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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
Medal of Honor’s first VR spinoff falls apart when the shooting stopsMedal of Honor’s first VR spinoff falls apart when the shooting stops
Doom Eternal is another impressive Switch portDoom Eternal is another impressive Switch port
Next-gen sports games get subtle, solid improvementsNext-gen sports games get subtle, solid improvements
PixelJunk Eden 2 is a stylish sequel to an indie classicPixelJunk Eden 2 is a stylish sequel to an indie classic
Cyberpunk 2077 is huge, ambitious, and safe

A Night City too big to get weird

Adi Robertson
Black Ops Cold War is a great game trapped inside Call of DutyBlack Ops Cold War is a great game trapped inside Call of Duty
Black Ops Cold War is four Call of Duty games all competing to take over your hard drive

The new Call of Duty is a bloated mess, even when the individual parts succeed

Nick Statt
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge is a tiny game that feels hugeStar Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge is a tiny game that feels huge
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity isn’t subtle, but it’s still Zelda

A prequel that goes in a different direction

Andrew Webster
Yakuza: Like a Dragon is a fresh next-gen start for the series

New combat, new city, and new characters... on new hardware

Sam Byford
Spider-Man: Miles Morales gives a fresh style to an already great game

A smaller spinoff that cleverly builds off the original

Andrew Webster
Astro’s Playroom is the PS5’s Wii Sports

The pack-in game is so much more than a tech demo

Andrew Webster
The 12 best new and updated games for the Oculus Quest 2

From battle royale to kayak stealth

Sam Byford
Amnesia: Rebirth is an elegant sequel to a horror classicAmnesia: Rebirth is an elegant sequel to a horror classic
Game Gear Micro review: peak Sega

A ridiculous, glorious revival of a not-quite-classic system

Sam Byford
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit is a simple racer that can feel like magic

There are some trade-offs, but overall Home Circuit is a great twist on Mario Kart

Andrew Webster
Star Wars: Squadrons’ multiplayer is the space combat game I’ve been waiting for
I Am Dead is a playful exploration of death and memoriesI Am Dead is a playful exploration of death and memories
Crash Bandicoot 4 is a charming, challenging throwbackCrash Bandicoot 4 is a charming, challenging throwback
Hades is a roguelike with hot gods to kiss and killHades is a roguelike with hot gods to kiss and kill
Star Wars: Squadrons is as good (and as hard) as actually flying an X-WingStar Wars: Squadrons is as good (and as hard) as actually flying an X-Wing
Playing 13 Sentinels on PS4 is like binge-watching an amazing, ambitious sci-fi dramaPlaying 13 Sentinels on PS4 is like binge-watching an amazing, ambitious sci-fi drama
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

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