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If you are looking for some fun/creepy vibes to cap off Spooky Season, Little Nightmares III is at least serviceable in this regard. If the technical issues have been resolved, so much the better, and it’ll be at least a decently fun shared experience with a friend or sibling or significant other, although even at $40 it’s tough to look you straight in the face and say you’ll feel that your money was well spent.
At the bare minimum, at least these venerable classics (particularly the arcade versions of MK1-4 as well as Mortal Kombat Trilogy & Mythologies) finally got well emulated re-releases. But there are things that probably should have been here at launch that are missing (like online private rooms/matches), and quality of life things that could be better (having to hold a button for 1.5 seconds to pause, lack of visual filter options, etc.). If you absolutely are a Mortal Kombat die hard, and you want easy access to play these games on modern consoles, or don’t mind only playing random online matches, this collection is for you. Otherwise, you may want to wait for the promised update and/or a sale before jumping in.
Overall, I did enjoy my time in Slime Rancher 2, but if I had a choice between the original and the second one, I would choose the first one every time. The original felt warm and cozy. I could jump in and tend to my fields or my slimes. I could choose to go out in the world and explore or find materials. I never felt like I had to scrounge around the world like a hungry squirrel to get a small nugget of something to bring back and find out that I now must do it 20 more times. Slime Rancher 2 rewards those that explore and grind which is great, except it comes at the price of alienating those that want to farm and just chill. I feel a multiplayer aspect of the game could help alleviate this issue by having one person searching for materials and resources while the other maintains the Conservatory. This is however assuming one likes exploring and the other likes farming. If you liked the first game as it was, this might not be the upgrade you are looking for.
Wreckreation is the realization and culmination of what was being built with Danger Zone and Dangerous Driving, to be a competent and capable arcade racer with boundless creation tools. The opponent AI lacks some consistency, the world could feel more alive, and the menu system could use some work. The overall presentation, vibe, and heart is in the right place to be an open-world racing nirvana. If you never interact with the creation tools, there’s still a lot of game to enjoy. While this isn’t a game that lives up to its potential or pedigree of its inspiration, Wreckreation is the closest we’ll get to a Burnout Paradise 2.
Obsidian Entertainment continues to make better sequels, even to their own games, and The Outer Worlds 2 surpasses the prior game in every way. Obsidian has honed in on the tone, and the anti-capitalist dark humor is much more even, and full of laugh out loud moments. Compelling companions, better combat, and rich quests makes everything feels so reactive and symbiotic to your action, or inaction. Decisions are presented to you around every corner, and with so many branching paths, it encourages experimentation and ensures you’ll replay it. The Outer Worlds 2 is a stellar sci-fi RPG to be an instant classic.
Escape From Duckov has a lot of quality of life improvements I actually wish Escape from Tarkov had. The game does good at making you feel more powerful with each successful raid, despite being a cutesy and approachable extraction shooter. It attempts to be tongue-in-cheek, though doesn’t go far enough like it should to stand on its own webbed feet. There’s fun to be had and I do recommend it, but Escape From Duckov just isn’t all it’s quacked up to be.
BALL x PIT feels like the next big thing, an evolution in all the genres it exists in. This is a game you’re meant to be restarting after deaths, beginning new runs after successes, and treadmill of progression. There’s never a sense of going backwards or feeling stuck, as there’s always something to do. BALL x PIT is simply not to be missed, and sure to be your newest obsession.
With all said and done, it’s hard not to say “Final Fantasy Tactics – The Ivalice Chronicles” is the definitive version of the SRPG. A masterclass in storytelling, a compelling battle system, memorable characters and a plot that feels ever so relevant in this day and age. This is not only a must for SRPG fans, but Final Fantasy fans in general and ones interested in delving into the story of turn based games.
Unlike many of the games in the series that have come before, Battlefield 6 is ready. While there’s a few bugs, none of it was impactful or detracts from the overall experience. This features one of the best Battlefield campaigns I’ve played. Multiplayer is focused, fun, and full of all the elements it is well-known for. Maybe I’m just an old, but Battlefield 6 has filled me with both joy and nostalgia of series’ past, though it doesn’t rest on either to be compelling. This is a new game that respects its past and embraces its future. Battlefield is back. Battlefield 6 is the sequel to Battlefield 4 that you’ve been waiting for since 2013.
I don’t know how or when “Part Two” will take shape, but I’m eager to see its conclusion as soon as it’s ready. Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition really nails the look and feel of the first two “Alien” movies, especially with the through-line mimicking them as well. I love the tension that comes and goes as you play through the game. Alien: Rogue Incursion Evolved Edition transforms the once VR-only experience to a very capable, thrilling, and stunning episode for flatscreens.
Despite its faults, Borderlands 4 is frantic fun that still works offers more than the reductive “it’s more Borderlands“. While the technical issues at launch were many, they have been ironed out and this has become a game I recommend. It’s the game that fans have been wanting since the days of Borderlands 2—a refined, expansive, and deeply rewarding experience. The new movement system, the mature narrative, and the gorgeous, seamless world are just too good to ignore. Gearbox is back in a big way, and Borderlands 4 is the best the series has ever been.
I hope it’s obvious that I loved Baby Steps. I loved how it immediately allured me with its silly controls, wacky world and characters, and the numerous challenges that were largely fun (AND NEVER MADE ME MAD). It’s not as laser-focused as something like Getting Over It, which felt like a tightly-controlled roller coaster of an experience. This is more akin to a theme park, albeit one where the fun is largely in your hands. You get to decide how much or how little of the world you want to engage with. You get to decide which challenges are enjoyable diversions and which ones aren’t worth your time. You get to decide just how much you want to flail around, with each step forward one step closer to reaching the end. And when you get there, you’ll have realized that some things are worth doing the hard way, and others, well, let’s just say it’s good to have friends by your side.
NHL 26 is not a disaster. It is still the same core game that has entertained hockey fans for years, and it will deliver some good nights with friends. That is also the problem. After so many iterations, players deserve more than recycled gameplay, minor presentation updates, and shallow new modes. For diehards like me, NHL 26 will still be worth a few evenings, but it is hard not to feel shortchanged. This is not the bold new chapter EA promised. It is another reminder of how much potential remains untapped in this series.
When the credits rolled I felt like Henry had a life well-led, and was a game well-made. It’s something truly enjoyed playing. While I can appreciate a bite-sized game, I felt it undercut a lot of the experiences Henry might’ve had across an entire lifetime. I think there’s more to Henry’s story. For its few drawbacks, Henry Halfhead is a sweet, kind, and memorable game that’s worth playing.
Hell is Us is a bold and memorable experience. It’s a game that makes a powerful statement about the state of the industry, proving that you don’t need a glowing arrow to have a compelling journey. Its unflinching approach to its narrative and its aforementioned “player-plattering” design philosophy will undoubtedly be divisive for many. Some will adore the challenge and the sense of genuine discovery, while others will find the lack of guidance frustrating. The combat doesn’t quite live up to the high bar set by the rest of the game. Hell is Us is a brilliant, bold, and beautiful action-adventure that redefines player agency. While its repetitive combat keeps it from a perfect score, its masterful world-building and commitment to a hands-off design make for an unforgettable and profoundly rewarding experience.
Sword of the Sea remixes familiar elements from its own ancestry with some new ideas from totally different genres to create something new and refreshing. It’s a low stakes, high reward experience that pulls you right out of your seat and draws you into this strange, wondrous place where you can’t help but lose yourself in your quest to reinvigorate the world through the power of surf-skate-boarding. If that isn’t punk, I don’t know what is.
Is this the “Shinobi” I grew up with? Absolutely not. It’s a facet of “Shinobi” nobody knew it existed — that could exist — until now. Lizardcube showcases, once again, that can take a familiar framework and turn into something completely new and reinvigorating. It is just as good as “Streets of Rage 4” and, by far, my favorite action platformer game of 2025.
The carnage is on par with the base game, and there’s a modest amount of content to be found here. The levels are as big as before, but there’s far less down time. Even the jokes in this game feels more modern and relevant this time around, compared to how things felt playing the boomer shooter originally. Sadly, at least in this build of the game I played, there are no new achievements relating to anything in the DLC. POSTAL: Brain Damaged – These Sunny Daze is a fine addition, but not an not essential one.
While METAL EDEN isn’t here for a long time, it is here for a good time. The kinetic gameplay and stylish presentation is just enough to justify the price of admission, even if it leaves you wishing for more content and a better-paced story. This game is stylish as hell, and is not to be overlooked, it’s an instant classic. METAL EDEN is stylish as hell, nailing its core mechanics with surgical precision to rip & sear.
Mafia: The Old Country knows what it wants to be – a period-authentic, gritty mob drama – and largely succeeds in its ambition. While some mechanical elements might feel a touch dated in their implementation or the pacing occasionally rushes you forward, these are minor grievances against a backdrop of intriguing world-building, compelling storytelling, and a deep commitment to its historical setting. Hangar 13 has delivered a potent reminder of why the Mafia series resonates with its unwavering focus on narrative, character, and an unparalleled sense of time and place. It’s not a perfect game, but it offers an experience that’s rich in atmosphere, brutal honesty, and thoroughly captivating from start to finish. For those who appreciate a well-told crime story with unparalleled historical flavor, Mafia: The Old Country is an offer you should accept.