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Beast of Reincarnation is an understated success for Game Freak, delivering a compelling action-adventure with some very solid combat. Even if dialogue, presentation and camera often leave something to be desired, this is an enjoyable road trip unlike any other.

Splatoon Raiders reinvents Nintendo’s ink-based shooter as an addictive looter with superb co-op and technical polish.

The Relic: First Guardian may never escape its technical shortcomings, but its melancholy world is well worth saving.

Dinoblade is a short and sweet experience that, while far from an innovative take on the Soulslike genre, does just enough right with its gameplay and over-the-top animations.

Halo Studios has done well to make Campaign Evolved feel like a respectful nod to what came before, while giving the franchise the momentum it needs to move confidently into the future.

Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game overcomes its initial intimidation to reveal a fighter that’s expressive, exhilarating, and that genuinely rewards improvement.

Disgaea Mayhem is light, breezy, and charming, but that isn't enough to overcome the nagging feeling that it could have been a lot more than it currently is.

Both books of Moss, now together on console as The Forgotten Relic, tell a beautiful tale of a small but mighty mouse. This is an apt metaphor for a great game breaking out of its trappings on a less popular platform. While its design loses some precision in the transition from VR, the combination of the story, puzzles, and combat holds up as a lovable and emotionally impactful package, nonetheless.

Palworld is a fantastic game, and its journey from Early Access to 1.0 deserves to be studied. Pocketpair has maintained a steady stream of meaningful updates while consistently taking player feedback into account. Of course, the fact that the game is genuinely fun to play helps considerably.

Echoes of Aincrad gives you customisation tools to forge your own Sword Art Online story, but its repetitive design and lingering pace all but remove your sense of agency.