While some questionable characters are part of this long-awaited fighter, City of the Wolves is a true competitor to the likes of Street Fighter 6 and Tekken 8. That said, it does lack the content found in those big hits, coming across as a far more lean package.

The First Berserker: Khazan now takes the Soulslike crown and delivers a challenging and satisfying overall experience, all presented in a gorgeous art style and a wealth of customization for your Berserker.

With humanity on the brink of extinction, Zoe wakes up to find that she has been long asleep and within the frame of a new cybernetic body. With her allies in Koby and S4VI, she’ll attempt to resurrect the human race and stop a robotic threat from stopping her.

I've had my eyes on upcoming Metroidvanias as I've played and enjoyed several over the past year. From its visuals, aesthetic, and combat, Mandragora is the latest entry in a genre that has exploded in the past several years, even if it doesn't really bring much new to the format.

Hot Rod Mayhem joins a genre that is packed full of some of the best games ever made. Sadly, it brings nothing to make it stand out or add to the genre, making it very forgettable.

Ixion is a deep city-building strategy game that puts a bigger focus on story to set itself apart from the competition. So, if you’re familiar with the genre, Ixion is definitely worth a try. Unfortunately, given its current technical issues and less-than-optimal controller-friendly design on console, I can say it’s a decent game with lots of space for improvement.

Lost Records is certainly enjoyable depending on whether you get the true ending or not. Its resolution is brief but wonderful, and despite a poorly executed second chapter that led to it, it’s a package of two episodes that waver greatly in their quality.

Pilo and the Holobook is a charming and bite-sized adventure with smart puzzles and a clever sticker system that could entertain kids of all ages. Pilo is adorable, and the lesson he learns on his journey is one that I feel is needed in times like these.

Star Overdrive has you traversing a strange alien world on a hoverboard, tracking down your beloved. As you race, craft, and fight, you’ll discover the truth behind a mystery that while satisfies, is a journey filled with many bumps on the road.

Lunar: The Remastered Collection’s strengths are easily its stunning soundtrack, engaging cast, and great writing, allowing for engaging personalities and events to rise above a fairly average combat system. The new cast is excellent, and the higher quality cutscenes allow Lunar to stand out from its contemporaries.

South of Midnight has you exploring a gorgeous backdrop in the deep South as Hazel, a young girl gifted powers of the Weaver to track down her mother. With gorgeous visuals, strong performances, and one hell of a soundtrack, Compulsion Game’s latest is great!

Koira has an emotional journey at its core that has made me better appreciate the bond I share with my own dog, and that despite obstacles being in our way, that bond will see us through. The short adventure can see a few mechanics used a bit too often, but the few moments that stand out do shine a light on the darkness plaguing Koira’s surroundings.