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STAR WARS: Galactic Racer is a great game that has a lot of content. Racing feels amazing, and the enemies are ruthless.
Gears of War: E-Day is everything I wanted from a prequel and more. It finally delivers the Emergence Day story fans have waited two decades to experience, while deepening the relationship between Marcus and Dom and returning the series to the darker, horror-inspired tone of the original trilogy. With the best gameplay the franchise has ever had, incredible visuals, excellent pacing and memorable characters, E-Day isn’t just the best Gears game yet; it’s one of Xbox’s strongest exclusives in years.
Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition builds on an already fantastic game with the Echoes of Sekigahara expansion and the replayable Most Wanted mode. The new story may be brief, but the additional activities, progression, and roguelite gameplay give returning players plenty of reasons to head back to Ezo.
End of Abyss delivers striking visuals, unsettling enemy designs, and an enjoyable scanner mechanic. Its twin-stick controls are a novel idea, but they reinforce the action while the survival horror takes a back seat. Combined with progress-halting bugs and repeated backtracking, it left me wanting to finish rather than keep exploring.
DYNASTY WARRIORS 3: Complete Edition Remastered builds on the foundation of the original DYNASTY WARRIORS 3, and that foundation is as solid today as it was in 2002. It’s an amazingly good time, and once I turn the game on, I can’t stop playing.
Minecraft Dungeons II is at its best with a friend. Its item system makes experimenting with gear rewarding, while fluid, straightforward combat keeps the action moving. Late-game freezes on Xbox Series X are frustrating, but they did not spoil an enjoyable co-op adventure.
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.