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So to conclude! Discounty is not a power fantasy. It’s a maintenance fantasy, a game about holding things together in an imperfect system. Its mechanics reinforce its themes, its art supports its tone, and its narrative understands that sometimes the most meaningful stories are told quietly, through repetition and restraint.
As an extension of Frontiers of Pandora, it respects the world, the player, and the space between action and consequence.
Skate Story isn’t a game I’d recommend to everyone, but it is a game I’m glad exists. On Nintendo Switch 2, it feels like it’s finally playing the way it was meant to be played. Smooth, focused, and quietly confident in what it’s doing. It’s a game about movement, failure, and finding flow on your own terms. One that lingers in your head longer than you expect. And sometimes, that’s worth more than any perfectly executed trick.
It is a genuinely strong, often beautiful JRPG that understands what worked in Octopath and what needed to change. The tighter central narrative around Wishvale gives it a beating heart. The expanded combat systems turn every encounter into a playground for people who love numbers and synergies.
Kirby Air Riders doesn’t just bring back a cult classic; it elevates it to feel essential once more. This is Sora & Bandai at their most confident, blending nostalgia with modern polish and delivering a package that feels both familiar and refreshing.
Anno 117: Pax Romana delivers a deep, rewarding city-building experience that effortlessly pulls you in and keeps you hooked for hours.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is what it has promised, for better and for worse.
I’ve had a lot of fun playing SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide. It captures the essence of the show perfectly, and Purple Lamp once again demonstrates their in-depth knowledge of the series with an abundance of references to it in both collectibles and story momen
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is both a farewell and a celebration. It doesn’t rewrite what the genre is; it just perfects how it fits into Zelda’s mythology. The pacing is smoother, the combat smarter, and the story stronger than ever. It’s not for everyone, you’ll still spend most of your time tearing through armies, but it’s done with such flair, such affection for the world it expands, that it’s hard not to get swept up in it. For long-time Zelda fans, this feels like closure. For Musou fans, it’s a technical victory. And for everyone in between, it’s just a great time to lose yourself in chaos one last time.
Once Upon A Katamari is at a standard we have come to expect from the series. The fun, engaging levels and the replayable formula offer hours of fun for those chasing high scores. With a cousin to collect on every level and customisation items to unlock, you are guaranteed to find something new when you replay. The only downside is that the pacing can disrupt the flow of the gameplay, as the King of All Cosmos interrupts it too often with his monologues before and after every level. Once Upon a Katamari is available now for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Tales of Xillia Remastered doesn’t beg for attention, and maybe that’s why it feels so timeless. It’s comfortable in its own skin, faster, cleaner, but still true to the spirit that made it special. It remembers that character-driven storytelling and fluid combat are what keep people coming back, not photorealism or open-world checklists.
After dozens of hours working my way through the world of Persona 3 Reload, I realised it had done something few games manage: it made me nostalgic for a story I'd never experienced before. There's a timeless quality to its blend of daily life and existential drama, a rhythm that prompts reflection on one's own choices and relationships.
Dragon Quest I+II HD-2D Remake is a tribute to the two iconic games released forty years ago. It is a museum piece that showcases the origins of the Fantasy JRPG series to modern and returning audiences. The stunning visuals and musical score will sweep you away, while new additions to the gameplay and storyline will ensure this classic formula remains engaging.
Hot Wheels Let’s Race: Ultimate Speed might not reinvent the racing genre, but it doesn’t have to. Its mission is clear: take the spirit of Hot Wheels: creativity, spectacle, and joy, and make it playable. In that, it succeeds with flying colors.
Even with its familiar structure, The Outer Worlds 2 is easy to recommend. The combat is tight, the writing cuts, and the player agency still feels substantial. It’s a smarter, smoother, and more technically reliable sequel that doesn’t lose the soul of the original. If you loved the first game, you’ll feel right at home. If you skipped it, this is the perfect place to jump in. Build your misfit, pick your lies, and see who believes you.
PowerWash Simulator 2 doesn’t reinvent the nozzle, but it polishes it to a pristine gleam (squeaky clean).
Ninja Gaiden 4 is a comeback. It’s fast, it’s furious, and it honours the legacy while turning up the tempo. Yakumo leads the charge with new mechanics, Ryu anchors it with familiar weight, traversal soars, combat slashes, bosses challenge. It isn’t flawless, repetition, some structuring echo past entries, and if you binge it you might feel the edges. But what it does best, it does with conviction. For fans of pure, no-nonsense action games, this hits hard. For those new to the series, it provides an accessible entry point without diluting the punch.
So where does that leave us? For me, Pokémon Legends Z-A is a strong, positive step forward in the “Legends” branch of the series.
So to conclude! Just Dance 2026 is not a radical reinvention of the series, but it doesn’t need to be. What it offers is a refined, confident iteration; one that leans into the franchise’s strengths while smoothing over several rough edges. It's a robust, crowd-pleasing song list full of bangers, filled with improved visuals and more expressive coaches. And due to the alternate coach choices, there is overall better choreography.
Keeper is a game about finding light in ruin. About learning to move again after everything has fallen apart. It’s intimate, strange, and quietly devastating, exactly the kind of game only Double Fine could make. It’s short, yes, but meaningful from the first frame to the last. And when it’s over, it lingers. The kind of game that doesn’t just end, it stays with you.