Jake Dekker
Tales of Symphonia's excellent story and characters are held back by dated mechanics, repetitive combat, and some technical issues.
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's first DLC expansion, The Teal Mask, is a commendable step in the right direction that's held back by some familiar technical shortcomings.
Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp's uneven campaigns are held up by rock-solid gameplay and a great presentation.
Indika is a gorgeous psychological adventure that grapples with religion and the many difficult themes associated with it.
The Last of Us Part I manages to tell a harrowing story of loss and redemption that still holds up despite some of its dated level design. However, its PC port is a big letdown.
Baldur's Gate 3 is a sprawling, dense RPG backed by fantastic characters, an excellent combat system, and an impressive co-op mode.