Redfall struggles to find its identity with mundane loot and attempted co-op focus that drags the game's interesting potential down to being a mediocre and disappointing FPS.
Crime Boss: Rockay City has some potential but lack of polish across the board combined with repetitive gameplay does more harm than its poorly included celebrity cast could ever help.
Dead Island 2 offers some of the most visceral and realistic looking first person combat around but its unfinished story and lack of challenge prevent it from reaching its potential.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure manages to improve upon nearly every aspect of Zero to create an RPG that is a must-play for fans of the genre.
Dredge’s enjoyable gameplay loop of fishing, selling, and upgrading all set on an ocean where horrors await beneath the waves and beyond the fog makes for an unforgettable indie experience.
Lunark does an excellent job mimicking cinematic platformers of the ‘90s to its benefit but also to its detriment, resulting in a solid sci-fi tale that can be a bit too frustrating at times.
Atelier Ryza 3 serves as an emotional and satisfying conclusion to Ryza’s journey while also delivering some of the most expansive gameplay the series has ever had.
Strong storytelling does little to make up for the poor gameplay mechanics that drag Mato Anomalies’ potential down.
Resident Evil 4 hits all of the right notes as it delivers a masterclass in action horror that lives up to, and surpasses, the original in nearly every way.
Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse combines its limited controls with a haunting atmosphere to create a great Japanese survival horror game that still shows its age from time to time.
Little Witch Nobeta’s charming character designs belies a dark world that the simple but enjoyable story is set against all while offering entertaining fast-paced spell-shooting combat.
Although technical issues and poor loot system hold it back, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty’s difficult but incredibly rewarding gameplay makes it an outstanding game in its genre.
Scars Above's premise and storyline are the best parts but poorly balanced combat and lack of extra content make this sci-fi tale one that is over far too quickly to be memorable.
Like a Dragon: Ishin!successfully brings classic Yakuza gameplay to Edo era Japan with a satisfying story and tons of side-content to sink hours into.
Wild Hearts’ feudal Japan setting and fusion of nature and beast create a gorgeous aesthetic with unique Karakuri elements alongside solid weapon mechanics making nearly every hunt enjoyable.
This remake of Dead Space sets a new standard when it comes to remakes by offering not only improved graphics but enhanced gameplay and story telling that brings the game to a whole new level.
Forspoken squanders its impressive magical combat and parkour with a check-list open world and some of the most generic and predictable writing around.
Fire Emblem Engage may lack the same quality storytelling and interaction as past releases but offers some of the best tactical RPG combat and deep customization that fans could ask for.
Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters tells one of their best Neptunia stories in recent years but some rough combat elements and dungeon reuse hold this latest spin-off back.
One Piece Odyssey has all the heart of the original manga and tells an enjoyable storyline filled with interesting "what ifs" but is far too easy and often simple to the point of detriment.