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Derivative, degenerative, and largely despondent in what it offers, the completely unnecessary co-operative core of this Painkiller reboot is what sabotages its potential.
While there's little wrong with The Outer Worlds 2, it doesn't have a pull that will keep players wanting to devote hours to it.
Pokémon Legends ZA is an incredible new entry set in a world that's as alive as the characters that inhabit it. The new battle system adds a unique level of chaos to keep battles constantly fresh, and exploring the world for new Pokémon never gets old.
PowerWash Simulator 2 comes fully soaped up with new map locations, more objects and buildings to clean, and much-needed adjustments and optimizations for a surprisingly enjoyable gameplay experience. However, with a blueprint set in stone for the first release, the developer didn't do much to shake it up, leaving the game to feel more like a continuation or expansion rather than a traditional sequel.
Ninja Gaiden 4 is a rollercoaster of action, with a rich combat system to master and plenty of badass scenarios to overcome. Ryu's sections don't live up to the hype, nor does the writing. Even so, this is the best action game to come out in years, and perhaps Platinum's greatest hit yet.
Ball x Pit's glorious, anarchic chaos makes it a must-play roguelite for fans of over-the-top arcade fun, despite a couple of minor stumbles.
Ghost of Yotei builds on the foundation of its predecessor and offers more polished gameplay, but its uninspired tale of vengeance drags instead of soars.
Battlefield 6's campaign features a short and disappointing story filled with military jargon and not much else, but the multiplayer is the real highlight here. Multiplayer will absolutely keep players addicted with its strong progression system, vast maps, and outstanding gunplay.
Whether you're looking for a heartfelt story, puzzles to solve, or beautiful visual design, Bye Sweet Carole has it all.
Little Nightmares III is faithful to its predecessors while also adding interesting Co-op gameplay. The story is fun and doesn't overstay its welcome, and the co-op mechanics enhance in some areas, while detracting in others.
Playtonic Games has reignited those nostalgic feelings with the release of Yooka-Replaylee, paying special attention to players' feedback and delivering a well-polished and entertaining gameplay experience. There are some significant changes made, including improvements to the game's visuals and controls; however, level progression remains a concern.
Hades 2 is a spectacular game. Its compelling gameplay loop continues to add depth and give players more to work with, one-upping the original title. The charactes are captivating and deep, and the visual and sound design far exceed expectations. Supergiant, we knew you had it in you, and you certainly delivered.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger delivers an excellent narrative, with some weaker side-quests, that builds a living and breathing Digital World where you get to grow with allies. Combat is filled with limitless possibilities and hundreds of cool monsters to grow. It's a fantastic evolution for current Digimon fans, and also a great jumping-on point for those new to the franchise.
Having played our fair share of a handful of sandbox, farming, and life sim games like Stardew Valley, Coral Island, Mirthwood, Wanderstop, and Palia, Slime Rancher 2 is yet another delightful addition that players can spend hours investing in. With a new location to explore, spending hours personalizing your Ranch and interacting with the environments, every minute spent adventuring and engaging with the adorably wiggly slimes is an absolute joy!
Hotel Barcelona is plenty weird enough for an overnight jaunt, but it's too janky and stiff to recommend an extended stay.
Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles reaffirms the timeless strength of the classic. It serves as a fantastic gateway for newcomers, but may leave returning fans might be left wanting more.
Revisiting the first Trails game was a fantastic and smart decision made by the developer, as the remake, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, is the most well-polished and comprehensive entry to introduce or reintroduce players to its impressive world. Now, this reimagined world feels more expansive and immersive, and while its original story has been left untouched, the developer made smart key changes, including improved localization, quality-of-life updates, stunning visuals, and characters that are captivating from their first appearance to the final scene.
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is an exercise in excess, giving loads of challenges to complete with inventive twists on the bullet heaven formula.
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is a heartfelt and captivating adventure, featuring a cast of colorful characters and engrossing storylines. As a roguelite, it does its job very well, delivering a nice spin on the Hades formula with its use of two characters per run.
Claws of Awaji is more of the base AC Shadows game. A beautiful world whose open storytelling style does far more to hurt than help, while the new weapon and one of the boss fights are a nice positive, the rest spends too much time being bland or getting in it's own way.