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Ignoring its by-the-numbers single-player campaign, Battlefield 6 strikes an expected chord with its class-based, destructive multiplayer. Vehicular and infantry clashes shine across massive maps that are sure to keep players engaged.
Though an amalgamation of ideas, BALL x PIT makes for simple, addicting fun. Its ball-breaker concept is packed with enough variety to keep you hooked for increasingly harder challenges.
Though Little Nightmares III is not a drastic evolution over Tarsier Studios' vision, Supermassive Games excels at crafting their own warped horrors rife with tense chases and puzzles.
Dotemu, Guard Crush, and Supamonks have knocked it out of the park with Absolum. Its combat is satisfyingly stylish, encapsulating traditional side-scrolling beat 'em up combat with the variability of endlessly fun roguelike gameplay. Punishing difficulty aside, it's worth taking the time to explore the depths of its world and creatively defeat enemies in more ways than one. Absolum pushes the envelope of beat 'em up game design to new heights, worthy of your consideration as we enter this holiday season.
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EA FC 26 is a new coat of paint on the same vehicle. The vehicle runs exactly the same as last year, but it just looks slightly different. The gameplay on the pitch remains the best part of the experience, but outside of that, the additions are either too limited or too shallow to matter. This is not a leap forward for the franchise - it's yet another incremental update that feels more like a roster patch than a brand-new release.
PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC from developer Now Production Co. and publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment is a nice revision of an old 3D platformer. It maintains the essence of early 3D platforming that made it stand out back in the day, while adding and improving modern amenities that make it feel more present than ever. It’s not perfect by any means, but it’s fun to play.
Square Enix has pushed the console to its limit With Final Fantasy VII: REBIRTH on the Switch 2. It's most evident when exploring some environments, but none of these issues impact the stellar gameplay that has kept players engaged all this time.
Ghost of Yōtei is every bit the spectacle players should expect from the team behind Ghost of Tsushima. While the fundamental core remains familiar, Sucker Punch shows an even deeper understanding of vibrant, engaging worlds and Japanese culture.
Silent Hill f from developer NeoBards Entertainment and publisher Konami is a fresh take on the series. It features an unsettling story that honors the Silent Hill franchise, while bringing a fair amount of deep gameplay and fun fighting that will keep the experience fresh.
Tiptoeing on the knife's edge of punishing rage bait and profound accomplishment, Baby Steps will either victimize or enthrall depending on the player. That fine line opens the path for both a brilliant anti-game or a fist through your screen, your mileage simply may vary.
Wizordum has all the trappings of an early 90s first-person shooter, expertly looking and playing the part well. But Emberheart Games has gone the extra mile to incorporate modern flair, creating more than just homage.
Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree, from developer Brownies, is a fabulous roguelike action game that brings more to the table than not. It features solid presentation and story, a great backend system that brings a heavy amount of strategy and fun, while hiccupping only with its enemy repetition.
LEGO Voyagers embraces a cooperative, child-like sense of play. While the game rarely tests the mettle of its participants in its short runtime, this charming journey is hard not to love.
Bubsy In: The Purrfect Collection from Limited Run Games and Atari is a solid trip down memory lane that features good add-ons and a worthy refurbished 3D version of Bubsy 3D. Now, that said, the collection might be tough for modern gamers to get into because of its difficulty and stiff controls, as the titles certainly belong in the ‘90s from whence they came. Ultimately, it’s a good collection for Bubsy fans and video game history enthusiasts.
'NHL 26' is a revamp and refresh. However, to me, it's an incredibly hard game to justify buying from last year's installment...I do feel like we are a goalie that's been left out to dry in the third period late.
Dragon Ball Genkishin Squadra, from developer Ganbarion and Bandai Namco Games, is a surprisingly solid MOBA game. It takes the Dragon Ball universe and merges it beautifully within the MOBA genre without losing the essence of the IP
Cronos: The New Dawn, from developer Bloober Team, is representative and respectful of the traditional survival horror genre. It brings gameplay elements that any gamer should expect from a survival horror experience, while testing out minor methods to improve an old formula. At the end of the day, the game is beautifully unsettling, gorgeous to take in, and does enough to make it worth your time. Is it reinventing the genre? Not really, but it’s still quite fun.
Lost Soul Aside, from developer UltiZeroGames, lacks a good, cohesive narrative that should be driving the solid gameplay and action. As it stands, the game does a great job with its action gameplay design, features interesting and compelling enemies, and contains a solid backend progression system.
Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots, from developer Hyde, brings together a strong essence that makes the series so much fun. A good set of modes, overdramatic characters, and easy-to-use mechanics make this experience entertaining and accessible, even for the non-golf fan. While it’s not perfect, it’s a solid release in the series.