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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
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

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