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Romeo Is A Dead Man is a fantastic game for those seeking a mix of action, engaging gameplay, and thrilling, spooky vibes. When we look at the end of 2026, I could see us looking back at the hidden gems of the year and having this game included.
Nioh 3 is Team Ninja firing on all cylinders. Combat hits harder and feels more varied than anything else in the genre right now. This is the action RPG to beat this year.
Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven introduces a new weapon and two new locations to explore, along with new upgrades. Adding ranches, winter, and a new cultist type changes how you manage the flock’s well-being. You can only access Woolhaven after beating the main game, and it’s still difficult to manage. If you're looking for more challenge and fun with Cult of the Lamb, this expansion is definitely worth getting.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Integrade is a fantastic re-imagination of the classic for newcomers or Final Fantasy veterans. The Switch 2 Edition is the most impressive game so far on the platform.
For veterans, Trails beyond the Horizon feels like a reward for years of investment. For newcomers, it may feel daunting, but it also stands as a testament to what long form storytelling in games can achieve when creators trust their audience to follow along. The Legend of Heroes is no longer just telling stories about nations and heroes. It is telling a story about a civilization standing at the threshold of the unknown, asking whether it is ready to step beyond the horizon.
Men in Black: Most Wanted is a faithful but modest adaptation that prioritizes accessibility and franchise flavor over mechanical depth. Its core gameplay is built around simple shooting, gadget use, and linear level progression, making it easy to jump into but rarely demanding. The game’s biggest strength lies in how well it captures the tone of the animated series, from its alien designs and humor to its overall presentation. However, the simplicity that makes the game approachable also limits its longevity. Enemy variety is thin, challenge remains fairly low throughout, and missions follow a predictable structure that leaves little room for experimentation or mastery. Players looking for complex combat systems or layered progression will likely find the experience shallow.
Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song offers a uniquely free-form RPG experience built around exploration, choice, and emergent storytelling. While its systems can feel harsh and unclear at first, those who commit to learning them will find a rewarding and highly replayable adventure. With its non-linear progression, open quest structure, and flexible party building, Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song stands as one of the most distinctive JRPGs ever made. It challenges traditional RPG expectations and rewards players who embrace discovery and experimentation, making it a standout title for genre veterans.
This title is a clear step up from Terminator 2 Judgment Day on the SNES, offering enjoyable Easter eggs, expanded story moments, and responsive controls with mostly well balanced difficulty. While later stages can feel a bit cheap and the arcade style continue system may frustrate some players, the music, pixel art, and gameplay are all strong. The main drawback is the price, especially given the game’s length, but whether bought at full price by dedicated fans or on sale, it is still a worthwhile experience for Terminator 2 fans.
This isn't a perfect entry point to the series. If you've never played an Octopath game before, start with the second one. But if you've already experienced both previous entries and want more of this specific flavor of JRPG, Octopath Traveler 0 offers enough new ideas and refined systems. Square Enix's effort to transform a mobile gacha game into a legitimate console RPG is impressive.
There is a lot to enjoy with Demonschool. I think that most people will enjoy the gameplay elements and story. The music is catchy and the animations are solid and really round out the feel of the combat. I do think that the game is often pretty easy to get perfect marks in battles. The boss fights that do provide the most challenge are about every 2.5-3 hours so it does feel a little too far in between for more challenging battles. It’s hard not to recommend Demonschool to fans of the genre and it’s definitely worth the cost. If you like Into the Breach, Reverie Knight Tactics, and Chroma Squad but want it set in a Persona/Lovecraftian world you can’t go wrong with Demonschool.
ARISE OVERDRIVE is not just a cash in on webtoon popularity but a full circle tribute to the medium that raised it, capturing the energy, pacing, and emotional highs that made Solo Leveling a global force in digital storytelling. The game succeeds because it understands exactly what made the original special, honoring its webtoon roots while retelling the narrative with respect and delivering action gameplay that fully lives up to the Shadow Monarch legacy. Whether you are a longtime reader or stepping into Sung Jinwoo journey for the first time, this stands as one of the strongest webtoon to game adaptations released so far.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion demonstrates that Tribute Games excels at creating beat 'em up games, matching the quality of their previous titles. Enemies can get dull after a certain point, levels feel too short, and multiplayer is by far the game's best experience.
Sleep Awake prioritizes mood and story over mechanical complexity. It chooses psychedelic weirdness over conventional scares. You'll either connect with that vision or bounce off completely.
Tales of Xillia Remastered shines as a richly told story of conviction, coexistence, sacrifice, and hope. It is an essential play for fans of the genre and a powerful celebration of the values that define the entire Tales series. The journey through Rieze Maxia feels just as magical today as it did more than a decade ago, and this remaster ensures that its legacy will continue for many years to come.
Moonlighter 2 is not just a better version of the original concept. It is a full realization of what the series could always be. It builds a stronger narrative foundation, empowers its relic system with strategy and depth, and weaves its shopkeeping and combat into a loop that constantly rewards smart decisions. If the first game was a promising prototype, Moonlighter 2 is the true vision finally realized.
Even with all the upgrades, these remain old school fantasy adventures at heart. Their charm comes from their simple stories, earnest characters, and classic turn based battles that helped define the genre. What the remake achieves so well is balancing that vintage appeal with modern readability and improved pacing, making both quests approachable without losing their original personality. Taken together, Dragon Quest I and II HD 2D Remake feels like a lovingly restored treasure. It honors the history of the role playing genre while making the earliest steps of the Erdrick trilogy more enjoyable than ever for both returning fans and new adventurers.
Overall, Of Ash & Steel is a really fun game held back by some technical and mechanical issues. For fans of Gothic and Risen, you will definitely find a lot to enjoy with Of Ash & Steel. For those looking for a more modern action RPG with a lot of hand holding, you may want to set the game on easy and use walkthrough. Good luck out there and may the One guide you!
Desert Race Adventures is just a more modern take on Oregon Trail ... nothing more , nothing less . The game succeeds as a modern spin on Oregon Trail, trading wagons and rivers for engines and sand while keeping the heart of the classic experience alive. It offers a charming road trip through danger and discovery, wrapped in retro style and supported by thoughtful design. It is nothing more and nothing less, and that clarity is what makes the ride so enjoyable.
If Ubisoft wants to shape its own future as confidently as it asks players to shape Rome, it needs more than another carefully assembled sequel. It needs a new empire entirely, built on fresh ideas and fearless creativity, not another gentle rework of what once worked well enough.
It's a household name, it's "The Standard in FPS," and it's something that's so globally enjoyed it's almost celebrated. Every year a new Call of Duty feels like a mini holiday to the core audience who are dedicated fans, and they know a lot of us will continue to buy it. Is that necessarily bad? No, not really. Can it be better? Absolutely. Black Ops 7 is still a very fun and new content-filled game even if it's like the others in some ways, and each year I'll always end up right back where I started. Playing Call of Duty. Looking at BO7 from the outside in, to a veteran, knowing we will at the bare minimum have a year of content, whether through season updates, newly added weapons (or returning), or holiday/special events, this era of COD is honestly far more content packaged in the end. Don't get me wrong, nothing will ever come close to Black Ops 2 or MW2, but there truly is more to unpack here than just the cover.