Matt Karoglou

“Team Ninja and PlatinumGames' collaboration on Ninja Gaiden 4 is a stunning return to form that does right by the series' 3D lineage.”

“Glowmade's King of Meat is a multiplayer-centric title with an interesting premise that ultimately wears out its welcome just a little too soon.”

“Gearbox Software takes a 'back to basics' approach with Borderlands 4 that ends up being exactly what the series needed.”

“Konami has partnered with shoot 'em up port experts M2 to deliver one of the best collections the Gradius series has ever received.”

“The Game Kitchen has outdone itself on the Ninja Gaiden series' glorious return to 2D with Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound, a near-perfect action-platformer.”

“RoboCop: Rogue City's Unfinished Business is a semi-sequel that primarily focuses on combat to deliver a short but sweet FPS thrill ride.”

“VOID Interactive's Ready or Not makes a mostly seamless transition to consoles while remaining one of the best modern tactical shooters.”

“Chronicles of the Wolf is an unabashedly old-school Metroidvania that's sure to please a specific contingent of the genre's fanbase.”

“Lost in Random: The Eternal Die is an action roguelike follow-up to the original that balances its narrative pull with some phenomenal combat.”

“A near-perfect merging of FromSoftware game design and roguelike structure, Elden Ring Nightreign is a bold experiment and one of 2025's highlights.”

“Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is a short but very sweet turn-based tactics experience that makes the most of its iconic license.”

“Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny is a remaster that does the PS2 original justice and a great experience to whet the appetite before the series' revival.”

“Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is a solid fighting game compilation but an even better example of game preservation done right.”

“Reburn's La Quimera is a surprisingly short and serviceable shooter that, unfortunately, can't quite match the heights of its inspirations.”

“Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi's collaboration on The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is a winning mix befitting both creators' legacies.”

“ExoGenesis Studio's debut title, INAYAH - Life After Gods, is a great-looking Metroidvania that is held back by some frustrating design choices.”

“Assassin's Creed Shadows is a spectacular return to form for the franchise, delivering one of the series' more tightly focused historical adventures.”

“Konami Digital Entertainment's Suikoden I&II HD Remaster is light on updates, but it still delivers two of the greatest RPG experiences of all time.”

“Trails Through Daybreak 2 picks up where its predecessor left off, delivering a thrilling JRPG experience that furthers the series' current arc.”

“Laika: Aged Through Blood is a unique "Motovania" that offers moments of zen-like gameplay punctuated by frustrations holding it back from greatness.”