GunGrave G.O.R.E from a distance looks like it should be a competent action game, but its shooting, special attacks, stuns, and presentation are all disappointingly frustrating and never feel functional. While it’s not the worst game I’ve ever completed, it certainly ranks up there.

Ragnarök is the direct follow-up to 2018’s God of War, seeing the events of that adventure unfold as the nine realms prepare for Ragnarök. Both Kratos and Atreus will have to discover the truth behind a prophecy that has them at the forefront, destined to follow their path, no matter where it may lead.

Evil West is a bombastic and action-packed Wild West adventure filled with vampires and other grotesque abominations. As Jesse Rentier, you’ll use a wide assortment of weapons and a lightning-infused gauntlet to smash and explode everything into satisfying gory bits.

Persona 5 Royal is a masterwork of its genre. This is a game that is beyond refined and stands atop its peers. Its characters, story, and stylish charm fill every second of its 100+ hour length, and the nearly unlimited freedom of tinkering with everything and everyone around you to suit your needs makes every possible second feel incredibly worthwhile and rewarding.

Bayonetta 3 is great for the elements that make it a Bayonetta game. Combat and weapon variety is some of the series best with a wealth of options that constantly impress. However, the game’s visuals are often wildly inconsistent and its multiverse narrative is just downright disappointing.

While there are elements of a solid game here in Gotham Knights, it sticks far too close to the DNA of what has worked better before. Nearly every aspect of this adventure is built on the foundation of bad ideas, no matter how well some of them do tend to work. It can be fun, sure, but it could have been so much better.