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Through all its flaws, Mouse: P.I. for Hire is an incredibly charming, well-paced and engaging shooter that rarely overstays its welcome.
Darwin’s Paradox! is a pleasant surprise that absolutely charmed the socks off me, thanks to its likeable protagonist.
As someone who gravitates toward more mechanically dense and directly engaging experiences, I didn’t expect to find myself so thoroughly charmed by the relaxed rhythm of island life and the surprisingly deep well of laughs that comes with it.
While the additional content and bland menu design drop the ball on occasion, it’s still worth checking out in the short term, even if you’re inevitably going to return for the awesome titles themselves.
Minos is, in many ways, a simple game of defence. But underneath the surface lies a complex and lively network, with a lot of fun to be had. It is simple, not out of limitations, but to draw focus to the important parts.
If you are new to Neva like I was, it’s a great gateway to the main game.
While I wish Screamer’s main story was a little more engaging and stitched together with more cutscenes instead of boring conversations, there’s a very satisfying racing game in the midst of it all.
For newcomers especially, this is the definitive version of one of the Switch era’s finest platformers.
Marathon has all the building blocks in place for an incredibly engaging and rewarding extraction shooter.
Pokémon Pokopia proves the franchise has far more to say when it steps outside its own formula.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is a deep, intricately crafted, and beautifully rendered game that stands as the series’ highlight in terms of story.
Overall, WWE 2K26 is an incredibly fun experience bolstered by solid gameplay, plenty of matches and modes, and a crazy roster of 400 superstars at launch.
For fans of the genre, and particularly those who loved the Little Nightmares games, Reanimal delivers a haunting, memorable adventure that proves the original creators still know exactly how to craft a true nightmare.
Ultimately, Tales of Berseria Remastered might not feel as essential to casual or returning fans, given its limited upgrades, which at times feel a little disappointing.
I just wish it were more in tune with all of the tropes that the franchise itself had utilised all those years ago, instead of pulling from pre-existing tropes from other Metroid-Vania experiences.
Overall, Nioh 3 understands what made its predecessors great, all while upgrading and expanding accordingly.
Overall, RIDE 6 delivers an authentic, dense and enjoyable experience that goes out of its way to cater for both experienced and inexperienced gamers alike.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties is a decent package that might not reinvent the wheel, but certainly refines it.
Mario Tennis Fever is simply a massive step forward for the series.
While the game’s story won’t really do much to help acclimate newcomers, I’m sure that fans of the anime will find something to enjoy here.