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ONE PIECE: Grand Gourmet is exactly what it needed to be. It’s charming, fun, and as a massive fan of all things ONE PIECE, it feels like a game I’ve always dreamed of playing.
A beautiful and horrific game, Phantom Blade Zero has everything to be both the game of the year and to be a gateway to wuxia for new audiences.
Qualms and questionable narrative beats aside, Stupid Never Dies is, for better or worse, a unique game that oozes personality despite its juvenile nature.
Ratatan is more than just a fun and adorable roguelite; it’s also an experience that begs players to say, “Just one more run.”
Final Fantasy Resonance is an incredible reimagining of a beloved mobile game. While some parts can be frustrating, it’s not enough to diminish the overall stellar experience, and it’s easy to recommend to Final Fantasy and retro JRPG fans.
The Modern Warfare 4 campaign is what Modern Warfare III should have been three years ago. It has all the ear-ringing spectacle you want from a blockbuster shooter, and it isn’t afraid to show what that spectacle costs the people pulling the triggers.
Warhammer 40000: Boltgun 2 is a genre-defining boomer shooter. Excellent level design, sound design, and crunchy combat ensure Boltgun 2 is nearly as good as the classics that inspired it.
Planet Zoo 2 is so rich in depth and full of life. Whether it is the animals, wildlife reserves, or all the building options and customizations, there is so much to love in Planet Zoo 2. While Technical issues can bring it down and hamper your experience, Planet Zoo 2 still maintains its charm.
Hellraiser: Revival makes the most of Clive Barker’s world and proves that you don’t need to shave off every rough edge to adapt a horror property into a video game… Much like the property it’s based on, Hellraiser: Revival balances its debauchery with concepts of holy beauty and pushes its audience to shift uncomfortably in their seats.
Forever Ago’s journey through grief and the complex emotions buried in those moments is unparalleled. And despite some technical difficulties, there is too much heart, love, and life in Forever Ago to let this title slip away.
Dragon’s Dogma 2: Dark Arisen is a fantastic new expansion that improves the base game in many ways. While some of the base game’s worst parts impact the overall experience, the negatives aren’t enough to overshadow its amazing elements.
Star Wars: Galactic Racer delivers wizard racing, unique vehicle customization, and plenty of reasons to keep playing beyond its campaign… Fuse Games has made Star Wars racing worth getting excited about again, and I hope they don’t have to wait another generation for the chance to build on it
Gears of War: E-Day shines by showing off humanity’s perseverance. Every new character stands out, never overshadowed by the legacy of Marcus or Dom.
Ghost of Yotei Complete Edition is easily the definitive version of the experience. It gives fans more to do in an already fantastic experience, filling in pieces of history that are genuinely interesting to learn about.
End of Abyss tries to balance a lot, from sci-fi survival horror with souls-like metroidvania exploration. But it buckles under its own weight.
Toem 2 is another delightful photographic journey that tells us all to slow down as well as explores the power of community.
Transport Fever 3 is a massive game with plenty to offer and tons of fun, especially for genre fans. With a significantly improved UI and streamlined systems, new players can enter the franchise and veterans can focus on more important things than sifting through menus…
Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve still has some growing to do on the ground, with a story that never quite lands its biggest ideas and first-person scenes that keep you out of the cockpit longer than they should. Once you're in the air, though, it's the best Ace Combat has ever felt.
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is the payoff 1st Chapter was building toward. The dungeons and backtracking keep it just short of perfect, but the storytelling and presentation are as good as RPGs get right now.
EA Sports FC 27 rewards the people who put time into it. The defending and transfer overhauls carry the year, even where The Grounds hasn’t backed up its ambition with substance.