84
Review
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
A lovingly crafted reimagining that makes one of the series' most ambitious entries finally accessible
83
Review
Pokemon Legends: Z-A
Pokemon Legends: Z-A successfully evolves the franchise with its real-time battles and richly detailed city setting, even if the single-location approach limits the sense of adventure that defines the best Pokemon games.
80
Review
Subnautica 2
Subnautica 2 successfully brings multiplayer to the beloved underwater survival formula while delivering stunning new environments, though its early access state means the full experience is still taking shape.
96
Review
Hades II
A near-flawless sequel that surpasses the original in every dimension. The best roguelike ever made.
88
Review
DOOM: The Dark Ages
DOOM: The Dark Ages delivers the most cinematic and narratively ambitious DOOM yet, wrapping its signature ultraviolent combat in a dark fantasy setting that breathes new life into the franchise.
82
Review
Assassin's Creed Shadows
Assassin's Creed Shadows delivers a stunning rendition of feudal Japan with its best stealth gameplay in years, though the familiar open-world formula prevents it from achieving true greatness.
84
Review
Monster Hunter Wilds
Monster Hunter Wilds is the most ambitious and accessible entry in the franchise, delivering breathtaking hunts in a living world, despite launch-period technical struggles that marred the initial experience.
81
Review
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a gleefully absurd spin-off that proves Majima can carry a game on his own, even if the pirate theme wears thin before the credits roll.
78
Review
Avowed
Avowed is a polished and enjoyable first-person RPG that showcases Obsidian's combat and character strengths without quite reaching the narrative heights fans hoped for.
79
Review
Sid Meier's Civilization VII
Civilization VII takes bold swings with its age-based structure and split leaders, delivering an innovative but uneven entry that lays strong foundations for future expansions.
89
Review
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a triumphant sequel that polishes the original's rough edges while delivering one of the most authentic and immersive medieval worlds ever created in gaming.
88
Review
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
The best licensed game in years — a globe-trotting adventure that understands Indiana Jones well enough to build a campaign worthy of the films themselves.