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While Code Vein 2 is far from terrible, and at times quite fun, it simply doesn’t do enough to set itself apart from the ever-expanding list of Souls-like games that are bringing new and fresh experiences to the table.
Those familiar with the game know that you can spend hours and hours playing and flying through the skies, and that’s honestly the beauty of it.
While I won’t find myself replaying every game in this collection to the same extent, I’m loving what the team at Digital Eclipse have put together here.
Overall, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond might not be the best in the long-running series, but it definitely stands tall as a solid sequel, after so many years of anticipation.
For as basic and minimal as the gameplay feels at times, Goodnight Universe knocks it out of the park when it comes to its narrative structure and emotional storytelling.
Every little part of Skate Story comes together so perfectly, so beautifully.
Despite a simple control scheme that occasionally hits its ceiling, the game offers endless meaningful unlocks that keep you coming back to play more.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is actually a decent overall package that’s simply held back and let down by its bizarre co-op campaign.
Jurassic World Evolution 3 is the most ambitious, polished, and creatively fulfilling Jurassic Park game ever produced.
Pac-Man World 2 Re-PAC is the shining example of how older games should be remade, completely from the ground up, modernising where needed while still retaining the Saturday morning cartoon quality of the characters and gameplay that made it such a classic in the first place.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is a solid sequel that builds on its commitment to chaotic action.
Exhilarating at every turn, yet never frustrating or inconvenient, every moment of my time with Possessor(s) was a delight.
Persona 3 Reload on Nintendo Switch 2 is the most beautiful and emotionally rich version of the game that Atlus has ever produced.
It might not revolutionise the series, but it does bring a fresh new approach and a full suite of new levels, in an approachable blend of old and new.
DK Island and Emerald Rush are a must-have for fans of the Retro series and those who love rogue-like challenges.
In the growing conversation around “games as art,” Hellblade II demands inclusion.
I enjoyed The Outer Worlds for what it was worth, but The Outer Worlds 2 feels like a significant step up, and one that’s better suited to a broader audience.
Two Point Museum is an endlessly entertaining and wonderfully impressive management sim that refines the formula of its predecessors.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A ultimately propels the series forward, offering the best-looking and smoothest gameplay the series has ever produced.
Piankiller isn’t really broken or terrible in any meaningful way, but it’s just not doing enough of its own stuff to justify a full reimagining such as this.