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Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.The first-ever sequel from Supergiant Games builds on the best aspects of the original god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler in an all-new, action-packed, endlessly replayable experience rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft.
The gameplay is similar to past Silent Hill games, with limited weapons durability and puzzles throughout. Having the sanity meter is a clever way of working the themes of the story into combat. It's a radical departure from other Silent Hill games, but maybe this is what the series needs. It's still an experience that Silent Hill fans will appreciate. As we enter the spooky season, Silent Hill f is a phenomenal game to play alone in the dark.
The worst that can be said is that the story is on the bland side, and the Timekeeper doesn't help. Most gripes with Borderlands 4 are saved by the third act, with many thrilling surprises awaiting fans there. Fun side characters and inside jokes sprinkled into the game show how much passion developers poured into the game to make Borderlands 4 a success. Even with a sea of new game releases, Borderlands 4 should be on every gamer's radar.
In terms of the base game, there are a lot of quality-of-life fixes that make Silksong a more manageable experience for fans of the original Hollow Knight. Team Cherry developed Pharloom with so much love and care that it’s hard to believe that a small team made it. Team Cherry's attention to detail takes Silksong beyond being a great Hollow Knight sequel to competing for a spot among the best games of all time.
Gears of War: Reloaded also features a fantastic and thrilling story as players follow Marcus. Getting to know a bit of the lore and characters does a lot to keep that investment going forward with new fans. It'll be great to see Marcus get the respect and love again from first-time players. Playing Gears of War in 2025 is still fun, whether someone has played it or not. From now on, Gears of War: Reloaded is the definitive way to play the first Gears of War game.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is the first-ever turn-based TMNT video game. Inspired by the classic cartoon, you'll experience a bold new approach to the world of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Splinter and Shredder are dead, and as the Turtles approach adulthood, they're not just growing up... they're growing apart.Battle the Foot Clan as a powerful new leader takes control in action-packed campaigns that showcase each Turtle individually. Carve through enemies in 20 con...
The most surprising part of Donkey Kong Bananza is the emotional bond between Donkey Kong and Pauline. It's not the most complex relationship, but it doesn't need to be. It's very sweet and emotional to witness something that we don't typically see in Mario games. With Donkey Kong Bananza, it should be highly regarded with other platformers like Super Mario Odyssey and Astro Bot. Donkey Kong Bananza is a prime example of why gamers need a Switch 2.
The whole experience is equal parts relaxing and thrilling. Going on deliveries and taking in the beautiful environments along with your music player is captivating. The times when players have to fight are excellent because of the incredible controls. It seemed like a challenging task, but the work that Kojima Productions put into their sequel is something special. While topping the original is tough, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach makes it seem like an easy task.
The Knockout Tour mode is something that racers will continue to return to, and even get their friends who don’t play games involved in the mix. Even the Free Roam is a fun escape from madness, but you shouldn’t expect a Forza-like experience. Judging by what Nintendo did with Mario Kart 8, Mario Kart World has already proved itself by being the new face of Mario Kart in the future.
It’s important to note that if anyone wasn’t a fan of Elden Ring, Nightreign still won’t convince them. On the surface, it’s more of the same but offers a lot of complexity to the mix that’ll make each run a lot of fun. Everything feels shorter and tighter, which makes for a compelling gameplay experience. While some gamers might roll their eyes at seeing another Elden Ring title being considered Game of the Year, Nightreign deserves to be in the discussion.