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Halo Studios is putting significant effort into everything that Halo: Campaign Evolved represents, adding compelling new content and gameplay changes aimed at modernizing the beloved 2001 classic, all while giving it a complete visual overhaul in Unreal Engine 5. However, many of these efforts fail to come together as smoothly as they should, resulting in issues that you simply wouldn't expect from a project of this caliber. It's hard to believe that all of these rough edges were overlooked and that the game was still given the green light, especially considering that Xbox continues to struggle through a difficult period, with no clear indication of whether it will be able to recover. The brand needs to deliver near perfection, and unfortunately, this latest effort falls short of that standard.

It is a fighting game with a lot of potential, thanks to the level of detail in the controls. However, as an Avatar product, I feel there are some shortcomings worth noting, as it fails to enrich the saga's universe due to a story mode that ultimately falls short.

If you've spent all these years caught up in the ink-covered battles between Inklings, Octolings, and the rest of the sea-dwelling cast, we're confident that Splatoon Raiders will be one of the standout experiences on your Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. Likewise, if you've never given the series a chance because of its multiplayer focus but have always been intrigued by it, now is the perfect time to jump in. Nintendo may not be delivering the year's biggest blockbuster, but it has once again brought us an experience overflowing with fun—one that's so well crafted and thoughtfully designed that, from the very moment you pick it up, it's incredibly hard to put down.

DOOM is synonymous with FPS games. It doesn't matter how much time passes. It doesn't matter how many companies try to take its crown. It doesn't matter if id Software runs out of employees. DOOM is an institution, and there's nothing Xbox, Microsoft, or any other company can do to change that. If this is the end of the saga that began in 2016, I'm more than certain the next chapter will be sensational.

Undercoders has created an addictive experience that shines thanks to its engaging ideas, accessible control, and a series of challenges that test your skills. The end result is incredibly fun and sure to win over anyone who gives it a try.

Echoes of Aincrad is arguably one of the most ambitious video games in the Sword Art Online franchise. Its alternate storyline, solid combat system, and polished audiovisual presentation combine to deliver an entertaining experience.

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced is an excellent, revamped version that respects the most important aspects of the original adventure. Ideal for both veterans and new players.

If you are new to rhythm games, this would be the ideal way to get started in the genre. This game is the perfect way to bid farewell to the Switch when it comes to first-party releases.

Star Fox is a carbon copy of Star Fox 64. The structure and pacing are identical. While the Switch 2's controls offer a clear improvement over the N64, the overall feel of the game is the same. Although the additional challenges attempt to extend your playtime, you're still revisiting the same levels with challenges that, in some cases, feel quite arbitrary. It's not a bad experience, but this is the result of the original work. Velan Studios doesn't fix any problems; they simply present us with what we all already knew was excellent.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is charismatic. It may not be the best game in the HD-2D scene, but it's certainly not a bad experience. It's not only another step in the constant evolution that Square Enix began after the release of Octopath Traveler, but it's also an adventure worth experiencing, even if some parts aren't quite as good as many of us would have liked.