Gestalt: Steam & Cinder pays homage to the games that came before it without falling into a nostalgia trap of repeating the same elements from those it draws inspiration from. Instead it tries to refine them into a new and rewarding experience that while familiar, is not just more of the same.
Offering superb combat and rewarding exploration, Stellar Blade is let down only slightly by somewhat flat voice acting, odd quality of life oversights, and a narrative that has a full skeleton, but wants for more meat on the bone. Hopefully a sequel can smooth out these rough edges.
Biomorph brings a faster paced, science fiction aesthetic to the Soulsvania formula. It offers fun gameplay and an interesting piecemeal narrative despite a few mechanical rough edges.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth takes everything good about Final Fantasy VII Remake and puts a polish on it while. Whether you've played Final Fantasy VII before or not, you can find something to love in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth.
Shiren the Wanderer: The Mystery Dungeon of Serpentcoil Island doesn't re-invent the wheel, but adds a new entry in a solid, dependable series of rogue-like adventure games.
With multiple playable characters, responsive gameplay and excellent procedurally generated levels to explore, Trinity Fusion definitely scratches that action-roguelike itch and promises to provide more in the very near future.
Evolving naturally from the experiences of Spider-Man and Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Spider-Man 2 offers an experience with a bigger NYC, a bigger story with bigger stakes, and bigger, deadlier foes than ever before.
Tight platforming puzzle challenges, an intriguing story and gorgeous visuals are held back by turned-based combat that feels not yet fully formed.
Hellboy Web of Wyrd has a gorgeous comic-inspired design, dramatic fights, and a fun gameplay loop that both offers a lot of bang for your buck and respects your time. Hellboy Web of Wyrd is anything but Hellish
While slightly too short, what content Viewfinder does have is top notch and occasionally mind bending, matched with a bittersweet but relatable story about friendship, failure, and hope.
With three different ways to play, Street Fighter 6 delivers an engaging experience for both long-term fans and folks jumping on now.
Offering a fun piratical adventure, excellent animation and a fun, engaging story with full voice acting, Curse of the Sea Rats is a great single or multiplayer romp despite some stumbling blocks.
Good mechanics and presentation can't make up for Redemption Reapers' lacking plot.
Kirby's Return to Dreamland Deluxe is an expert remaster, keeping everything from the original but adding optional new content.
With a tight gameplay loop and some fun mechanics, Oakenfold is an enjoyable, if slightly messy, mash-up of two genres that rarely, if ever, meet.
With epic set pieces, fast frenetic action and tons and tons of options, Bayonetta 3 expertly builds on top of the very solid foundation laid down by the first two games in the series. I, for one, am willing to wait eight years if that how long it takes for another game as bombastically insane and awesome as this one.
An interesting take on the '2D souls-like' genre that takes inspiration from hack and slash games like Muramasa: The Demon Blade as much as it does games like Elden Ring.
Kokoro Clover is full of charm, a fun story, and lots and lots of style, but with very average gameplay and a lot of little flaws that may or may not get in the way of your enjoyment.