Console Creatures

Skate Story

9/10

Skate Story is a brilliant skateboarding game unlike any other. Tight skateboarding, heady narratives, gorgeous graphics, and a banger soundtrack make it one of this year's best experiences.

Octopath Traveler 0

8/10

Octopath Traveler 0 is a good prequel that stands shoulder to shoulder with the rest of the series.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

9/10

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond might not be a total reinvention of the famed series, but it's refined and faster than ever. Despite the prolonged development period, the campaign comes together to deliver an excellent outing for Samus as she explores an expansive world with new psychic powers that imbue the...

Marvel Cosmic Invasion

9/10

It's often hard to iterate and improve on a genre that's been around for decades, but Marvel Cosmic Invasion makes the most of that opportunity. It might feel like you've done this song and dance before, but with a deep and otherworldly story, a great cast of characters, and excellent...

GigaSword

8/10

GIGASWORD is a difficult retro action-platformer. It won't hold your hand, and it requires focus. But the journey is a rewarding one, built on a strong foundation of lore and hard-hitting action.

Kirby Air Riders

8/10

Kirby Air Riders shares a lot of the same DNA as its predecessor, and it's a sequel that belongs in this era. The simplistic controls might not be for everyone, but if you can look past that, you've got a competent racer that does its own thing instead of attempting...

ARC Raiders

8/10

ARC Raiders is built on a strong, engaging extraction shooter platform, with impactful weapons and teamwork. Though the inventory and loot system can be very overwhelming, the core gameplay loop is a blast.

Dispatch

9/10

Dispatch is fantastic. Packed with excellent writing, memorable characters, and beautiful animation, Your choices matter and lead to satisfying payoffs thanks to the weekly TV-like structure.

Where Winds Meet

6/10

Where Winds Meet dazzles with its breathtaking landscapes and authentic wuxia feel, but struggles under technical hiccups and uneven combat. Fans of martial arts epics will find moments of true magic, yet the game’s pacing and bloated systems may test patience. A visually stunning adventure that excites as much as...

Lumines: Arise

9/10

Lumines Arise is sensational in every sense. It will wow you with its audio-visual cues and dance across your screen in a way that'll make you feel emotions. It feels almost otherworldly, and yet, it's one of the most calming and memorable experiences I've had with video games this year.

Possessor(s)

8/10

Possessor(s)' gameplay is challenging, the environments are stunning, and the story is superb. You can't go wrong with this intense and interesting sci-fi action game.

Rue Valley

8/10

Rue Valley is a brilliant adventure from start to finish, with great characters and a captivating story. It employs a time loop to create interesting moments and solutions to problems, allowing the player to explore the 47 minutes and chase leads.