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CONTROL Resonant is a fantastic follow-up that expands on almost everything that made the original great. Dylan becomes a compelling protagonist, melee combat offers impressive depth, traversal is a joy, and Remedy’s signature weirdness is as strong as ever. Some uneven difficulty, limited enemy variety, and occasional visual clutter hold it back slightly, but this is still one of Remedy’s strongest games.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is the Trails series at its peak. Refined gameplay, better-balanced party systems, an amazing story, and huge character depth make this a must-play title.
Marvel’s Wolverine proves that Insomniac understands there is far more to Logan than claws and violence. Brutal combat, an excellent Rage system, strong stealth, and outstanding performances from Liam McIntyre and Troy Baker are complemented by a surprisingly personal story that explores the humanity underneath Wolverine. Limited enemy variety and mechanically similar boss fights hold it back slightly, but they do little to diminish what is an excellent and appropriately focused Wolverine experience.
Star Wars Zero Company is a stellar tactical run of a Clone Wars story that needs to be told. While it doesn’t throw too much of the popular lore in, Zero Company handles its own narrative just as thoroughly as if the Jedi were predominant. With the XCOM formula there and expanded upon in the Galaxy Far, Far, Away, Star Wars Zero Company is a must-play for any turn-based strategy RPG fan and Star Wars junkie to get their kicks in before the next threequel comes.
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush looks like a fantastic evolution of the franchise. The move to an open world gives Milestone far more room to experiment, while the simple arcade handling and toy-like presentation keep the experience accessible. This game delivers the variety promised by its four islands, activities, and huge car collection.
Halloween: The Game resurrects the asymmetrical horror gameplay of Friday the 13th, while carving out its own franchise identity. A campaign mode offers a short, sweet Halloween treat. But the multiplayer is a bit of a mixed bag. Still, its bold stab at prioritizing NPC rescue over player survival mostly slices through the competition.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero / The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure releases are great ports of already fantastic games.
Orbitals is a fantastic game that uses its inspirations to the highest degree. The art design and aesthetic are a true triumph. Interlacing the cooperative video game genre with the themes of 80s and 90s mecha anime series is executed well.
At the end of the day, Crimson Moon doesn’t need to reinvent the Soulslike genre to be worth your time. It knows exactly what it wants to be, a quick, loot-heavy romp you can tackle solo or with a friend, and it does that well enough to earn a spot in your rotation. The camera hiccups and a few control quirks keep it from being a home run, but for $20, it’s an easy recommendation. Sometimes a game doesn’t have to blow you away to be worth playing, and Crimson Moon proves that.
The Blood of Dawnwalker is an excellent dark fantasy RPG that combines meaningful choices, a clever time-management system and satisfying combat with a world that constantly encourages another playthrough. Rebel Wolves wears its Witcher 3 influence proudly, but this is a game with a strong identity of its own.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword successfully revives the series with rewarding swordplay, cinematic combat, and a compelling new protagonist. Uneven pacing, audio problems, awkward movement, and limited accessibility options keep this promising new beginning from reaching its full potential.
NBA 2K27 improves where it matters most, delivering smoother gameplay, better defence, more responsive movement, and an impressive overall presentation. MyCAREER Eras adds something genuinely fresh to the experience, while MyNBA and MyTEAM provide plenty of reasons to keep playing. Familiar frustrations surrounding VC, microtransactions, and The City remain, but the excellent on-court action makes NBA 2K27 one of the strongest entries in the series in recent years.
While Legacy of the Bloodmoon doesn't change Vampire Survivors' formula, it doesn't have to. Even with new characters, you'll still be filling the screen with indiscernible pixels as you stand still and try to watch enemies get obliterated underneath the 8-bit acid trip.
With two new classes exclusive to the Switch 2, FromSoftware brings the best day-one performance of Elden Ring I’ve ever seen. While the image quality, brightness, and ability to change the font size were lacking, this port runs incredibly well!
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy proves that this universe doesn’t need to belong exclusively to Amicia, Hugo or even the rats. There are other stories worth telling in this world, and if this is what Asobo can do with Sophia, then I genuinely hope the A Plague Tale Legacy name becomes an opportunity to explore even more of them.
Aggelos 2 is a great homage to the Wonderboy series and adds a new way to explore an open side-scrolling platformer by adding verticality and different realms to explore. There are some nitpicks that come with that kind of scope, but overall it is a solid experience.
BRIGANDINE ABYSS is an addictive time. You can organize a plethora of troops to accomplish a lot of goals all at once. Taking over the continent is a big swig of dopamine. It might have some edges that need to be sanded, but it is enjoyable.
Mortal Shell II takes everything that worked in the original and turns it into a much stronger, more confident Soulslike. The deeper Shell system, satisfying combat, and rewarding exploration stand out, and despite the camera issues and some frustrating progression choices, none of those issues stopped me from having a damn good time with it. This is fantastic follow-up and Cold Symmetry has seated themselves at the big table with Mortal Shell II.
The Sinking City 2 may fall shy of becoming the definitive Lovecraftian video game, but it’s definitely an evocative love letter to cosmic horror. Combat works well enough, but it’s the puzzles, narrative, and submerged world that shine from the depths, beckoning survival horror fans to give this game a go.
Return to Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition. After 15 years, this action RPG gets another chance to shine with improved features, co-op gameplay, and a story that explores a different side of Tolkien’s world.