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Fantasy Life I: The Girl Who Steals Time should not work with so much content crammed inside of it, yet it remarkably does.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is a really cool spin-off for the Rune Factory series, and it's an overall good game that'll tide you over until the inevitable sixth numbered entry.
JDM: Japanese Drift Master has the potential to be the best drift experience out there. It embodies the lifestyle and uniquely showcases it.
Blades of Fire is a weird game with a solid story, good-looking visuals, and a unique approach to combat. However, the game is a slog to explore, one of the best parts of playing video games.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered doesn't deviate much from the original, but the improved graphics and modernized quality-of-life improvements make it easier to enter Cyrodiil.
Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny is an improvement over Warlords and is easily a highlight for the series.
Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker is an excellent follow-up that further fleshes out supporting characters and backstory.
Capcom Fighting Collection 2 might not change much regarding its appearance, but it's a solid collection of Capcom's greatest fighter hits now readily available for genre fanatics.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a likely frontrunner for Game of the Year. For a studio comprised of newcomers, Sandfall Interactive has crafted a love letter to JRPGs and rekindled the discussion of whether or not turn-based games have faded into obscurity.
Doom: The Dark Ages is much more focused than its predecessors and more fun thanks to id Software’s ability to continually refine the Doom formulas to feel different enough that it never gets boring.
Drop Duchy is the perfect blend of real-time puzzle solving and roguelike mechanics. I didn't know I needed a Tetris-like game in my life, but add a few archers, some resource management, a great progression and reward system, and a finely tuned difficulty curve.
Shotgun Cop Man is not something I expected to enjoy as much as I did, yet nearly 150 levels proved me wrong. The moment-to-moment gameplay is so well done, and having to plan my moves while dodging and fighting demons is a blast.
Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is not the most innovative or ambitious fighting game of the year, but it’s one of the most heartfelt and enjoyable.
Promise Mascot Agency is one of the most interesting games you're likely unaware of. It's got a lot of heart, it has incredible characters, and it's filled with tons of fantastic stories.
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is a massive game with interesting characters, high stakes, and dozens of endings. It can be a lot of fun, but it can also be overwhelming if you try to take everything on offer simultaneously.
As a collection of two incredible games, the Lunar Remastered Collection is a faithful remaster. While the quality-of-life changes make both games more palatable by today's standards, the duology is still a relic of simpler times. Whether you want the original experience or the remaster, you can experience why the series is iconic and beloved by so many people. Whether you're playing as Alex or Hiro, this world and the characters you meet are full of personality, charming, and memorable. Don't let the retro look fool you; Lunar Remastered Collection is a relevant and excellent package.
There’s ambition here, but Rusty Rabbit never quite figures out what it wants to be. It's torn between a lighthearted, junkyard adventure with a curmudgeon protagonist and a mechanically dense exploration-platformer.
SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered brings another excellent cult classic to modern audiences. While not a standard RPG, it does some bold things with intertwined storytelling, and beautiful, updated watercolour visuals draw out the best of this title.
Blue Prince invites you to discover its most profound secrets while offering one of the best puzzle games of the year.
HASTE: Broken Worlds delivers momentum and speed in one of the most satisfying 3D action games in recent memory. With a unique art style and cool sci-fi premise, the protagonist whips through the universe with incredibly enjoyable and smooth controls.