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The Division is a pretty unique game, and playing it in a post-COVID world adds a weirdly surreal vibe since a lot of the in-game stuff feels like it’s mirroring real life. Even though it came out back in 2016, the visuals still impress by bringing the chaotic fall of Manhattan to life in a really immersive way. One of the best parts is all the collectibles scattered around, which really encourages you to explore every nook and cranny. Combat feels great, especially when you land headshots because they give you that satisfying “yes!” moment. The game’s lore is rich, with tons of intel that paints a detailed picture of how society collapsed and what life was like before the chaos. The Dark Zone stands out as a cool “extraction shooter-lite” mode that keeps things fresh with unique events and tense gameplay. Weapon variety is solid too, with different types offering passive buffs and traits, especially on the rarer guns, so you can really tailor your playstyle. On the downside, the missions can get a bit repetitive since there are only about 13 unique types, which might make things feel a little samey after a while. Enemies can turn into bullet sponges, which is tough if you’re playing solo. The Hunters’ melee attack is brutal as well because it can one-shot you, which is super frustrating when you’re alone. Some content, like Incursions and certain events, requires a full squad and is harder to access now because fewer people are playing. The “Data Breach” side mission in West Side Piers is especially tough, with enemies attacking from all sides and making failure pretty likely. Overall, The Division is still a visually stunning and engaging tactical shooter with some cool features and a deep story. While the mission variety and solo difficulty might be a bit of a drag, fans of immersive worlds and strategic gameplay will find plenty to love.

Sifu is a seriously well-made action game from the folks behind Absolver and shows a big step up in combat design. The fighting feels tight and polished with a cool focus on risk and reward. You really have to nail your parries and dodges to come out on top. The beatdowns are super satisfying and make every fight feel like a big deal. One of the coolest features is the aging mechanic. Every time you die, your character gets visibly older, which adds tension and makes you think twice about each fight. Visually, the game looks fantastic with detailed environments and characters that pull you in. The boss fights stand out as well, each teaching you new tactics and keeping the combat fresh. There is plenty of post-game content like costumes, modifiers, and random stage setups, so there is lots to keep you coming back. The skill system is smartly designed. Skills you unlock during runs can become permanent if you keep getting them, so you are always making progress. Weapons feel heavy and impactful, which makes every punch and takedown feel real. On the flip side, you often get swarmed by enemies, which can get overwhelming. The bodyguard’s grapple move is a bit inconsistent when it comes to whether you can dodge it, which can be annoying. One boss, Kuriko, has a first phase that is pretty unpredictable, making it tough to figure out how to counter. Even though there are lots of skills, most players stick to the usual light and heavy attacks. Enemy sweep attacks can also be tricky to spot in time, leaving you little chance to react. Overall, Sifu delivers a rewarding and challenging combat experience with a unique aging twist, gorgeous visuals, and memorable boss fights. It has some tough spots and a few quirks, but the tight gameplay and rich post-game content make it a must-play for fans of action and martial arts games.

Retro City Rampage DX is a hilarious and self-aware parody of the Grand Theft Auto series, packed with tons of 80s and 90s pop culture references. It has a fun sense of humor that pokes fun at gaming stereotypes like the old “games make people violent” idea in a way that feels both nostalgic and fresh. The jokes cover a wide range, so even if some don’t land for you, there’s plenty that will. The weapon variety is great, giving you lots of fun ways to mess around during gameplay. The game’s personality really shines through, making it stand out with a unique charm. If you’re into retro culture, you’ll love all the shout-outs to classics like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Mega Man, and Back to the Future. Plus, the spree challenges add some quick, fun objectives that keep the pace lively. On the downside, the game doesn’t clearly tell you when you’ve finished a spree, which can be confusing. Also, once you start a spree, you can’t quit early, which might get annoying if you want to stop. The sweat bomb section is super tough and requires pixel-perfect timing, so it might test your patience. Overall, Retro City Rampage DX is a fun, quirky throwback with plenty of laughs and cool references. It has a few rough spots, but if you love retro games and humor, it’s definitely worth a spin.

Pascal’s Wager is a pretty impressive soulslike game, especially considering it started out as a smartphone title. It nails the challenging combat and includes some cool mechanics that keep things interesting, though the story and voice acting don’t quite hit the mark. One of the best features is the companion system. You can switch between characters outside of fights, and each one plays differently with their own pros and cons. This adds some nice strategy and variety to the gameplay. The sanity system is a neat twist as well. When your sanity drops during boss fights, the bosses get tougher, unlock new moves, and hit harder, which really cranks up the tension. Plus, the trophy system lets you collect or craft trophies that give you passive buffs, allowing you to customize your build in meaningful ways. On the downside, the presentation can be rough. The subtitles often don’t match what’s actually said, which can be confusing. The voice acting is hit or miss too. Sometimes characters slur their words or mess up pronunciations, which pulls you out of the story. Overall, Pascal’s Wager delivers solid soulslike gameplay with some fresh ideas and character variety. If you’re into the genre, there’s a lot to like here. However, if you care a lot about story polish and voice acting, you might find it a bit disappointing.

Nocturnal is a cool 2D action platformer that blends combat, platforming, and a bit of puzzle-solving into a fun experience. One of the highlights is the avatar state you enter a few times, especially during the final boss fight. It makes you feel like a total powerhouse and nearly unstoppable, which is a blast. The skill tree is simple but effective, helping you upgrade in ways that reduce boring backtracking and keep the game flowing smoothly. Visually, the game looks great and matches the action-packed vibe perfectly. There’s also a good mix of enemies, so fights stay fresh. The theme of fire being both good and destructive adds a neat twist to the story. That said, the game relies heavily on trial and error, so you’ll probably die a lot while learning enemy moves and traps. This can make the first run feel a bit rough and frustrating. It’s also pretty short, lasting just over two hours. This makes it perfect for speedrunning but might feel too brief if you want a longer adventure. Overall, Nocturnal is a stylish, action-packed platformer with unique mechanics and solid enemy variety. It’s a bit short and can be tricky at first, but if you enjoy fast-paced, skill-based games, it’s definitely worth checking out.

Need For Speed: The Run feels like you’re starring in your own action movie, with crazy set pieces and high-speed racing that keeps your heart pounding the whole time. The races are exciting and varied, taking you through all kinds of cool locations, which keeps things fresh. Plus, there’s a big lineup of cars to pick from, so you’ve got plenty of options. That said, the game isn’t perfect. The police AI can be a bit annoying since the cops focus way too much on you, even when there are other racers around. This can feel unfair and break immersion. The story is super thin and basically just there, with not much to get invested in. Even though there are lots of cars, most of the racing ends up being with Exotic or Sports cars, so the choice doesn’t really change much. The crash physics are inconsistent too. Sometimes you can smash into stuff at high speed and barely notice, but other times a small bump causes a huge wreck, which can be frustrating. Overall, Need For Speed: The Run delivers thrilling, movie-like racing with cool locations and lots of cars. The uneven AI, weak story, and wonky crash mechanics hold it back a bit. If you’re into fast, action-packed racing, there’s a lot to enjoy here, just be ready for some rough edges.

Medal of Honor: Warfighter picks up where the 2010 reboot left off, putting you mainly in the shoes of two characters: “Preacher,” who delivers that classic first-person shooter experience, and “Stump,” who focuses on stealth and sniping. One cool feature is the breaching system. You unlock different breaching styles by landing headshots during those moments. While these mostly change how things look rather than how enemies react, it adds a nice tactical touch. The team interactions are well done, with casual chats that make you feel like you’re really part of a squad. The game throws plenty of intense moments your way, like near-misses from RPGs that keep the tension high. The mission variety is a nice surprise too, mixing driving and stealth levels alongside the usual shooting, which keeps things fresh. On the downside, the story can be a bit all over the place, jumping between timelines without much warning. This can get confusing and pull you out of the experience. The sniping parts with Stump aren’t bad but feel a bit off because of some exaggerated bullet drop, making it harder to get that smooth, precise sniper feel. Overall, Medal of Honor: Warfighter is a mixed bag but still pretty engaging. It shines with strong team vibes, varied missions, and tactical breaching, but the story and some gameplay elements, especially sniping, might trip you up. If you like tactical shooters with a mix of action and stealth, there’s a lot here to enjoy, just with a few bumps along the way.

Medal of Honor: Rising Sun is a WWII first-person shooter that puts you in the shoes of Joseph Griffin during the Pacific War. The game mixes serious historical moments with some lighthearted and even goofy bits, which keeps the tone varied and interesting. One of the coolest features is how enemies react realistically to your shots. If you shoot their hand, they’ll shake it in pain, and if you hit their leg, they’ll hop around. This makes combat feel more immersive and satisfying. The Bonus Objectives add some extra challenges, though most of them are pretty simple. The levels are packed with supplies hidden in breakable crates, giving you a nice incentive to explore. You also get a solid variety of weapons, about nine or ten different ones, which helps keep combat fresh. On the downside, the difficulty spikes hard in the final mission, with enemies dealing a lot more damage, which can get frustrating. Sometimes enemies spawn right behind you and swarm you with melee attacks out of nowhere, which can feel unfair and break the flow. Overall, Medal of Honor: Rising Sun is a solid WWII shooter with detailed combat and a good mix of story and gameplay. Just be ready for some tough moments and surprise enemy attacks.

Kindergarten looks all cute and innocent at first, but don’t be fooled because it has some seriously dark and brutal moments. For example, you can get killed within the first minute if you mess up certain interactions. That mix of sweet and creepy gives the game a really unique vibe. One of the best things about the game is the hint system. You can use it if you want a little help or just ignore it and figure things out on your own. The characters are all very different and have their own personalities, which makes talking to them way more interesting. Figuring out how to deal with each one is pretty satisfying, and the character Nugget is definitely one you won’t forget. The downside is that the game is pretty short. You can get 100% done in just a couple of hours, so if you want a long adventure, this might leave you wanting more. Also, the story branches can be a bit harsh. It’s easy to miss something or mess up a path, and then you have to restart the day to fix it, which can be annoying. Overall, Kindergarten is a clever and twisted puzzle adventure with cute but deceptive looks, cool characters, and fun gameplay. It’s short and sometimes tricky, but if you’re into dark humor and story puzzles, it’s definitely worth a try.

Inside is a super cool game that looks amazing and creates a really eerie, carefully built atmosphere. The puzzles are smart and just the right level of tricky. They are not too hard to make you rage but challenging enough to keep you thinking. The sound design is awesome too, with simple but powerful sounds like distant heartbeats that really crank up the tension and pull you in. The story is pretty mysterious and leaves a lot up to you to figure out. Some people will love that, but others might find it a bit frustrating if they want clear answers. The ending comes out of nowhere and leaves you with more questions than answers, so you’ll probably be thinking about it for a while after you finish. Overall, Inside is a beautiful and haunting game that mixes art, sound, and gameplay perfectly. The story might not be for everyone, but the whole experience is definitely worth checking out.

GYLT definitely gives off some serious Alan Wake vibes, especially with its moody storytelling and those collectible diaries that hit hard emotionally. They really show the tough stuff the new kid in school goes through, which adds a lot of depth to the story. The collectible system is super helpful, breaking down what you’ve found overall and what’s left in each area. This is great if you’re into hunting everything down. Exploring the story through these collectibles is pretty engaging, slowly revealing the sad events bit by bit. The boss fights, while not many, are well done and add a nice change of pace. The monster designs really stand out because they’re creepy and twisted, which adds a lot to the spooky vibe. On the downside, the Crowman AI can be a bit annoying since it doesn’t get distracted like other enemies, making stealth parts tougher than they probably should be. There aren’t many enemy types either, just four, so fights can get a bit repetitive. Some puzzles can be frustrating too, especially when steam hazards can stun-lock you to death. That feels pretty unfair and breaks the flow. Overall, GYLT is a haunting and emotional game with a strong story and creepy atmosphere. It has some rough spots with AI and gameplay, but if you’re into psychological horror and stealth, it’s definitely worth checking out.

Call of Duty 2 is still a classic FPS that many people remember fondly, especially because of its AI teammates. Unlike other shooters where you’re mostly on your own, here you’ve got buddies fighting alongside you, which makes the action feel much more alive and team-based. The missions mix things up enough to keep you interested, and the game is pretty generous with checkpoints, so you don’t have to redo large sections if you mess up. The sound design is fantastic, with all the battlefield noises and background chaos really pulling you into the war atmosphere. For a game from 2005, it still looks and feels pretty detailed and immersive. That said, the AI teammates can sometimes be a pain because they’ll walk right into your line of fire and cause friendly fire, which can lead to annoying restarts. Also, enemies throw grenades constantly, even on normal difficulty, and since you can’t throw them back, some fights can feel a bit unfair or frustrating. Overall, Call of Duty 2 is a solid WWII shooter with great atmosphere and team dynamics. Just be ready for some AI mishaps and grenade spam. It’s definitely worth playing again if you’re into classic shooters.

Crash Team Racing is a super fun kart racer set in the colorful Crash Bandicoot world. The story revolves around a big race that decides the fate of the world, which adds some cool stakes to the fast-paced action. The boss races really stand out. They are tough and throw all kinds of crazy hazards at you, so you have to stay sharp. The Challenge Maps are a clever way to mix Battle mode arenas right into Adventure mode, keeping things fresh. Plus, the CTR Token races add a neat twist by making you hunt for letters on the tracks and explore every corner. Most tracks have shortcuts you can use to get ahead, which adds some strategy to the racing. There is a big cast of characters, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, so you can find one that fits your style. The rubber-banding, where the game keeps races close, is handled well. It keeps things competitive without being annoying. The only real downside is the rematch with Oxide at the end. It’s basically the same race as before with no new twists or extra challenge, which can feel a bit repetitive and takes away some of the excitement for the final showdown. Overall, Crash Team Racing is a blast with lots of variety, challenge, and fun characters. That Oxide rematch is a small bummer, but it’s still a top kart racer that’s definitely worth playing.