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MARVEL MaXimum Collection is nostalgic-heavy collection aimed primarily at retro fans. While X-Men: The Arcade Game and Captain America and The Avengers still hold up well, other entries vary in quality significantly.
Pragmata is a well-crafted third-person action shooter set in a visually stunning lunar world. Its gameplay loop is engaging, the combat is satisfying, and the relationship between Hugh and Diana adds real emotional weight. While it leans into familiar tropes, it executes them extremely well. At around 16 hours long, it delivers a complete and satisfying experience without dragging on. Highly recommended for fans of sci-fi and action games.
If it hasn’t become abundantly clear by now, I adore the Soul Reaver games. With it’s stunning story, amazing writing and some of the most phenomenal and iconic voice acting and musical score in videogaming, these games - especially as a whole - are masterpieces of the medium that are as much art as they are entertainment. And having them all available om modern hardware in a more beautiful package is exactly what I’ve waited years for. Legacy of Kain Defiance Remastered rounds out the Soul Reaver saga with a gorgeous, layered package that is a must have for every collection.
Yakuza Kiwami 3 is, to say the least, very dark and truly not something I enjoyed playing. As Mine you encounter your entry way into the Yakuza by stopping him from assaulting a woman. Not to save the woman but to gain an entryway into the Yakuza. You spend Yakuza Kiwami 3 befriending a violent creep and one of the plot points and mini games is the management sim where you rehabilitate Kanda’s image to becoming something of a hero.
Aether and Iron is a tactical, 1930s aesthetic, story infused game that is definitely worth checking out and playing. It ticks all the right boxes and the narrative is engaging enough to keep you coming back for more. Yes there’s a few trope-filled aspects with the writing but that’s expected given the genre. The game does have a demo available on Steam too so if you’re on the fence about this one, give the demo a try and see if it’s for you or not. Chances are, you’ll be hooked instantly by Gia’s personality and the surprisingly fun tactical gameplay. Aether and Iron is easily on of 2026’s best games already and I highly recommend it.
Sintopia is a fascinating concept that doesn’t always live up to its potential. It has charm, strategic depth, and genuinely clever systems blending god‑game influence with deep management logistics — but that potential is often undermined by pacing issues, confusing mechanics, and insufficient guidance.
In any case, back to the review at hand, Ys X Proud Nordics is the true definitive edition of the game from 2024. The additional content expands upon the game quite a lot and while the co-op mode has vanished, if you’re a single player JRPG player, you wouldn’t really mind losing out on this anyway. If you never played the original Ys X Nordics, Ys X Proud Nordics is certainly the best way to play the game.
Overall DYNASTY WARRIORS ORIGINS Visions of Four Heroes’s is a DLC that you should only pick up when it’s on sale or if you’re desperate for more musou hack and slashing after finishing the base game. The repetitive gameplay does wear thin eventually even for someone like me that’s a fan of the genre but nevertheless, the DLC is still enjoyable. I just wish that more was done here given the steep asking price.
Etrange Overlord, the action RPG or rather the visual novel in game form with a bit of RPG mechanics is a nice game that provides a somewhat fun gameplay loop with humorous banter and a lighthearted story all neatly packed within a 20-hour long experience. It’s a game that you’d either have to like for the story or the story has to like you back. Because sadly, if you’re just here for the gameplay, its lack of post-game loop means that there’s less reasons for you to spend more time with the game after the end credits start rolling.
1348 Ex Voto is a game that had some good ideas with a stance-based combat system and an interesting medieval Italian setting. However, the execution here is incredibly poor and it feels as if you’re walking between two places and fighting a few enemies before doing the exact same thing again with added frustration and annoyance the second the enemy numbers ramp up. Boss battles are infuriatingly difficult and the game is just simply not fun at all to play because it’s fighting you back with its mediocre mechanics and unpolished gameplay.
Ariana and the Elder Codex is a truly fascinating game despite its hiccups. Its one of those games that has some really good gameplay if you want something a bit more active, hectic or even just plain chaotic. The fact that its stories are a bit more independent also makes it a great game for quick bursts to shorter gaming sessions. So if you’re interested in something that’ll keep you busy without having to dedicate extensively long hours, this might just be the game that scratches that itch—that is if $39.99 or £26.99 sounds reasonable enough for a game that you’d finish in around 10 hours give or take.
Timberborn is a unique and engaging take on the city-building formula. Its charming presentation draws you in, while deep mechanics hook you completely. It reimagines the city-building genre with compelling water management challenges. While it has rough edges and a steep learning curve for beginners, the experience is both memorable and rewarding. Timberborn is one of the best city builders I’ve played, earning a 9 out of 10.
After many hours, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando knows what it wants to be but falls short of its full potential. At its best with friends, gunplay and co-op mechanics shine, creating chaotic, memorable gameplay. However, repetitive mission design, limited enemy variety, and grindy progression hold it back. It shines in short bursts but struggles for long-term engagement.
I’d say that Monster Hunter Stories 3 Twisted Reflection perfectly captures the magic of blending two beloved concepts into one cohesive whole. It delivers the thrill of Monster Hunter’s iconic creatures alongside the charm and strategic depth of a monster-collecting RPG. Thanks to this you get a game that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly new. For me personally, this is easily the best entry in the Stories series to date and It’s the kind of game that reminds me why I fell in love with Monster Hunter in the first place.
Reanimal successfully evolves the studio’s horror formula into a cooperative experience without losing what made their previous titles special. It’s unsettling, artistic and consistently tense from start to finish — especially when played with others. Fans of atmospheric horror platformers will feel right at home, while newcomers looking for a cinematic survival experience have an excellent entry point here.
Fatal Frame II Crimson Butterfly story, the additions to the Fatal Frame universe, are incredibly engaging. If you love survival horror titles, then both this and it’s original incarnation, should be on your playlist.
Crimson Desert isn’t a tidy, ultra-focused RPG. It’s rough around the edges, chaotic by design, and absolutely full of ambition. That ambition can feel overwhelming at times, and some systems like camera control or story pacing could use refinement. But when everything clicks — traversal, combat, world exploration, base building, and character play — Crimson Desert delivers moments that feel genuinely next gen rather than just big.
Technically, the game runs great. The animations are a bit stiff, the UI is a little clunky, and there are some small polish issues, but nothing game-breaking. But “not broken” isn’t a high enough bar in 2026. If you’re looking for a casual weekend distraction, Dragonkin The Banished is totally fine. You’ll have fun for 15 hours. But if you’re looking for your next 1,000-hour obsession—the kind of game that you think about while you’re at work—this isn’t it. It’s got the look, it’s got the bones, but it’s missing the heart.
For lovers of the original Screamer franchise or people who like arcade racers will find comfort and love in this confident and stylish reboot that refuses to rely on nostalgia alone. Instead of simply reviving the past, it tries to reinvent the franchise with new ideas, vibrant presentation, and fast-paced racing action. While the combat mechanics and control system could do with some adjustment to make them feel a bit more comfortable and easier to master the game has its unique identify to land on.
Like all Suda 51 and Grasshopper Manufacture games, Romeo is a Dead Man is definitely an acquired taste. But it’s one that brings a different flavour to what games can be if you give them a chance. And with a game that is more accessible than previous Suda 51 games, Romeo is a Dead Man is a taste you should take.