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Madden NFL 26 finally feels ambitious with authentic presentation, weather realism, and the deepest Franchise overhaul since Madden 17, though Training Camp minigames, Superstar's lack of depth, and Ultimate Team's monetization hold it back from perfection.
Wildgate delivers polished ship combat and a unique PvPvE structure, but its small content pool and inconsistent matchmaking hold it back from its full potential.
A fast, challenging, and rewarding Ninja Gaiden revival with precise combat, clever mechanics, memorable bosses, and strong replay value.
Despite its heartfelt concept and recognizable setting, the game delivers a shallow, buggy experience that feels half-finished. Without narrative growth, gameplay evolution, or technical stability, Tales of the Shire struggles to justify its promise or price.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers nails its combat and build variety. The bosses aren't always fair, and the story falters, but it's still one of the best Soulslike experiences of the year.
A strong follow-up to College Football 25 with smarter AI, deeper modes, and the best game-day feel in any football sim. Minor issues don't outweigh major improvements.
This version lands the trick mechanically, but it doesn’t bring the whole soul of the series with it. It’s a polished ride, but one that leaves a few scuff marks on the memory.
The Alters is a focused, emotionally rich survival sim. Cloning past versions of Jan is central to both gameplay and story, with real consequences for each choice. Strong base-building, constant time pressure, and unique character dynamics make it one of the most memorable narrative survival games in recent years.
Death Stranding 2 fixes most issues from the first game, adds better combat and keeps its unique world and pacing. It's still weird, but now it's also much more fun to play.
MindsEye has high ambitions and a stylish setting, but the game suffers from dated mechanics, poor AI, and a non-reactive world. Despite its strong visuals, it's unfinished at nearly every level.
Mario Kart World is a bold evolution of the series. New ideas and mechanics shine, but unpolished systems, vague unlocks, and limited multiplayer tools keep it from hitting full speed.
Split Fiction is a 15-hour co-op-only adventure packed with constant gameplay reinvention, heartfelt writing, and standout design that surpasses even Hazelight's past work.
Doom: The Dark Ages successfully reinvents the series' formula without losing its identity. Grounded, methodical, and brutally satisfying. A must-play for FPS veterans.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a must-play RPG with brilliant combat, strong characters, and a world that's hard to forget.
Monster Hunter Wilds is a beautiful, fast, and accessible entry that plays great but lacks the difficulty and depth expected from the series.
South of Midnight features a striking setting with excellent music, and explores a world that is rarely visited. But its dull gameplay, uneven writing and repetitive structure don't exactly give this folk tale a happy ending.
Koira is another minimalist 2D adventure that has a few charming moments and a warm friendship at its core, but doesn't really offer enough to stand out in the crowded genre.
Another solid entry for the series, Assassin's Creed Shadows offers a wonderfully rendered natural world, though it's not as unique as it once could have been. The typical mix of stealth and action gameplay is still enjoyable and is now split between two protagonists, though switching between them can be cumbersome. Fans of the franchise should be satisfied, if not exactly impressed.
A tycoon game about building a bar for vampires is a great idea - but sadly the execution here leaves a lot to be desired. The management gameplay is a bit too simple for my liking, but it's the constant game-breaking bugs that really suck the fun out of the experience.
Civilization VII brings a lot of changes to the formula, but they don't feel entirely innovative or fully realized. The core of the experience retains its addictive qualities, and yet lacks refinement at launch.