Most of EA Sports FC 27’s improvements feel noticeable and, at certain points, warranted, but its biggest swings, like The Grounds, for example, only highlight the fact that there’s more work to be done.
Even if you’re not a fan of the franchise or simply haven’t jumped on board yet, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve serves up some incredible gameplay, wedged in between stunning visuals and a memorable story.
Overall, Dune: Awakening is a fun experience that feels incredibly authentic at its core, even if it suffers from bland gunplay and repetitive endgame content.
While there’s less in the way of content than Vol. 1, I’m still a massive fan of everything on offer. It’s simply nice to have two previously inaccessible games on modern hardware, both treated to much nicer 4K/ 60 FPS facelifts.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword presents a decent story that’s held up by its absolutely stellar combat.
Marvel’s Wolverine fights through its flaws with the determination and grit of Logan himself, resting on an engaging story, a charming Wolverine and some incredibly satisfying and brutal combat to make it worth your while.
Overall, NBA 2K27 feels like it has taken one step forward, yet two steps back. It’s fun to play thanks to the adjusted rhythm shooting, new dribble animations and Dunk Meter, but it just feels held back by everything else.
While I would have loved a little more of the story throughout, along with some extra opportunities for combat, there’s no denying how good Orbitals looks, on top of how fun it is to play.
Mortal Shell 2 won’t really break the mould for those invested in the genre, but it’s certainly a step in the right direction for developer Cold Symmetry.
Overall, Star Wars Zero Company is the turn-based tactics game I never knew I wanted, and one of the best games of 2026.
The Sinking City 2 might have its flaws, but is ultimately a decent sequel that I believe would still please fans of the original game and Lovecraftian Cthulhu lore alike.
Mafia: The Old Country – Man of Honor doesn’t breathe new life into the game, nor does it give those who maybe didn’t enjoy the initial experience a reason to return. But for everyone else, including fans of the base game and those interested in giving this a shot, I urge you to jump on board.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is one of the biggest surprises of 2026 for me, simply due to how good it feels to play.
Pro Jank Footy is far from the deepest experience out there, but it simply nails the spirit of the sport, along with a fresh burst of Aussie humour, so much so that it’s really hard not to enjoy on some level.
Halo: Campaign Evolved might not redefine or even reinvigorate the franchise, but it’s hard to argue that this isn’t the best way to experience the original game.
Digimon Story Time Stranger is a largely positive and satisfying experience that excels in telling a unique and complex story, while relying on certain gameplay tropes that only bolster its satisfying turn-based encounters.
Echoes of Aincrad is a serviceable entry point for most casual fans, complementing the main narrative without ever detracting from it.
Flaws aside, Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is the best way to experience this first chapter of the franchise, and a worthy upgrade for existing fans.
The Legacy Mode might be a little too short, The Gym Mode relatively pointless, and the Flow State mechanic utterly overpowered, but there’s still plenty to love about EA Sports UFC 6.
007 First Light is not only the best Bond game ever made, but a frontrunner for the best game of 2026 so far.