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Endless Ragnarok makes Granblue Fantasy: Relink feel like a more complete game thanks to its various additions, including harder boss fights and a simple roguelite mode for mindless currency grinding.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced is yet another bountiful voyage for Edward Kenway and company.
While the foundational EA Sports College Football experience remains high-quality and slowly improving, a lack of much meaningful new content in CFB 27, headlined by the barebones Mascot Mashup, highlights how this franchise has already shown signs of stagnation, even if only in its third year back.
Star Fox on Switch 2 may not be the brand-new reinvention some wanted, but it is easily the most polished and complete version of this classic formula.
Dead or Alive 6 Last Round still delivers excellent fighting mechanics and enough depth to keep players invested, but as a re-release, it struggles to fully justify itself.
#DRIVE Rally is a no-nonsense arcade racer that stands out for its simplicity, but ultimately doesn't offer enough to keep you coming back for more.
NBA: The Run succeeds as a focused arcade alternative to sports sims, even if some rough edges hold it back from greatness.
EA Sports UFC 6 does many things right, delivering what you'd expect from it. But as a title meant to advance the franchise, it stumbles too often to truly stand out.
Gothic 1 Remake definitely deserves praise for preserving everything good about the original release and for its revamped visuals. However, that isn't enough to excuse its poor performance and dated combat, facets crucial to the experience that actively prevent it from being easy to recommend.
BrokenLore: FOLLOW is a great addition to the horror genre, and a fairly entertaining game, provided you can ignore its flaws that could derail your experience.
The 7th Guest Remake is a fantastic way to experience the 1993 classic without having to worry about the original's absurd puzzle design. Its engaging story, fun characters, and compelling gameplay loop will also keep you stuck to the screen.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Nintendo Switch 2 version might not be the best way to play this unabashed masterpiece, but even with its visible technical and graphical cutbacks, it remains an unequivocal masterpiece nonetheless.
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth does justice to its Xbox version, bringing everything we've loved about it since its original release while remaining a strong performer to boot. Minor flaws do not detract from the value you're going to derive from this game, and we recommend it without hesitation, perhaps even pushing it as a must-play title if RPGs are your jam.
Yoshi and the Mysterious Book is a lovely, very unique, very delightful platformer, and I sincerely hope it represents the future direction for the series.
Riven thrives on nostalgia and intrigue in equal measure, and it could prove highly addictive for anyone who enjoys puzzle-heavy experiences. However, if you're expecting more from it beyond that core appeal, you may come away disappointed. Even so, it remains a timeless classic, and its latest version is well worth considering if you can pick it up at a good price.
Myst gives a familiar experience a fresh coat of paint, one that has managed to retain its unique appeal across many years and multiple iterations. However, it is still likely to resonate most strongly with a niche audience that will fully embrace what it offers. Others may admire its legacy, but might not feel compelled to see it through the way it was intended.
Mina the Hollower isn't perfect or even close to it, and given expectations following Shovel Knight, that's kind of disappointing for me. Nevertheless, it's still a very good old-school action-adventure with strong combat fundamentals and undeniable charm.
Bubsy 4D isn't the best 3D platformer out this year, and probably doesn't even rank in the top ten, but it is a solid return for the character, if you can stomach the various issues.
007 First Light is a great stealth-action experience packaged into a very strong exploration of Bond's early days that's both as charming and as intriguing as we hoped it would be. Its missions are set in maps that take you all around the world, and are always brimming with possibilities as you make your way around them. This one's definitely among our favorites this year, and for good reason.
While Thick as Thieves is a short game lacking in many basic features like rebindable controls, it's an easy game to recommend thanks to its compelling gameplay loop, emphasis on replayability, and a co-op mode.