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Nintendo keeps making shooters more friendly and approachableNintendo keeps making shooters more friendly and approachable
More games should be on rails (literally)More games should be on rails (literally)
A tasty RPG that will make you very hungryA tasty RPG that will make you very hungry
Doom’s new expansion shows just what makes id Software specialDoom’s new expansion shows just what makes id Software special
Rhythm Heaven never misses a beatRhythm Heaven never misses a beat
This puzzle game’s simple premise hides surprising depthThis puzzle game’s simple premise hides surprising depth
Star Fox is the Switch 2’s most impressive visual showcase yetStar Fox is the Switch 2’s most impressive visual showcase yet
Moves of the Diamond Hand is an unfinished, irresistibly weird dice-based RPGMoves of the Diamond Hand is an unfinished, irresistibly weird dice-based RPG
Final Fantasy meets Zelda? Yes, pleaseFinal Fantasy meets Zelda? Yes, please
Echo Isle is a pint-sized adventure inspired by classic ZeldaEcho Isle is a pint-sized adventure inspired by classic Zelda
Kabuto Park captures the fleeting joy of summer vacationKabuto Park captures the fleeting joy of summer vacation
Sometimes, a short game hits the spotSometimes, a short game hits the spot
007 First Light is like a James Bond movie in the best way possible007 First Light is like a James Bond movie in the best way possible
Hanging out in my favorite virtual coffee shop in TokyoHanging out in my favorite virtual coffee shop in Tokyo
Nintendo keeps finding new ways to reinvent platformersNintendo keeps finding new ways to reinvent platformers
Disco Elysium’s spiritual successor can’t escape its phantoms

Zero Parades: For Dead Spies carries the ZA/UM name, but the studio has changed a lot since its previous hit.

Diego Nicolás Argüello
Mixtape is a musical portrait of teenage lifeMixtape is a musical portrait of teenage life
I’m obsessed with Forza Horizon 6, and I’ve barely even raced

The latest open-world racer is a stunning virtual road trip through Japan, and it’s perfect for explorers.

Andrew Webster
Let it snowLet it snow
Andrew Webster
Playing Esoteric Ebb is like rolling the dice with a great DMPlaying Esoteric Ebb is like rolling the dice with a great DM
It’s a busy time for sci-fi, but don’t miss AphelionIt’s a busy time for sci-fi, but don’t miss Aphelion
Saros is pure action nirvana

Returnal developer Housemarque is back with a PS5 exclusive that delivers a euphoric, trance-inducing experience.

Lewis Gordon
The year’s weirdest game is hard to explain and even harder to put down

Titanium Court is a seemingly confusing mixture of many different genres. I can’t get enough.

Alexis Ong
Vampire Survivors’ new spinoff switches genres but keeps the good vibesVampire Survivors’ new spinoff switches genres but keeps the good vibes
There’s nothing like an RPG over vacationThere’s nothing like an RPG over vacation
Tomodachi Life is made to be shared — even if Nintendo doesn’t want you toTomodachi Life is made to be shared — even if Nintendo doesn’t want you to
Pragmata is just okay, but it could’ve been great

Capcom’s new sci-fi game plays things too safe.

Andrew Webster
Demons and pinball are a perfect matchDemons and pinball are a perfect match
Super Meat Boy 3D makes suffering funSuper Meat Boy 3D makes suffering fun
A classic Zelda-style adventure, but a lot more cozyA classic Zelda-style adventure, but a lot more cozy
It’s always a good time to revisit Super Mario Bros. WonderIt’s always a good time to revisit Super Mario Bros. Wonder
Oeuf is a punishing platformer in a cozy shellOeuf is a punishing platformer in a cozy shell
A bite-sized adventure that puts a wrench into the classic Zelda formula

Ratcheteer DX is a welcome re-release of one of the Playdate’s best games.

Andrew Webster
Pokémon Pokopia is an expansive adventure disguised as a cozy life sim

Nintendo’s new Pokémon spin-off game tasks you with rebuilding the world.

Charles Pulliam-Moore
Resident Evil Requiem is the best of both terrifying worlds

The game successfully mixes first-person horror and slick RE4-style action.

Tauriq Moosa
Aerial_Knight’s DropShot captures the thrill of skydiving and makes it stylishAerial_Knight’s DropShot captures the thrill of skydiving and makes it stylish
Returning stolen artifacts becomes a thrilling heist in RelootedReturning stolen artifacts becomes a thrilling heist in Relooted
Reanimal wants to devour youReanimal wants to devour you
Romeo Is a Dead Man is bizarre, bloody, and exactly what makes Grasshopper special

For nearly three decades the No More Heroes developer has been showing style and inventiveness in spades.

Diego Nicolás Argüello
Cairn is a climbing journey about perseverance and obsessionCairn is a climbing journey about perseverance and obsession

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