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Returnal is an incredible experience, which combines a replayable rogue-lite structure with heart-pounding bullet-hell gameplay.
New Pokémon Snap is a fun experience for diehard fans of the franchise, even though it can often feel monotonous.
MLB The Show 21 is still the best baseball game available by far. But don't buy it expecting a substantial next-gen showcase.
Nier Replicant deserves praise for its clever characters and unorthodox setting, even if the gameplay and level design can get repetitive by the end.
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is a masterwork in video-game storytelling that will engross you from start to finish. Only persistent technical issues hold it back.
Outriders takes what previous looter-shooters have done well and adds its own RPG flair. The result is a game with a good story, fun gunplay and a staggering amount of build diversity.
It Takes Two is a remarkable puzzle-platformer that constantly surprises and delights, as long as you've got a co-op partner.
Bravely Default II is an excellent turn-based JRPG, full of rich gameplay systems, endearing characters and flexibility that welcomes new players. You don't need to have played the previous games to enjoy this one.
Yakuza: Like a Dragon proves that, the more the franchise changes, the more it stays the same - effortlessly excellent.
So far, Little Nightmares 2 is the best horror game release of 2021. With original gameplay and a tear-jerking plot, this game is a must-play for all gamers.
Devil May Cry 5 is the culmination of everything I wanted as a DMC fan: slick gameplay, an enticing story and top-notch visuals.
Charming, irreverent and endlessly fun, Sunset Overdrive is a must-have for any Xbox owner.
Forza Horizon 4 takes the beloved arcade racing series to new heights with a stunning new open-world and endless activities, goals and play styles to keep you coming back for more.
In Doom Eternal, ripping and tearing has never felt so good, even if the last few chapters really test your patience.
Assassin's Creed Odyssey has everything it needs to be bigger and better than Origins. But in practice, it's mostly just bigger.
Red Dead Redemption 2 serves up complex themes and characters, a heart-achingly beautiful world that looks like an actual western.
Mortal Kombat 11 is the series' best installment yet, boasting a stunning story mode, an overhauled fighting engine and tons of content.
Untitled Goose Game is addictive, hilarious and slightly nihilistic. A great Switch (and PC) game.
Demon's Souls is the standout title among the PS5's launch lineup, combining tight gameplay, gorgeous graphics and an unforgettable setting.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla is a good time, with fun combat and a beautiful setting. But it's also full of the open-world busywork that's characterized the series lately.