Familiar chills return in Little Nightmares III, yet lackluster design and missing couch co-op keep it from escaping the shadow of its predecessors.
Real-time combat and strong storytelling make Pokémon Legends: Z-A a bold step forward, even if restrictive zones, Lumiose’s limits, and no voice acting hold it back from true greatness.
Bye Sweet Carole offers gorgeous animation and a touching premise alongside some solid puzzles, but its padded pacing, cheap stealth, and lackluster combat drag this storybook tale down.
The Devil is in the Details blends eerie design with anomaly spotting and hidden puzzles, offering freedom of play and tons of scares and variety for replay, though not every trick lands.
Ghost of Yotei expands its world and sharpens combat, but a weak revenge tale leaves side-quests and twists to carry this otherwise impressive open-world adventure.
Silent Hill f reinvents the series with Japanese folklore, chilling replay value, eerie puzzles, and flawed but fresh survival horror gameplay.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger immerses fans in a detailed Digital World after a slow burn, offering deep team-building, and gratifying battles with plenty of Digimon and Digivolution possibilities.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter revitalizes the series’ origin, pairing charming leads with refined battle mechanics, rich customization, and the deep world-building that fans and newcomers will adore.
Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & The White Guardian charms with its designs as well as satisfying battles, exploration, and simpler synthesis; but returning characters aren’t fully utilized.
Borderlands 4 delivers fun lootin’ and shootin’, varied builds, and storytelling that isn’t afraid to get serious between the jokes—marred by persistent glitches and dreadful performance.
Challenging combat and tight resource management fuel Cronos: The New Dawn’s chilling sci-fi survival horror atmosphere even if many questions remain unanswered by the end.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater preserves Kojima’s masterpiece while overhauling visuals and streamlining controls, making this the definitive way to relive a classic.
With no handholding, Hell is Us challenges players to unearth its haunting secrets. Dense lore and grim set pieces enthrall alongside challenging puzzles just don’t expect varied combat or foes.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar’s charming villagers and emphasis on selling items elevate the classic farm life. Wind-based crafting, fishing quirks, and stamina hurdles temper its addictive rhythm.
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution delivers a vibrant blast from the past with endearing characters, colorful visuals, and the type of impressive gameplay that fans will adore.
Discounty is a colorful retail sim with addictive pacing but its shallow story and lack of depth leave it lacking, but it will still delight those looking for a different type of life-sim.
Mado Monogatari: Fia and the Wondrous Academy blends easy-to-grasp mechanics, colorful visuals, and endearing characters into a lighthearted, humorous dungeon crawler that might not be for everyone.
Mafia: The Old Country pairs simple, standard mechanics with a predictable mob narrative, but its gorgeous period setting and tight, story-driven run make for a thrilling experience.
Gratesca Studio and Serenity Forge’s Noctuary offers a gripping, emotional narrative in a richly detailed world and while the combat feels underused, its stunning visuals and story shine.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 delivers a solid sequel: same core combat, expanded roster, and a fresh story mode combine for fan-pleasing action, even if it plays it safe.