A bold and ambitious sequel set in a satisfying, densely connected world.

An intriguing mystery adventure with outstanding writing and performances.

HighFleet has appealing vision, but breaks down due to opaque systems and lack of difficulty options.

A lovingly crafted action RPG with challenging, satisfying gunfights and an extraordinary cyberpunk setting.

An ambitious and atmospheric adventure undercut by some simplistic mechanics.

A conservative but confident return to form from the masters of a much-loved genre.

The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles has the rush of excitement of the courtroom but chooses melodrama over mystery.

A better Warhammer game than the last few.

Cris Tales never manages to build its curious premise into an entertaining tool.

Swords of Legends Online's endgame is great, but you're going to have to put up with a lot of crap to get to it.

A smart, funny, heartfelt narrative game that tells a killer story, but doesn't do much beyond that.

Death's Door boils modern action-adventure game design down to its fundamentals, and the reduction is excellent.

A deep but fragmented PvP MMO that's not nearly as original as its early promise suggested.

Another superlative simulation of the Formula One world, now with an enjoyable story mode too.

Monster Hunter Stories 2 may look cute, but it still retains the huge amount of depth the series is known for. No, it's not as expansive or as fast-paced as the likes of Monster Hunter World but that works in its favour. Stories 2 is the approachable series entry point I've been waiting for and has inspired me to return to other games in the series to test out my skills again.

Cruelty Squad celebrates feeling bad in surprising ways, all of them fun.

A clever spiritual successor to Civilization full of both novelties and big ideas.

An excellent combat system buffers a classically unhinged anime story in an action RPG whose ambition outpaces execution.

A lifelike and heartfelt celebration of a beloved toy that overreaches in later levels.

Shortcomings aside, Griftlands is another slice of low-key brilliance from developers Klei. Is there a genre they can't do? The balance of narrative and deck-building made for a much more engaging experience than I often have with card-based titles, even if it feels like more could be done to connect those systems and bolster the storytelling. Still, I'm going to remember my adventures with Sal and the little moments of friendship and betrayal throughout each run. I like playing as a grifter; it ain't much but it's a living.

A brilliant mix of high skill and low comedy, and the best medieval combat game out there.

Roguebook stands out from the pack on a few qualities, but it's not a must-play.

A furiously entertaining action RPG whose horrible monsters are a delight to slay, whether you're playing solo or co-op.

Blending classic stealth mechanics with puzzle-y sniping, Contracts 2 gets the job done.

I am utterly in love with Wildermyth. With this full release bringing it to five main campaigns and fleshing out endless generic ones, it will satisfy your RPG craving like nothing else.

World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade Classic's endless grind is brutal, but the way it fosters community and relationships is still magical.

Necromunda is a sight to behold, but it's undermined by wonky shooting, superfluous mechanics, and bugs.

A straightforward tactics game buried beneath an impassable mountain of roguelike metagame.