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Its incredibly fast-paced, unbridled nature might not be for everyone and the story it spins mightn’t be anything too special, yet for players craving a different flavour of score-chasing magic that is well-equipped to reward their mastery of a pretty odd, made-up sport, Denshattack! is off-the-rails in all the best ways.
It might not do too much to stray from the music minigame formula it helped popularise some two decades ago, but Rhythm Heaven Groove is still exactly the kind of grand return for this beat-bopping series I was hoping for.
In the end, Star Fox for Nintendo Switch 2 is a perfectly good remake of a perfectly good space shooter. Sure, blasting across the Lylat system is amazing thanks to the unbelievable fidelity that all returning planets possess, while the addition of fully voiced cutscenes help deepen the story of Fox McCloud defending the galaxy from Emperor Andross by a surprising amount.
Resynced is in love with the original game as much as a lot of us are, and the labours of said love are on display in almost every aspect. Put bluntly, Resynced is easily now the best way to play Assassin's Creed Black Flag either again or for the first time, further enhancing what already was the definitive single-player pirate game.
Providing you can forgive some uninspired side quest design (cat collecting aside) and a somewhat straightforward story, there’s plenty here that should make it easy for old-school action RPG heads to get their fix.
James Bond's video game return is a delight from start to finish, with Hitman develop IO Interactive expertly lending its spy expertise to a new breed of interactive spy thriller.
Despite its short length and the general unwieldiness of some of Bubsy’s new traversal abilities, Bubsy 4D excels in being the first truly solid entry in the franchise - and it has an incredible time poking fun of itself while doing so.
Forza Horizon 6 is a stunning game that delivers immersion and polish in every single way, other than one, and it's a big one.
"Come back stronger," has been pitched as the core ethos Saros wants to instil within you - and Housemarque absolutely did.
Although it’s unfortunate some interactions are prone to eventually repeat and online functionality is next to nil, it’s hard to deny that Living the Dream is undeniably Nintendo’s strangest and most bizarre life simulation game, primed to stoke player creativity in a way few other genre entries are able. The Tomodachi lifestyle is one I want to keep living.
Hugh and Diana’s journey may admittedly rely heavily on sci-fi tropes and the broader story suffers and ends up feeling quite small stakes as a result, yet the pair’s relationship never failed to make me care about the wider universe it hints at. A good thing, too, as it’s one I hope we get to see more of in the not too distant future.
I thought I’d seen all that could be done in the Octopus-starring indie game space, but Darwin has arrived as a thoughtful adventure full of heart and charm, gifting you with a suite of fun stealth and platforming abilities that then further unlocks lots of ways to suck you into its quirky world.
X-Men: The Arcade Game is absolutely the highlight and biggest get, no doubt, yet there’s also plenty of joy to be found poking through all the different platform versions of every other featured game. This, coupled with plenty of modern accessibility features, results in one retro Marvel collection worth assembling for.
If you hadn’t already guessed, Crimson Desert is a behemoth of an RPG that threatens to eat up all your time. If only it wasn’t primed to frustrate and test your patience as much while doing so.
Although its relatively short length and limited class variety will leave some disappointed, there’s no denying how thrilling it can be to jump into a jeep and wreck shop as a team of souped-up military professionals. If you’re in the mood for old-school Left 4 Dead vibes you’ll find it here. Just don’t go in expecting too much more than that.
I would struggle to call this a perfect game. Graphically, the game could see some improvements, especially when it comes to weapon physics, but it’s another strong, consistent step forward for the series, and I don't think there's much more you could ask for. WWE 2K26 is still the most complete wrestling package fans could ask for.
Overall, this is a larger, more ambitious take on the universe that doesn’t explicitly resolve all the issues surrounding trial-and-error, yet it’s set to stun both fans of the first game who were hungry for more while dazzling newcomers in search of a wonderfully touching story about a young girl and her cat creature’s coming-of-age adventure to stand up for what’s right.
While the boss difficulty spikes can be annoying and some references are often at risk of being too deep, it’s safe to say I’m in lesbians with Scott Pilgrim EX.
Although there is a degree of repetition to be found in your actions from time to time, none of this dulls what is easily my favourite Pokemon spin-off in years.
As it stands, Requiem is a Resident Evil of two halves - and that’s by design. It’s just a shame that it results in a somewhat confused new entry that often ends up obsessed with regurgitating the past for the sake of nostalgia as opposed to forging ahead forward towards the future of survival horror.