Achilles: Survivor is a welcome addition to the Roguelike Bullet Hell genre and provides a unique and exciting experience for players.

Despite a lack of scares, Static Dread: The Lighthouse combines an engaging gameplay hook with a compelling narrative to keep players invested right up to the end.

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a good continuation adaptation of the anime. While it doesn’t do much to set itself apart from the first game, the almost quality-of-life changes make it feel like a justified experience.

Dead Take has got some great atmosphere, wonderful voice acting, and a real creepy story, slightly hampered by simple puzzles and an over-use of jumpscares.

Hello Kitty Island Adventure remains one of the more charming cozy games out there, and may find a snug home with PS5 owners.

Ritual of Raven combines the fundamentals of farming with the language of coding for an incredibly wholesome and engaging experience.

Wildgate is as chaotic as it is focused and consistently an engaging and fun experience.

The Edge of Fate accomplishes its unenviable task and lays down some solid foundations. In the process, it also taps into some aspects of the Guardian experience that have long been ignored, and brings back some of that retro-futuristic aesthetic that made the first game so curious—an encouraging omen as the game embarks into this new territory. Let’s just hope we all get to Bungie’s destination in one piece and see what fruit it bears.

A fantastic spiritual successor to the NES trilogy of games.

Tales of the Shire brings enough original content to the second breakfast table to satisfy Tolkien fans and devout cozy gamers alike.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Daima Adventures Through The Demon Realm - Part 1 is another solid piece of downloadable content for Kakarot, one that captures the essence of the latest series, making it worthy of a look for fans of the Daima anime.

Ultimately, Jamboree TV is where the real party is in Super Mario Party Jamboree - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV when it comes to new features tailor-made for the Switch 2.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers had such interesting promise, only to lose itself to building a game on frustration rather than learning and fun.

Shadow Labyrinth has a few interesting ideas, but this dark interpretation of PAC-MAN fails to deliver on the fundamentals of a Metroid-like experience.

The Drifter is an excellent adventure game with a fantastic story, excellent sound, and lovely pixel art, though sadly it drags a bit here and there.

EA Sports College Football 26 is like being in the stands among the fans of your favourite team, living the traditions and experiencing the explosive gameplay as if you were actually there.

Donkey Kong Bananza is a fantastic showcase for the Switch 2 and the start of new things to come for the Donkey Kong property, which puts him on par with his overall-wearing Italian rival.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 lives up to the original games and the previous remaster, but doesn't nail the landing quite as well.

Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is the most expansive and accessible version of this remaster/remake, which amplifies the fun within its 2002 RTS roots.

While Patapon 1+2 Replay is a pretty straightforward rerelease of its PSP counterparts, it remains an incredibly unique and deeply engaging set of games.

Mecha BREAK’s price of admission makes it worth trying for anyone into PvP or hero shooters, the casual and hardcore should enlist today.

Ultimately, Tamagotchi Plaza is a fairly lacklustre game but one that appropriately represents the Tamagotchi brand to the point where enthusiasts and young children may forgive its shallow gameplay loop.

While Space Marine remains a must-play for WH40K fans, the Master Crafted Edition would've been better off as a paid upgrade to the existing Steam edition.

There has never been a better time for System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster to grace consoles once again, and it’s a must try for fans of Sci-Fi.

Shuffle Tactics takes the structure of Slay the Spire and layers in interesting tactical combat in the best way imaginable.

Death Stranding 2: On The Beach takes its predecessor's foundation and builds a bigger, better game on top—keeping everything that worked, and improving what didn’t 10-fold.

Placing above the Switch version but below the PS5, Sonic X Shadow Generations' Switch 2 port is serviceable, but only diehard fans need reapply.

RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army's numerous QoL improvements and better graphics, on top of simply being on more available platforms, make it one of the best Atlus remasters to date.

Dune: Awakening delivers one of the most intense and immersive survival experiences I’ve enjoyed in years.

While I think TRON: Catalyst leaves a little to be desired, it's still an excellent action adventure and brings the TRON world to life in a way few games have.

FCB: Firebreak takes the strangeness of the Control universe and applies it to a genuinely fun and challenging co-op shooter.

Mario Kart World breaks away from series tradition to great success, even if it is slowed down by an interconnected yet barren world.

Despite some strange balancing issues, Lies of P: Overture offers a plethora of incredible content to an already incredible game.

The Alters is a masterfully crafted sci-fi adventure about survival, self-discovery, and learning to live with the version of yourself who tried a little harder.

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition is quite a stunning port with various modes and features to enhance the playthrough, but could be too demanding sometimes, especially in the Phantom Liberty expansion.

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster revitalizes a cult classic JRPG, and plants the genre's flag firmly on the Switch 2's soil.

Lost In Random: The Eternal Die is an intense action roguelike that blends challenge and RNG to perfectly suit its narrative and aesthetic themes.

Street Fighter 6 is an almost uncompromising port of one of the best entries into the long-running fighting game series and is one of the best ways to play it on the go.

Dragon Is Dead has a great sense of style and a lot of good ideas, but its execution of mechanics makes it feel a bit confused about what it wants to be.

Disney Illusion Island is a must-play for classic Disney fans, and a very welcome multiplayer experience for PlayStation faithful.

Elden Ring: Nightreign is both a love letter and a remix of everything FromSoftware fans adore. While the multiplayer focus won’t work for everyone, the sheer amount of challenge, variety, and the ever-elusive dopamine hit make it something special and something to be remembered.

Pipistrello and the Cursed YoYo is not only a loving tribute to classic GBA games, but a serious elevation of the style.

Trash Goblin has the foundation for a genuine cozy game, but implements half-hearted sim elements for an experience that never feels as satisfying as it could.

Like most racing games, F1 25 suffers from a lack of repeatable things to do. An exceptional handling model, new Braking Point chapters, and a robust My Team section are enough to level out the apparent lack of additional content.

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad does a good job of recreating the world beloved by many, and letting us live in it. But the microtransactions really make it feel like Netmarble doesn’t respect the players' time.

Out of Sight is a short and sweet adventure that takes players through a pitch black modern fable. The gameplay is simple but engaging, and suitable for horror fans, new and old.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown combines the fundamentals of a Turn-Based Strategy with the mechanics of an arcade Beat ‘Em Up for a truly unique strategic experience.

Lynked: Banner of the Spark balances excellent dungeon crawling with solid town-building mechanics for a really satisfying experience.

Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time improves on the series in every conceivable way, delivering one of the most feature-rich games of the year.

Not at all afraid to reveal its sense of humor, Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny is a solid remaster of its original, camp-filled 2002 incarnation that both franchise fans and newcomers are bound to enjoy.

Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker is a must-play for fans of the base game. Sea of Stars is a must play for fans of the genre.

Deliver At All Costs is a wildly chaotic and immensely fun experience that channels classic GTA and almost makes it a parody of itself.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate doesn't have new tricks up its sleeve for the PS5 release, but it remains a must-play experience for TMNT fans.

RoadCraft is everything I had previously enjoyed in Expeditions while building upon it with increased challenges and task that will test players each step of the way and require some clever thinking at times.

Capcom Fighting Collection 2 brings with it a solid mix of both 2D fighters while also, for the first time in recent memory, reintroducing players to a collection of 3D fighters from Capcom's storied past.

The Midnight Walk is a one-of-a-kind, often atmospheric and melancholic journey through a hauntingly twisted and imaginative world made better in VR.

DOOM: The Dark Ages is an excellent addition to the series, expanding on the lore of DOOM while introducing some new and engaging combat. While it struggles at times with pacing, DOOM: The Dark Ages nonetheless offers an exciting new experience for players to rip and tear through.

Creature Keeper is an incredibly unique game that feels like a combination of Pokémon and The Legend of Zelda.

Despite its flashy looks, Empyreal is a bog-standard ARPG that somehow lacks any of the things that make these games fun and interesting.

Stellaris: Biogenesis is a deep dive into the series' DNA, allowing players to mutate its most basic mechanics. The Evolutionary Predators Origin alone offers endless space for creative strategy and engrossing role-playing. Dense but original, it's a welcome addition to the libraries of returning fans and new players alike.

Wall Town Wonders VR successfully relocates its mixed-reality experience into a more traditional feeling VR game that manages to keep the essence of the original release for a new player base to get lost in.

Captain Blood looks and plays like an early 2000s Hack & Slash, for better AND worse.

Revenge Of The Savage Planet is an explosive sequel that ups the ante in every aspect, making for one the most fun co-op experiences of 2025.

If you’re already into puzzle-heavy VR titles and can overlook a few technical frustrations, there’s definitely fun to be had with House of Da Vinci VR. It’s not quite on the level of The Room VR or I Expect You To Die, but it’s close enough to be worth checking out, especially for that hands-on, mechanical puzzle feel that this series does so well.

Moroi has a genuinely unique aesthetic and a distinct sense of atmosphere, but little else going for it.

Shotgun Cop Man utilizes a unique gun-based movement style to create an arcade action experience that is deeply engaging and incredibly fun.

Days Gone Remastered brings the dead to life on PlayStation 5 Pro without compromising image quality for performance on top of a brand new Horde Assault game mode and all of the base games DLC.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is as much of a must-play title as the original, the easiest title to recommend to any gamer.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a sheer triumph in every department, evolving beyond its inspirations to present one of the most engrossing RPGs of the last decade.

Lost Records: Bloom & Rage - Tape 2 not only fails to conclude its story in a meaningful way, it highlights all the ways the entire story’s structure doesn’t really work.

Amerzone - The Explorer’s Legacy takes the excellent fundamentals established by its predecessor and enhances them tenfold with modern gaming sensibilities and unbelievable visual polish.

Steel Series is a decent action-adventure game that feels like a long-lost video store rental that fans of the genre should appreciate despite its by-the-numbers design philosophy.

The Hundred Line - Last Defence Academy is a pretty solid turn-based strategy game buried under an avalanche of terrible anime tropes and mediocre storytelling.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves might not be the flashiest fighter in the ring, but what it lacks in quantity is made up in spades thanks to its rewarding fighting mechanics and unwavering commitment to hardcore players.

Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is a Soulslike fan’s must-play, and could be a good option for fans to cut their teeth on if other titles seem too difficult.

GORN 2 is a must-play VR title and has been pulling me back into the VR medium. Between hilarious combat and a weird story, GORN 2 is incredible.

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate takes the solid foundation of a Beat ‘Em Up and applies 2D Fighter controls to it for a fast, arcade-style action that’s impossible to put down.

Bionic Bay combines floaty platform mechanics and wild abilities to make fast, frantic, and intelligent puzzles and an experience that is thoroughly intoxicating.

Chains of Freedom is too caught up in its own macho army aesthetic to really have a connection with the player. Otherwise, it’s a half-decent tactics game.

Nikoderiko: The Magical World – Director's Cut takes an already solid platformer and elevates it to new heights with added content, new secrets and polished graphics that make it the definitive release of the game.

The Lunar Remastered Collection is a window back to the mid-90s that modernizes the presentation without replacing the soul.

Rusty Rabbit has some interesting ideas, but they’re buried under tedious and somewhat undercooked gameplay.

Everything that was great about The Talos Principle has been made new again with The Talos Principle: Reawakened. A brand-new DLC called In The Beginning and full remastering of the game and its other DLC lets players relive all of their favourite puzzles with stunning graphical upgrades to boot.

While it may seem derivative at times, Star Overdrive is a solid game. It has a cool central mechanic and takes big swings in how it delivers its world and gameplay. While not everything lands, it’s an impressive effort from a team of 10 people — one I think gamers should check out.

Blue Prince was the most fun I had playing a puzzle game thanks to the variety of challenges and freedom, but it suffered from the chance of RNG ruining the run.

The Renovator: Origins is as bargain basement as they come for horror games that aren’t remotely scary. I’d be more upset if it wasn’t so commonplace.

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered’s PC version is really good. The inclusion of No Return, Lost Levels not to mention the plethora of graphical options and features make it the best way to experience the game.

South of Midnight comes out swinging with an incredible story, but the gameplay just isn’t there to back it up. If you love a good story and an awesome soundtrack, it’s still worth a look.

SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered is an above-average remaster and a solid JRPG for both newcomers and fans of the series to dig into.

Elroy and the Alien captures all the heart, charm and inventiveness of the golden age of point-and-click adventure games.

With updated controls and modern visuals enhancing the experience, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos is a PlayStation classic worth revisiting.

While it does nothing wholly original, Koira achieves exactly what it sets out to do: tell an emotional tale and build a strong foundation for Studio Tolima’s future titles.

Hitman’s updated VR Access version is everything enthusiasts of Hitman and VR could have asked for. It doesn’t change the DNA of what makes Hitman incredible; it just bolsters out another way to experience the world through Agent 47's eyes.

With some worthwhile additions and a smoother gameplay experience, MLB The Show 25 hits a homerun and sets the tone for the series going forward.

KARMA: The Dark World tells a mildly interesting story, but it squanders a lot of good potential with simplistic gameplay and obvious symbolism.

INAYAH - Life After Gods has an interesting look but lacks the depth needed for challenging combat, and the incentive to explore its world to make for an interesting Metroid-like.

Rebirth of Souls is fairly standard fare for an anime game, but it will be welcome for content-starved Bleach fans.

Atomfall is a stunningly beautiful, yet flawed, experience that could be an easy recommend due to its presence on Xbox Game Pass, but becomes harder on other platforms.