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Midnight Protocol is a cyberpunk hacking RPG that cuts out all the fillerMidnight Protocol is a cyberpunk hacking RPG that cuts out all the filler
Forza Horizon 5 is the best road trip ever

And the best Forza Horizon yet

Sam Byford
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a damn good superhero video game

A tracklist of ’80s mega-hits isn’t the only thing Guardians has going for it

Ash Parrish
How Alan Wake Remastered strikes a balance between new and oldHow Alan Wake Remastered strikes a balance between new and old
Metroid Dread is moody, cryptic, and frequently frustrating

Samus Aran’s new adventure is caught between action and exploration

Andrew Webster
Lost Judgment is a better sequel with a messy storyLost Judgment is a better sequel with a messy story
I’m split by Super Monkey Ball Banana ManiaI’m split by Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania
Sable is an adventure made from the most chill parts of Breath of the Wild

Zoom through sandy dunes vibing to the sounds of Japanese Breakfast

Ash Parrish
Echoes of the Eye injects a mystifying and scary microcosm into Outer WildsEchoes of the Eye injects a mystifying and scary microcosm into Outer Wilds
Toem is a charming photography game in black and whiteToem is a charming photography game in black and white
Deathloop is an intricate mystery that also happens to be an amazing action game

Hard to explain, easy to get lost in

Andrew Webster
The best part of Life is Strange: True Colors is that you can finally binge

A game that balances horror, heartbreak, and mystery

Andrew Webster
Nightslink is an uncanny slice of retro-game horrorNightslink is an uncanny slice of retro-game horror
No More Heroes 3 is as stylish and shoddy as everNo More Heroes 3 is as stylish and shoddy as ever
I Expect You To Die 2 is the most fun I’ve had solving puzzles this yearI Expect You To Die 2 is the most fun I’ve had solving puzzles this year
Twelve Minutes is a strange interactive thriller that’s better with friendsTwelve Minutes is a strange interactive thriller that’s better with friends
There’s finally a new Densha de Go! train controller, and it’s awesomeThere’s finally a new Densha de Go! train controller, and it’s awesome
The Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is the perfect vacation gameThe Great Ace Attorney Chronicles is the perfect vacation game
Microsoft Flight Simulator is an impressive Xbox Series X workoutMicrosoft Flight Simulator is an impressive Xbox Series X workout
Skyward Sword HD is just the thing to hold you over until Breath of the Wild 2Skyward Sword HD is just the thing to hold you over until Breath of the Wild 2
Mario Golf: Super Rush isn’t weird enoughMario Golf: Super Rush isn’t weird enough
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is next-gen Uncharted by way of Pixar

The PS5 gets a family-friendly blockbuster

Andrew Webster
Famicom Detective Club brings more great crime drama to the SwitchFamicom Detective Club brings more great crime drama to the Switch
Resident Evil Village has more guns but fewer scares
Disco Elysium: The Final Cut is like an epic yet enigmatic novelDisco Elysium: The Final Cut is like an epic yet enigmatic novel
New Pokémon Snap is a supremely chill safari on the Nintendo SwitchNew Pokémon Snap is a supremely chill safari on the Nintendo Switch
Nier: Replicant is a second chance for a fascinating and flawed gameNier: Replicant is a second chance for a fascinating and flawed game
Fantasian isn’t just charming; it’s the most approachable JRPG I’ve ever playedFantasian isn’t just charming; it’s the most approachable JRPG I’ve ever played
Doom 3 for PSVR is a solid showcase for Sony’s Aim ControllerDoom 3 for PSVR is a solid showcase for Sony’s Aim Controller
Cozy Grove is like Animal Crossing, if it was hauntedCozy Grove is like Animal Crossing, if it was haunted
Monster Hunter Rise on the Nintendo Switch is small but mighty

Monster Hunter makes a triumphant portable return

Sam Byford
Animal Crossing: New Horizons review: one year laterAnimal Crossing: New Horizons review: one year later
Gnosia is like a single-player Among Us for the SwitchGnosia is like a single-player Among Us for the Switch
Bravely Default II is a classic RPG that feels a little too familiarBravely Default II is a classic RPG that feels a little too familiar
Puss is a seemingly simple puzzle game except for the psychedelic catsPuss is a seemingly simple puzzle game except for the psychedelic cats
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is the best of Mario in one packageSuper Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is the best of Mario in one package
Olija is a dark, haunting action game without all the stressOlija is a dark, haunting action game without all the stress
Hitman 3 has perfected the art of turning bumbling players into master assassins

The most accessible, cohesive Hitman game to date

Nick Statt
The Medium is slow-burning psychological horror on the Xbox Series X

It can be clunky, but a chilling, gruesome atmosphere makes it work

Andrew Webster
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is still one of the best licensed games aroundScott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game is still one of the best licensed games around

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