Xuan Yuan Sword 7 is likely going to be western audiences first shot at the beloved series. This self-contained tale of Zhao and his sister Xiang is an extremely well told one. Everything from the combat system, story, and its cast of characters, all shine in this remarkably well crafted Chinese adventure.

Omen of Sorrow by all accounts sounds like a kick-ass fighting game. You play as one of 12 monsters, or monster hunters, various creatures known the world over, and fight in burning forests, chilling London streets, or in long-forgotten pyramids. While the game can excel in some of its visual aesthetics, it fails hard at literally everything else.

Tormented Souls can certainly look to entertain fans of the classic survival horror games, fused with mechanics and gameplay systems of the era. While modern gamers may not fully embrace a lot of its outdated designs, I still think there is a solid enough game here that shows tremendous promise for a potential franchise.

Life is Strange: True Colors is the latest main entry into the beloved series, helmed by Before the Storm’s Deck Nine, the new stewards of this franchise. As Alex Chen, who has reunited with her brother after eight years apart, you’ll dive into the mystery around his recent death, a secret that has repercussions to not just her, but the townsfolk as well.

When accompanied by friends, Aliens: Fireteam Elite is an enjoyable time. With a wealth of classes, weapons, and skills, you can fight your way through hordes of Xenomorph as you attempt to uncover what Weyland-Yutani is up to. With 12 missions and an enjoyable, if repetitive, horde mode, not to mention additional content to be released in the future, this might be one of the best Aliens games in some time.

Psychonauts 2 is an impressive sequel as while it’s been 16 years since the original, Double Fine hasn’t skipped a beat and advances its story in a way where it feels like a direct continuation. As Raz gets to meet his heroes for the first time, he learns that not everything is at it seems as while a powerful figure from their past is set to return, he must also deal with a spy amongst them.

Dreamscaper is another roguelike that immediately got my attention upon first seeing it, inspired by the likes of Hades and The Binding of Isaac. It is here, as Cassidy, where you will dive into your own dreams, combating evil representations of things such as Fear, Loss, and Negativity. Cassidy will also come to rely on the people around her, supporting her when she needs it most as she looks to uncover some painful memories.