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If you absolutely love these types of games, or you're really, really eager for something new, then it's still worth checking out, especially since it's only $20 USD. If you're a little more hesitant, I'd wait, at least until some of these issues are possibly fixed in a patch. Afterparty is included in Xbox Game Pass, so if you intend to play on Xbox, you do have another option.
It's a game that wanted to be Icarus and fly, ahem, too close to the sun, but couldn't even manage to get too far off the ground.
Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville offers fleeting enjoyment, but the foundation that it's built on is solid and can be improved with the proper support.
Modern Warfare is an excellent addition to the Call of Duty franchise. The story felt like a serialized TV show, and most of the multiplayer action is fun. There are few places where the game falls, but not enough for me not to recommend it.
While rough around the edges, The Outer Worlds journey across the stars is an instant-classic RPG fans cannot miss.
A fantastic party game that's perfect for some couch competition.
Its puzzles are both simple and clever, opening it up to a wider audience, but switching between characters in order to use different abilities tends to be more frustrating than not.
This is a staggering achievement that strategy game fans shouldn't miss out on.
The Bradwell Conspiracy is a game that gets in its own way when it comes to its most important element: puzzles.
Destiny 2: Shadowkeep elevates the gameplay, but falters on a storytelling front.
Ghost Recon Breakpoint is a great shooter that gets repetitive after a while.
Despite its issues, Niffelheim stands as a very competent hardcore survival game that players will be engaged with for hours on end.
Code Vein is a great game, but needs more polish.
Hunt: Showdown is a great shooter that needs stronger single-player support.
The Surge 2 is full of surprises, but not the ones you'd expect.
In the case of NHL 20, there are enough new features to recommend it for longtime fans and a ton to do for anyone who has lapsed for multiple seasons. Whatever NHL 21 has in store for the next PlayStation and Xbox machines will be flashier, but it probably won't be better than this right away.
Borderlands 3 is the best the series has ever been and perfectly closes the decade-long adventure for fans.
Blasphemous requires a lot of patience and practice because you have to get really good at the combat. If you like challenging platformers, then this a must-have due to its unique story and art style. However, it may not be for everyone due to its steep difficulty and focus on constant death.
GreedFall delivers an experience that is as satisfying as it is ambitious, although it does falter in some notable ways.
The future of Gears of War has never been so bright — and sure, there's room for improvement, but this is the evolution that the franchise desperately needed.