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I waited years for Ace Combat to come back, and Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve reminded me exactly why I missed it. One minute I’m admiring my plane, and the next I’m dodging a damn railgun while my squad is yelling over the comms and the soundtrack has me ready to take on everything in the sky. The targeting did get on my nerves during a few crucial moments, and some aircraft take longer to unlock than I would have liked, but those complaints barely put a dent in the fun. Between the combat, story, soundtrack, and sheer spectacle of it all, Ace Combat 8 delivers exactly the kind of experience I had been waiting years for. It’s easily one of the best games in the series, and I loved damn near every moment of it.
DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition is still a solid game. This is a version of the game that runs well and can look great in the graphics mode.
Graveyard Keeper 2 is larger, funnier, deeper, and more confident than its predecessor. It transforms a cult management game into one of the most distinctive and absorbing simulations available. Whether you are restoring the cemetery, exploiting your undead workforce, or marching a zombie army into battle, every part of the experience delivers something memorable.
Silent Hill: Townfall delivers an intriguing and ultimately moving story that dovetails with thematically relevant puzzles. It’s just a shame its combat gets swallowed up in a fog of subpar stealth mechanics.
Cupid Parasite is a fantastic Otome game. It has a lot of heart, passion, and artistic intent. The writing is hilarious and genuine.
RuneScape: Dragonwilds successfully transforms the long-running MMORPG into an accessible open-world survival RPG. Rewarding skill progression, useful magic and flexible base building make exploring Ashenfall enjoyable alone or with friends, despite repetitive resource gathering and a few technical imperfections.
The Royal Writ brings a clever lane-based twist to the roguelike deck-building genre, with strategic card placement and permanent unit deaths making every decision matter. Its strong deck-building, charming animal characters, and distinctive presentation give it an identity of its own. Unfortunately, unclear mechanics and a confusing opening make it harder to enjoy than it should be.
EA Sports FC 27 delivers the best on-field gameplay the series has produced so far, with more rewarding manual defending, smarter attacking movement, and a stronger sense of control across every match.
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.