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Invincible VS is an excellent fighting title with solid foundations and a low skill floor for newcomers, while also offering a high skill ceiling for those willing to become...invincible.
Kiln brilliantly combines cozy games with something a bit more competitive, which once again proves Double Fine has no end to their bold imagination.
Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred stands as one of the best Diablo, nay, Blizzard expansions ever made. Its superb narrative, incredible new classes, and several revamped features feel like a new beginning for Diablo.
REPLACED is a fully cinematic experience that not only draws players in with its compelling story and characters but also features pixel art environments that are simply stunning.
Pragmata is a bold and beautiful experience that shows Capcom is just as great at making new entries to its franchises as it is at creating brand-new, exciting IPs.
Samson has a solid foundation and several interesting ideas, but an uninspiring combat system and several glitches quickly drag this adventure down.
In People of Note, the world and its characters are built around different musical genres, giving them unique identities. But its wonderful story shows us the importance of sticking together in the face of obstacles in unique turn-based battles and connecting with others through music.
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection is a stellar collection of some of Mega Man's often-forgotten adventures that, despite some shortcomings, feels excellent to play with modern QoL features and other additions.
Screamer moves away from a somewhat stale formula and delivers one of the most engaging racing titles in recent years, accompanied by a memorable story full of excellent characters.
World of Warcraft: Midnight is one of the most fun, addictive, approachable, and engaging expansions, despite an inconsistent narrative that brings this chapter of the Worldsoul Saga down a notch.
Crimson Desert is a breath of fresh air for those looking for true ambition and adventure, as it delivers one of the most experimental combat systems and an open world on par with anything Rockstar Games has ever made.
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection isn't just the evolution of the series, but of the genre. It's in-depth systems, memorable story, and plethora of Monsties to hatch will draw in Riders and Hunters alike.
Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake made some bold changes, but despite some dramatic overhauls, it remains faithful to the original. The game continues the trend of good horror-genre remakes and has the quality to satisfy longtime fans and attract newcomers to the franchise.
Scott Pilgrim EX is an incredible adventure that perfectly captures the comic's Toronto setting through dynamic, action-packed gameplay, appealing to fans and newcomers alike.
Resident Evil Requiem brings the best of the franchise in terms of survival horror and action to deliver a memorable narrative full of nostalgia and peak survival horror experiences.
Reigns: The Witcher is an alright entry in the world of The Witcher, with its charm and interesting gameplay, but it ultimately remains very forgettable.
ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN is the culmination of everything Suda51 has done, as it delivers another quirky adventure with a memorable story, and a superb combat system with a side of cozy activities.
Nioh 3 is the pinnacle of everything Team Ninja and Koei Tecmo have done. It embraces player freedom at every turn and offers so many choices that every character and playthrough will feel different.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined flawlessly combines the old-school feel of this game, but revamps many of its systems to make it one of the most accessible entries in the whole series.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake's latest ports are superb on both the Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2. Despite the framerate differences, both versions keep those stunning visuals and are finally letting players experience one of the best Final Fantasy games out there.