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Trails in the Sky Second Chapter is a superb sequel that builds meaningfully on its predecessor while modernizing one of the series' most beloved adventures.
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush lets you choose how chaotic you'd like your toy-car racing to be, but genuine thrills are only found at the highest difficulty.
NHL 27's on-ice action may have become smarter, but the overall product has barely changed at all.
While Valheim hasn't quite solved the problems of Mistlands and Ashlands, the 1.0 release still manages to be the best version of the survival crafting game with an engaging core gameplay loop, dense atmosphere, and a beautiful and unique visual style.
Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters can be pretty fun (albeit a bit repetitive) when you're actually on the pitch, but it keeps getting in its own way with an excessive focus on a poorly written story, while its lack of content doesn't help either.
What starts as dumb fun quickly devolves into a dull slog through an uninteresting story. Even if Aliens: Fireteam Elite 2 had more polish, it's still a very underwhelming sequel.
Marvel's Wolverine is a brutal, focused and surprisingly heartfelt adventure with superb combat, excellent performances, spectacular set pieces and top-tier presentation. Its minor flaws do little to stop this from feeling like the definitive Wolverine game.
NBA 2K27 doesn't reinvent the franchise as much as it could, but its noticeable gameplay tweaks, complemented by a surprisingly deep MyCareer and a streamlined MyTeam mode, make it about as good as this version of the franchise has been in some time.
Star Wars fans will find plenty to like, but Zero Company is built from the ground up for XCOM fans, offering plenty of new options and a satisfyingly addictive gameplay loop.
The Blood of Dawnwalker is a fascinating action-RPG, where every choice to save Coen's family feels rightly consequential.
Though fairly standard in some ways, at its core, Onimusha: Way of the Sword delivers incredible, best-in-class swordfighting combat, making for an overall package that is well worth the long time that series fans have been waiting for it.
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 delivers definitive versions of two franchise classics. It looks and runs great, making it an easy recommendation for returning fans and newcomers alike.
Mafia: Definitive Edition's native PS5 version is the best way to experience Hangar 13's remake, thanks to improved visuals and performance.
The price aside, however, there is little to complain about with Elden Ring Tarnished Edition. This is one of the best games of this generation, if not of all time.
Part-Uncharted and part-Assassin's Creed, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is an absolutely fantastic adventure. With excellent combat, bombastic set pieces, great characters, compelling storytelling, and great central mysteries, this might be the best entry in a franchise that can seemingly do no wrong.
If you're already a fan of Nioh 3 and simply want more content for the game, Hell Rising is worth your time. However, on its own merits, its only interesting additions are the new zone and a weapon archetype.
Legacy Edition is a respectable revival that improves many of the original's age-related rough edges, but it can't address its dated foundations.
While S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl was already a great open-world game, Update 2.0 and Cost of Hope have pushed it even further, regardless of whether you're a franchise die-hard or a new player.
The Sinking City 2 eschews its predecessor's investigative chops to present a more straightforward trek through a semi-open world flooded with things to discover and horrors to witness. This works well with a solid premise and compelling characters, making Arkham a Sinking City that feels dangerous while remaining mysterious enough to warrant further exploration.
We don't quite get as many family-friendly games as we used to, which makes Duskfade a breath of fresh air thanks to its visuals, storytelling, and engaging platforming, despite its otherwise-shallow combat.