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Super Mario 3D All-Stars is a wonderful history lessonSuper Mario 3D All-Stars is a wonderful history lesson
Marvel’s Avengers has a surprisingly good campaign thanks to Ms. MarvelMarvel’s Avengers has a surprisingly good campaign thanks to Ms. Marvel
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 is the perfect remaster

The ideal mix of nostalgia and modern touches

Andrew Webster
Game of Thrones: Tale of Crows on Apple Arcade is a surprisingly chill strategy gameGame of Thrones: Tale of Crows on Apple Arcade is a surprisingly chill strategy game
Horizon Zero Dawn for PC is a great idea that needs some workHorizon Zero Dawn for PC is a great idea that needs some work
Fight Crab delivers chaotic crustacean combatFight Crab delivers chaotic crustacean combat
Paper Mario: The Origami King is a laugh-out-loud funny RPG on the SwitchPaper Mario: The Origami King is a laugh-out-loud funny RPG on the Switch
Ghost of Tsushima is a beautiful samurai tale buried under a familiar open-world game

The last big PS4 exclusive is a conflicted one

Andrew Webster
Deadly Premonition 2 leans into the best and worst parts of the original cult classic
Iron Man VR is a tinfoil version of a truly great Iron Man gameIron Man VR is a tinfoil version of a truly great Iron Man game
Pokémon Sword and Shield’s new island is a better version of the Wild AreaPokémon Sword and Shield’s new island is a better version of the Wild Area
The Last of Us Part II is uncomfortable and exhausting, but that’s what makes it great

Naughty Dog returns to its post-apocalyptic world on PS4

Andrew Webster
Nintendo’s Clubhouse Games is a comforting collection of classics on the SwitchNintendo’s Clubhouse Games is a comforting collection of classics on the Switch
The Topgolf VR game is somehow more realistic than the real thingThe Topgolf VR game is somehow more realistic than the real thing
Minecraft Dungeons is a lighter, more family-friendly take on DiabloMinecraft Dungeons is a lighter, more family-friendly take on Diablo
The Wonderful 101 will be no less divisive in remastered formThe Wonderful 101 will be no less divisive in remastered form
Disaster Report 4 is 2020’s best PS2 gameDisaster Report 4 is 2020’s best PS2 game
Streets of Rage 4 is retro in all the right waysStreets of Rage 4 is retro in all the right ways
A Fold Apart turns working through anxiety into puzzle solvingA Fold Apart turns working through anxiety into puzzle solving
Hidden Through Time is a relaxing yet challenging puzzle gameHidden Through Time is a relaxing yet challenging puzzle game
Final Fantasy VII Remake is a thrilling, thoughtful take on a classic

It answers old questions and asks new ones

Andrew Webster
Persona 5 Royal is the definitive version of an already brilliant RPGPersona 5 Royal is the definitive version of an already brilliant RPG
Good Job! lets you chaotically smash through your office complex from homeGood Job! lets you chaotically smash through your office complex from home
Resident Evil 3 remake is fun while it lasts

The follow-up to Resident Evil 2 is a lot less substantial

Sam Byford
Kana Quest is a great puzzle game that just so happens to also teach you JapaneseKana Quest is a great puzzle game that just so happens to also teach you Japanese
Half-Life: Alyx is a satisfying return to City 17

Prepare for unforeseen consequences

Adi Robertson
Doom Eternal is gory, goofy, and metal as hell

A sequel where bigger only sometimes means better

Sam Byford
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a chill, charming life sim that puts you in control

Two weeks with the latest Animal Crossing

Andrew Webster
The Bookshelf Limbo gamifies the decision paralysis of gift-givingThe Bookshelf Limbo gamifies the decision paralysis of gift-giving
Roundguard reimagines Peggle as an RPG, and it’s amazingRoundguard reimagines Peggle as an RPG, and it’s amazing
Call of Duty: Warzone is full of clever twists on battle royale

The new game mode brings some fresh innovations to the genre

Nick Statt
Black Mesa is the perfect way to get into Half-Life before AlyxBlack Mesa is the perfect way to get into Half-Life before Alyx
In Murder by Numbers you solve crime with mathIn Murder by Numbers you solve crime with math
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX is a basic adventure to keep your hands busyPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX is a basic adventure to keep your hands busy
Granblue Fantasy Versus is a great first fighting gameGranblue Fantasy Versus is a great first fighting game
Lionkiller turns the legend of Mulan into an interactive story during the Opium WarsLionkiller turns the legend of Mulan into an interactive story during the Opium Wars
Space Channel 5 makes a funky return in VRSpace Channel 5 makes a funky return in VR
You don’t play Wide Ocean Big Jacket; you participateYou don’t play Wide Ocean Big Jacket; you participate
You should play this extremely chill game about serving coffee to vampires and elvesYou should play this extremely chill game about serving coffee to vampires and elves
Dead Cells’ The Bad Seed expansion has sucked me back into the abyssDead Cells’ The Bad Seed expansion has sucked me back into the abyss

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