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With Forza Horizon 6, Playground Games has done what I thought was impossible and improved upon the near perfection of the previous two Horizon games. One that I’ll be playing for months to come.
Directive 8020 represents the best that The Dark Pictures games have had to offer thus far, proving that Supermassive Games is right at home within sci-fi horror. If you’re a fan of the studio’s previous games, this is an absolute must-play.
Building on the foundation of Returnal, Saros refines its core gameplay loop with more fluid combat and a significantly improved progression system that creates a stronger sense of long-term growth. At the same time, it elevates the studio’s storytelling and presentation, with cinematic delivery and a standout performance from Rahul Kohli helping bring its world to life.
Replaced delivers a striking and atmospheric experience, backed by exceptional pixel art, a compelling narrative, and fluid, satisfying combat. While its platforming and stealth systems lack the same level of polish, and pacing can dip in places, the game’s strengths consistently shine through. It may not hit every mark, but it’s a confident and memorable debut from Sad Cat Studios.
Despite early pacing issues, Life Is Strange: Reunion delivers the perfect final chapter for Max and Chloe, thanks to strong writing and excellent performances, and all long-time fans should play it.
Samson’s hard-hitting combat and slimmed down scale help it stand out against much bigger budget competition. It proves that sometimes having limitations is a good thing. If you miss the kind of action game that is more concerned with delivering a fun, hard-hitting experience than chasing endless scale, Samson is absolutely worth your time.
Despite a few minor issues, Crimson Desert sets a new benchmark for this style of open-world experience, one that will be extremely difficult for future games to match.
WWE 2K26 may not reinvent the series, but it refines it in ways that matter, resulting in one of the strongest entries the franchise has delivered in years. Smarter AI, improved weapon interactions, and new match types make the in-ring action more engaging than it has been in years.
God of War: Sons of Sparta is a very good video game, with strong visuals, excellent music, and simple yet effective gameplay driving an ultimately interesting story. However, as a God of War title, it is held back from true greatness by early pacing issues and a presentation style that feels somewhat tone-deaf to the rest of the series.
There is definitely fun to be had in Highguard, especially with a group of friends but as it stands I wouldn’t bet on it become the new Apex of the genre because it’s nowhere near that level.