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Even for someone with relatively little experience in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s universe, the scale of the world, the branching narrative, and the stunning visuals make for an impressive title on so many levels. The new features, graphical upgrades, and inclusion of past expansions in Remastered only enhance what is already a game in the upper echelon of RPG greats, although there are launch issues that will need ironing out. Combat might be better than it was before, but it is still an area that lags behind compared to other aspects that are done exceptionally well. With integrated mod support, though, perhaps some of the most lacking elements could yet continue to improve.

While there are lots of modern accessibility features that are appreciated to tailor the experience, the core feeling of Dynasty Warriors 3 remains the same even in 2026, and that is credit to Koei for not tinkering too much with what fans wanted in this remaster. The characters are all here, their move sets, and their weapons, the same unique weapon unlock requirements, the same delightful music. However, although it is excellent to be able to take the experience on the go in a way nobody could have envisaged back in 2001, a highly variable framerate and blurry resolution and textures – particularly undocked – brings the aesthetics a little too close to replicating the old days of the PS2. There is hope, though, that Koei will roll out some patches and improve things on that front, and if they do there is honestly very little to complain about with Dynasty Warriors 3: Complete Edition Remastered. It's no exaggeration that for fans of the genre, there are many who will once again get dozens and dozens of hours of gameplay out of this new version. Hopefully this is just the start of things to come for reinventing these iconic Dynasty Warriors games.

If there was one word to describe Toem 2, it would be “clever”. The application of camerawork is largely a win... outside of the tools, which still aren’t the worst, just the most obvious downside. Really, this is a cosy game that more than earns its title, and for that, it’s worth everyone's time to try.

Paratopic: Overdub is an all right but slightly uneven reinterpretation of the original, expanding its uncanny, miserable microcosm with new scenes, environments and perspectives. Its atmosphere remains its major strength, but the additional material sometimes weakens the ambiguity that defined the first title while also making the whole trip last longer than it should. An intriguing experience, though not a necessary upgrade.

Yes, the collection-specific stuff like the manuals could be tightened up, but what an excellent example of gaming that is collected here. Each Metal Gear game being good helps a lot, and combining them into one trim collection without a ton of frills was a good idea. If you’re a fan of shooting, sneaking and even occasionally laughing a little, this collection is a must buy.

Mind Over Magnet is a wholesome and somewhat cosy puzzle game. While you can find fault in anything, it feels almost bad to try to pick it apart. It’s just such a lovely experience that you want nothing more than to see it shine.

Sin was never a great game. Beneath all its flaws, though, Ritual Entertainment’s creation had something worth saving: ambition, personality, and the unmistakable feeling of a team eager to push the technology and do things differently. It also had plenty of cheese. No, Sin Reloaded isn’t a completely new game, but that was never its intention. It’s the same uneven, strangely memorable experience - only now one can enjoy it in 4K and pretend that was what was missing all along.

Shape of Dreams is much more of a "long game" roguelike/lite and within that confine it is well done. While not as beginner friendly as many others in the genre, there is a lot of depth and staying power for someone that wants a longer experience out of their game. This has its pros and cons, and needs to be weighed, because the package overall is good, but a player has to know that they need to invest some time rather than a quick 20-minute session and move on.

While Wobbly Life succeeds in what it first and foremost set out to do, to be a fun and lighthearted open world to explore with friends, the overreach it committed to during early access hurts the presentation more than it helps it. Poor controls and strange despawning mechanics are fine for chaotic shenanigans with friends, but not so much during longer quests. Wobbly Life is a textbook example of a game that could have been amazing if it had strengthened its initial hook instead of straying deeply into new territory mid-development.

Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve is an improvement in everything that is quintessentially “Ace Combat," bringing back squadron commands and adding a plethora of different aircraft, new special weapons, and more. The cinematic visuals and deep, twisting narrative immerse the player in the fantasy of being an ace pilot in a war between two nations.