Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 fulfills the promise of being the most true-to-life and detailed game of its kind.

Void Crew lacks long-term depth, but it's already the best misfits-in-space game in the whole universe.

Empire of the Ants features a lavish rendering of the world from a few millimeters high, but fails at the basics of interesting RTS play.

Just like in the old days, performance issues and bugs don't stop Stalker's mad, wonderful heart from shining through.

Insultingly short for its price, but that might be its one saving grace considering how derivative it feels.

I keep promising myself one more go… just like I did the last one more go.

A beautiful 2D soulslike with enough bright ideas of its own to stand out.

Personality, creativity, and co-op multiplayer elevate this Hades-like beyond its rough edges.

Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D is welcoming for newcomers, a fan's dream, and a truly timeless classic.

A gritty detective adventure that's nearly as clever and captivating as the original.

A smart, stylish adaptation that beats the odds to capture Metal Slug’s spirit in another genre, with a few irritating bugs.

Call of Duty's strongest multiplayer offering in years is dragged down by a tedious campaign.

A flawed but fun action slaughterfest with a great NPC-possession hook.

Planet Coaster 2 may not be the deepest management sim you can buy, but its powerful creation tools and newly added water attractions make a sufficiently satisfying splash.

It's great to have Max Caulfield back, but I'm not sure she ever needed to be in the first place. A somewhat unnecessary-feeling sequel that still manages to tell a compelling story, if not a little messy and underbaked.

A genuinely enjoyable, gorgeous action-RPG that lacks the storytelling nuance of previous Dragon Age games.

A tense and taxing but wonderfully engaging hybrid of singleplayer roguelike and extraction shooter.

Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered is a surprisingly satisfying romp through Hell, as long as you plug your ears.

Blowing out Factorio’s scale and reinventing its factory systems multiple times over, Space Age is an immediate contender for the best expansion ever made.

Starship Troopers: Extermination's cooperative battles are mechanically innovative and can be enormous fun, but a general lack of polish and a slapdash single-player hold it back from greatness.

MechWarrior 5: Clans delivers a strong story of struggling young warriors alongside the best-ever version its iconic, lumbering mech combat.

A game all about gliding and exploring trips over its own feet.

Technical issues and lack of a substantial upgrade aside, Until Dawn remains the perfect interactive horror movie.

Silent Hill 2's remake is a fun but flawed take on a flawless gem.

Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is the best Dragon Ball game we've had since the PS2 and a generous love letter to Toriyama's classic series.

A beautiful, 100-hour-long journey from beginning to end, Metaphor: ReFantazio takes the best elements of Persona 5 and somehow improves on them.

While its new environments are a decent aside, Shattered Space seems largely content to tread water, leaving Starfield the same mixed bag it always was.

Vessel of Hatred gives Diablo 4 a beating heart: Compelling characters to root for, creative loot to chase, and fiercely expressive action.