Best Video Games for 2023
16.
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Monster Hunter Rise
Platform:
Xbox Series X
January 20, 2023
Rise to the challenge and join the hunt!
Set in the ninja-inspired land of Kamura Village, explore lush ecosystems and battle fearsome monsters to become the ultimate hunter. It’s been half a century since the last calamity struck, but a terrifying new monster has reared its head and threatens to plunge the land into chaos once again.
Hunt solo or in a party with friends to earn rewards that you can use to craft a huge variety of weapons and armor. Brand new gameplay systems such as the high-flying ‘Wire Action’ and your canine companion ‘Palamute’ will add exciting new layers to the already robust combat that Monster Hunter is known for.
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17.
Octopath Traveler II
Platform:
PlayStation 5
February 24, 2023
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. It takes the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, to even greater heights.
In the world of Solistia, eight new travelers venture forth into an exciting new era.
Where will you go? What will you do? Whose tale will you bring to life?
Every path is yours to take.
Embark on an adventure all your own.
1. Begin your adventure as one of eight new travelers, each with their own origins, motivations, and unique skills.
2. The series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, have reached even greater heights.
3. The story takes place in Solistia, where diverse cultures thrive from east to west and the industries of the new era flourish. You can sail the seas and explore every corner of a world that changes from day to night.
4. Each traveler has a unique set of Path Actions they can use to battle townspeople, obtain items, take others along in their travels, and more. Where will you go? What will you do? Every path is yours to take.
5. Familiar mechanics from the original game have been preserved, like the freedom to develop your travelers’ jobs and skills, as well as the Break and Boost system that made battles so exhilarating. New mechanics have also been added.
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18.
A Space For The Unbound
Platform:
PC
January 19, 2023
A Space For The Unbound is a slice-of-life adventure game with beautiful pixel art set in the late 90s rural Indonesia that tells a story about overcoming anxiety, depression, and the relationship between a boy and a girl with supernatural powers.
Follow two high school sweethearts, Atma and Raya, on a journey of self-discovery at the end of their high school years. When a mysteriously supernatural power is suddenly unleashed threatening their existence, they must explore and investigate their town to uncover hidden secrets, face the end of the world, and perhaps learn more about each other.
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19.
Persona 4 Golden
Platform:
PlayStation 4
January 19, 2023
Strange rumors of the Midnight Channel slowly spread through the rural town of Inaba, the protagonist’s new home, just as a chain of mysterious murders begin. As the protagonist and his teammates chase after the truth, they find themselves opening the door to another world.
Inaba, a quiet town in rural Japan sets the scene for budding adolescence in Persona 4 Golden.
A coming of age story that sets the protagonist and his friends on a journey kickstarted by a chain of serial murders. Explore meeting kindred spirits, feelings of belonging, and even confronting the darker sides of one’s self.
With an overall Metacritic score of 93 and a multitude of awards, fan-adored Persona 4 Golden stands as one of the finest RPGs ever made, delivering on enthralling storytelling and quintessential Persona gameplay.
Key Features include:
* Enjoy gameplay with variable framerates
* Experience the world of Persona on Xbox in Full HD
* Achievements
* Choose between Japanese and English VO
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20.
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
Platform:
Xbox Series X
January 31, 2023
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of one of the most popular strategy games ever with stunning 4K Ultra HD graphics, a new and fully remastered soundtrack, and brand-new content, “The Last Khans” with 3 new campaigns and 4 new civilizations.
Explore all the original campaigns like never before as well as the best-selling expansions, spanning over 200 hours of gameplay and 1,000 years of human history. Head online to challenge other players with 35 different civilizations in your quest for world domination throughout the ages.
Choose your path to greatness with this definitive remaster to one of the most beloved strategy games of all time.
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21.
Returnal
Platform:
PC
February 15, 2023
After crash-landing on this shape-shifting world, Selene must search through the barren landscape of an ancient civilization for her escape. Isolated and alone, she finds herself fighting tooth and nail for survival. Again and again, she’s defeated forced to restart her journey every time she dies.
Through relentless roguelike gameplay, you’ll discover that just as the planet changes with every cycle, so do the items at your disposal. Every loop offers new combinations, forcing you to push your boundaries and approach combat with a different strategy each time.
Brought to life by stunning visual effects, the dark beauty of the decaying world around you is packed with explosive surprises. From high stakes, bullet hell-fuelled combat, to visceral twists and turns through stark and contrasting environments. You’ll explore, discover and fight your way through an unforgiving journey, where mystery stalks your every move.
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22.
Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania
Platform:
PC
March 6, 2023
The inspiration behind it all returns to its 2D action roots! Castlevania’s unforgettable characters & gothic setting meet the fast-paced combat of the award-winning roguelite Dead Cells in this unprecedented collaboration. A gateway to a striking castle has suddenly appeared, and an imposing warrior called Richter asks you to help him vanquish the great evil within.
Enticed by the promise of new loot rather than a sense of moral duty, you strike out through the grounds and corridors of the gothic castle to find and kill this mysterious Dracula…
Slay hordes of his supernatural minions as you progress through our biggest DLC yet, including two levels, three bosses and a new storyline!
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23.
A Space For The Unbound
Platform:
Switch
January 19, 2023
A Space For The Unbound is a slice-of-life adventure game with beautiful pixel art set in the late 90s rural Indonesia that tells a story about overcoming anxiety, depression, and the relationship between a boy and a girl with supernatural powers.
Follow two high school sweethearts, Atma and Raya, on a journey of self-discovery at the end of their high school years. When a mysteriously supernatural power is suddenly unleashed threatening their existence, they must explore and investigate their town to uncover hidden secrets, face the end of the world, and perhaps learn more about each other.
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24.
The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow
Platform:
Switch
January 25, 2023
THE ANSWERS LIE IN THE SOIL…
Antiquarian Thomasina Bateman is writing a book on the barrows of England, documenting the treasures she finds buried within. When an intriguing letter summons her to the small village of Bewlay, tucked away in the remote countryside, she sets off by train with her assistant a day behind.
Upon her arrival, however, the mysterious man who summoned her is nowhere to be found. Her assistant never arrives. A stubborn landowner refuses access to the barrow, and the locals are wary of this woman who is traveling alone and (gasp!) wears trousers.
The excavation of Hob’s Barrow is off to a rocky start. And then Thomasina starts having strange dreams
FEATURES:
* A dark, complex and evolving storyline featuring interwoven elements from real English folklore.
* Traditional point and click adventure game puzzles and interactions, with an easy modern interface.
* A cast of intriguing characters, from suspicious villagers to sickly vicars to lordly landowners, all with their own unique stories and motives.
* A distinct folk horror tone and grounding.
* Evocative pixel-art graphics, featuring cut-scenes and engaging animations.
* A suitably atmospheric original soundtrack from The Machine. The Demon. – one half of the duo behind the award-winning “Football Game” soundtrack.
* Fiends in the furrows, the smell of damp soil, and a cat or two.
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25.
PowerWash Simulator
Platform:
Switch
January 31, 2023
Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.
Build up your business in Career Mode and complete a variety of dirty jobs across the dusty town of Muckingham. There’s no right or wrong; no time pressure or final score, just you and the tools you need to soak away your stress. Want a clean start? Chill out and replay your favourite jobs in Free Play.
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26.
Hogwarts Legacy
Platform:
PlayStation 5
February 7, 2023
LIVE THE UNWRITTEN – Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world. Embark on a journey through familiar and new locations as you explore and discover fantastic beasts, customize your character and craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents, and become the wizard you want to be.
Experience Hogwarts in the 1800s. Your character is a student who holds the key to an ancient secret that threatens to tear the wizarding world apart. You have received a late acceptance to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and soon discover that you are no ordinary student: you possess an unusual ability to perceive and master Ancient Magic. Only you can decide if you will protect this secret for the good of all, or yield to the temptation of more sinister magic.
Discover the feeling of living at Hogwarts as you make allies, battle Dark wizards, and ultimately decide the fate of the wizarding world. Your legacy is what you make of it.
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27.
Demeo
Platform:
PlayStation 5
February 22, 2023
RPG fans, unite in virtual reality.
A dark force has taken over the underworld in the upcoming RPG dungeon crawler, Demeo, and it’s a world you’re not likely to survive alone.
Terrors and treasure await as you and your friends brave the corrupted catacombs of Demeo together. Choose your champions wisely in this cooperative game, for once you have ventured below you must conquer the nether floors or perish in the attempt. The ultimate outcome depends on your choices, and whether the dice are rolled in your favor
Will you have the mettle to survive all the way to the end in this monster-infested turn-based game that will take game night virtual in 2021?
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28.
A Space For The Unbound
Platform:
PlayStation 5
January 19, 2023
A Space For The Unbound is a slice-of-life adventure game with beautiful pixel art set in the late 90s rural Indonesia that tells a story about overcoming anxiety, depression, and the relationship between a boy and a girl with supernatural powers.
Follow two high school sweethearts, Atma and Raya, on a journey of self-discovery at the end of their high school years. When a mysteriously supernatural power is suddenly unleashed threatening their existence, they must explore and investigate their town to uncover hidden secrets, face the end of the world, and perhaps learn more about each other.
Metascore:
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29.
Octopath Traveler II
Platform:
Switch
February 24, 2023
This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. It takes the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, to even greater heights.
In the world of Solistia, eight new travelers venture forth into an exciting new era.
Where will you go? What will you do? Whose tale will you bring to life?
Every path is yours to take.
Embark on an adventure all your own.
1. Begin your adventure as one of eight new travelers, each with their own origins, motivations, and unique skills.
2. The series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, have reached even greater heights.
3. The story takes place in Solistia, where diverse cultures thrive from east to west and the industries of the new era flourish. You can sail the seas and explore every corner of a world that changes from day to night.
4. Each traveler has a unique set of Path Actions they can use to battle townspeople, obtain items, take others along in their travels, and more. Where will you go? What will you do? Every path is yours to take.
5. Familiar mechanics from the original game have been preserved, like the freedom to develop your travelers’ jobs and skills, as well as the Break and Boost system that made battles so exhilarating. New mechanics have also been added.
Metascore:
User Score:
30.
Hogwarts Legacy
Platform:
PC
February 7, 2023
LIVE THE UNWRITTEN = Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive, open-world action RPG set in the world first introduced in the Harry Potter books. Now you can take control of the action and be at the center of your own adventure in the wizarding world. Embark on a journey through familiar and new locations as you explore and discover fantastic beasts, customize your character and craft potions, master spell casting, upgrade talents, and become the wizard you want to be.
Experience Hogwarts in the 1800s. Your character is a student who holds the key to an ancient secret that threatens to tear the wizarding world apart. You have received a late acceptance to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and soon discover that you are no ordinary student: you possess an unusual ability to perceive and master Ancient Magic. Only you can decide if you will protect this secret for the good of all, or yield to the temptation of more sinister magic.
Discover the feeling of living at Hogwarts as you make allies, battle Dark wizards, and ultimately decide the fate of the wizarding world. Your legacy is what you make of it.
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31.
Persona 3 Portable
Platform:
PC
January 19, 2023
Terrible creatures lurk in the dark, preying on those who wander into the hidden hour between one day and the next. As a member of a secret school club, you must wield your inner power–Persona–and protect humanity from impending doom. Will you live to see the light of day?
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32.
Company of Heroes 3
Platform:
PC
February 23, 2023
Bigger and better than ever, Company of Heroes 3 combines heart-pounding combat with deeper strategic choices in a stunning Mediterranean theatre of war. In Company of Heroes 3, every battle tells a story…what’s yours?
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33.
Like a Dragon: Ishin!
Platform:
PlayStation 5
February 21, 2023
1860s Kyo is plagued by widespread inequality, and one samurai will change the course of history in his search for justice. Take up the sword of Sakamoto Ryoma and venture to Kyoto to find your father’s killer, clear yourself of a framed murder, and restore your honor. In doing so, you will bring an end to the samurai era and forever change the future of Japan. Draw your blade, load your revolver, and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure that only the creators of Yakuza: Like a Dragon could produce.
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34.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Platform:
PlayStation 5
March 3, 2023
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty follows the dramatic, action-packed story of a nameless militia soldier fighting for survival in a dark fantasy version of the Later Han Dynasty where demons plague the Three Kingdoms. Players fight off deadly creatures and enemy soldiers using swordplay based on the Chinese martial arts, attempting to overcome the odds by awakening the true power from within.
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35.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Platform:
Xbox Series X
March 3, 2023
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty follows the dramatic, action-packed story of a nameless militia soldier fighting for survival in a dark fantasy version of the Later Han Dynasty where demons plague the Three Kingdoms. Players fight off deadly creatures and enemy soldiers using swordplay based on the Chinese martial arts, attempting to overcome the odds by awakening the true power from within.
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36.
Persona 3 Portable
Platform:
Switch
January 19, 2023
The Dark Hour, time “hidden” between one day and the next. Unfamiliar stillness swallows the city, people turn into eerie coffins, and otherworldly monsters called Shadows swarm. One night, the protagonist is attacked by these Shadows and the power of the heart, their Persona, is awakened.
As a member of a secret school club, you must wield your inner power–Persona–and protect humanity from impending doom. Will you live to see the light of day?
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37.
SEASON: A letter to the future
Platform:
PC
January 31, 2023
Immerse yourself in the world of Season, a third-person atmospheric adventure bicycle road trip game.
Leave home for the first time to collect memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away. Explore, record, meet people, and unravel the strange world around you.
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38.
Fire Emblem Engage
Platform:
Switch
January 20, 2023
In a war against the Fell Dragon, four kingdoms worked together with heroes from other worlds to seal away this great evil. One-thousand years later, this seal has weakened and the Fell Dragon is about to reawaken. As a Divine Dragon, use rich strategies and robust customization to meet your destiny—to collect Emblem Rings and bring peace back to the Continent of Elyos.
Team up with iconic heroes from past Fire Emblem games
Summon valiant heroes like Marth and Celica with the power of Emblem Rings and add their power to yours in this brand-new Fire Emblem story. Aside from merging appearances, Engaging lets you inherit weapons, skills, and more from these battle-tested legends. The turn-based, tactical battle system returns with a fresh cast of characters you can customize and Engage to carefully craft your strategy.
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39.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
Platform:
PC
March 3, 2023
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty follows the dramatic, action-packed story of a nameless militia soldier fighting for survival in a dark fantasy version of the Later Han Dynasty where demons plague the Three Kingdoms. Players fight off deadly creatures and enemy soldiers using swordplay based on the Chinese martial arts, attempting to overcome the odds by awakening the true power from within.
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40.
Persona 3 Portable
Platform:
PlayStation 4
January 19, 2023
The Dark Hour, time “hidden” between one day and the next. Unfamiliar stillness swallows the city, people turn into eerie coffins, and otherworldly monsters called Shadows swarm. One night, the protagonist is attacked by these Shadows and the power of the heart, their Persona, is awakened.
As a member of a secret school club, you must wield your inner power–Persona–and protect humanity from impending doom. Will you live to see the light of day?
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41.
Like a Dragon: Ishin!
Platform:
PC
February 21, 2023
In 1860s Kyo, a solemn samurai’s fight for justice stands to change the course of Japan’s history forever. Draw your blade and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure.
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42.
Fashion Police Squad
Platform:
Switch
February 2, 2023
Calling all officers! I’ve got a Fashion Crime in Progress and I’m mobilizing all Fashion Police Squad members. Grab your Belt of Justice and your Tailormade Sewing Machine, we’ve got some Fashion Justice to dispense!
Fashion Police Squad is a humorous Retro FPS where you fight against fashion crime using attire enhancing weaponry. Clean the streets of socks in sandals as Sergeant Des, and experience a single-player story full of fabulous characters, dazzling encounters, and fierce runway shows!
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43.
Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe
Platform:
Switch
February 24, 2023
The tough puff Kirby is back for a 4-player* platforming adventure. Copy enemies’ abilities and use their power to attack with a sword, wield a whip, and float with a parasol. You can also laser blast with the new Mecha Copy Ability that makes a series debut! The extra muscle will be handy in finding missing pieces for Magolor’s ship, which crash landed on Planet Popstar. Float and fight along with friends on the same system, where each player can control another Kirby or one of Kirby’s iconic friends like King Dedede, Meta Knight, and Bandana Waddle Dee.
Take a break from the adventure and play subgames with friends
Play attractions built around returning subgames like Samurai Kirby as well as some brand-new ones like Magolor’s Tome Trackers. Bring along up to 3 additional friends on a detour from the adventure as you compete on the same system* and share the fun together.
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44.
Wild Hearts
Platform:
PlayStation 5
February 17, 2023
Master ancient tech to hunt down giant beasts through a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japan. WILD HEARTS is a unique twist on the hunting genre where technology gives you a fighting chance against fearsome beasts infused with the ferocious power of nature itself. Take on these creatures alone or hunt with friends in seamless co-op. Developed by Omega Force, the Japanese studio behind the Dynasty Warriors franchise and in partnership with EA Originals, WILD HEARTS takes you on an epic adventure set in a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japan.
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45.
Pharaoh: A New Era
Platform:
PC
February 15, 2023
The legendary city-builder returns. Lead the creation of one of the greatest civilizations the world has ever seen in this 4K remake with modernized UI. Build monuments, manage your population through hundred of hours of gameplay and explore 4,000 years of history through more than 50 missions.
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46.
Horizon Call of the Mountain
Platform:
PlayStation 5
February 22, 2023
A brand-new Horizon adventure currently in development at Guerrilla and Firesprite for PlayStation VR2, this unique experience has been designed to push hardware technology, innovation and gameplay. The stunning visuals and brand-new PS VR2 Sense controllers give a new meaning to being fully immersed into the world of Horizon.
The story will be told through the eyes of an entirely new character, while you will also meet Aloy, other familiar faces, and new characters along the way.
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47.
Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider
Platform:
Switch
January 12, 2023
Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a side-scrolling action platformer that channels the golden age of classic 16-bit action games in a full-throttle quest for revenge. Created to defend a totalitarian state, the Moonrider rejects its programming and now seeks vengeance on its creators.
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48.
Like a Dragon: Ishin!
Platform:
Xbox Series X
February 18, 2023
1860s Kyo is plagued by widespread inequality, and one samurai will change the course of history in his search for justice. Take up the sword of Sakamoto Ryoma and venture to Kyoto to find your father’s killer, clear yourself of a framed murder, and restore your honor. In doing so, you will bring an end to the samurai era and forever change the future of Japan. Draw your blade, load your revolver, and join the revolution in this heated historical adventure that only the creators of Yakuza: Like a Dragon could produce.
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User Score:
49.
Wild Hearts
Platform:
Xbox Series X
February 17, 2023
Master ancient tech to hunt down giant beasts through a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japan. WILD HEARTS is a unique twist on the hunting genre where technology gives you a fighting chance against fearsome beasts infused with the ferocious power of nature itself. Take on these creatures alone or hunt with friends in seamless co-op. Developed by Omega Force, the Japanese studio behind the Dynasty Warriors franchise and in partnership with EA Originals, WILD HEARTS takes you on an epic adventure set in a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japan.
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50.
One Piece Odyssey
Platform:
Xbox Series X
January 13, 2023
Join this brand-new RPG featuring new character and monster designs produced by Eiichiro Oda, the author of ONE PIECE. The game is also complemented by the beautiful music of Motoi Sakuraba, a composer well known for his various contributions to video games such as the Dark Souls and Tales of series.
During their voyage, the Straw Hats, led by Monkey D. Luffy are swallowed by a huge storm at sea. They end up on a mysterious island full of nature amidst the storm and become separated from each other. The crew sets out on a new adventurous journey filled with wonders of a raging nature, powerful enemies, and strange encounters with island locals.
Work together with Luffy and his crew to set sail once again!
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51.
Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider
Platform:
PC
January 12, 2023
Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a side-scrolling action platformer that channels the golden age of classic 16-bit action games in a full-throttle quest for revenge. REVENGE OF THE MOONRIDER. In the oppressed world of Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider, humanity finds an unlikely hero. After building an army of super soldiers as weapons of war, the authoritarians unwittingly seal their own fates by bringing online the ninja warrior known as Moonrider. Conceived as a tool to preserve the totalitarian state, the Moonrider instead rejects its intended purpose and wages a relentless battle for vengeance against its creators and fellow super soldiers.
GEAR UP AND PREPARE TO BATTLE YOUR CREATORS
The design of Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider puts the best classic action-game elements in the laser-precise sights of its starring ninja, ensuring snappy, responsive combat that’s supremely challenging.
Powerful modifier chips are hidden and guarded throughout the adventure, allowing you to customize the Moonrider’s fighting style while gaining killer advantages and abilities.
Metascore:
User Score:
52.
One Piece Odyssey
Platform:
PC
January 12, 2023
Join this brand-new RPG featuring new character and monster designs produced by Eiichiro Oda, the author of ONE PIECE. The game is also complemented by the beautiful music of Motoi Sakuraba, a composer well known for his various contributions to video games such as the Dark Souls and Tales of series.
During their voyage, the Straw Hats, led by Monkey D. Luffy are swallowed by a huge storm at sea. They end up on a mysterious island full of nature amidst the storm and become separated from each other. The crew sets out on a new adventurous journey filled with wonders of a raging nature, powerful enemies, and strange encounters with island locals.
Work together with Luffy and his crew to set sail once again!
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User Score:
53.
SpellForce: Conquest of Eo
Platform:
PC
February 3, 2023
On a journey to great magical might, explore and control the lands of Eo in this ever-changing turn-based strategy role-playing game. Field armies and heroes in tactical combat, finish hundreds of quests, and gather spells and artefacts to become the most powerful mage of all.
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54.
The Pathless
Platform:
Switch
February 2, 2023
From the creators of ABZÛ, The Pathless is the mythic adventure of an archer and an eagle in a vast forest.
Explore an open world and travel to a mystical island to dispel a curse of darkness that grips the world. Together with your eagle companion, discover the history of the island, and fight epic battles to restore light to the land.
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55.
Tails: The Backbone Preludes
Platform:
PC
February 2, 2023
Tails: The Backbone Preludes is a post-noir narrative adventure with branching choices. It is an intertwined series of vignettes about change, circumstance, and consequence. Guide four characters through formative moments in their lives in a dystopian Vancouver inhabited by anthropomorphic animals.
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56.
SEASON: A letter to the future
Platform:
PlayStation 5
January 31, 2023
Immerse yourself in the world of Season, a third-person atmospheric adventure bicycle road trip game. Leave home for the first time to collect memories before a mysterious cataclysm washes everything away. Explore, record, meet people, and unravel the strange world around you.
Metascore:
User Score:
57.
Tentacular
Platform:
PlayStation 5
February 22, 2023
Ever felt like a squid out of water?
Tentacular plunges you into the ocean-dwelling hulk of a gigantic, kind-hearted tentacled beast trying to figure out its place in the world.
Raised among humans on the bustling and eccentric island of La Kalma, the time has finally come to unravel the secrets of your mysterious origin while working as the world’s strongest handyman. Help your human friends to research a strange and an incredibly powerful energy source through a colossal collection of action-based activities and constructions puzzles, using your titanic tentacles to aid your quest for answers and unlock elements for your very own playground in the creative sandbox mode.
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58.
Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider
Platform:
PlayStation 5
January 12, 2023
Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider is a side-scrolling action platformer that channels the golden age of classic 16-bit action games in a full-throttle quest for revenge.
REVENGE OF THE MOONRIDER
In the oppressed world of Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider, humanity finds an unlikely hero. After building an army of super soldiers as weapons of war, the authoritarians unwittingly seal their own fates by bringing online the ninja warrior known as Moonrider. Conceived as a tool to preserve the totalitarian state, the Moonrider instead rejects its intended purpose and wages a relentless battle for vengeance against its creators and fellow super soldiers.
GEAR UP AND PREPARE TO BATTLE YOUR CREATORS
The design of Vengeful Guardian: Moonrider puts the best classic action-game elements in the laser-precise sights of its starring ninja, ensuring snappy, responsive combat that’s supremely challenging.
Powerful modifier chips are hidden and guarded throughout the adventure, allowing you to customize the Moonrider’s fighting style while gaining killer advantages and abilities.
Metascore:
User Score:
59.
Wild Hearts
Platform:
PC
February 17, 2023
Master ancient tech to hunt down giant beasts through a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japan. WILD HEARTS is a unique twist on the hunting genre where technology gives you a fighting chance against fearsome beasts infused with the ferocious power of nature itself. Take on these creatures alone or hunt with friends in seamless co-op. Developed by Omega Force, the Japanese studio behind the Dynasty Warriors franchise and in partnership with EA Originals, WILD HEARTS takes you on an epic adventure set in a fantasy world inspired by feudal Japan.
Metascore:
User Score:
60.
PowerWash Simulator
Platform:
PlayStation 5
January 31, 2023
Release the Pressure with PowerWash Simulator! Wash away your worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Fire up your power washer and blast away every speck of dirt and grime you can find, all with the simple satisfaction of power-washing to a sparkling finish.
Build up your business in Career Mode and complete a variety of dirty jobs across the dusty town of Muckingham. There’s no right or wrong; no time pressure or final score, just you and the tools you need to soak away your stress. Want a clean start? Chill out and replay your favourite jobs in Free Play.
Metascore:
User Score:
61.
Atomic Heart
Platform:
PC
February 21, 2023
In the Soviet Union of the future, in 1955, science reigns supreme. The world is on the verge of the greatest event. You are Agent Major P-3 and you will have to find out what is really lying behind the utopian dream.
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62.
Raiden IV x Mikado Remix
Platform:
PlayStation 5
January 31, 2023
THE ROAR OF THUNDER IS BACK!
Raiden IV, the popular shoot ’em up arcade and console game, debuts on Nintendo Switch with remixed background music by a superb lineup of artists produced by GAME CENTER MIKADO.
Instill fear in your enemies with devastating attacks and earn the acclaimed title of master Ace!
Metascore:
User Score:
63.
Grim Guardians: Demon Purge
Platform:
Switch
February 23, 2023
Grim Guardians: Demon Purge centers around two demon hunters who return to their school after a mission only to find a demonic castle where it once stood.
Players control both of the demon hunting sisters in this 2D side-scrolling action game. Players must master each of the sisters’ unique abilities and attributes to overcome the challenging stages with bosses awaiting their arrival. They’ll also be able to find new routes through each stage using the two characters’ abilities, keeping play throughs fresh.
Other features include two-player co-op with special actions, extensive difficulty options with the “Style System,” unique changes on repeat plays, and most importantly the quality and challenge players have come to expect from Inti Creates titles, this time with a new gothic horror aesthetic.
Metascore:
User Score:
64.
Children of Silentown
Platform:
PC
January 11, 2023
Lucy is afraid of the forest, just like any other child: every night, the echoing roars rob her of her sleep. Not even her dreams are a safe place where she could play.
People disappearing is nothing uncommon in the village, but this time, Lucy is old enough to investigate on her own. Or so she thinks.
Children of Silentown is a point & click adventure game telling a mysterious and endearing story. Explore the town and its dangerous surroundings, meet its quirky inhabitants, solve puzzles and master minigames.
Accompany Lucy on her adventure to get to the bottom of what is haunting the strange Silentown… if you dare.
Metascore:
User Score:
65.
One Piece Odyssey
Platform:
PlayStation 5
January 13, 2023
Join this brand-new RPG featuring new character and monster designs produced by Eiichiro Oda, the author of ONE PIECE. The game is also complemented by the beautiful music of Motoi Sakuraba, a composer well known for his various contributions to video games such as the Dark Souls and Tales of series.
During their voyage, the Straw Hats, led by Monkey D. Luffy are swallowed by a huge storm at sea. They end up on a mysterious island full of nature amidst the storm and become separated from each other. The crew sets out on a new adventurous journey filled with wonders of a raging nature, powerful enemies, and strange encounters with island locals.
Work together with Luffy and his crew to set sail once again!
Metascore:
User Score:
66.
Life is Strange 2
Platform:
Switch
February 2, 2023
The long awaited sequel to the award winning Life is Strange returns with a new 5-part narrative adventure from DONTNOD Entertainment.
After a tragic incident, brothers Sean and Daniel Diaz run away from home. Fearing the police, and dealing with Daniel’s new telekinetic power, the boys flee to Mexico for safety. Suddenly, sixteen year-old Sean is responsible for Daniel’s safety, shelter, and teaching him right from wrong. As Sean, your choices shape the fates of the Diaz brothers, and the lives of everyone they meet. The road to Mexico is long and filled with danger. This is the trip that could bond Sean and Daniel forever… or tear their brotherhood apart.
Metascore:
User Score:
67.
What The Bat?
Platform:
PlayStation 5
February 22, 2023
A wise man once said: If all you have are bats for hands, everything feels like a baseball. From the creators of WHAT THE GOLF? comes a silly VR game about navigating life with baseball bats for hands. Swing your way through over 100 levels of batting, cooking, shooting, smashing, parking, painting, pickling, petting, and WHATnot. Experience fully immersive silliness in a first-person experience like no other!
Features:
– 100+ unique levels of physical comedy and craziness!
– Wholesome original soundtrack!
– Pet a dog, pickle a tractor, and take selfies with The Selfie Bat!
– The expected playtime is 4 hours, but remember to take breaks (too much VR can drive you batty)
Metascore:
User Score:
68.
ATONE: Heart of the Elder Tree
Platform:
Switch
January 27, 2023
The Gods have abandoned Midgard. Once a prosperous land teeming with mythical beasts and beings, it now rots from the inside, tainted by unknown forces. Odin’s chosen guardians of the realm are gone. In their absence, the sacred Elder Tree they swore to protect is exposed to abuse and manipulation. Now, the only remnants of hope reside in Estra, the daughter of mankind’s last great leader.
With a heavy emphasis on narrative, Estra’s journey through Midgard is filled with Nordic lore, mysterious twists, and consequential decisions. Players will converse with a variety of characters and share in Estra’s discoveries as she learns more about her family’s past and the looming darkness spreading across the realm.
Metascore:
User Score:
69.
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
Platform:
Switch
January 31, 2023
Wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick… What could possibly go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the very universe very together could come very undone, opening up portals into Wishworlds full of knights, cowboys, pirates, and prehistoric snails. But that’s nothing everyone’s favorite sponge can’t handle – with the right cosmic costume! Everybody do the Cosmic Shake!
Features
* Unlock classic and new platforming skills like the Fishhook Swing and Karate Kick
* Don more than 30 F.U.N.tastic costumes like SnailBob and SpongeGar
* Travel to 7 distinct Wishworlds like Wild West Jellyfish Fields and Halloween Rock Bottom
* Experience all the buddy movie banter with SpongeBob’s permanent companion Balloon-Patrick
* Meet all your favorite Bikini Bottomites from the series, voiced by their original actors
* Enjoy the in-game soundtrack featuring 101 songs from the series, including Sweet Victory
Metascore:
User Score:
70.
Breakers Collection
Platform:
PlayStation 5
January 12, 2023
Breakers Collection features both of the original games (Breakers and Breakers Revenge) and a brand new content for the cult-classic among the fans of Fighting Games, that was first released in 1996 for the Neogeo and Arcades and after released with a sequel in 1998 with additional playable characters, balance adjustments and new gameplay elements.
Breakers Collection is a simple action-fighting game, with a rooster with many playable characters (10 in Breakers Revenge), that were all known by the fans from around the world.
The collection version, the player will have more features and modes, like online versus mode – Rollback Netcode (GGPO) -, Art gallery and the most requested one, the training mode.
Metascore:
User Score:
71.
Ten Dates
Platform:
PC
February 14, 2023
Ten Dates is the sequel to the interactive rom-com, Five Dates, taking place in the post-pandemic world.
Misha, a millennial from London in search of that elusive in-person connection, tricks her best friend Ryan into going to a speed dating event with her. Each with their own five potential matches, Misha and Ryan must pluck up the courage and turn on the charm to date wildly different personalities.
Throughout the game, your choices and interactions will either strengthen or weaken your relationship with your date. Amidst a branching, multi-directional chain of conversation topics and deep-dive questions, Misha and Ryan are faced with ice-breaker games, awkward scenarios and unexpected truths. Will either find love?
Metascore:
User Score:
72.
Akka Arrh
Platform:
Switch
February 21, 2023
A cascade of words, color, shapes and sound flows around your turret as you desperately fight off swarms of inbound attackers. If enemies penetrate your perimeter you need to zoom into close range combat and beat them back, adjusting to a completely different perspective in the blink of an eye. Welcome to Jeff Minter’s Akka Arrh.
This modern take from the fine developers at Llamasoft combines the intrigue of an incredibly rare Atari arcade prototype with a unique creative vision that delivers a wave shooter that is insanely addictive. Akka Arrh drips with Minter’s sense of humor, love of psychedelic color, and ability to create games that are a joy to play.
Metascore:
User Score:
73.
Onion Assault
Platform:
Switch
January 26, 2023
Classic old school platforming action from the creator of Gunman Clive and Mechstermination Force. Defeat the evil army by throwing onions, or lifting and throwing enemies. Old school gameplay inspired by 8-bit classics. Full 3D graphics with a unique artstyle and custom engine. 16 levels with a huge variety of different environments, obstacles, enemies and giant bosses.
Metascore:
User Score:
74.
Mahokenshi
Platform:
PC
January 24, 2023
Mahokenshi is a potent combination of deck building and hex-grid strategy combining the deep tactical play of card games, with the strategic turn-based thinking of board games. As a Mahokenshi – a Samurai Mage from one of the Celestial Isles’ four houses – you will need to protect the Kingdom against an encroaching corruption. Through strategy, positioning and tactics, utilise your card deck to explore the world, vanquish demons and banish the evil that plagues the land.
Brimming with challenge, Mahokenshi invites players to explore a vibrant world filled with quests, cards and formidable foes, to restore peace one hex at a time.
Metascore:
User Score:
75.
Deliver Us Mars
Platform:
Xbox Series X
February 2, 2023
Sequel to the award-winning Deliver Us The Moon, Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure offering an immersive astronaut experience. Explore new frontiers on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.
Metascore:
User Score:
76.
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
Platform:
PC
January 31, 2023
Wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick… What could possibly go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the very universe very together could come very undone, opening up portals into Wishworlds full of knights, cowboys, pirates, and prehistoric snails. But that’s nothing everyone’s favorite sponge can’t handle – with the right cosmic costume! Everybody do the Cosmic Shake!
Features
* Unlock classic and new platforming skills like the Fishhook Swing and Karate Kick
* Don more than 30 F.U.N.tastic costumes like SnailBob and SpongeGar
* Travel to 7 distinct Wishworlds like Wild West Jellyfish Fields and Halloween Rock Bottom
* Experience all the buddy movie banter with SpongeBob’s permanent companion Balloon-Patrick
* Meet all your favorite Bikini Bottomites from the series, voiced by their original actors
* Enjoy the in-game soundtrack featuring 101 songs from the series, including Sweet Victory
Metascore:
User Score:
77.
Tales of Symphonia Remastered
Platform:
PlayStation 4
February 17, 2023
In a dying world, legend has it that a Chosen One will one day rise from amongst the people and the land will be reborn. The line between good and evil blurs in this epic adventure where the fate of two interlocked worlds hangs in the balance. Follow the journey of Lloyd Irving as he and his friends try to save both worlds.
Dive back into Tales of Symphonia, an exciting and beloved action RPG, now with enhanced graphics and improved gameplay!
Metascore:
User Score:
78.
Scars Above
Platform:
PC
February 28, 2023
Something strange has entered Earth’s orbit; an object alien and unknowable, made out of matter that seems not to obey the laws of physics – the Metahedron. As a part of a hastily gathered group of astronauts and scientists sent off to explore it, your fate takes a jarring turn as you awaken in another world – dazed, alone on an alien planet… but determined to stay alive. Scars Above is a challenging, immersive third-person shooter inspired by modern type action-adventure games. It takes the genre staples, such as the rewarding feeling of overcoming difficulty, and combines it with a compelling and intricate story, meticulous and lavish world design, and a living, breathing ecosystem to explore and endure.
This is a game of mystery and discovery.
Metascore:
User Score:
79.
Atomic Heart
Platform:
PlayStation 5
February 21, 2023
In the Soviet Union of the future, in 1955, science reigns supreme. The world is on the verge of the greatest event. You are Agent Major P-3 and you will have to find out what is really lying behind the utopian dream.
Metascore:
User Score:
80.
Grim Guardians: Demon Purge
Platform:
PlayStation 5
February 23, 2023
Grim Guardians: Demon Purge centers around two demon hunters who return to their school after a mission only to find a demonic castle where it once stood.
Players control both of the demon hunting sisters in this 2D side-scrolling action game. Players must master each of the sisters’ unique abilities and attributes to overcome the challenging stages with bosses awaiting their arrival. They’ll also be able to find new routes through each stage using the two characters’ abilities, keeping play throughs fresh.
Other features include two-player co-op with special actions, extensive difficulty options with the “Style System,” unique changes on repeat plays, and most importantly the quality and challenge players have come to expect from Inti Creates titles, this time with a new gothic horror aesthetic.
Metascore:
User Score:
81.
Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection
Platform:
Switch
January 26, 2023
Featuring 21 versions of six of the most iconic Wonder Boy games ever released, this incredible compilation brings the influential platformer series to today’s hardware. Through the 1980s and 1990s the Wonder Boy series gained a vast cult following thanks to its distinct blend of energetic platforming, action-RPG elements, and even shoot ’em up gameplay. And now you can enjoy a diverse spread of the Wonder Boy games that have left a powerful legacy throughout gaming, from the 1986 arcade original to 1994’s Monster World IV.
Whether you’re a retro devotee wanting to catch up on this important piece of gaming history, a Wonder Boy fan looking to play your favourites on cutting edge hardware or are simply looking to experience the very best in nostalgic gameplay, Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection is about as essential as it gets.
Metascore:
User Score:
82.
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition
Platform:
PlayStation 5
February 22, 2023
As a Droid Repair Technician who crash lands on Batuu, get swept into a grand adventure, proving anyone can be a hero. Take on missions in the Batuu wilds, face off against the Guavian Death Gang, infiltrate a First Order facility and travel to other eras in the galaxy in your own unforgettable Star Wars story.
The adventure continues in the cantina by unlocking three of Seezelslak’s legendary Tales. By completing his special missions, you’ll be fully transported to other eras and even planets in the galaxy: become a Jedi in the “Temple of Darkness”; train with your padawan in “The Sacred Garden”; or even take on a bounty as assassin droid IG-88 in “The Bounty of Boggs Triff”.
Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge – Enhanced Edition lets you become the hero of your own thrilling adventure, allowing you to play your way with different difficulty levels, combat weapons and within immersive tales that show how the actions of one person can change the galaxy.
Metascore:
User Score:
83.
Elderand
Platform:
PC
February 16, 2023
Explore a dangerous world and fight deadly creatures for untold treasure in this Lovecraftian inspired action RPG game. Uncover the dark and ancient mysteries of a haunting land with RPG elements and skill-based combat to slay adversaries, find hidden passages, and collective bountiful loot.
Metascore:
User Score:
84.
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
Platform:
PlayStation 4
January 31, 2023
Wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick… What could possibly go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the very universe very together could come very undone, opening up portals into Wishworlds full of knights, cowboys, pirates, and prehistoric snails. But that’s nothing everyone’s favorite sponge can’t handle – with the right cosmic costume! Everybody do the Cosmic Shake!
Features
* Unlock classic and new platforming skills like the Fishhook Swing and Karate Kick
* Don more than 30 F.U.N.tastic costumes like SnailBob and SpongeGar
* Travel to 7 distinct Wishworlds like Wild West Jellyfish Fields and Halloween Rock Bottom
* Experience all the buddy movie banter with SpongeBob’s permanent companion Balloon-Patrick
* Meet all your favorite Bikini Bottomites from the series, voiced by their original actors
* Enjoy the in-game soundtrack featuring 101 songs from the series, including Sweet Victory
Metascore:
User Score:
85.
Deliver Us Mars
Platform:
PC
February 2, 2023
Sequel to the award-winning Deliver Us The Moon, Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure offering an immersive astronaut experience. Explore new frontiers on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.
Metascore:
User Score:
86.
Lone Ruin
Platform:
Switch
January 12, 2023
LONE RUIN is a spell-based roguelike twin-stick shooter with a focus on replayability. Play as an explorer who seeks a mysterious ancient power and venture in a ruined magical city, built atop a source of magic used by olden mages to power and transform themselves.
Dive deeper and deeper, battling your way through twisted creatures, utilising your very own magic abilities to ultimately reach the center of the Lone Ruin.
Metascore:
User Score:
87.
Scars Above
Platform:
Xbox Series X
February 28, 2023
Something strange has entered Earth’s orbit; an object alien and unknowable, made out of matter that seems not to obey the laws of physics – the Metahedron. As a part of a hastily gathered group of astronauts and scientists sent off to explore it, your fate takes a jarring turn as you awaken in another world – dazed, alone on an alien planet… but determined to stay alive. Scars Above is a challenging, immersive third-person shooter inspired by modern type action-adventure games. It takes the genre staples, such as the rewarding feeling of overcoming difficulty, and combines it with a compelling and intricate story, meticulous and lavish world design, and a living, breathing ecosystem to explore and endure.
This is a game of mystery and discovery.
Metascore:
User Score:
88.
Blanc
Platform:
Switch
February 14, 2023
Blanc is an artistic cooperative adventure that follows the journey of a wolf cub and a fawn stranded in a vast, snowy wilderness. They must come together in an unlikely partnership to find their families. Two players take control of either the wolf cub or the fawn. Guide them through the environment, unforgiving weather, and obstacles that you must face together. Build a relationship together locally on the same screen or from far away with online play.
Metascore:
User Score:
89.
SpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
Platform:
Xbox One
January 31, 2023
Wish-granting Mermaid’s Tears in the hands of SpongeBob and Patrick… What could possibly go wrong? Sure, the very fabric holding the very universe very together could come very undone, opening up portals into Wishworlds full of knights, cowboys, pirates, and prehistoric snails. But that’s nothing everyone’s favorite sponge can’t handle – with the right cosmic costume! Everybody do the Cosmic Shake!
Features
* Unlock classic and new platforming skills like the Fishhook Swing and Karate Kick
* Don more than 30 F.U.N.tastic costumes like SnailBob and SpongeGar
* Travel to 7 distinct Wishworlds like Wild West Jellyfish Fields and Halloween Rock Bottom
* Experience all the buddy movie banter with SpongeBob’s permanent companion Balloon-Patrick
* Meet all your favorite Bikini Bottomites from the series, voiced by their original actors
* Enjoy the in-game soundtrack featuring 101 songs from the series, including Sweet Victory
Metascore:
User Score:
90.
Deliver Us Mars
Platform:
PlayStation 5
February 2, 2023
Sequel to the award-winning Deliver Us The Moon, Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure offering an immersive astronaut experience. Explore new frontiers on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.
Metascore:
User Score:
91.
Blanc
Platform:
PC
February 14, 2023
Blanc is an artistic cooperative adventure that follows the journey of a wolf cub and a fawn stranded in a vast, snowy wilderness. They must come together in an unlikely partnership to find their families. Two players take control of either the wolf cub or the fawn. Guide them through the environment, unforgiving weather, and obstacles that you must face together. Build a relationship together locally on the same screen or from far away with online play.
Metascore:
User Score:
92.
Warlander
Platform:
PC
January 24, 2023
Harness the almighty powers of god-like Warriors, Clerics, and Mages, with a unique style that mashes a Medieval-inspired setting, Fantastical items and abilities…and…EVEN POWERFUL ROBOTS! Master siege weapons and cataclysmic spells to control the battlefield and destroy the enemy’s core!
Metascore:
User Score:
93.
Neptunia: Sisters vs. Sisters
Platform:
PlayStation 5
January 24, 2023
While the Goddesses were out responding to a distress call from the faraway PC Continent, Nepgear and the other Candidates were sent to investigate an abandoned laboratory.
It was there that they found the “Ashen Goddess,” who trapped them in a deep sleep capsule. By the time they awoke, 2 years had already passed.
The latest smartphone, the “rPhone,” dominates the market.
Neptune has been missing since her mission to the PC Continent, and in the absence of its Goddess and Candidate, Planeptune was ravaged by a strange new phenomenon, the Trendi Outbreaks.
Suddenly finding herself robbed of home and family, Nepgear falls into a deep depression.
This is a story about finding hope in the midst of despair, and the rebirth of a Goddess in the wake of destruction.
Metascore:
User Score:
94.
Scars Above
Platform:
PlayStation 5
February 28, 2023
Something strange has entered Earth’s orbit; an object alien and unknowable, made out of matter that seems not to obey the laws of physics – the Metahedron. As a part of a hastily gathered group of astronauts and scientists sent off to explore it, your fate takes a jarring turn as you awaken in another world – dazed, alone on an alien planet… but determined to stay alive. Scars Above is a challenging, immersive third-person shooter inspired by modern type action-adventure games. It takes the genre staples, such as the rewarding feeling of overcoming difficulty, and combines it with a compelling and intricate story, meticulous and lavish world design, and a living, breathing ecosystem to explore and endure.
This is a game of mystery and discovery.
Metascore:
User Score:
95.
Tales of Symphonia Remastered
Platform:
Switch
February 17, 2023
In a dying world, legend has it that a Chosen One will one day rise from amongst the people and the land will be reborn. The line between good and evil blurs in this epic adventure where the fate of two interlocked worlds hangs in the balance. Follow the journey of Lloyd Irving as he and his friends try to save both worlds.
Dive back into Tales of Symphonia, an exciting and beloved action RPG, now with enhanced graphics and improved gameplay!
Metascore:
User Score:
96.
Forspoken
Platform:
PlayStation 5
January 24, 2023
Forspoken is an action RPG that follows the journey of Frey, a young New Yorker transported to the beautiful and cruel land of Athia. In search of a way home, Frey must use her newfound magical abilities to traverse sprawling landscapes, battle monstrous creatures and defeat powerful matriarchs known as Tantas.
Metascore:
User Score:
97.
Lone Ruin
Platform:
PC
January 12, 2023
LONE RUIN is a spell-based roguelike twin-stick shooter with a focus on replayability. Play as an explorer who seeks a mysterious ancient power and venture in a ruined magical city, built atop a source of magic used by olden mages to power and transform themselves.
Dive deeper and deeper, battling your way through twisted creatures, utilising your very own magic abilities to ultimately reach the center of the Lone Ruin.
Metascore:
User Score:
98.
Little Witch Nobeta
Platform:
PlayStation 4
March 7, 2023
Nobeta, the little wonder, came to the castle alone to solve the mystery of her own life. Constantly challenging powerful crafted souls, she learned all kinds of magical abilities and befriended a mysterious little black cat.
What secrets hide in the depths of the castle?
The Little Witch Nobeta is a 3D action shooting game. Players will explore ancient, unknown castles and use different magic elements to fight against the soul!
The game uses a comfortable Japanese art style, but the battles are quite challenging despite its cute looks.
Underestimating your foes will lead to troublesome encounters. You must discover enemies’ weaknesses and learn the precise time to dodge attacks in order to gain the advantage in combat.
Metascore:
User Score:
99.
Clive ‘N’ Wrench
Platform:
PlayStation 5
February 24, 2023
One fateful morning Professor Nancy Merricarp wakes to find that her proudly displayed time travel blueprints have been nabbed by the downright evil Dr Daucus! Luckily Nancy’s cousin, Clive and her apprentice Wrench are there to help pursue the wicked doctor and put an end to his horrid plans! But to do this they must travel through time themselves!
Clive ‘N’ Wrench is a 3D platformer starring Clive, a rabbit, and Wrench, the literal monkey on his back. Your adventure takes you hurtling through time and space in a 1950’s refrigerator on a heroic quest to thwart the tyrannical Dr Daucus and stop his evil plans.
Metascore:
User Score:
100.
Redemption Reapers
Platform:
PC
February 22, 2023
Descending suddenly on the world, the macabre Mort armies destroy nation after nation, leaving humanity decimated in their wake. Among the forces resisting the Mort is a small band of mercenaries known as the Ashen Hawk Brigade.
Redemption Reapers is a dark fantasy simulation game set in a medieval world. Be immersed in the tale of the desperate struggle between the Ashen Hawk Brigade and the terrifying Mort legions.
With despair looming as the menacing Mort horde marches ever closer, help your small resistance defeat the enemy masses by bringing together a rich variety of character builds and a meticulous strategy. Experience the exhilaration as you rise up to overcome the odds and achieve victory!
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