutscenes instead of boring conversations, there’s a very satisfying racing game in the midst of it all.
Marathon has all the building blocks in place for an incredibly engaging and rewarding extraction shooter.
Overall, WWE 2K26 is an incredibly fun experience bolstered by solid gameplay, plenty of matches and modes, and a crazy roster of 400 superstars at launch.
Ultimately, Tales of Berseria Remastered might not feel as essential to casual or returning fans, given its limited upgrades, which at times feel a little disappointing.
I just wish it were more in tune with all of the tropes that the franchise itself had utilised all those years ago, instead of pulling from pre-existing tropes from other Metroid-Vania experiences.
Overall, Nioh 3 understands what made its predecessors great, all while upgrading and expanding accordingly.
Overall, RIDE 6 delivers an authentic, dense and enjoyable experience that goes out of its way to cater for both experienced and inexperienced gamers alike.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is a decent package that might not reinvent the wheel, but certainly refines it.
While the game’s story won’t really do much to help acclimate newcomers, I’m sure that fans of the anime will find something to enjoy here.
While Code Vein 2 is far from terrible, and at times quite fun, it simply doesn’t do enough to set itself apart from the ever-expanding list of Souls-like games that are bringing new and fresh experiences to the table.
While I won’t find myself replaying every game in this collection to the same extent, I’m loving what the team at Digital Eclipse have put together here.
Overall, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond might not be the best in the long-running series, but it definitely stands tall as a solid sequel, after so many years of anticipation.