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Earth Must Die offers a weird, funny point-and-click adventure worth experiencing. A stellar voice cast shines, but some frustration with puzzles and load times may lead to you wanting to enjoy this game in shifts rather than in one shot.
MIO: Memories in Orbit stands out in a crowded field of Metroidvanias with beautiful art direction and an engaging narrative. The rewarding gameplay loop and amount of character upgrades provide plenty of replayability for the first standout indie game of 2026.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion hits the sweet spot between nostalgic arcade fun and modern polish. The Cosmic Swap system gives combat a surprising amount of strategy, the roster has no real duds, and the progression loop makes it easy to jump back in for another level or run.
SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide is game that is definitely made for its target demographic. The voice lines, while repetitive, brought a smile to my kids’ faces that only SpongeBob can do. The story is silly, and the characters are sillier. For a game like this, that’s all you can ask for when entering children.
It’s Warzone-coded, and in many ways, that makes sense, because the leadership team piecing REDSEC together has that in their blood. Ultimately, REDSEC doesn’t offer anything in the way of any huge innovations on the Battle Royale genre, but it is a decent entry into the space that should at least be tried.
Absolum doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel, but it doesn’t need to. It just nails what makes these types of games fun with tight combat, satisfying progression, and visuals that make every punch and throw look special. It’s fast, it’s beautiful, and it’s got heart. And that’s exactly what you want from a game like this. The best thing you can say about Absolum is that it's a game that everyone needs to play.
Supermassive Games has more than demonstrated its expertise in horror and flexed its chops with Little Nightmares 3, while adding in new mechanics and madness along the way. The franchise is in safe hands, and I look forward to the next installment of Tim Burton-esque horror.
If the title were free to play, or available with a subscription service like Game Pass or PlayStation Plus, King of Meat could have find an opening in the market. Instead, as a fully-priced title, there’s a real danger it could struggle to make an impact—although I do hope it does, as it is an enjoyable game.
Dying Light: The Beast is simply astounding, and I’m actively seeking out my second walkthrough. The revelations I uncovered have me dramatically excited for what’s to come, and I’d bet my last dollar you’ll walk away from this game feeling the same thing.
Everything about the game makes you feel something without a word ever being uttered in game. Small critiques aside, this is a game that anybody can pick up and enjoy, whether you’re a regular player or someone who just wants a cozy adventure to share. Lego Voyagers may be short, but it leaves a lasting impression that’s as heartfelt as it is delightful.
What Cronos does, it does very well, and taking the recency bias of the Silent Hill 2 Remake out of the equation, I can’t recall a new survival-horror game I’ve enjoyed this much and found this immersive in a while.
What Madden 26 gets right, it really gets right. However, there’s a lot here that stops it from being what I believe it should be.
Mafia: The Old Country might seem small on paper, but it’s a larger-than-life title that dishes up a substantial story pitted with all the trappings of a classic Mafia tale.
I can’t fault Dead Take. The acting in this game is jaw-dropping and seen from a perspective we very rarely get in this medium. Dead Take made me feel things that AAA games often fail to, and I was kept guessing about the story at all times.
Old-school KF fans might find Killing Floor 3 undercooked and divisive, and new-school players might struggle to see what the fuss is all about. Killing Floor 3 is a fun, survival-horror shooter that shreds with its killer soundtrack and replayability.
Wuchang goes back to the genre’s roots in terms of level design, and this actually dates the title more than it makes it feel at home in 2025. The area-to-area exploration is some of the weakest I’ve known, and ultimately ends up being frustrating more than fun. Nevertheless, the rest of the game makes up for this weak point, and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is the start of an exciting new franchise Souls fans need to play.
There are three expansive regions to explore, and just based on the first area alone, all RPG fans will find something they enjoy. For players to invest so much time in a game, you want it to be worth it, and this title delivers that, for the most part. If the performance issues were less glaring, this would undoubtedly be a better score.
The bottom line is that if you enjoyed Snowrunner, you will enjoy Roadcraft. It’s a rewarding game that offers plenty to dig your teeth into, but don’t expect major changes from its predecessor.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is a major success for one of the industry's most iconic franchises. Revitalizing yourself is no easy feat, especially while maintaining the essence that helped the IP get to where it is today.
With good ideas that help Mandragora's two main genres merge, this action RPG is well worth the time invested in it, especially considering the price tag. R$199.50 for a good game that can easily last over 40 hours is a great deal. (Translated from Portuguese)