Stellar Blade is the console debut for Shift Up, a studio that has delivered one of the best games on the platform. From its stylish combat and design, Stellar Blade is a solid action game that brings a ton of variety in its exploration and combat, resulting in a damn-near masterpiece.

I went into Another Crab’s Treasure expecting it to be a solid adventure, unfortunately, I just wasn’t into what the game offered after a few hours, leaving me with a world I didn’t want to explore, and one that felt like a chore to even navigate

From the surface, Relink looks to be a fairly straightforward adventure; however, it has a level of depth that finds itself wearing its influences close to its chest, offering just enough content and mechanics to deepen its fast-paced gameplay.

TMNT: Wrath of the Mutants is an expanded port of the 2017 arcade release. This take on the 2012 cartoon series has charm but lacks everything else. With a wasted voice cast and limited combat mechanics, this port is not a shining example of the legacy of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

Dragon’s Dogma II may not be a direct sequel to its predecessor, but the same charm, adventure, and structure still remain. As you discover your Kingdom is under the rule of a false Arisen, you’ll rise up with your Pawn companion to thwart this evil plot and bring peace to the land once and for all.

Ereban: Shadow Legacy tells the story of Ayana, the last of her kind. As she escapes the clutches of the Helios corporation. she’ll come to rely on a group of unlikely allies in the Forgotten Suns as she attempts to find out what happened to her people and how that secret holds the fate of the world in its grasp.

Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth is a tremendous undertaking. The transition from Midgar to its jaw-dropping surroundings is filled with strong character moments, incredible action, and a wealth of open-world busy work that only slightly drags the whole package down. Nonetheless, Rebirth is amazing.

Unicorn Overlord is quite simply put, a masterclass in tactics, strategy, and its wonderful use of a 70-strong roster. While what may seem like a simple auto-battler to start, its depth shines as you have complete control over how your parties attack and approach combat across a war-torn land destined to be reclaimed.

South Park: Snow Day has a fine enough premise. You once again take on the role of the new kid as you are pitted against the boys via their roleplaying antics. However, this shallow hack and slash attempt misses the mark and is likely the tamest South Park has been in decades.

While Pepper Grinder is a fairly short affair, It plays extremely well and the skull coins make for good reason to dive back into some levels to fully complete, especially with wanting to purchase all the outfits and see each of the locked levels.

Alone in the Dark once again has us heading back the Derceto, the iconic location from the original game, complete with a reimagined cast of familiar faces. While the atmosphere and exploration are all top notch, some basic gunplay and bland puzzles unfortunately hold this back from greatness.

Outcast: A New Beginning may sound like a reboot given it lacks a II in the title, but this is very much a continuation of the previous game’s story and world. While its gunplay and mobility shine, the story, mission design, and generic open world certainly don’t.

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game can often be fantastic in allowing you to traverse its rocky and swampy terrain. By equipping the right truck and bringing along the right tools, this driving game can often sing to its puzzle-like elements. However, its mission structure is sadly lacking and it disappoints on a technical level. For as good as Expeditions can be, it simply made me want to play SnowRunner instead.