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The new ideas presented in Sid Meier's Civilization VII give the stalwart franchise just enough momentum to serve as a healthy and fun baseline to expand on in the coming months and years.
Assassin's Creed Shadows is the perfect combination of new and old. It embraces and enhances what made the series so iconic while also incorporating what worked from previous modern Assassin's Creed titles. All of these things culminate in one, if not the most enjoyable entry we've had for the series...
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & The Envisioned Land is a bold new approach to the series and a welcome evolution to most of its mechanics. With a strong cast of characters, an excellent story, and an enjoyable open world to explore, Yumia is here to become the queen...
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii proves that Ryu Ga Gotoku can make an exciting and well-rounded game that doesn't need to be 100 hours long at the expense of reusing assets and locations again and again.
PGA Tour 2K25 is certainly a big improvement, even though it overloads the experience with so many upgradable items and the trivial personality system in MyCareer mode. The game is visually wholesome and the gameplay feels butter smooth that's newcomer-friendly and rewarding for pros who adjust the stats on every...
Split Fiction goes beyond offering the greatest co-op adventure this year. It is a love letter to many game genres and franchises that reminds us that games can, again, be all about having fun with someone else.
Avowed
While its core story can occasionally feel needlessly convoluted, Avowed's combat system is arguably one of the best in the genre. Round this out with a colorful cast of likable companions, some fun exploration, gorgeous locales and smooth performance, and you have an RPG that will satiate fans of the...
Monster Hunter Wilds takes everything that worked from World and Rise to deliver the ultimate monster-hunting experience. Combat improvements, an excellent story, and a giant lineup of monsters make this the hunter haven we were all waiting for.
An element-hurling action odyssey that triples down on fun and creativity, only minor weaknesses keep Eternal Strands from its rightful throne.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is an incredible, cozy game with great exploration that lets you live with Sanrio's unique characters. I enjoyed the experience of reaching each biome, fishing and catching insects. However, everything was fun and games until I remembered this was a re-release for more platforms. So, the...
Sniper Elite: Resistance returns with the tried and tested formula of Sniper Elite 5. While that should be enough to make this a great game, some bugs keep it from reaching perfection. However it's still a fun and intense sniping and stealth experience.
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap is an excellent addition to the franchise that elevates practically everything with new in-depth systems, superb map design, and almost endless replayability.
