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Lego Horizon Adventures takes the best aspects of the Lego and Horizon series and delivers a surprisingly compelling experience thanks to its adorable graphics, endearing characters, high customization and approachable gameplay loop. It's a title that kids and adults alike can enjoy
Planet Coaster 2 successfully builds on the formula laid out by its excellent predecessor. Being able to construct water parks is a delightful addition, and the new career mode is even more engaging. But you'll have to tolerate a few rough edges.
Super Mario Party Jamboree sticks to the series' winning formula and provides a ton of fun mini-games and boards. It's truly a super experience whether you're playing with friends or going up against the best online. However, the lack of fresh ideas may disappoint longtime Mario Party players.
Life is Strange: Double Exposure brings back our time-altering protagonist Max Caulfield after nearly a decade. While the character work largely succeeds in recapturing the original's charm, clunky mechanics and an occasionally grating supporting cast make this return an overall mixed experience.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is another solid entry in the long-running shooter series. Its excellent multiplayer suite is the biggest draw, while its single-player campaign and round-based Zombies mode serve mostly as disposable distractions.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is an RPG that is easier to recommend for its gameplay than its story and characters. While the ability-focused combat is enjoyable, the fantasy narrative is generic and your companions bland.
Sonic x Shadow Generations is exactly what a remastered re-release should be. 2011's Sonic Generations looks and performs much better, while the new Shadow Generations puts Shadow in the limelight and gives his story closure. With bosses and stages old and new, it's a fantastic action platformer with just the right dash of nostalgia.
Metaphor ReFantazio feels like a breath of fresh air thanks to the stunning fantasy world developer Atlus has created. The stylized look helps make up for the less demanding visuals, and the soundtrack is catchy. Though framerate hiccups and a slow start present roadblocks. TODAY'S BEST DEALS $69.99 at Amazon $69.99 at Best Buy $69.99 at Walmart
A loving remake of a true horror great, Silent Hill 2 is creepy, a little too bloated and confusing, but hot dang does it feel good to shotgun monsters that look too X-rated for the "Terrifier" movies. But It's a shame the PC version disappoints.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a surprisingly substantial top-down Zelda with the slap-things together puzzle-solving spirit of Tears of the Kingdom, though its new ideas sometimes get in the way of the fun.
EA Sports FC 25 remains the default choice for anybody wanting to enjoy a virtual version of the world's most popular sport. However, the fantastic new Rush mode isn't enough to prevent this installment from feeling seriously stale.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions offers a magical and fun experience that stays (mostly) true to the Wizarding World. Winning feels incredibly satisfying, but the gameplay stumbles when it comes to switching between each player.
Astro Bot is a joyful platforming experience that soars thanks to inventive level design and countless loving nods to PlayStation's rich history. It also takes full advantage of the PS5 and its use of the DualSense controller remains novel.
Concord is a polished, entertaining multiplayer shooter, but one that doesn't quite succeed in carving out a space in an already crowded genre.
Star Wars Outlaws delivers a true Star Wars experience, featuring four total worlds teeming with expansive maps and various side quests for hours of unending fun. Space-based combat and general gunplay are solid with rare moments of stealth that can frustrate at times. Several technical issues and crashes can also hurt immersion.
Black Myth: Wukong features stunning graphics, engaging mechanics and an imaginative setting. However, it's bogged down by odd level design choices and a few technical hiccups. Despite its faults, it's a solid action RPG that fans of the genre will enjoy.
Madden NFL 25 offers several improvements that dedicated fans of the annual sports franchise have requested for years However, it doesn't measure up to the high bar set by College Football 25. Only passionate pro football fans should pick this over EA's other football game.
College Football 25 had over a decade of expectations and wishlists to overcome, but EA has managed to relaunch the series with a gem of a game. That said, some modes like Road to Glory feel underbaked and it's not exactly friendly to newcomers.
The Last of Us Part II Remastered is an essential PS5 game for new players and veterans alike. The visual and performance upgrade is minor compared to the PS4 original, but the suite of additional content is worth the admission price. The roguelike No Return mode is a real winner, and the deeper insight into the game’s development will delight longtime fans of the franchise.
Asgard’s Wrath 2 is an essential VR game that showcases the potential of the Meta Quest 3. It weaves a sprawling mythological epic across multiple characters and offers an astonishing amount of content. Graphically it can’t rival flagship exclusives on rival VR platforms, but it’s extremely easy to overlook its minor shortcomings because playing Asgard’s Wrath 2 is such a consistent delight.