The Left 4 Dead formula was a solid success for the Warhammer property with Vermintide and its sequel making for extremely enjoyable outings. So with taking that formula to the deepest reaches of space for Warhammer 40K: Dark Tide, it largely succeeds in the moment-to-moment gameplay but struggles with its story and costume unlocks.

Kona II is the sophomore release from Parabole, a French-Canadian studio founded in 2012. The title sees the return of detective Carl Faubert, who attempts to escape a rural mining village in Northern Quebec after finding the body of his client William Hamilton, murdered by a local doctor.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a remarkable achievement for Larian Studios. While their work on Divinity Original Sin set the groundwork for what Baldur’s Gate 3 would be, the final product is truly a work of art. While the PS5 version has a few hiccups to iron out, both it and the PC version are a stunning display of character, combat, and exploration, all determined by a lucky roll of the die.

Gazzlers is an on-rails VR shooting gallery that takes the high-speed chase of Mad Max Fury Road with the quirky charm of the Rabbids, albeit with a bit more savagery. This roguelike shooter has you upgrading weapons, your health, and how much damage you do to this army of Gazzlers all attempting to hunt you down.

While the idea of a haunted carnival to add to the game’s campaign is an interesting idea, especially as Gwen is a fantastic new addition to the game’s cast of characters, this short expansion lacks any original ideas or enough content to really stand out.

Developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux, a team normally behind the scenes aiding in development of other Ubisoft Originals, Assassin’s Creed: Mirage would be the studio’s first full game, not to mention a long-awaited return to the true assassin nature of the series. While its smaller package can be a bit oversimplified, it is nonetheless an extremely enjoyable adventure.