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Digimon Story: Time Stranger follows up on Cyber Sleuth in some solid ways but falters heavily with its narrative, characters, and exploration.
Alien: Rogue Incursion is a decent game, but it feels like one that should have launched alongside its sequel to deliver a more cohesive and fleshed-out experience. Survios' effort to adapt its VR title for consoles works well enough, yet the result is a fairly standard take on action-horror. It doesn't do much that hasn't been done before, and no matter how terrifying the Xenomorphs are, they can't disguise that fact.
Nearly three decades later, Final Fantasy Tactics still stands tall as the pinnacle of tactical RPG design. The Ivalice Chronicles refines its strengths with modern updates, even if a few minor flaws hold it back from perfection.
Slime Rancher 2 not only feels like a great sequel that builds on foundations laid with the original, but also a great game in its own right.
Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist and the White Guardian isn't a revolutionary addition to the RPG genre, but nails down its execution well enough to be an entertaining game in its own right. The alchemy system is surprisingly deep while its combat mechanics are decent for an evening of fun without the need to master enemy attack patterns and party windows.
Improving and expanding on everything that made the first game so memorable, Hades 2 is an even more epic rogue-lite journey and Supergiant's best work yet.
While fans of the original may initially find it more iterative than evolutionary, Atsu's quest for vengeance is an incredible new tale from Sucker Punch that expands on Tsushima in all the best ways.
A fine addition to a young genre, Survivor adds smart twists, most notably its level-based structure; however, unlike the mainline Deep Rock Galactic, it's single-player only.
Despite its simplistic combat and clunky combat animations, Silent Hill f still delivers one of 2025's quintessential horror experiences.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is a great remake, but it's truly elevated by almost perfectly channeling the original's charm.
EA Sports FC 26 refines the formula with Authentic mode and better defending, making it a strong entry for fans. Still, it's an iterative release with limited appeal for newcomers or those seeking major changes.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds combines blistering pace, smart systems, and ever-evolving, celebratory track design to deliver the most confident, complete Sonic racer to date.
Dying Light: The Beast is a polished, well-crafted experience that builds on the franchise's strengths while adding new creative flourishes to its formula.
Lego Voyagers is a simple yet charming game built around dedicated co-op play. There's no dialogue, no quests, and no tutorials. Just you, your partner, and the Lego-built environment. It could certainly have been better, but as it stands, this is a highly accessible experience offered at an attractive price point.
Assassin's Creed Shadow: Claws of Awaji feels like an excellent refinement of the base game with a small but dense new island, more focused story, and most of the fat from the base game trimmed out.
While most of its appeal ties into your enjoyment of the usual looting and shooting, Borderlands 4 is a major step forward for Gearbox's franchise in world design, mobility and build-crafting.
The Order of the Giants is well worth playing. While much of the adventure feels built around elaborate puzzle set-pieces, the striking setting and satisfying challenge make it a worthy addition to the base game. With its smooth performance, polished presentation, and of course, Indy's trademark charm and charisma, this is an experience that kept me engaged from start to finish.
Despite an unacceptable level of microtransactions, NBA 2K26's underlying fundamentals are improving, with a significant step forward on the court and admirable narrative attempts through Out of Bounds.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is as beautiful and endearing as it is brutal and uncompromising. It isn't a game that newcomers (or even longtime fans) can quickly come to grips with. Yet, Hornet's journey through Pharloom stands as one of the genre's greatest and a testament to pure passion.
There's a lot to love about this year's NHL game. From the redesigned Be A Pro mode to the enhanced NHL EDGE authenticity, it's a notable step up from previous years. NHL 26 has perhaps the best 'superstar' mode of EA's current sports lineup, which is shocking considering how stuck in the mud it's been prior to now. If you've been on the fence about EA's pro hockey series, now's the time to jump in.