Mindseye was supposed to be an ambitious entry from IO Interactive. What was delivered is a bug-filled, unoptimized, and less-than-desirable mess instead. Almost to no one’s surprise, MindsEye needed a lot more time to polish its core aspects and mechanics.

SplitGate 2 is, at best, a half-baked mix of better games. With a meager selection of classes, weak loadout variety, a forgettable battle royale mode, and even more battle pass slop, it’s a shooter that barely leaves an impression—let alone earns your time.

Dune: Awakening will surely keep players preoccupied with its myriad of survival game content and gameplay encased in its vast open-world, allowing for freedom to explore the dangerous but charming world of Arrakis at your own pace. However, its marred by its clunky and stiff melee combat, performance and server issues, as well as a few bugs and glitches that can sour the experience.

Etheria: Restart delivers a strong PvP-focused experience with deep mechanics and smart character design, making it a serious contender in the turn-based genre. However, its weak story mode holds it back from reaching its full potential. More concerning is the preferential treatment of a special class of heroes, which could easily disrupt game balance if left unchecked.

POPUCOM is an engaging and innovative co-op game popping with color and fun. With its blend of different gameplay elements such as 3D platforming, puzzles, Match-3, and gunplay, it's surely an experience that will test your teamwork with your player two to the nth level. While there is no singleplayer mode as its mechanics are designed for two players or more, everything is best experienced the more the merrier.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is the series’ most ambitious entry yet. From its well-told story to its surprisingly deep village-building system, it’s a game that fully embraces the joy of planting turnips at dawn and saving guardian deities by night. There are a few quirks to take note of, its narrative’s slow pacing and the two DLC-gated romance options, but they never truly dim the entire experience. For longtime fans and newcomers alike, Azuma is a harvest of everything Rune Factory can be when it dares to dream big.

Elden Ring: Nightreign unleashes FromSoftware’s savage Soulsborne grit into a whirlwind of multiplayer chaos—an irresistible thrill ride that drags you and your fellow nightfarers back for just one more cursed round. Multiplayer isn’t flawless, and solo runs, though still fun, tip into wild imbalance—leaving you bruised, battered, and beyond tarnished.

Crystal of Atlan is really fun to play, but only if the game allows you to progress through it. Its combat and class system are amazing and delivers an experience that feels both familiar and freshly refined. Yet, beneath it all lies a fracturedness much like its in-game world. Its stamina system halts your progression behind rather restrictive limits, and its narrative is poorly paced. It’s a free-to-play action MMORPG of undeniable potential, provided you’re ready to invest some time in it.

F1 25 strikes a strong balance between convenience for casual players and depth for racing enthusiasts. It refines the gameplay and storytelling from previous entries while introducing enough new features to keep the experience fresh, though it doesn't radically reinvent the series. Minor frustrations like repeated engineer messages and a sense of annual iteration prevent it from scoring higher, but overall it delivers a polished and engaging motorsport simulation.

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Battle Destiny Remastered arrives on international shores for the first time with a fresh coat of paint, so lovingly polished for modern eyes. Its roots are unmistakably Vita-era, with all the clunky lock-ons and sterile arenas that implies, but when you’re soaring through the stars, beam saber in hand, it’s easy to forgive the rough edges. The game trusts its audience to know the lore, feel the weight of its Mobile Suits, and embrace its mission-based grind like slipping into an old pilot suit.

Onimusha 2: Samurai’s Destiny, like an old katana, draws its blade once more, carving a path to modern consoles. Its age undoubtedly shows in places, but beneath the wear is a razor-sharp, thrilling demon-slaying adventure that still outclasses many of today’s flashier games.

While dark fantasy open-world RPGs are nothing new, Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon is an ambitious open-world RPG that backs up its comparisons to the greats and is a worthy newcomer in a saturated market.

SEDAP! A Culinary Adventure is a wonderful and whimsical co-op title that blends together cooking mini-games with hack-n-slash combat elements to create a solid experience, whether you're playing with a player two or alone. While there are still some bugs and glitches, as well as some unclear mechanics that can leave you confused, SEDAP still delivers through its enjoyable gameplay and interesting story.

Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker tries to improve on the base game’s weak protagonists with a stronger character focus, but unfortunately, it does so with brute force and ultimately falls short. At the very least, its combat remains highly engaging, and even if there are far too many puzzles now, the game’s aesthetics still carry it hard.

JDM: Japanese Drift Master delivers a stylish and atmospheric drifting experience, wrapped in a crafted open world with solid customization options. But uneven mission design and slippery mechanics keep it from crossing the finish line at full speed. Drift enthusiasts will find fun in its corners, but those craving a deeper, more polished racer may be left wanting more.

FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time is less concerned with spectacle and more with progressing cozily through its world. It stumbles in its attempt to be more, particularly in its half-hearted multiplayer, but when played alone, it becomes a game that celebrates the slow accumulation of meaning through routine. Its charm isn’t loud, but it lingers, like a warm memory you didn’t know you missed.

Blades of Fire is a fun action-adventure game that boasts its unique features well but unintentionally shows off its many flaws.

Deliver At All Costs is a chaotic action game that thrives on unfiltered insanity and destruction, letting you wreak havoc with little to no consequences—all in the name of delivering at all costs. It’s ridiculously fun and silly, complemented by charming retro visuals, while also hiding an interesting story of ambition and the reality of an ever-changing world. The controls and the physics engine may not always be on your side, but Deliver At All Costs definitely delivers a solid gameplay experience.

Labyrinth of the Demon King has its flaws, sure—but it’s got a certain charm that makes it hard to put down. Its combat system is fast and reflex-heavy, and while it’s definitely rewarding if you play it straight, it doesn’t take much to break once you know what you’re doing. Still, with its tight visuals, creepy enemies, and wonderfully distorted audio, it nails the retro horror vibe in all the right ways.

Capcom is back at it again by re-releasing eight classic arcade fighting games to current-gen systems along with huge quality-of-life improvements and online matchmaking functionality.

Among Us 3D wears the mask of its 2D predecessor, stepping into first-person with big ambitions. There’s still chaos and charm beneath the surface, but clunky mechanics and odd design choices ruin the overall experience. In the end, it’s more impostor than upgrade—you’re better off sticking with the classic.

Captain Blood is a curious relic, a patchwork resurrection of an era long past, one that struggles to find relevance in the present. Its brute-force combat and nostalgic appeal might offer fleeting moments of blood-soaked joy, but the weight of its technical flaws and repetitive design quickly quashes any sense of lasting engagement. It’s a game that wants to be remembered for its swagger, but instead, it’s a reminder of how games like this were left behind for good reason.

Yes, Your Grace 2: Snowfall wears the weight of its crown with dignity, even if its footing isn’t always steady. There’s beauty in gloom and routine and the moments where the burden of leadership hits just right—but they’re often buried under bugs, shallow choices, and a story that doesn’t quite find its teeth. It’s not a fall from grace, exactly, but more like a stumble in the snow that's hard to not take notice of.

It might not live up to its lofty title, but Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade still delivers a captivating journey through a twisted Edo Japan—where striking visuals and frenetic yokai battles unfold across the paths of three unforgettable warriors.

The Precinct is an engaging and atmospheric neon-noir cop simulator that, while not without its flaws, delivers a unique and satisfying experience. Its combination of immersive city patrols, crime-solving mechanics, and customization options make it a compelling addition to the genre. The game's occasional partner quirks and interruptions in the dispatch system might detract from the experience, but they don't overshadow the overall enjoyment. If you're into gritty crime thrillers with open-world gameplay, it's definitely worth considering.

Despite what its title may suggest, DOOM: The Dark Ages plays more like a brutal renaissance for DOOM, trading the aerial flair of DOOM (2016) and Eternal for a grittier, boots-on-the-ground combat loop. With a mech, a dragon, a darker story, and a crusade-sized campaign, it's everything you'd want to sink your chainsaw shield into.

Creature Keeper is a charming yet flawed adventure that struggles to fully deliver on its potential. While it offers a heartfelt story, colorful creature designs, and a robust creature management system, its enjoyment is frequently hampered by technical issues, clunky combat, and overall incomplete feel. There’s a genuinely fun experience here, but it’s one that’s constantly interrupted by bugs and unfinished features.

The Midnight Walk is a powerful statement representing the nearly-forgotten artform of claymation. It triumphantly provides a sensory experience that horrifies, chills, and warms your heart with all of its aspects in story, visuals, and sound. Though a bit basic with its gameplay, The Midnight Walk is a masterful work of art with an overflowing amount of love and care poured into the craft where even Henry Selick would be proud.