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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.
Kynseed is a wonderfully quirky life simulation RPG filled with farming, exploration, relationships and adventure. Its charming world, memorable characters and sense of discovery make it a fantasy kingdom I genuinely didn’t want to leave.
Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is a visually impressive palate cleanser after Marvel vs Capcom Infinite, delivering the kind of style and energy Arc System Works is known for. While the PC version struggled at launch, the PS5 version shows plenty of promise for this new chapter of Marvel fighting games.
Duskfade wears its Kingdom Hearts inspiration proudly, blending fast-paced combat with collectathon platforming and a charming time-themed world. While its slow progression and lack of a map can frustrate, it’s still a fun, brisk adventure that does enough to establish an identity of its own.
Flightpath: Adventures in Venaris is a fun time and a really great execution of unique ideas in a Shoot-em-up.
Madden NFL 27 delivers an impressive presentation, deeper Franchise and Superstar modes, and more customisation in Ultimate Team. While the Xbox Series X experience looks fantastic and offers plenty to enjoy, some familiar frustrations remain, leaving me with mixed feelings about whether this year’s Madden does enough to move the series forward.
Game Freak’s Beast of Reincarnation is an ambitious, genuinely satisfying action RPG built around fast, forgiving parry-based combat and a standout companion in Koo. Exploration, art direction, and the game’s boss soundtrack are all highlights, backed by roughly 30+ hours of content for players who like to explore. Camera issues, collision bugs, inconsistent handheld performance, and a total lack of accessibility options hold it back from greatness, but none of it stops this from being one of Game Freak’s best efforts yet.
BLUE REFLECTION Quartet is a four-game collection, but it is more accurate to call it four experiences. BLUE REFLECTION and BLUE REFLECTION: Second Light are full games, but the other two in the collection are more condensed ways to tell the story of that original media. It does build up to a much more definitive Second Light experience.
I had a blast with Truck-kun is Supporting me from Another World?! I had a few nitpicks with objectives and the map, but overall this was a fun game.
Halo: Campaign Evolved is an incredibly faithful, visually spectacular, and technically impressive remake of Master Chief’s original adventure.
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster is the definitive console experience for Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2. It includes all the goodies of the original remaster, but this time around it also adds more QoL features that make it so much easier to experience this collection.
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game has done wonders for the franchise that created Aang. Its deep core mechanics intensify the presence with a good starting lineup to boot thanks to the Support system. While it stays the course of being a great fighting game in the making, a select few could possibly get lost in the gusts of complexity. It does get fun through the grind aspect. For what it’s worth, Avatar Legends has a solid start, but for core fans – this bending bashing might be a bit harder to take on.
Rise of the Tomb Raider 20th Year Celebration is a solid adventure and a good port on Nintendo Switch 2. If you haven’t already played this entry, it is a great way to experience the adventure of Lara Croft.
Yes, it isn’t groundbreaking. Yes, it isn’t Game of the Year material. But it is what it is, and it knows exactly what it wants to be: a fun, six-hour management, lifestyle, and music simulator that lets you relax and enjoy some K-Pop fun.
Disgaea Mayhem is a fun time and adds a new gameplay style to the mix of Disgaea. You still work on pumping up your numbers, but in a Musou-style engine. It is a load of fun, but it is not the Disgaea Warriors many Musou lovers might be wanting.
Denshattack! is a breakneck, stylish thrill ride packed with chaotic gameplay, eye-catching visuals, and an unforgettable soundtrack. Despite occasional control issues, this is one train ride I never wanted to end.
Even so, if you loved Star Fox 64 or have never played a Star Fox game before, this remake is an easy recommendation.