Xbox Series X/S

Shieldmaiden: Remix Edition, while having a fun premise, ended up being overtly tedious rather than fun, but it’s still just okay.

One Step After Fall follows its protagonist Steve in his struggles with depression in a way that is atmospheric but unengaging.

Neon Souls is a straightforward platformer with a steep difficulty curve and one great gimmick: you can’t see anything when the level begins.

Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion is not only a perfect example of what a remaster should be, but also the perfect way to play this classic game.

River City Girls 2 is a beat ’em up with a lot of attitude, and a few RPG elements sprinkled around to make for a great addition to the genre.

Blacktail is a highly ambitious game from the new developer The Parasight. But, unfortunately, it might be too ambitious for its own good.

The next-gen version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is here, delivering a bevy of visual improvements and small gameplay additions.

High on Life will likely annoy and bore any player that isn’t a die-hard fan of Justin Roiland’s signature comedic style and voice acting.

The newest DLC for Far Cry 6, Lost Between Worlds, adds a new rogue-lite experience to the shooter that struggles to justify itself.

The Callisto Protocol is my biggest disappointment this year. While it nails the aesthetic, it misses the mark in almost every other department.