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Lumines gets the Tetris Effect treatment, and it's incredible. Is anyone really surprised? Don't worry - the gameplay is enough to sustain you through the trippy synesthesia and then some.
You would think that a Telltale-style episodic adventure game wouldn't take off in this day and age, but Dispatch will prove you wrong (and offer an incredibly endearing story to boot).
This should have been Call of Duty's year to step up, especially given Battlefield's resurgence and the success of ARC Raiders. Instead, it limps in last with an experience that barely even feels like a worthwhile expansion.
Rennsport is a pro-focused racer that shows promise but falls short of Gran Turismo's heights, remaining enjoyable yet held back by notable caveats.
STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl on PS5 combines hardware-specific features, sonic ambience, and enhanced NPC behaviour to create a gameworld laced with immersive, emergent brilliance.
For a free-to-play game, Where Winds Meet is a stunning experience. Its monetization systems are well balanced, and in my playthrough I never felt the need to spend any real money. There's a lot of content and plenty of top-tier stuff to chase, making the overall package feel like tremendous value.
Age of Imprisonment doesn't do much of note narratively, but as an action game based on Tears of the Kingdom, it's pretty darn good.
Anno 117: Pax Romana is a fantastic new entry in a relatively niche genre that offers more accessible gameplay without sacrificing the depth that the city-building genre is known (and loved) for.
Sacred 2: Remastered doesn't do enough to make revisiting the original on current-gen consoles worthwhile. Its systems feel dated, and the visuals, even at higher resolutions, don't see any meaningful improvement. A solid setting is let down by subpar combat and exploration, and while its ambitions were impressive back in the day, they've long since been matched and surpassed. Unfortunately, this remaster does nothing to change that.
Mysteria Ecclesiae is a fantastic DLC with a fun story and strong production values, capping off a strong run of post-launch support for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
A product of its time, revamped for the present, Syberia Remastered offers a sleeker look at the start of Kate Walker's adventures but loses a bit of the original's magic in the process.
Tales of XIllia Remastered recaptures the magic of the original while including a few additions that could either improve or dilute it depending on whom you're asking. But it's definitely offers a adventure that could have you quite invested in how it all unfolds.
ARC Raiders' inherent value lies in its execution of the extraction shooter formula, and it's a roaring success. Even beyond that, however, it's a masterfully crafted shooter that must be experienced.
As a long-time fan, Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection feels like the ultimate compilation. Revisiting Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, one of my personal favorites, scratched that nostalgia itch in all the right ways. Unfortunately, noticeable audio issues and input lag do mar the experience.
Once Upon A Katamari delivers an amazingly fun time. It may be derivative with its graphics and story, but the impressive level variety across nine eras and sheer wealth of content ensure fans and newcomers will be rolling until they're sick of smiling. This is easily one of the best games in the series and one of the most charming games of the year.
Football Manager 26 lays down a solid new foundation for the series' next era with engaging tactical systems and addictive management simulation, even if it stumbles with UI issues.
Far from reinventing the wheel, RedSec slots neatly into Battlefield 6 as a competent battle royale mode. While the future could splinter into some question directions, it's a strong start.
Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD2D are not must-play RPGs in 2025, but both are still very good examples of the genre that most fans will get something out of. Considering their age, that more than anything speaks volumes to the quality of this package.
A dull reboot of a legendary franchise, Double Dragon Revive mixes tedium with wonky movement, boring stages and annoying bosses for an ultimately unfulfilling experience.
There's a lot to love about Wreckreation but its issues, both major and minor, hold it back from being a brilliant sandbox that has you spending hours of unadulterated fun on its streets. Yet, there's something about the experience that is sure to keep you coming back for more.