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Neva is a striking example of artistry in video games. It tells a touching story within a world filled with corruption and wonder. Neva is a deliberately and beautifully profound game in every way.
Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector is the perfect sequel, taking the original in new and exciting directions while staying true to its roots.
Obsidian Entertainment has crafted a masterpiece; every RPG fan owes it to themselves to play Avowed. With a breathtaking world, incredible companions, thrilling combat, intricate customization and deep systems, The Living Lands beckon.
Monster Hunter Wilds sets the new gold standard for the series, with epic battles, a fantastic narrative, and gorgeous graphics.
MainFrames is a quirky, tightly packed precision platformer with a ton of personality and unique ideas. It's challenging and rewarding to create what could be one of the best byte-sized experiences of 2025.
Blue Prince invites you to discover its most profound secrets while offering one of the best puzzle games of the year.
Donkey Kong Bananza is far deeper than I ever anticipated, and it's absolutely one of this year's best games. There has never been a better Donkey Kong adventure than Bananza.
Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles is remarkable in all aspects. From its inherently timely story to its standout characters and reworked script, this is a special game.
By all accounts, what you get in gameplay and story in Hades 2 is exceptional. With a new and swift hero at the helm, great weapons to play with, new systems, and a much larger world to uncover, Hades 2 is a must-play.
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred is a full-fledged, well oiled machine of darkness! This is a true, epic expansion that adds a ton of great content to Diablo 4 including a fun new class and world events.
Metaphor: ReFantazio is a fantastic experience, built on the foundation set by Persona but becoming something all of its own. The story is great, the characters are interesting, and a brand-new combat system delivers one of the most exciting games this year.
Ys X: Nordics showcases many outstanding elements the series excels at — combat, skills, music, and characters are on-point and some of the best we've seen in the nearly 40 years the series has existed.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership may not reinvent the series but it's yet another excellent adventure filled with over the top humour featuring the iconic Mario brothers.
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D is an excellent remake. Despite some cumbersome traditional gameplay mechanics the series holds onto, like item and party management, the classical turn-based combat is well-paced and offers a fair challenge to everyone.
In a love letter to the character, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle proposes that the series' future isn't in film but in video games.
Batman: Arkham Shadow is an incredible VR game and a fantastic Arkham title. The story is dark and twisted, a thrilling mystery that’ll keep you guessing until the end.
With an engaging dub, thoughtful combat, and a commendable cast, Fantasian Neo Dimension is one of this year's best — and one of Mistwalker's finest titles.
Knights in Tight Spaces is fantastic, with excellent combat, beautiful art style, and meaningful additions to gameplay that will keep you coming back for more.
Hazelight Studio's Split Fiction elevates the co-op experience to new heights while telling a touching story about loss and friendship.
Wanderstop is endlessly charming and necessary. It is a game as much about making tea as it is about finding yourself.