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While the journey is not a smooth one, The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu takes you on a voyage of co-op terror that assaults the senses and unsettles the nerves. Its cosmic horror bag of tricks offers a refreshing experience, even as its power begins to fade.
Endless Ragnarok isn't a game changer for Granblue Fantasy: Relink, but it does stock the base game with better-balanced and deeper endgame gameplay. There's not much new in terms of story, and there's a fair bit of reskinning and rehashing going on, yet this is a smart expansion for a relatively breezy RPG experience.
Black Flag's narrative was always strong, focusing on Edward's journey to freedom and the losses he has to bear while exploring every nook and cranny of the Caribbean Sea. The remake doesn't change that, instead fleshing out the story with meaningful additions. Besides parkour, it doesn't fix what wasn't broken in the first place. Black Flag was, and will remain with the new version, one of the strongest Assassin's Creed titles in the franchise.
It takes a while to get to the core of what makes Moonlight Peaks a viable alternative to your life sim of choice, so be prepared for a slow start if you're well-versed in the genre. But if you want a relaxed life sim experience full of chilled-out, yet compelling things to do in a charmingly supernatural environment, it is full of rewards.
Copa City brings a refreshing take on football management by focusing on an aspect of the beautiful game that gets overlooked elsewhere. Planning and executing the matchday experience for a club and its city works fits snugly into the various sub-genres the game employs, but be ready to face a frustrating lesson or two if you're playing on console.
Yacht Club Games' return bridges the gap between souls-like games and their 2D action-adventure ancestry with enough confidence and energy to instantly become a new indie classic.
Directive 8020 may not reach the stars, but it still delivers a thrilling sci-fi horror ride
Bus Bound is a more laid-back bus driving simulator with its good vibes extending not just to its tone but even to its demands upon you. It never looks to bury you in spreadsheets, but instead has you focus on what matters in the game's city; the life of the public needing to go from A to B, and what that means when profit isn't the motive.
It goes without saying that Pragmata is a terrific game and one of 2026's must-play titles. It fires on all cylinders and doesn't let you go, even after the credits roll. The frenetic action, charming characters, and striking visuals help bolster a creativity rarely seen in AAA titles. While it can play it safe in the story and settings, it is one of Capcom's best games this decade and a sure-fire Game of the Year contender in my book.
Though it's impossible not to question Marathon's long-term appeal, it's one of the most confident big-budget FPS in years and a fantastic reminder that Bungie devs can shake things up when given the space and freedom to cook.
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake successfully captures the soul and voice of a classic while improving on the presentation and scope, but shoddy combat often brings those commendable efforts down.
Overall, Resident Evil Requiem is one of the series' best outings in recent years. Delivering on the action and scares, the game shows what makes the franchise so special. It can fall into the trap of fan service, but never falters much in what it sets out to do. Yes, it's February and, yes, it is cliché, but Requiem is already one of 2026's best and an experience that fans and newcomers won't be able to get enough of.
Disciples: Domination is a flawed, by-the-numbers strategy RPG that shows some creativity with its units and certain boss mechanics, but lacks enough depth and variety to sustain the amount of fights it throws at you across its decently lengthy campaign. Its writing lacks a consistent tone, its world fails to grip you, while Avyanna only stands out as one of the most unconvincing protagonists to date, making Domination a functional but rather forgettable second entry in the series.
Nioh 3 is a fast, relentless and tough thrill ride that maintains a great sense of progression while rewarding exploration and player freedom. The sheer amount of options is overwhelming, while opening the door to the souls-like genre for newcomers with its Ninja Gaiden-inspired action.
Craftlings successfully rediscovers genre-bending mechanics and systems to deliver a puzzle-strategy adventure that doesn't reinvent the wheel but feels thoroughly polished and focused.
Terminator 2D: NO FATE doesn't go the extra mile to really mine the sci-fi classic for gold, but it lands all its shots and delivers highly replayable, no-nonsense retro goodness that looks, sounds, and controls great.
Total Chaos' remake can be orthodox to a fault, but it's a polished evolution of a fascinating blend of survival horror and shooter that never lets off the gas.
Earth vs Mars doesn't have a fresh take on familiar tactics, but it gets all the basics right, is constantly pleasant to play, and offers good value for little money.
Sacred 2 was the sort of action-RPG you turned to once you'd exhausted better, more focused options in the genre. 17 years later, a decent remaster can't mask what's a largely plodding and miserable experience.
Anno 117: Pax Romana is a more measured, relaxed city builder than its predecessor, operating on a smaller scale while reshuffling key elements of the series' well-established formula to varying amounts of success. Both familiar and refreshing, it makes you think differently about how you build your cities.