Nexus Hub's Reviews
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.
Yooka-Replaylee is a visually impressive remaster with much-needed improvements to the camera and controls, but it remains an arduous collectathon.
Silent Hill f delivers compelling character-driven horror, mature storytelling, and stunning visuals and art direction in arguably one of the franchise's strongest, most confident games yet.
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds is a vibrant, addictive, and high-octane kart racer that bravely breaks into a space dominated by Mario Kart - and gives it a run for its money.
Ghost of Yotei is every bit as exciting, absorbing, and visually awe-inspiring as its predecessor - a stellar sequel that carefully refines its stylish combat, solid art direction, and grand exploration.
Borderlands 4 feels like the redemption arc the franchise needed - it's smarter, slicker, and more self-aware, bringing the series back to form without losing what made it special in the first place.
Cronos: The New Dawn pays homage to survival horror greats like Dead Space and Resident Evil with solid atmospherics and tense gameplay, though it never quite reaches the heights of the games it's inspired by.
NBA 2K26, like most annual sports titles, does little to shake up the formula but long-time fans will be happy with the staggering amount of content on offer and slight improvements to the visuals and gameplay.
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel offers fun roguelike gameplay best experienced in short bursts but it very quickly loses its momentum and suffers from unbalanced progression.
Hell is Us boasts highly immersive unguided gameplay, rewarding exploration, and a compelling mystery at the core of its story, though its slow progression and bold design won't be everyone's cup of tea.
Lost Soul Aside has somewhat satisfying action but a bland, exposition-heavy story, weak characters and empty level design sadly make it one of the more disappointing games of 2025.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World offers players a wealth of remixed content on top of a great, irresistibly fun base game, making it an ideal entry point for the Kirby franchise.
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap on PS5 is unquestionably fun to play - and better with friends - but its grindy progression system can start to wear thin when playing for longer than 2-3 hour bursts.
Gears of War: Reloaded coming to PlayStation represents a big step forward for the industry, but underneath all the visual and performance tweaks is still the same immensely fun game at its core.
Mafia: The Old Country is a worthy return to form for the Mafia series. It's not perfect, but it strikes a fine balance of great storytelling, compelling characters and dramatic twists to keep you hooked.
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers might not move the needle in the action-RPG genre, but it's a thrilling - if sometimes safe and formulaic - Soulslike that weaves together flashy combat and awesome weapon skills.