Nexus Hub's Reviews
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando delivers chaotic co-op fun boosted by Saber Interactive's impressive Swarm Engine, but it's a lightweight Left 4 Dead clone that's better in short bursts.
Marathon has undeniably stylish shooting and potential to grow - it just needs to do so quickly. For now, a notable lack of variety and limited emergent chaos hold it down from competing in an increasingly crowded market.
WWE 2K26 might not be a perfect upgrade from last year's entry but it's still a satisfying one, packing in an incredible amount of content and a new physics system.
Resident Evil Requiem is a celebration of the franchise's legacy with well-crafted scares and tension, big action, and a story that swings from engaging to goofy at the drop of a dime.
High on Life 2 is a welcomed improvement over the original in many aspects, refining the insane gameplay while delivering much better comedy, though technical issues in its current state make it a cautious sell.
God of War: Sons of Sparta doesn't colour outside of the lines and bring anything new to its 2D Metroidvania style, but it's a fun platformer that plays it safe and adds another layer of depth to Kratos' character.
Styx: Blades of Greed presents very enjoyable, albeit simple stealth gameplay elevated by great environmental design, though its shortcomings hold it back from achieving greatness.
Code Vein 2 simply doesn't do enough to stand out in the crowded Soulslike genre but its stylish combat and visuals, and a surprising story make it at least worth checking out for fans of the first game.
Code Violet unfortunately settles for being aggressively average. It has glimmers of good moments that are quickly overwhelmed by technical issues, uninspired gameplay and a bland story.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond delivers reliably fun old-school charm in doses but its new ideas are too inconsistent to ignore, resulting in a good Prime that could've been better in some aspects.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has great Zombies and nostalgic maps, but that doesn't excuse the tonally confused campaign, weak writing and technical issues that make it one of the more disappointing entries in the franchise.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is carried by its excellent combat and engaging story that adds greatly to Tears of the Kingdom, but some problems still persist with its Musou-style game design.
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 sheds the skin of its ancestor in favour of a more action-focused, linear experience that's brought down by a lack of technical polish and mostly hollow side content.
Godbreakers is a bit rough around the edges and desperately needs a few updates and polishing, but the core gameplay as well as co-op is solid, showing plenty of potential.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A doesn't move the needle for the series as much as Arceus did, but the great changes to combat do a lot to keep you engaged, even when it stagnates and feels uninspired in other areas.
The Outer Worlds 2 proves if it ain’t broke, make it bigger and prettier - a solid sequel that expands upon the first game in meaningful ways, though some fans might experience a bit of déjà vu.
Battlefield 6 is a rock-solid, explosive return to form for the series. The game's terrific multiplayer and incredible destruction overshadow a decent but slightly undercooked single-player campaign.
Ninja Gaiden 4 is a worthy, punishing new game in the hack n' slash series - its exhilarating, stylish and engaging combat is so damn good, you probably wouldn't mind some of its weaker elements.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger's high points outweigh the few negatives, offering an exciting new Digimon adventure with great turn-based combat, depth, and accessibility for newcomers to the series.
Hades II delivers a perfect roguelike action-RPG that outshines its predecessor at every turn - an immensely stylish sequel that continuously builds upon its strong foundations with each addictive run.