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Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden's Red and Antea embracing each other.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden review: solid action RPG dishes out some hard choices

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is an exciting open-world action RPG that doesn't compromise on its storytelling with its compelling choice system.
A character stands in front of a purple orb in Ultros.

Ultros review: a bold, beautiful, and baffling Metroidvania

Even if its complicated gameplay leaves you lost, Ultros is a bold artistic vision that you need to see to believe.
The Suicide Squad looking shocked.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League review: DC’s new shooter is a bomb

There's fun to be had in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, but you'll have to sift through a messy live service game to find it.
Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior key art shows a character facing off against a bearded enemy.

Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior review: try this one-of-a-kind action game

Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior features an ingenious combat hook, even if its stretched a little thin over a flat story.
An RPG party fights a dragon in Granblue Fantasy: Relink.

Granblue Fantasy: Relink review: this fantastic adventure is the future of RPGs

Granblue Fantasy: Relink tackles the modern action RPG format with extraordinary combat and jaw-dropping spectacle.
Persona 3 Reload Cast

Persona 3 Reload review: an almost perfect remake of an all-time classic

Persona 3 Reload updates a classic RPG's gameplay and style to reflect modern entries like Persona 5, and does so with great results.
Ichiban fights a guy with a machete in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth review: must-play RPG is an endless vacation

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth overcomes pacing issues to deliver the series' most emotionally impactful installment to date.
Kuma roaring during his stage entrance in Tekken 8

Tekken 8 review: Beat Up Your Dad Simulator 2K24

While Tekken 8's Arcade mode is a miss, the excellent fighting game contains a wild story mode that you can't miss.
Another Code: Recollection

Another Code: Recollection review: this remake leaves a lasting memory

Another Code: Recollection is a welcome remake of two cult classic narrative adventure games from the Nintendo DS and Wii days.
Sargon looks at his hand in Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown review: kicking off 2024’s game of the year debate

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a master class in seamless Metroidvania design, and the first must-play game of the year.
Kratos carries an axe out of Valhalla in God of War Ragnarok Valhalla

God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla review: the epilogue this series deserves

God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla is an impressive free DLC, introducing a roguelite mode that doubles as a great epilogue for the series.
A character holds a sword in Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince review: a charming Pokémon alternative

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince delivers charming monsters, fun turn-based combat, and a whole lot of grinding.
A giant machine stands in an arena in Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader.

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader review: bugs can’t fully spoil a CRPG dream come true

Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader delivers deep tactical combat and rich storytelling that makes great use of the tabletop universe.
A Na'vi riding an Ikron in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora review: Na’vi adventure doesn’t practice what it preaches

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora turns James Cameron's film into a beautiful, messy open-world game filled with mixed messages.
A zombie attacks the player in Arizona Sunshine 2.

Arizona Sunshine 2 review: thrilling VR shooter gets devoured by bugs

Arizona Sunshine 2 gets a lot right as a VR shooter, but an irritating protagonist and bevy of technical problems drag the experience down.
Moira jumps on rocks in A Highland Song.

A Highland Song review: Breath of the Wild-inspired indie is a Scottish delight

A Highland Song captures the freedom of Breath of the Wild with a moving coming-of-age story set in the Scottish Highlands.
Sonic dashes away from a crab in Sonic Dream Team.

Sonic Dream Team review: the hedgehog’s latest adventure has momentum

Sonic Dream Team nails the basics of movement and momentum to create one of the hedgehog's most enjoyable games in years.
A Steam Deck OLED sits on a table.

Steam Deck OLED review: Valve’s refreshed handheld made me a believer

The Steam Deck OLED upgrade fixes just about every glaring problem Valve's experimental first draft had.
Trevor and Angela stand tall in American Arcadia.

American Arcadia review: ingenious spy thriller is a can’t-miss November game

American Arcadia has all the makings of an indie hit, with some biting social satire and inventive puzzle-platforming.
Mario, Mallow, and Bowser sit in a clown car in Super Mario RPG.

Super Mario RPG review: kid-friendly remake dulls cult classic’s edges

Super Mario RPG is a charming ode to one of Mario's most creative adventures, though its not necessarily a better version of it.
Joker with burning eye in Persona 5 Tactica

Persona 5 Tactica review: stylish strategy spinoff skimps on story

Persona 5 Tactica sports some strong strategy systems, but it's lacking the heart that makes Persona 5 so memorable.
A PlayStation Portal plays Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

PlayStation Portal review: PS5 streaming handheld cuts a lot of corners

The PlayStation Portal is a serviceable option for handheld PS5 streaming. Just don't expect more than the bare minimum.
Soliders take cover behind a riot shield in a Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 promo image.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 review: little to play and nothing to say

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is a pretty game, but its bland campaign, atrocious UI, and irritating multiplayer quirks leave a sour taste in the mouth.
A Legion Go sits on a table with its controllers dethatched.

Lenovo Legion Go review: portable PC takes the right ideas from Nintendo Switch

The Legion Go's innovative features help it stand out, even if it's not the most practical portable PC out there.
Final Fantasy VII Remake running on the Steam Deck.

Steam Deck review: an experimental handheld that keeps improving

The Steam Deck is an incredibly powerful portable gaming device that's only improved since its launch.
Squidward knocking out two opponents with a painting.

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 review: finally, a true Super Smash Bros. rival

Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 takes the groundwork set in the original and actually adds quality and more originality to the mix.
Kiryu punches an enemy in Yakuza style in Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name review: playing the hits

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a short, but repetitive soap opera saga that gives Kiryu one more chance to shine.
1K looks at a cliff in The Talos Principle 2.

The Talos Principle 2 review: spirituality meets science in standout puzzle sequel

The Talos Principle 2 builds on its predecessor's philosophical core to create one of the year's best, and toughest, puzzle games.
Jala assumes a flirty pose in Thirsty Suitors.

Thirsty Suitors review: if you like Scott Pilgrim, check out this stylish indie

Thirsty Suitors tells a nuanced adult coming-of-age story told through RPG battles, cooking, and skateboarding.
Wario and his friends appear in WarioWare: Move It! key art.

WarioWare: Move It! review: a perfect Switch launch game, six years later

WarioWare: Move It! is the series' most joyfully fun entry since the Wii's multiplayer classic WarioWare: Smooth Moves.
The main character climbs up a structure in Jusant.

Jusant review: chill climbing adventure is a short trip worth taking

Jusant is much different from Don't Nod's previous work, but it's hands-off approach to narrative and hands-on approach to climbing works wonders.
Nunu and Willump roll wolves down a hill in a snowball.

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story review: Riot Forge’s best game yet

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story is an emotional puzzle-platformer and the best League of Legends spinoff yet.
Alan Wake stands in front of a movie theater in Alan Wake 2.

Alan Wake 2 review: Remedy’s endlessly creative sequel embraces its dark side

Alan Wake 2 is a crowning achievement for developer Remedy, even if its held back by some frustrating gameplay quirks.
Jack holds a sword in Ghostrunner 2 key art.

Ghostrunner 2 review: ultra-stylish sequel sometimes overstays its welcome

Ghostrunner 2 refines what made the first game great, but its new ideas kill the sequel's momentum.