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Ultimately, Silent Hill: Townfall succeeds as a spin-off and as an alternative take on Konami’s storied franchise. The IP’s current era has transformed this horror world into a concept applicable anywhere on the globe, paving the way for countless psychological horror stories. The immersion is excellent, the audiovisual presentation stands out, and the design and mechanics serve their purpose well—even if there are a few rough edges here and there. It is undoubtedly a worthwhile entry, serving as a reminder that the expanding branches of the Silent Hill universe will come for us sooner or later.

Control Resonant is an imaginative antidote to modern games that refuse to let players think for themselves. Its shifting Manhattan rewards curiosity, movement feels fantastic, and Remedy’s art direction is extraordinary. Dylan’s uneasy relationship with the FBC gives the story welcome depth. Unfortunately, repetitive encounters and limited enemy variety wear down a campaign that lasts longer than its combat can sustain.

SPRAWL zero subverts the boomer shooter by trading a permanent arsenal for weapons scavenged midfight, turning each arena into a frantic scramble for survival. Its striking cyberpunk world and relentless soundtrack make that familiar formula feel new again, while its story takes the SPRAWL universe in a compelling direction. Repetitive enemy encounters and limited progression dull the momentum at times, but this is a thrilling next step for a series finding its own identity.

Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave feels like the future of the franchise because it perfectly understood what to take from Three Houses, respects the DNA of the classic games, and adds elements of its own. It's a massive package, and while not perfect, it's engaging both on and off the battlefield.

After years of disappointment, it is good to see that EA Tiburon finally understood player feedback and put in the effort to deliver a solid American football title. Madden NFL 27 succeeds as a sports game, and its changes and adjustments feel like a perfect pass that ends with a celebration in the end zone. NFL fans have plenty to celebrate this season, and it promises to be a fun-filled year.

Marvel’s Wolverine delivers a brutal, technically impressive, and unexpectedly intimate portrayal of Logan. Its fragmented memories and relationship with Jean Grey explore identity, loneliness, and the scars that even his healing factor cannot erase. Unfortunately, the shallow combat, repetitive enemies, inconsequential stealth, and overreliance on linear cinematic sequences exhaust their surprises far too quickly. Insomniac created one of Wolverine’s finest stories, but placed it inside a game that is ultimately more spectacular than deep.

Hot Wheels Infinite Rush is a fun arcade racing game that really captures what makes Mattel's popular brand so special. Its accessible gameplay, imaginative tracks, and solid progression system make it easy to have a good time, although the variety of activities and some aspects of its presentation reveal its limitations.

Ultimately, despite its mixed aspects, Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a very good action game that upholds the franchise's signature focus—maintained for over two decades—on refined, powerful combat that prioritizes the clash of blades. Steel against steel, sparks, tension, and deadly edges. While there are questionable design choices—such as the semi-open world, filler content, and the passivity of basic enemies—the game is well worth playing for its spectacular boss battles and exquisite controls. If this marks a reboot, the foundation is there to take the saga into a new era; we hope Capcom takes note of what worked and what didn't, as they have our confidence, and for now, we can simply celebrate the fact that Onimusha is back.

Orbitals draws inspiration from It Takes Two, but manages to forge its own identity thanks to excellent level design, cooperative mechanics that truly require communication, and spectacular art direction inspired by 1980s anime. Its puzzles are easy to understand but grow increasingly complex as you progress, while the game's brisk pace keeps the adventure from feeling repetitive. However, the space sections between levels are uninteresting, and the battles against powerful enemies could have made much better use of the cooperative mechanics. Despite these shortcomings, Orbitals is a charming cooperative adventure and one of the most interesting offerings in the genre in 2026.

ELDEN RING: Tarnished Edition is an impressive Nintendo Switch 2 port that proves the wait was worth it. While it makes some visual and technical compromises compared to more powerful platforms, its performance is consistent enough that these limitations rarely get in the way. The portable experience is excellent, and the two new starting classes provide a nice excuse for veterans to begin another adventure. The lack of cross-save is a missed opportunity, but overall, this is an excellent way to experience FromSoftware's acclaimed masterpiece on the go.