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Terra Nil is a charming and deceptively deep strategy game with a lovely aesthetic that flips conventions in a compelling way.
Resident Evil 4 is a worthy companion piece to survival horror royalty that's sure to go down as one of the year's best games.
Not exactly a huge advancement on last year, but WWE 2K23 didn't need to be, instead offering smart improvements on an already great formula.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty's engaging combat, satisfying parries and decent level design help this Soulslike become a truly entertaining package.
Like A Dragon: Ishin is a competent remake of a previously Japan-only release, but series veterans might find more issues to nitpick over.
Company of Heroes 3 doesn't nail absolutely everything and sometimes gets in its own way, but there's no denying just how good it is when firing on all cylinders.
While there's an audience out there for Wanted: Dead's schtick, the myriad of issues with the whole game make it a tough sell.
The Cosmic Shake can be a fun collectathon with some charming moments, but the lack of original ideas and finesse make it feel more like an expansion than a brand new game.
Fire Emblem Engage does away with intricate relationships systems and in-depth downtime between battles, choosing to focus on a well-rounded tactical turn-based combat system that will be hard to beat this year.
While Lone Ruin is currently sparse on content, there's some solid gameplay foundations here that could be built upon in the future.
The Rumble Fish 2 isn't the most groundbreaking port ever, but there's still a solid fighting game on offer here.
Gungrave G.O.R.E is resurrecting a franchise, but it's mindless bullet-slinging fun that has its problems and may not hold everyone's attention.
A supremely dense hybrid of many different genres and styles, Marvel's Midnight Suns is an absolutely smashing time and one of 2022's best.
Evil West isn't the most complicated game ever made, but it doesn't need to be, offering a good few hours of overpowered fun.
A loving homage to horror gaming's biggest franchise, Save Room is a puzzle title that won't give you a fright.
Tanuki Sunset isn't going to win awards for the best game ever made, but if you like endless runners, this one is a good shout.
A simple but engaging action tactics game with solid presentation and a neat setting that'll easily make you want to take up your sword and go questing.
A Plague Tale: Requiem is a brilliant follow-up to 2019's cult hit, and could be a real contender for a lot of people's Game of the Year lists.
The characters form the heart of Lost Eidolons, but a whole slew of grating and annoying issues makes this a run-of-the-mill tactical role-playing game.
Soulstice is a game with some great aesthetic choices, but is completely marred by poor gameplay design that takes control away from the player during the times they'll need it the most.