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Less would have been more: That perfectly sums up the Gears of War: E-Day campaign. What The Coalition has put together in terms of gameplay, presentation, and technology is fantastic and the best cover-based shooter you can play right now. But does it really have to be this long? Are those open sections with their side missions really necessary? [Review in Progress]

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve focuses on the series' strengths. With varied missions and stunning visuals, it delivers engaging fun from the cockpits of magnificently staged jets. However, the somewhat baffling story is slow to pick up momentum.

EA Sports FC 27 shows improvements in every area, but the familiar grinding, microtransactions, and bugs on the field sadly remain.

Silent Hill Townfall delivers a strong story, satisfying stealth-gameplay as well as smart puzzles and great visuals. However, breaking its own rules with one particular enemy turns two sections of the game into a frustrating slog.

Control Resonant reinvents itself in terms of gameplay, remains unquestionably Remedy, and more than makes up for its minor flaws with an audiovisual impact that stays with you for a long time.

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave makes the impossible possible: It unites four different stories in one game without becoming repetitive. Strategy defines every fiber of the game, no matter if it's inside or outside of the battles, and together with an amazing cast of characters fans can look forward to a genuine beast in terms of quality and scale.

Marvel's Wolverine is a solid old-school action game: linear, with a powerful combat system, an entertaining comic-book story, and great production values. However, a few issues with pacing and a severe lack of variety towards the end leave a somewhat mixed impression.

With its 1.0 release, Valheim brings a five-year Early Access journey to a fitting conclusion. While the survival game still isn’t groundbreaking in terms of graphics or technology, it treats fans of the genre to entertaining gameplay as well as experiences full of personality and memorable moments.

The Blood of Dawnwalker does almost everything right that you'd expect from an action role-playing game. Exceptional gameplay, a story full of twists and turns, and an immersive gaming experience make Rebel Wolves' debut a contender for Game of the Year.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a gameplay masterpiece. The weak, unnecessary open world doesn't change that, but it does tarnish the overall impression.