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For better or worse, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater takes the concept of a faithful game remake to the letter, enhancing its graphics for the modern age while maintaining the spirit of the original title, dated quirks be damned.
Despite some missed opportunities in terms of gameplay, Mafia: The Old Country revitalises the franchise with its familiar yet engaging narrative that’s one for the history books.
The change Shadow Labyrinth makes to the classic Pac-Man formula might raise some eyebrows, but the game is built from the ground up for a specific target audience – fans of Bandai Namco’s extensive history of classic sci-fi arcade titles, and those looking for an unforgiving old-school metroidvania experience.
As Nintendo’s shiny new Switch 2 launch title, Mario Kart World expands upon the formula of its predecessor, although the largely uninspired use of its touted open world format means this kart still has some tuning-up to do before it can truly outpace the competition.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach brings a level of innovative playability for casual gamers who are interested in the story. That is not to say that they will catch up easily with the game’s events unless they spend time reading its jargon and concepts. Still, the game’s gripping tale of loss, connection, and sometimes socio-political exploration is worth experiencing if gamers are willing to carry out the next delivery order.
Doom: The Dark Ages isn’t just more of the same; it’s a bold evolution of the beloved shooter that fundamentally changes the first-person shooter formula for a power fantasy that’s always firing on all cylinders.
More than just a canvas of substance and style, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 paints a bright, promising evolution of the RPG genre, offering plenty to get excited about for its future.
Two Point Museum represents the best of the management sim genre, offering a clever renewed formula that makes it a more-than-worthy successor to its hospital and university counterparts.
Despite being set in an alluring Deep Southern backdrop with strong narrative themes of loss and healing firmly rooted in folklore, South of Midnight’s greatest tragedy is the unpolished core gameplay mechanics that hold its experience together.
Despite being a victim of its own lofty ambitions, Assassin’s Creed Shadows marks a significant step up for the franchise, and a satisfying return to form.
When it isn’t spending too much time on its shallow, predictable storyline, Split Fiction is a blast to play, further cementing Hazelight Studios as the masters of the co-op genre by offering an adventure with twists at literally every turn.
Monster Hunter Wilds breathes life into bold ambition, steering a traditionally niche adventure into mainstream territory – and with mostly positive results to show for it.
More than just Majima fan service, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a delightful jaunt that promises time-sinking fun in spades – be it at sea or on land. This seafaring ambition is a charming love letter to a persistent fan favourite, with a neat blend of familiar and new elements to satisfy returning and newcomers alike.
Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is one of the most accessible titles for franchise newcomers. Although its new features reduce micromanaging while keeping the gameplay loop streamlined, it suffers from being too linear and predictable on top of a slightly confusing endgame. Still, it’s a beautifully presented title which beckons players to play just one more turn.
The single protagonist and streamlined progression systems might take some getting used to, but Dynasty Warriors: Origins marks a comeback for the musou franchise, offering an unprecedented sense of scale and providing a power trip like no other.
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is not just a faithful adaptation of the beloved film franchise, it also stands tall as one of the best action-adventure experiences to date, a firm reminder to its peers of who the original explorer is.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl may not be the most polished of experiences, but it expertly blends solid survival shooter elements with an immense, unrelenting atmosphere, providing an experience like no other.
Don’t be fooled by its family-friendly aesthetic and simple gameplay systems, LEGO Horizon Adventures is one of the best-looking LEGO games in recent memory.
Life Is Strange: Double Exposure reels players in with its compelling plot and thrilling twists, only to fall from grace right at the end just when things are starting to get good.
Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered shines new light on a title hailing from a time when games didn’t take themselves so seriously. Its story and gameplay are simple, its writing is immature and perverted, and that’s all part of its charm.