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Shinonome Abyss: The Maiden Exorcist is a diamond in the rough. It's full of clever ideas and dripping with plenty of spooky atmosphere, but it's hard to say that it ever truly achieves excellence. Despite that, players who like mystery dungeon RPGs will likely have fun here.
Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta renews the original Ys: Memories in Celceta for Nintendo Switch, allowing fans to experience one of the best entry points in the franchise. The renewed port brings a newly recorded soundtrack that Falcom and RPG fans will surely enjoy while giving players an option to play the original soundtrack whenever they wish. Although there's no new voice-acting, Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta retains the original game's great story, gameplay, characters, and content in one package that can be taken and enjoyed on the go once more.
While Tides of Tomorrow hits a few rough patches with its stiff controls and some questionable music selection and voice work, the weight of its decisions left a lasting impact on me long after the credits rolled. Its Story-Link system turns the narrative into a fascinating social experiment, forcing you to confront the legacy you leave for other players.
OPUS: Prism Peak largely succeeds in delivering an emotional mid-life crisis tale. A few areas of the game lack in polish, but the art style has an undeniable charm. Although the story can be predictable, there's a deeply emotional narrative in OPUS: Prism Peak, and the game reminds players about how important photography can be.
Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis is a great rhythm game with a robust soundtrack of indie Japanese artists and composers and a story that lets players revel in the unsettling undertones of the denpa subgenre. With multiple difficulty options, several unlockable tracks, and a story that stars a hikikomori and a strange character she's grown to love, Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis is unlike any other rhythm game yet.
I was enthralled by the strong start of Regions of Ruin: Runegate. It has fantastic storytelling and solid gameplay, but the mediocre combat and halfhearted ending brought down a promising game. I really wanted to enjoy this one, but in the end, I was left feeling much more confused than content.
REPLACED is a genuinely brilliant cyberpunk platformer. While it occasionally suffers from major glitches, frustrating mechanics, and pacing issues due to the combat, puzzles, and platforming, the gameplay's high moments, incredible narrative, and gorgeous presentation more than make up for these issues. If you're a fan of the cyberpunk genre, then this is an absolute must-play. The five-year wait was worth it after all.
With a simple yet effective progression system, a power fantasy combat loop, and passionate attention to detail, Mouse P.I. For Hire is easily one of the best titles of 2026. It reminds me of just how much joy a single-player first-person shooter can bring when it fires on all cylinders.
Pragmata dreams big with inventive hacking-shooting gameplay, and Capcom has hit a home run. Hugh and Diana's journey across the moon is one to remember, with an excellent gameplay system that never fails to be exciting. While I wish Pragmata spent more time developing its central relationship, that shortcoming never comes close to dulling what is otherwise one of Capcom’s most inventive and exciting new releases in years.
The SEGA Villains Stage for SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance is a bit of a mixed bag. The levels are a step down from the base game and a bit disappointing, but the boss fights are great and show such love for the series that I wish were present in the rest of the levels. Still, these fights are fun enough to make fans want to play them again.
Tales of Berseria Remastered is an odd release. The original game is still a good time, problems and all, but this release feels less like a remaster and more like a port with some additions. It has all the DLC from the original, but that just amounts to costumes, and it has some nice quality-of-life updates but nothing to buy a new game over. Still, this is a fine way to play Tales of Berseria, especially now that it's finally on Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
TAMASHIKA isn't an experience for everyone. The visuals are often too abrasive, and the lack of any story or unlockables means that you're paying for a game without any progression to speak of. However, the gameplay is so delightfully fun, the little hints of secrets are intriguing, and the soundtrack helped me reach the flow state that it expected of me. Overall, this may not be an experience you are drawn to, but if you're a fan of movement shooters, then TAMASHIKA may click with you more than you think.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits for the Nintendo Switch 2 is a fantastic port of an underrated game. The visuals still look gorgeous, even when played in handheld mode, and the gameplay feels great despite the "lesser hardware." I wish there were more performance/quality options, a few new features, and the base game's lackluster narrative is a bit noticeable. However, this is a must-buy for those who haven't played the original game and are looking for a new action-adventure game to sink their teeth into.
Homura: The Crimson Warriors delivers strong voice acting, beautiful character art, and an appealing historical setting, but its slow pacing and lackluster port features keep it from standing out beyond its core otome audience. Fans of Otomate’s historical romances will likely enjoy it, but newcomers may find it hard to connect with.
KuloNiku: Bowl Up! is a charming cooking game blending anime-inspired 2D art with 3D visuals, offering fun gameplay and memorable characters. Its one real weakness is difficulty, as cooking challenges are forgiving to a fault, but this is nowhere near enough to dull what's otherwise a genuinely enjoyable experience.
People of Note is a delightful experience from beginning to end. The story captures the vibe of 2000s Disney Channel musicals alongside some charming characters and nods to pop culture. Further, the gameplay combines the rhythm and RPG genres excellently, and throws in some extra strategy for you to master while you're having fun exploring. While there are some glitches and issues with the musical sequences, these aren't enough to completely detract from just how great this game is.
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance unfortunately falls flat in continuing such a cult classic franchise. While some of the writing and visuals still match the quality of its predecessors, the narrative feels forced, and the gameplay is often deeply frustrating and rife with issues. Overall, if this is indicative of the direction that the Legacy of Kain series could go in, then perhaps the series is better off being forgotten.
Last Man Sitting has the bones of a fantastic action roguelike, which cannot be understated. I lost track of time during my playthrough plenty of times, but unfortunately, boss encounters, weapon design, and certain mechanics fall short. I had a great time with many parts of Last Man Sitting, but when the clock struck zero and the final stage ended, I was left wanting much more.
Rushing Beat X: Return of Brawl Brothers can be an absolute joy to play when everything comes together. Unfortunately, that often doesn't happen due to the game's lack of polish and features that other beat 'em ups have. The clunky gameplay can also be another barrier in what could have been a great action game.
Marvel MaXimum Collection is a great attempt at preserving classic 90s Marvel games that were once lost to time, even if it puts the issues of said games into focus. There are plenty of cases of frustrating difficulty and input delay; however, the new accessibility options and bonus features make this game a must-buy if you're a fan of Marvel or classic beat-em-ups.