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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.
Thirteen years after its original release, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag returns as Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, rebuilt with modern visuals, overhauled mechanics and enough quality-of-life improvements to make Edward Kenway’s Caribbean adventure feel remarkably comfortable in 2026.
Doom: The Dark Ages – Revelations is a textbook example of how to expand an already phenomenal action game in all the right ways.
Gothic 1 Remake successfully revives a cult-classic franchise by preserving the uncompromising friction that made it famous. Fans of The Elder Scrolls or Kingdom Come: Deliverance will appreciate seeing the foundational mechanics that helped inspire those series.
Halo: Campaign Evolved might not redefine or even reinvigorate the franchise, but it’s hard to argue that this isn’t the best way to experience the original game.
Splatoon Raiders feels like an easy home run for Nintendo. The single-player story will please fans of the original games (particularly Splatoon 3), and the detailed progression system with collectibles, upgrades and treasure does enough of the heavy lifting to keep you coming back again and again.
Digimon Story Time Stranger is a largely positive and satisfying experience that excels in telling a unique and complex story, while relying on certain gameplay tropes that only bolster its satisfying turn-based encounters.
Echoes of Aincrad is a serviceable entry point for most casual fans, complementing the main narrative without ever detracting from it.