Destructoid

Beast of Reincarnation tries too many things at once and, as expected in such cases, fails at most of them. An incredible combat system and some of my favorite boss fights of all time are overshadowed by inconsistencies in level design, difficulty, and storytelling, leaving Game Freak's foray into Soulslikes as Blighted as its protagonist, though there is still a lot here for people to enjoy.

Corsair Cove is a charming pirate-themed city-builder that pairs satisfying island management with gorgeous environmental design and lively worldbuilding. While repetitive naval encounters hold it back, its personality, vertical island-building, and rewarding progression make it an enjoyable adventure that's easy to sink dozens of hours into.

A "faithful yet modernized" remake indeed, Halo: Campaign Evolved is nearly a 1-to-1 remake outside of the design of some encounters, overhauled visuals and audio, and the ability to sprint. But the addition of three all-new prequel missions makes it worth trying out for both weathered Spartan veterans and noob newcomers.

Splatoon Raiders is a looter shooter wrapped in Nintendo's kid-friendly world, but it's not to be slept on. While not as deep or complex as some other games in the genre, its charm, loot chase, and satisfying gameplay loop make it one of my favorite games of 2026 so far.

Black Flag might be Resynced, but its heart remains. In many ways this remake is a one-to-one carbon copy of the original, with some annoying bits shaved off and the good parts improved. With a few caveats, it remains that same great game from 2013, upgraded with flashier graphics, a snappy combat system, and added depth it desperately needed even 12 years ago.

Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash. Moonlight Peaks is a great new entry into the farming sim genre, introducing a unique spin with its supernatural themes. Although your interactions with the world are limited beyond the main storyline, the extra content it brings to the table adds extra pizzazz to an already adorable game. Anyone new to the farming sim genre will find plenty of fun here, while more experienced players can take advantage of the game's magic system and side activities to break up their usual routine.

Have some high points, but they soon give way to glaring faults. Not the worst, but difficult to recommend. Tackling the ever-growing popularity of the horror genre and bringing in creatives that know that they're doing, Unhinged should be a step in the right direction for an interactive title on the big screen. But it's a giant leap backwards and sets a troubling precedent for the future of interactive stories. Unhinged had the potential to be a great horror game that could change the way we interact with this genre. But its subpar storytelling made Unhinged a poor attempt at a choice-based interactive film. A voice acting cast of huge names, effective use of lighting, excellent sound design, and a claustrophobic setting isn't enough to save this game, for tension is destroyed by its lacking challenge, illusion of choice, and failure to evoke something that persists beyond its short runtime.

Star Fox for the Switch 2 is yet another Star Fox 64 remake, but it's a gorgeous and fun one. It feels like more of a reboot and re-entry point for a new chapter of the franchise for a new generation of gamers who first met Fox McCloud on the big screen, but long-time franchise fans will find a lot to enjoy in the refreshed experience.

Lowering the difficulty will diminish the intended fun as well as the 8-10 hour expected playtime, but the game has great options for people who want to enjoy the game only for its story. These can go as far as to eliminate both the challenges from the combat and platforming side of things. Whatever way you choose to tackle it, the beautiful environments and the cool setpiece-filled megastructure still provide enough fun to make Luna Abyss easy to recommend.

LumenTale follows many of the genre’s familiar conventions, but succeeds where many predecessors stumbled. It’s a gorgeous love letter to creature collectors and their origins, while offering slight variations that keep the gameplay fresh. With a narrative influenced by the player’s choices, a fresh combat system, gorgeous art, and a ton of smaller features to get lost in, it’s a must-play for fans of the genre—even if its technical performance frequently holds it back.