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Lost Soul Aside is eight years too late to resonate with today's sensibilities, and it lacks a coherent vision to really be memorable.
NHL 26
NHL 26 takes what NHL fans have seen in real-life NHL broadcasts and lets you experience it on your console. You get to feel the intensity of a Stanley Cup final while playing as some of the game's best.
Bubsy in: The Purrfect Collection is complete with lacklustre platformers and a set of bonus features that are hit and miss.
Cronos: The New Dawn is a culmination of over a decade of experience from Bloober Team. Through the years, the studio has risen to the challenge, and this trend continues with its newest franchise, which is a mix of some of the biggest survival horror games to exist. The campaign is...
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion has fun combat, but is let down by its boss design, lacklustre story, and a host of other issues.
Hell is Us is an exciting game thanks to its player-pattering system and otherworldly enemies. Exploring Hadea is often player-driven, so discovery feels natural & earned. Combat rewards patience & commitment to stopping the terrors plaguing this war-torn country.
Off
Even after 17 years, OFF is still an RPG that’s stellar to play and worth picking up, especially for Toby Fox fans who finally have a chance to play one of Undertale’s inspirations.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is already a great game, and Star-Crossed World adds more of what works. Not only does it upgrade the base game for the Switch 2, but it also adds a fun expansion with new powers and tons of Kirby charm.
Like a ninja, Shinobi: Act of Vengeance sneakily delivers one of this year's best 2D action games. It smartly and stealthily showcases its brutal and spectacular mechanics that consistently up the stakes. While the story is the weakest aspect, the stylish action shows how promising 2D action games can be...
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is the definitive way to experience a classic. The narrative remains gripping and compelling, with themes that still feel timely and relevant 20 years later.
Mafia: The Old Country is a no-nonsense, back-to-basics experience, and its dedication to authenticity serves as its best attribute. By sticking to a tight, linear experience, The Old Country allows the performances and writing to do the heavy lifting without losing the allure of the Sicilian countryside. By bringing to...
Drag x Drive is fun, but it doesn't pack enough content to retain players. The three-on-three matches are a blast with the right teammates, and nailing some sweet tricks for bonus points is satisfying, but the magic quickly wears thin.
