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Saber Interactive has hit the nail (pin) on the head with Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, offering up a delectably gory horror experience that pays homage to the cult franchise.
Gears of War: E-Day hits all the right notes for veteran Gears and newcomers alike. Witnessing the fall of Kalona is terrifying, but it's filled with the level of action you'd want from a Gears title.
If the other games in this series are even half as good as AC8, then Ace Combat is unquestionably the best game franchise.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a remarkably polished parry-focused action game (perhaps the best-feeling of its ilk) with some truly exceptional production values and animations that elevate it well above the average action game.
Ambitious, impressive, and addictive — Star Wars Zero Company is an utter blast from start to finish. There are a few technical hiccups to watch out for, and you can imagine some aspects of the game getting further fleshed out in a sequel, but what you have here is still one of the most delightfully involving tactics games on modern consoles.
After mastering its initially sharp learning curve and losing myself to its incredible soundtrack, I can confidently say that Denshattack! is one of the best games I've played in 2026 so far, and it's a gem I'm going to keep coming back to again and again.
Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced delivers a treasure trove of pirate adventures, refreshing what was already an incredible game with meaningful improvements. Despite some nagging issues and Animus rewards that feel too far removed from the game's setting, Black Flag Resynced is the best way to live out Edward Kenway's story.
Without question, Bubsy 4D is the best game in the franchise, but that's a pretty low bar to cross.
Forza Horizon 6 is the series at its best, combining meaningful progression with the franchise's strongest open world yet.
Pragmata is one of the best action games I've played in years, and I had so much fun playing it that my first instinct is to go back and play it all over again.
It's a little late to the party, but Super Meat Boy 3D represents the most seamless jump from 2D to 3D ever achieved by a mascot platformer (even if Meat Boy himself is kind of an anti-mascot). Series fans will find adapting to the game's new axis effortless, while newcomers will find a brutal, yet rewarding 3D platformer ahead of them. I loved every moment of my time with Super Meat Boy 3D, and I can't recommend it enough.
Screamer doesn't just harken back to a specific, lost era of arcade racing games — it marks a beautiful evolution of the arcade racer.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection proves itself to be one of the finest JRPGs around. Small quibbles about its writing and combat aside, you'll find few games out there can match its quality. Just don't try to rush it. Enjoy it over a few months' worth of shorter gaming sessions — you'll soon find it comfortably becoming one of your favorites.
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf is a fantastic sequel that confidently builds on its predecessor with smarter, more complex puzzles and expanded abilities for both Lana and Mui. Combined with the gorgeous Ghibli-like visuals of the first game, an enthralling story with a big mystery at its heart, and a phenomenal soundtrack, Planet of Lana II is a gem of a game that is a must-play for puzzle-platforming fans.
With new features like the skateboard adding more flair to the experience, High on Life 2 is a delirious blast.
We can call it now — Ninja Gaiden 4 is the best action game of 2025. Brutal, rewarding, beautifully presented; it's a return Ninja Gaiden fans could once only dream of.
Overall, Keeper is a pretty uneven experience. The first act doesn't offer much in terms of excitement beyond the initial wow factor of its gorgeous environments that are teeming with life and interesting vistas. Things pick up in the second and third acts, but Keeper takes a little too long to get to the good stuff. Outside of the basic puzzles and a short platforming section, the first few hours could have done with a little more to keep the player interested. That said, for those who do manage to stick with Keeper, you will be rewarded.
With fresh additions like the Shield Saw, Atlan, and Cyberdragon, there is a ton of variety to keep you engaged and hooked to the very end. Another fantastic win for Xbox and Bethesda.
Despite its fantastic visuals, superb voice acting, and a gorgeous, intriguing world filled with character and charm, South of Midnight sadly falls flat. A lack of variety in enemy types and some dull combat make combat encounters tedious and frustrating towards the end, whereas the story, which starts off so promising, ultimately gets lost in the hollers along the way.
Assassin's Creed Shadows feels like a rejuvenated new entry for the series: more polished, more streamlined, and more feasible in terms of completion than some of the recent games.