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Lightyear Frontier is a fun farming sim that provides a unique experience thanks to its implementation of mechs.
he Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 2026 sets a new standard for what remakes can be, putting it in line with the best of what studios such as Capcom have accomplished with their own remakes in recent years—changes that improve and capitalize on what’s on offer, rather than disrupting what made the original so revered and revolutionary.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is a fun attempt to reinvent the series. It’s only partly successful, but enough so that I’ll keep Multiplayer and DMZ installed on my PC for just a little longer.
Anomalith is a fun twist that takes things in a different direction from just being unsettled by spooky hallways with oddly-placed furniture.
Phantom Blade Zero has been a long time coming, and feels like the wait was worth it.
illage in the Shade is one of the most compelling games to come from NIS in a while, and it’s no wonder it’s already seen unexpected success in Japan and on convention show floors. Don’t sleep on this game.
However, the themes of heroism, honor, and brotherhood struck true, nonetheless, and made the whole thing worth experiencing.
Nintendo Switch Sports Resort is a great sports game with a variety of options to enjoy yourself in both online and offline play.
Stupid Never Dies is an adrenaline rush, something that explodes with colors and silliness and action and pizazz, but doesn’t really aim higher than junk food.
This feels more like an interesting experiment and conversation piece than something I’d willingly choose to play again.
From destroying a legendary piece of animation to scattershotting sprite filtering to no useful end, this is a fumble that makes my heart hurt. The restored skits are nice, but that’s like pouring a glass of water on a fire.
Stellar gameplay, music, scenery, characters (new and old), and a great set of options for altering the intensity make this the easily one of the highest-quality action-platformers I have ever played.
As unforgiving as Valor Mortis can be, it doesn’t forget the fun between the frustration.
Gears of War excels when it leans into humanity versus monsters, is painted with a brush drenched in blood, and offers vicious, savage gameplay that belies surprisingly rich stories and heartfelt characters.
Order of the Sinking Star is a masterpiece. Its immaculate, mind-bending puzzles are perfectly designed to make you feel spectacularly stupid and then phenomenally smart.
Even when it was pissing me off, Star Wars: Galactic Racer made me feel alive.
If you’re interested in roguelikes and gaming history, here’s a rare opportunity to see one of that space’s entry points, especially when it comes to console games.
End of Abyss is a strong debut title from Section 9. It’s a tight and well-paced adventure that makes great use of its creepy setting, with great exploration elements and serviceable combat. It doesn’t overstay its welcome; it left me wanting more from this universe.
The intentionality behind Valheim’s base-building mechanics makes it feel like I’m not just surviving in the world, but living in it.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 is a great game night idea, but just make sure your party's all gathered under one roof first.