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In a world where rogue-lites are a dime a dozen, Lost in Random: The Eternal Die stands out with its Relics system, fun combat, and solid presentation. It's no Hades (and the similarities are too obvious to ignore), but it's still enjoyable in its own right.
Mario Kart World redefines what a kart racer can be, blending freedom with innovative race mechanics and unforgettable charm. While its unstructured approach won't click with everyone, it's an impressive, polished, and endlessly fun new direction for the genre.
Wicked Isle takes players to a disconnected island haunted by vestiges of the past. The story is well told and worth exploring, but the copious backtracking and lack of new and interesting enemies leaves one wanting for more. It's a decent story DLC, but there's flaws here that didn't plague the base game which is a shame.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Master Crafted Edition isn't a massive visual overhaul, with minor but notable differences. Yet the entire package still stands as an enjoyable 40K experience, imperfections and all.
Battle for Brooklyn isn't an earth-shattering new addition to The Division 2, but it doesn't feel tacked on either. Even if I expected something more, the content and story missions are solid, and there's plenty of cool new loot to earn.
Deliver At All Costs is a perfect example of an average game with above average potential. What could have been a hit indie game with zany destructive environments and fun delivery gameplay turns out to be a tad too ambitious in the wrong directions. The game aspires to great narrative heights but severely lacks the graphical presentation to meet such lofty standards. Thankfully, a majority of the writing is earnest and intriguing, even if it isn't followed through in a satisfying way. Deliver At All Costs supplies some fun mission design, especially if you're a fan of 2D GTA titles, but its charm only brings it so far until the desire to play something more polished comes along.
While this is unlikely to be a game that anyone beyond existing Gundam fans enjoy, those who do get into it will find a compelling gameplay loop with dozens of hours of content; unfortunately, that loop and content is wrapped up in outdated visuals and terrible onboarding for newcomers.
Elden Ring Nightreign is an unusual yet well-executed effort by FromSoftware, blending rogue-like progression and battle royale mechanics into a fun co-op experience despite some nagging issues.
An experience which promises much and delivers on some, F1 25 is without doubt a worthy entry but the feeling is its innovations could be greater.
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny offers a solid dose of nostalgia for hardcore fans of the franchise or those who appreciate the charm of its PS2-era roots. However, if you're seeking a timeless experience backed by consistently strong design, this remaster may fall short of expectations.
There's certainly potential and creativity brimming in JDM: Japanese Drift Master. It's the execution needs some work, and the missions and open world do it no favors.
Despite major technical issues, Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon is an exciting "Scrolls-like" that offers a tightly-scoped RPG experience that shows a ton of potential for the franchise and genre.
RoadCraft feels like the culmination of everything Saber Interactive learned while making its previous simulation games. Its vast variety of vehicles all feel incredibly fun to drive around, and rebuilding a place that got wrecked by natural disasters can be incredibly rewarding.
Blades of Fire stands out with its unique sword-based combat and surprisingly deep forging system. While it stumbles with repetitive enemy encounters and frustrating escort missions, there's no denying the charm and originality in its core gameplay loop. It's a flawed gem, but one that action-RPG fans will find plenty to enjoy in.
Brushes With Death is a low-stakes start to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's post-launch paid DLCs; non-essential but a decent side dish for first-time players.
A Pirate's Fortune is a short but meaningful return to Star Wars Outlaws, proving that with the right fixes, there's still adventure worth chasing.
Even after arriving six years after the original, The Sinking City Remastered still feels like a rough gem, its investigative mechanics shine, but they're dulled by clunky combat, weak stealth, and a progression system that leans too heavily on uninspired, combat.
This is a wonderful collection of early 2000s fighting game era touched up with quality of life features and tons of artwork to peruse. The standout attractions this time are the team-based crossover classics Capcom vs. SNK 1 and 2, along with the beloved 3D arena brawlers Power Stone 1 and 2. Unfortunately the two Power Stones don't come with their story modes, and being stuck with one save state across all games is incredibly restrictive when continuing single-player. Still, a majority of the eight games here are absolute gems, and are arguably a better value than Capcom Fighting Collection 1.
Capturing the feel of old-school Grand Theft Auto, especially from a law enforcement perspective, isn't easy, but The Precinct's core gameplay only barely passes muster.
Spirit of the North 2 isn't a complete lost cause, but it feels too rough and unpolished to qualify as anything more than wishful meandering.