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A bite-sized adventure that puts a wrench into the classic Zelda formula

Ratcheteer DX is a welcome re-release of one of the Playdate’s best games.

Andrew Webster
Pokémon Pokopia is an expansive adventure disguised as a cozy life sim

Nintendo’s new Pokémon spin-off game tasks you with rebuilding the world.

Charles Pulliam-Moore
Resident Evil Requiem is the best of both terrifying worlds

The game successfully mixes first-person horror and slick RE4-style action.

Tauriq Moosa
Aerial_Knight’s DropShot captures the thrill of skydiving and makes it stylishAerial_Knight’s DropShot captures the thrill of skydiving and makes it stylish
Returning stolen artifacts becomes a thrilling heist in RelootedReturning stolen artifacts becomes a thrilling heist in Relooted
Reanimal wants to devour youReanimal wants to devour you
Romeo Is a Dead Man is bizarre, bloody, and exactly what makes Grasshopper special

For nearly three decades the No More Heroes developer has been showing style and inventiveness in spades.

Diego Nicolás Argüello
Cairn is a climbing journey about perseverance and obsessionCairn is a climbing journey about perseverance and obsession
Dragon Quest gets another great remake that’s perfect for newcomersDragon Quest gets another great remake that’s perfect for newcomers
Cassette Boy forces you to see its world in a whole new wayCassette Boy forces you to see its world in a whole new way
This coming-of-age adventure game made me feel a little too seenThis coming-of-age adventure game made me feel a little too seen
Detective games get extra cryptic with TR-49’s code-breaking mysteryDetective games get extra cryptic with TR-49’s code-breaking mystery
A cute frog game that remixes Nintendo’s bestA cute frog game that remixes Nintendo’s best
The Playdate gets its Monument ValleyThe Playdate gets its Monument Valley
Dogpile’s puzzles mix Balatro, Tetris, and a pile of puppiesDogpile’s puzzles mix Balatro, Tetris, and a pile of puppies
Sektori is psychedelic, tough as nails, and worth the painSektori is psychedelic, tough as nails, and worth the pain
Skateboarding is better in hellSkateboarding is better in hell
Andrew Webster
A love letter to the glory days of iPhone gamingA love letter to the glory days of iPhone gaming
Horses deserves to be played, even if it’s not very goodHorses deserves to be played, even if it’s not very good
Metroid Prime 4 excels when it’s actually being Metroid

The latest Metroid nails the mood and action, but its new additions often feel out of place.

Andrew Webster
News Tower proves good journalism is no gameNews Tower proves good journalism is no game
Forestrike trained me to become an incredible pixelated fighterForestrike trained me to become an incredible pixelated fighter
In Kirby Air Riders, expression is more fun than racingIn Kirby Air Riders, expression is more fun than racing
Demonschool channels Buffy and Persona for delightfully demonic RPG actionDemonschool channels Buffy and Persona for delightfully demonic RPG action
Possessor(s) is a fast-paced action game that gets off to a slow startPossessor(s) is a fast-paced action game that gets off to a slow start
Lumines Arise is an almost perfect zen puzzle gameLumines Arise is an almost perfect zen puzzle game
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment finishes what Tears of the Kingdom started

The hack-and-slash title fills gaps in the story and finally gives Princess Zelda her due.

Ash Parrish
The Playdate is a great indie puzzle machineThe Playdate is a great indie puzzle machine
Ball x Pit is a deep, delightful rabbit holeBall x Pit is a deep, delightful rabbit hole
Dispatch offers a rare unique twist on superhero storiesDispatch offers a rare unique twist on superhero stories
The Plants vs. Zombies remaster is a sad reminder of what could have beenThe Plants vs. Zombies remaster is a sad reminder of what could have been
Ninja Gaiden 4 is the perfect place to jump into the seriesNinja Gaiden 4 is the perfect place to jump into the series
Easy Delivery Co. is a cozy, Lynchian dreamEasy Delivery Co. is a cozy, Lynchian dream
This weirdo Xbox game about a walking lighthouse is a KeeperThis weirdo Xbox game about a walking lighthouse is a Keeper
Pokémon Legends: Z-A is a fantastic return to (mega) form

Nintendo’s Pokémon Legends series continues to feel like the franchise’s future.

Charles Pulliam-Moore
Dreams of Another feels like a fever dreamDreams of Another feels like a fever dream
Consume Me is a raw and funny memoir in video game formConsume Me is a raw and funny memoir in video game form
Super Mario Galaxy deserves more

The games are great, but Nintendo’s latest ports are disappointingly straightforward.

Andrew Webster
The strangest game of the year is a channel-surfing simulatorThe strangest game of the year is a channel-surfing simulator
Ghost of Yōtei is exactly the kind of game PlayStation needs

The open-world samurai game is a showcase for the kinds of single-player titles the platform is known for.

Andrew Webster

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