Crimson Desert is an experience that won’t appeal to everyone, but it can be unforgettable for those who embrace what others might see as flaws. Blending combat, survival, and exploration, the game offers over 100 hours of content that may feel superficial to some yet captivating to others. Despite issues like confusing menus and a clunky inventory system, it remains fun and worthy of attention in 2026. Ultimately, the key question is whether you have the time and willingness to dive into its expansive design, which could shine even brighter if it focused less on quantity and more on personality.

Contra: Operation Galuga is ruthlessly authentic to its roots. In the right hands, the simple gameplay loop should satisfy and bring a much-welcomed dose of nostalgia. However, the fun shouldn't last many hours, and will yield more for players who are keen on challenges and the "replay factor".

For fans of boomer shooters focused on speed, skill, and mastery of mechanics, the game has everything to please, even with some repetitive visuals and a deliberately cluttered interface.

Without much fanfare, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine – Master Crafted Edition arrives to quietly do its homework—introducing an excellent adventure to a new audience while preserving what made the original so memorable at the time of its release. While it stands as the definitive version of the debut title and gives us a reason to finally retire the PS3, Xbox 360, and even the original PC versions, the remaster falls short of addressing the list of graphical issues it really should have fixed.

Aware of its limitations, Edens Zero is not only a faithful adaptation designed to win fans' approval, but also a good action RPG that even serves the purpose of winning over fans of the genre, whether you like Hiro Mashima's work or not. In other words, Edens Zero is, surprisingly, more than a standard anime game and makes do with its features.

Code Vein II certainly has its strengths, though many of them are inherited from its predecessor. With interesting, well-developed characters and a wide variety of builds and playstyles, the game can be highly appealing to players who enjoy experimenting with all the combinations it has to offer. Unfortunately, the issues carried over from the past — such as performance problems and weak level design, now further burdened by the puzzling choice of a vast yet lifeless open world — make the title a recommendation only for die-hard souls-like fans or those who already have a special fondness for Bandai’s first game.

Despite its clear structural issues and a level design that falls well short of other games in the genre — including some with smaller scope and budget — Shadow Labyrinth meets nearly all the expectations of a good Metroidvania. With bursts of comforting nostalgia reminiscent of the ghost-eating classic, rewarding exploration, and tight combat, the experience isn’t without its stumbles (some of which I’d consider amateurish), but it’s the kind of passion project we’d like to see more studios of Bandai Namco’s caliber investing in.

If Elden Ring perfected FromSoftware’s classic formula, Nightreign is certainly an attempt to bring that formula into the multiplayer era. While much of the original charm may have been lost in translation—as is often the case—there's still a way to enjoy it on its own terms.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is so faithful to the original PlayStation 2 games that it serves as a reminder that they may not have been as good as they used to be. While this may not be a problem for some, those expecting a more interesting and diverse combat system may be disappointed. In practice, it's a bloated game that can easily become boring.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has qualities that are both appealing and well-executed. With solid art direction and an excellent progression and customization system—for both the protagonist and her equipment—it's clear that Leenzee Games paid close attention to the details surrounding the gameplay. Unfortunately, it’s the gameplay itself that ends up holding the title back when compared to recent competitors like Lies of P or The First Berserker: Khazan. Overall, Wuchang is a good recommendation only for those who, like me, are die-hard fans of the souls-like genre and are willing to overlook some frustrations with its combat and boss encounters—or for those curious enough to try it out via Game Pass.

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is a roguelite designed for players who, deep down, aren’t exactly fans of the endless repetition the genre usually demands—and especially for those who couldn’t care less about storylines in video games. Fair warning: most of your playtime will likely be spent skipping dialogue without a second thought.

For boxing fans, Undisputed is a promising franchise, but it still has a long way to go. Although the game impresses with its visual realism and the presence of sports stars, the gameplay is a direct hit to the chin, proving to be somewhat poor and full of flaws.

If you have the Playstation 4 version and want to play the new modes, it's worth purchasing during a future promotion, not now. The remaster does bring some advantages, but it lacked a bit of common sense from Naughty Dog, which feels the need to squeeze every last drop from the Cordyceps franchise.

In a year filled with successful shooters like Battlefield 6 and ARC Raiders, Call of Duty Black Ops 7 doubles down on zombies and esotericism to stand out. The game refines its formula and expands on what we saw in BO6 with even more content, but without solving some problems.

Despite its bloated content and drawn-out storyline, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined wins over players with its charming visuals and quality-of-life improvements that make its gameplay very satisfying. The ability to change parameters such as experience gain and damage also allows veterans and beginners alike to find their own way to have fun.

My Hero Academia: All’s Justice offers a huge amount of content, multiple game modes, and a visually stunning experience. For fans of the franchise, it's a true amusement park full of references, epic battles, and memorable moments. On the other hand, like any amusement park, the experience can become tiresome. The repetition of fights and animations becomes apparent over time, and the lack of Brazilian Portuguese localization significantly impacts the cost-benefit ratio for the brazilian fans.

Digimon Story Time Stranger left me with a case of Stockholm Syndrome. While the turn-based gameplay and nostalgia captivated me, some structural issues made me feel like I was in a toxic relationship with the game. Fortunately, most of the bugs that bothered me are present in the game's free demo, which is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series S/X. With that in mind, it's worth downloading the content and seeing if you're willing to make some compromises during gameplay to enter this magical digital world.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is the “new” SNK at its best. Although the single-player content leaves something to be desired and the cast is divisive for including real-world personalities, the game preserves the legacy of the franchise with well-rounded, responsive and addictive gameplay. The art style and soundtrack are also a great success and remind us that this is, indeed, the same developer that marked our childhood in the arcades.

Flintlock breaks the expectations of those expecting a game based on the souls formula and proves to be satisfactory overall. However, the game also suffers from budget and polish issues.

Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 is a very competent arena fighting game, making full use of CyberConnect2’s expertise in the genre. Beyond that, it delivers top-notch visuals that are on par with the original work, which became popular largely due to this very trait. It's just unfortunate that its need to follow the anime’s release schedule harms the playable content — which can only be described in one way: it's unfinished.

The new edition of Until Dawn has a clear purpose: to reach new audiences, both on PS5 and PC, and test the waters to see if the title has the potential to become a franchise. However, for those who already know the story or played the original, the changes definitely aren't worth the extra money.

While it's great to see Max back with beautiful graphics and decent gameplay, Life is Strange Double Exposure's narrative may disappoint both Chloe fans and lovers of a good story. The game clearly sets a path that Square Enix wants to take with the franchise, and it involves more superpowers and less exciting stories.

Alone in the Dark has several problems, but I still had fun playing it. However, a classic that practically established the way survival horror is today deserved a remake done with more caution and care.

Aphelion succeeds by betting on an interesting theme and a relatively realistic approach to space exploration. The combination of science fiction, human drama, and mystery works well enough to keep the player curious for much of the campaign. However, the game suffers from linearity issues, some repetitive moments, and a lack of technical refinement that prevents the project from reaching its full potential.

I really enjoyed playing Drag x Drive, but it’s pretty noticeable that it can get tiring after a while — either because of the physical effort or simply from playing the same mode over and over. I think a bit more variety and some new modes could really benefit the game in the future. It all comes down to whether Nintendo is willing to invest more development time into it.

As might be imagined, UFL is not ready to displace EA FC and eFootball, but there are elements that could upset the hegemony of both very soon.

Lost Soul Aside is a hack and slash that harks back to the golden age of the genre, with its excellent combat — at times technical, at others mindless — serving as the backbone of the experience. Still, it ends up being one of those games filled with striking highs and discouraging lows. If it weren’t for the anachronistic concept it carries, the title could easily stand among the pantheon of great action games.

Monster Jam Showdown is a game that embraces the genre's fan bubble and doesn't seem to mind breaking it to expand its popularity.