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While we might have to arguably wait for future games to unlock the series' true potential, Kena: Bridge of Spirits is still a great first outing for Ember Lab. If the breathtaking visuals don't suck you in, then there's the satisfying and challenging combat as well, or the wide world to explore.
While the leaderboards are wonky the rest of Centipede: Recharged feels just about exactly like you'd want the original game to be when dragged into the current year.
Diablo II: Resurrected keeps the gameplay of the original intact while offering many quality-of-life and cosmetic improvements.
The team left no stone unturned for FIFA 22 and went all out in making a supremely-improved football game.
Hot Wheels Unleashed is a fantastic arcade racer at its core, but the overall product is hurt by the gacha mechanics.
Cave built up a strong fan-base over its years of development and Espgaluda II is a perfect example as to why.
Cruis'n Blast is the most thrilling racing experience on Switch and the best arcade racer in years.
Active Life Outdoor Challenge is mildly entertaining from a game standpoint and features beginner level physical activity from an exercise one.
The changes that were implemented for NBA 2K22 are for the better.
There are moments when Tsugunohi succeeds as a horror game.
Coming away from any title in the Yakuza universe, to remark glowingly about its story and all the many characters and spots of exposition that entails, has become somewhat of a given.
Arguably one of the original Aragami's greatest strengths, it's nice to see Lince Works broaden the scope of their level design.
BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites features great-looking animation and creative level designs, but is hindered less-than-stellar game mechanics.
Deathloop is another incredible title from Arkane, once again putting their skills in developing both quality stealth and first-person action to good use and blending it with time loops in order to create one of the year's most memorable games.
WarioWare: Get It Together! is exactly what fans of the series will be expecting.
The Artful Escape may not have particularly deep or challenging gameplay, but the main reason to attend this show is its incredible writing and Francis' trippy, out-of-this-world journey in discovering his new persona, one which features a lot of nifty twists in various ways, alongside truly striking sci-fi visuals and an expertly-crafted soundtrack. The Artful Escape is an astonishing rock and roll epic that the likes of Ziggy Stardust would be proud of.
Outside of iffy sound design, Kitaria Fables is an outstanding game from top to bottom.
Tales of Arise is the best Tales game in over a decade.
Life is Strange: True Colors may sadly dim towards the end, but it's worth checking out alone just to experience Haven Springs, with its gorgeous scenery, terrific cast of characters both major and minor, and an intriguing mystery that requires quite a bit of fun gameplay.
Final Fantasy IV Pixel Remaster might not be the definitive version of Final Fantasy IV, but it's an excellent way to experience this classic, whether it be someone checking it out for the first time or a long-time fan replaying it for the umpteenth time.