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Rennsport is very much a racer’s racing game and clearly aims to be an eSports staple - the game demands time and focus, though it does reward you in the long run.
Fear Effect brings a classic to a new audience with a modest amount of work behind it - a more thorough remaster would have been preferable, but it’s good to see it playable on modern hardware at a fair price.
Octopath Traveler 0 finally strikes a balance the series has struggled with - a strong story, engaging systems and a narrative that pulls you in.
Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny does a lot right and uses the licence extremely well, but it is let down by weak level design and repetitive objectives.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond gets a lot right and is, in some respects, an amazing experience, but it also gets a lot wrong, and those issues will divide fans.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is the strongest entry in the series from a performance standpoint, but its strict adherence to canon holds it back more than you might expect.
Painkiller (2025) is a solid, if often flawed, co-op reimagining of a retro shooter that could have, honestly, been called anything else.
Jurassic World Evolution 3 builds on what has worked so far - not a huge leap forward but another true love letter to all things Jurassic Park.
Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. World Stage is the best the game has ever been in almost 20 years and offers something new for everyone.
PowerWash Simulator 2 is more of the same, but with smart upgrades and tweaks that keep the addictive loop intact.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A turns away from a proven framework to try something new - a gamble that mostly pays off, but not without caveats.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a brilliant mech title held back by a dull open world and controls that aren’t always tight enough.
Little Nightmares III is tense, terrifying, and full of dread - artfully crafted and packed with standout moments, it’s a journey into darkness worth taking, alone or with your best mate.
Puzzle Quest: Immortal Edition was never going to be a Game of the Year contender, but this remaster offers hours of gameplay at a fair price.
Ninja Gaiden 4 is a triumphant return, challenging but adaptable, that honours the series’ legacy while carving a path forward.
Keeper is both different and deeply intriguing, with a genuine sense of wonder woven into every moment - a world and a friendship worth exploring.
Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 bundles foundational platforming titles with little compromise - pricey but a wonderful addition to modern libraries.
Karma: The Dark World is a horror experience that's not about gore or jump scares - a haunting atmosphere is the base for a psychological, dread-filled journey.
Digimon Story: Time Stranger is an RPG throwback - while it's one of the best Digimon games to date, it's held back by its Human World sections.
Hotel Barcelona is rough, unfair, and buggy but also charming, challenging and fun - Suda51 and SWERY are an acquired taste but fans will relish this bold and bizarre roguelite.