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A traditional Zelda alternative with good-feeling weapons-based combat. The Adventures of Elliot's world and characters might grate over time, but it does feel like a good evolution of Square Enix's HD-2D aesthetic.

A lean PS1-era horror revival, but Hollowbody reanimates the fun and the flaws of 90s gaming.

Revives the golden age of arcade racing with blistering speed, couch multiplayer fun, and modern tech – but 4PGP's retro purity also limits long-term depth.

It sometimes exhausts Switch 2's capabilities, but there's still a lot to like in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, from the attention lavished on its memorable cast to a kinetic battle system. Treat it as a Final Fantasy theme park, and you'll have a blast.

A visually unforgettable horror adventure packed with atmosphere, but simple, repetitive puzzles weaken the experience.

Nailing its GBC aesthetic, Mina the Hollower doesn't just ape the past; there are many more modern mechanics and sensibilities at work under the hood.

A slow-burning and brutally elegant blend of Hitman and Batman: Arkham…First Light's Arkham-Hitman mashup evolves into a stylish, inventive and mature take on James Bond that feels meaningful and earned.

A surprisingly likeable but messy, simple platformer, Bubsy 4D is held back by fiddly controls, basic visual design, and repetitive levels. Better than expected, but not purr-fect.

Luna Abyss review: an ambitious indie bullet hell shooter with Doom Eternal energy and Yoko Taro-like design. Bold first-person bullet hell with great atmosphere and combat ideas, but let down by clunky platforming, cluttered late-game fights, and rough edges.

The classic SNES shooter gets a 3D remaster, making R-Type III both brilliant and frustrating.