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Let Them Come: Onslaught is fantastic, and the fact that it is an Xbox Play Anywhere title is the cherry on the cake. If you’re a huge fan of the genre like I am, then you’ll certainly enjoy the addictive gameplay loop on offer here. It is somewhat lacking in content, with only four levels and a handful of characters. Hopefully, in time, we will see more content drop to extend the longevity and replayability. If you’re looking for a roguelite bullet heaven title with gorgeous retro visuals, then I highly recommend this one.
Since Home Sweet Home originally debuted on mobile, there was understandable scepticism about how well it would translate to console. Thankfully, the port to Xbox is handled fairly well. Menus are clean and easy to navigate, and the controller layout feels natural. Farming, fishing, and movement are mapped intuitively to the analog sticks and triggers. While there’s the occasional clunky moment such as struggling to align your character with tiles but it isn’t that much of an issue I found. The UI has been redesigned to suit larger screens for larger font and improved readability. Inventory management remains simple but could benefit from sorting options or quick-access shortcuts. It’s functional, though not particularly modern. If there’s one thing Harvest Moon games have always done well, it’s creating a sense of peace. Home Sweet Home continues that tradition beautifully. The days pass slowly, filled with small goals and targets that reward you with a new crop harvested, a villager returning or being part of a festival. It’s less about adrenaline and more about mindfulness and self-care something we all must practice more often. If you’re the type of player who values atmosphere and comfort over plot twists and headaches, Home Sweet Home can feel like a calming grind you need at the end of a long day.
CLAWPUNK looks incredible. Pixelated games aren’t for everyone. I’ve played so many indie and retro games that it has become the norm. CLAWPUNK brilliantly infused dated visuals with a clean and modern colour palette. The use of neon and lighting helps to create depth and drama. Moreover, it is incredibly smooth and runs at 60+ FPS. The audio is hellishly aggressive. The music bumps and shouts as you dive down each arena. Moreover, the sound effects will make your eardrums cry. Consequently, it is a loud and in-your-face title. The controls are remarkably slick, and the tutorial is easy to follow. As such, players will slay robots, leap platforms, and smash the environment in no time at all. Thanks to the rogue-lite elements and the tough action, CLAWPUNK has plenty of replay value. It will break your soul, but it has a fair, albeit tough, nature. CLAWPUNK is tough but fun. I enjoy tough games, but I have to be in the right mood. Luckily, CLAWPUNK caught me on a good week, as I loved every element. The unlocking system is simple but effective, and I adore the aesthetics. Moreover, it has plenty of replay value and will keep me coming back for more. Accordingly, it is tough but fun, and I recommend getting it from the Xbox store!
Football Manager 26 is far from perfect and still doesn’t feel like a finished product, but this is just the start of the journey. I truly believe that Sports Interactive have laid solid foundations for what will become the future of the franchise. I’d urge new and old players to come into this experience with an open mind, as you won’t be able to use the muscle memory of the older titles. If you’re a PC player with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription, then you’ll be able to download and play the full game there. You could even use this as a method to try before you buy if you’re on the fence this year. One thing is for sure, though: the magic of FM is still there for me. It still brings me the same joy and excitement of the previous games in this fresh new blanket; it just needs a bit more time to get truly comfy. Many thanks to SEGA PR for giving us access to the PC version of the game on Steam. Both the Steam & Xbox Game Pass versions of the game were played for this review.
Battlefield REDSEC has started fairly strong, but I can’t help but question its longevity and replayability. Launching as a free-to-play model is a great start, but after spending a huge chunk of time within the mode, it does get stale in comparison to other contenders like Warzone and Fortnite. That isn’t to say I haven’t enjoyed my time here; it has some unique moments of its own. Destruction is a big strong point, and firefights can be very intense. One thing I do admire here, though, is that you don’t just have everyone running wild with souped-up loadouts. Finding amazing weapons is quite rare without upgrading them, and you can still compete against players who take guns from the custom drops. The real excitement and draw for me personally was in the new Gauntlet mode. It remains to be seen whether Battlefield REDSEC will survive in the long run. There are some solid foundations here, but there needs to be more points of interest, more reasons to explore and more variance in squad challenges before it gets too stale.
PGA Tour 2K25 isn’t just another entry in the series — it’s a masterclass in refinement. It doesn’t try to reinvent golf gaming; it simply perfects it. Every swing feels meaningful, every course is a pleasure to explore, and every round offers that perfect mix of relaxation and tension that makes golf such an enduring sport. With its brilliant balance of simulation and accessibility, improved visuals and performance, and community-driven content, PGA Tour 2K25 sets the benchmark for the genre. Whether you’re a lifelong golfer or just a fan of great sports games, this is one to treasure. And as Christmas approaches, it’s hard to imagine a better gift for any Xbox gamer who loves sport, precision, and a little peace between the chaos of the season. So pour a cup of cocoa, fire up your Series X, and take to the greens — PGA Tour 2K25 is the best reason yet to stay in this winter. “Refined, immersive, and endlessly rewarding — PGA Tour 2K25 is the most complete golf experience ever on Xbox, and the perfect gift for any golf fan this Christmas.”
Neon Inferno is an excellent game which offers a nice unique twist on the 2D run and gun genre. The mix of both genres works out surprisingly well. The game will keep players on their toes with its addictive and solid gameplay. The different levels of difficulty will keep players busy for sometime. While there are some minor nuisances such as too much at once and not buying able to move while shooting in the background, these things are easy to adapt to and are parts of the game’s charm. Neon Inferno is one of the best games I’ve played in recent memory and deserves your time and money. Don’t believe me? Try the demo for yourself.
I am neither disappointed nor impressed by Sports Renovations. It’s a bit Marmite and will appeal to and annoy many gamers. Although it is rough, familiar, and easy to play, I enjoyed wasting time and the interesting settings. Moreover, there is a sense of reward once you complete each stage. As such, despite the few issues, I recommend getting a copy from the Xbox store!
Virtua Fighter 5 is a game that ages like fine wine. It was a great game way back when it released almost 20 years and this new rendition, R.E.V.O. World Stage, still holds up perfectly and can stand toe to toe with SF6 and Tekken 8. The downside being is that the game requires a bit of dedication in order to get a grasp of the controls and mechanics. World Stage is a great addictive mode that does feel like you’re progressing. Whether you’ve had your fill of Street Fighter 6 or Tekken 8 or simply need a new challenge, Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage is a great game that feels actually rewarding. Highly recommended.
Wreckreation is one of the most enjoyable surprises on Xbox this year — a creative, chaotic, endlessly replayable racer that puts fun above all else. It’s bold, bright, and brilliantly silly, offering a mix of arcade thrills and open-world freedom that few games even attempt. Yes, it has the occasional rough patch and a menu or two that could use streamlining, but the sheer joy of driving, crashing, and creating outweighs every minor flaw. Few games capture that feeling of “let’s see what happens” as well as this one. If you’ve ever built jumps out of Lego bricks as a kid or drawn imaginary racetracks in your notebook, Wreckreation is your grown-up version of that same creative spark — with nitrous. “A fast, funny, and fantastically free racer that captures the pure joy of driving, crashing, and creating. It’s chaos with a smile — and one of the most entertaining games on Xbox this year.”
Without a doubt, I loved every minute of Dark Quest 4. The story is great and the action is fun. What’s more, it is a great way to waste a few hours in the evening. My only complaint is the lack of creator input on the Xbox. This would enhance replay value further and give gamers the ability to create their own quests. Despite this complaint, it is fantastic, and you should pick up a copy from the Xbox store!
Amanda the Adventurer 2 builds on the foundations of the first and again offers a short but strong experience. Puzzles seem smarter, with a slightly more polished presentation, along with a deeper dive into the lore. What I love about these games is that they encourage exploration with a bit of brain power. If you’re after a creepy indie horror title with great animations, puzzling and figuring things out, then it will be worth your while. I’ll likely be back in a year for the Xbox review of AtA3!
This is a bit of a niche franchise. However, if you love this franchise, this is bound to be a winner. The developer has upped the ante on every level. Moreover, the stage design, equipment, and missions are a vast improvement from its predecessor. Accordingly, it is a no-brainer, and you should grab a copy from the Xbox store!
In my final thoughts, Simon The Sorcerer Origins is a title that successfully captures the magic (no pun intended) and honours the games that came before it. With a beautiful hand-drawn visual style and a 90s inspired soundtrack including songs from the legend that is Rick Astley to complement it. The world Simon inhabits is wonderful, vibrant and full of small details that bring it to life. The colourful cast of characters you meet are all well animated and have their own voices and dialogue that fit them perfectly most of the time. The user interface is clean and intuitive, showing that the developers took great care in making the title accessible on console aswell as other formats. If you’re a lover of ‘Point-‘N-Click’ games like myself or just looking for some good old fashioned, puzzley adventure goodness to soak up a few hours, then you can’t go wrong with this. Definitely recommended for fans of the genre and who loved the original!
The indie roguelike deck-builder space is very common these days. It feels like every month we’re getting a new take on “draw cards, slay monsters, repeat. But every so often, something comes along with a spark of personality and a space that feels fresh even if the core ideas are familiar. That’s where Deathless: The Hero Quest comes in. Developed by Moonlight Games, Deathless wraps solid card mechanics inside a world of lore, mythical beasts, and grim fairy-tale energy. It’s stylish, surprisingly deep and fun to tinker with. There are plenty options to tinker with as well as a selection of heroes to choose from to challenge yourself.
While there’s nothing inherently wrong with The House of the Dead 2: Remake, I still question who wants this and why no one has ever decided to make a new light gun to enjoy these games. Using a controller for such precise movement feels clunky; but at least you can play with one hand. If you enjoyed the original back in the day, this is for you, but if you’ve never played it, especially in the arcade, this is a hard sell.
Grand Poker Casino works best as a casual pick-up-and-play title. You can jump in for a few quick hands while listening to music. However, the lack of tournaments, multiplayer, or long-term goals, it doesn’t have much to keep you coming back after a few hours. I do recommend this for people who maybe want to learn a bit more about Poker but not have the overwhelming expierence that some more polished Poker games offer and just want to focus on simple card mechanics.
If you’re looking for a classic Painkiller experience, this isn’t it. But if you’re looking for another multiplayer experience akin to Left 4 Dead and Back 4 Blood, then this Painkiller is for you. Solo or not, this is an enjoyable, albeit shallow experience. Limited level variety, shockingly low quantity of weapon, but the gameplay itself is quite solid and addictive. The shooting is fun, mods on weapons also give a bit of variety.
The general story is you are a survivor of an ongoing conflict with “the Legion,” a hostile military group that is controlling more of the sector of space you find yourself starting in. The game is a Third-person, Sci-fi, FPS with elements of exploration, looting, ship combat, as well as upgrading both your equipment and your ships. You start the game on the craft named “The Catamaran”, a ship which is a perfect place to learn the workings of the game and how to improve yourself and your ride, New ones can be brought back to “the Hangar”, your home that you will constantly return to in this adventure. You will also meet characters at certain times in the campaign here, which can give you small missions when you want a snack instead of a full, sit-down meal.
BALL x PIT took me by surprise and instantly sits in my pile of contenders for my personal game of 2025. I loved that no two runs ever felt identical, and whilst there is more failure than success when it comes to each run, it’s super addictive. It is the perfect pick-up and play game if you only have half an hour to spare. Being able to bounce from the Xbox Series X to my gaming laptop and even my Lenovo Legion Go. There have been many moments where I’ve intended on a few quick runs, and it’s turned into hours. This is one of the definite must-play games of this year. If you have an Xbox Game Pass subscription, get it downloaded. Otherwise, just buy it, it’s an incredible indie gem.