Julio La Pine
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New World Aeternum boasts one of the most gorgeous and immersive worlds to explore in the ARPG market. Despite its technical issues that are often distracting, Aeternum is a breath of fresh air full of things to do that will hook casual and hardcore players alike.
Metaphor: ReFantazio is a once-in-a-lifetime RPG. Despite how stacked the genre is, it goes out of its way to innovate it while keeping the familiar feel. Even if you've never played a game as lengthy as this one, you'll surely find yourself immersed in this intricate fantasy world.
The Plucky Squire is a love letter to classic adventure games that adds a dimensional-hopping twist to the equation. While short, it is one of the most unforgettable experiences of this year and one any gamer should try at least once.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is a terrific overhaul to the game that started one of Capcom's beloved series. The balance between modern additions while keeping the old feeling is superb, and anyone returning to the franchise or joining for the first time will have a blast.
Frostpunk 2 is a terrific society-survival experience full of in-depth gameplay mechanics and challenging choices to make. Even if there were a few technical issues, they never stopped me from trying to build my ideal utopia.
Age of Mythology: Retold is a great remake of the 2002 classic with amazing gameplay additions and enough modern systems to feel friendly toward newcomers. While the lack of new content at launch weakens the game a bit, the RTS greatness sure makes up for it.
Demon's Mirror is an excellent roguelike deck-builder with many systems that never get convoluted. Even if the odds are almost always against you and the rewards aren't too great, the gameplay loop is extremely addictive and you won't stop playing.
Madden NFL 25
EA Sports Madden NFL 25 certainly feels like a step up in many ways, but its lack of atmosphere and realism and many of its modes make it feel like a hollow experience.
EA Sports College Football 25 finally breaks the mold we've seen year after year in football games. It offers a deep and immersive experience with top-notch simulation features. And even if some details need to be ironed out, you'll have a blast in any of its game modes, whether you're...
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is an enthralling and addictive game that everyone should experience at least once. Its combination of gameplay elements and approach to replayability are flawless and something that will hook players in for hours.
Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is one of the most unique and memorable Metroidvanias of the past decade. Mixing engaging and challenging combat while maintaining an accessible difficulty level will attract many players to this delightful world.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree ends FromSoftware's latest orchestra with the highest note. It is a masterpiece that features some of the best-designed zones ever, extremely challenging encounters and a vast world to explore that feels like a standalone product.
