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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.
Silent Hill: Townfall is the revival this franchise needed. By moving locations and shrouding the release in complete mystery, the team at Konami have delivered arguably the best horror game of 2026.
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.
I went in expecting a good Fire Emblem game in Fortune’s Weave. I came out convinced this truly believing that this is one of the best RPGs Nintendo has published in a decade.
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.
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush is a decent arcade racer, while it doesn’t quite live up to the greatness of the last two Unleashed titles, it does attempt to shift the franchise to a more open world setting that ultimately delivery some mixed results.
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.
The Blood of Dawnwalker represents a bold new step forward for a fresh studio, clearly making a statement with a world enriched in deep lore, filled with memorable characters and a story you won’t soon forget.
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.
Elden Ring Tarnished Edition brings one of the best games of the generation to Nintendo’s newest console with surprising grace.
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.
Big Walk is one of the biggest surprises of 2026; it’s a relatively simple premise that keeps unwrapping layers the more you play.