Cookie Cutter’s artwork and fast-paced combat are a delight but a lackluster story that fails to capitalize on its potential as well as genre generic mechanics do little to help it stand out.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is perfect for fans of the franchise as it captures the feel and design of the world perfectly while also delivering a solid open world FPS.
Super Mario RPG may not be challenging but enjoyable turn-based combat and wonderfully charming and witty writing make this nostalgic RPG a shining example of how to remake a beloved classic.
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is smaller than your average game in the series but still delivers an emotional punch of a story with plenty of great content to enjoy.
Persona 5 Tactica may be simple for a tactical RPG but between solidly adapted mechanics and a great story, the Phantom Thieves’ latest outing is as stylish and enjoyable as ever for fans.
Anonymous;Code delivers a grand sci-fi tale that will keep players engaged throughout thanks to stellar writing and concepts but fumbles a little with characterization and mechanics.
Star Ocean: The Second Story R features the same classic story fans love combined with modern elements that make this enhanced release easily the best way to experience this beloved RPG.
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 feels like natural progression for the spectacular series as Insomniac has taken the impressive elements of the original and expanded on them to create a riveting sequel.
WitchSpring R is a charming RPG with solid gameplay and a wonderful cast, serving as a great reboot looking to draw in new fans and will delight those that have played the originals.
Cyberpunk 2077 had an awful reputation three years ago but CD Projekt Red’s efforts to fix it and the exceptional content found in Phantom Liberty more than redeem this futuristic RPG.
Ubisoft has successfully managed to go back to its roots with Assassin’s Creed Mirage by offering a solid story and great stealth-focused gameplay that can feel a bit too simplistic at times.
Separate Ways brings Ada Wong’s story into a new light while offering fresh feeling combat and unique encounters that make this expansion a great compliment to an amazing game.
Fate/Samurai Remnant’s engrossing writing and simplistic but engaging combat system make this a title worth exploring no matter your familiarity with the Fate franchise.
Although Mortal Kombat 1 may have some flaws, they do little to dampen the expanded toolkit that Kameos add to the highly entertaining and gory combat that will keep fans coming back for more.
MythForce may have a great sense of aesthetic but the roguelike it is designed around is as basic and uninspiring as they come, becoming a quickly repetitive grindfest with little payoff.
NBA 2K24 may still look gorgeous and play amazing but everything else feels like a step back and is flat out exploitative at points, becoming a poster-child for microtransactions ruining games.
Starfield is a truly impressive offering that just begs to be explored that will keep players coming back for easily over a hundred hours despite some rougher mechanics and design issues.
Under the Waves tells a solid tale of grief that is at its best when it focuses on environmentalism and technical issues and lack of polish hinder the unique experience of the deep sea.
Rune Factory 3 Special may lack quality of life features found in recent entries but offers perhaps the best cast of characters in the series with crisp visuals and an addictive gameplay loop.
Trails into Reverie is an impressive send-off to a series that does its best to deliver on fan expectations with characters, though an often generic and slow storyline does drag it down a bit.