Developer: Infinity Ward
Played on: Series X
Release: 2005
Playtime: 9 hours 33 minutes
Rating: 8
Thoughts: While first-person shooters have long grown past it, Call of Duty 2's fundamentals easily hold up 20 years later.
Developer: Infinity Ward
Played on: Series X
Release: 2005
Playtime: 9 hours 33 minutes
Rating: 8
Thoughts: While first-person shooters have long grown past it, Call of Duty 2's fundamentals easily hold up 20 years later.
Developer: Nomada Studio
Played on: Switch
Release: 2024
Playtime: 3 hours 40 minutes
Rating: 8.5
Thoughts: While not as strong as its predecessor, Neva's impeccable presentation, emotional story, and tight gameplay make it an easy recommendation.
Developer: Nomada Studio
Played on: Switch
Release: 2024
Playtime: 3 hours 40 minutes
Rating: 8.5
Thoughts: While not as strong as its predecessor, Neva's impeccable presentation, emotional story, and tight gameplay make it an easy recommendation.
Developer: Supergiant Games
Played on: Switch
Release: 2025
Playtime: 42 hours 16 minutes
Rating: 9.5
Thoughts: While the story may stumble in places, Hades II polishes most of its predecessor's strengths to a near-perfect sheen.
Developer: Supergiant Games
Played on: Switch
Release: 2025
Playtime: 42 hours 16 minutes
Rating: 9.5
Thoughts: While the story may stumble in places, Hades II polishes most of its predecessor's strengths to a near-perfect sheen.
Developers: Team Ninja and PlatinumGames
Played on: PC via Game Pass
Release: 2025
Playtime: 12 hours 27 minutes
Rating: 8
Thoughts: Platinum does a great job of adapting Ninja Gaiden to their style of action. However, Ryu's inclusion derails the game's momentum.
Developers: Team Ninja and PlatinumGames
Played on: PC via Game Pass
Release: 2025
Playtime: 12 hours 27 minutes
Rating: 8
Thoughts: Platinum does a great job of adapting Ninja Gaiden to their style of action. However, Ryu's inclusion derails the game's momentum.
Developers: Tribute Games
Played on: PC via Game Pass
Release: 2025
Playtime: 5 hours 31 minutes
Rating: 6.5
Thoughts: While fun with others, Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a slog to play solo.
Developers: Tribute Games
Played on: PC via Game Pass
Release: 2025
Playtime: 5 hours 31 minutes
Rating: 6.5
Thoughts: While fun with others, Marvel Cosmic Invasion is a slog to play solo.
Developers: Ubisoft Montreal
Played on: Series X
Release: 2010
Rating: 8.5
Thoughts: If you can get past the big departure in gameplay, Conviction is a tight action game that always keeps you on your toes.
Developers: Ubisoft Montreal
Played on: Series X
Release: 2010
Rating: 8.5
Thoughts: If you can get past the big departure in gameplay, Conviction is a tight action game that always keeps you on your toes.
Developers: Queasy Games and Wholesale Algorithms
Played on: PS5
Release: 2013
Playtime: 2 hours 22 minutes
Rating: 7.5
Thoughts: Sound Shapes is a delightful platformer that, unfortunately, can never reach its full potential again due to Sony shutting down its servers.
Developers: Queasy Games and Wholesale Algorithms
Played on: PS5
Release: 2013
Playtime: 2 hours 22 minutes
Rating: 7.5
Thoughts: Sound Shapes is a delightful platformer that, unfortunately, can never reach its full potential again due to Sony shutting down its servers.
Developers: Ubisoft Milan and Shanghai
Played on: Series X
Release: 2006
Playtime: 12 hours 55 minutes
Rating: 6.5
Thoughts: Double Agent weighs down its polished stealth mechanics with annoying minigames and an inconsequential choice system.
Developers: Ubisoft Milan and Shanghai
Played on: Series X
Release: 2006
Playtime: 12 hours 55 minutes
Rating: 6.5
Thoughts: Double Agent weighs down its polished stealth mechanics with annoying minigames and an inconsequential choice system.
Developers: Guard Crush Games and Supamonks
Played on: Switch
Release: 2025
Playtime: 21 hours 58 minutes
Rating: 8.5
Thoughts: Absolum does a great job of using the inherent replayability of the beat 'em up genre to fuel a unique and incredibly fun roguelike.
Developers: Guard Crush Games and Supamonks
Played on: Switch
Release: 2025
Playtime: 21 hours 58 minutes
Rating: 8.5
Thoughts: Absolum does a great job of using the inherent replayability of the beat 'em up genre to fuel a unique and incredibly fun roguelike.
Developers: Dlala Studios
Played on: Switch via NSO Game Trial
Release: 2023
Playtime: 7 hours 25 minutes
Rating: 6.5
Thoughts: DII does a good job of introducing younger players to search action games. However, it lacks the depth to keep veterans engaged.
Developers: Dlala Studios
Played on: Switch via NSO Game Trial
Release: 2023
Playtime: 7 hours 25 minutes
Rating: 6.5
Thoughts: DII does a good job of introducing younger players to search action games. However, it lacks the depth to keep veterans engaged.
Developers: Ubisoft Montreal
Played on: Series X
Release: 2005
Playtime: 14 hours 33 minutes
Rating: 8
Thoughts: While there are still a few annoyances, Chaos Theory is a highly approachable and fun stealth game that stands up to the test of time.
Developers: Ubisoft Montreal
Played on: Series X
Release: 2005
Playtime: 14 hours 33 minutes
Rating: 8
Thoughts: While there are still a few annoyances, Chaos Theory is a highly approachable and fun stealth game that stands up to the test of time.
Developers: Ubisoft Shanghai
Played on: Series X
Release: 2004
Rating: 7
Thoughts: While there are still problems, Pandora Tomorrow's improvements slightly ease the rigidity of Splinter Cell's stealth sandbox.
Developers: Ubisoft Shanghai
Played on: Series X
Release: 2004
Rating: 7
Thoughts: While there are still problems, Pandora Tomorrow's improvements slightly ease the rigidity of Splinter Cell's stealth sandbox.
Developers: The Game Kitchen
Played on: PS5
Release: 2025
Playtime: 12 hours 3 minutes
Rating: 8.5
Thoughts: Ragebound successfully balances making classic Ninja Gaiden approachable for newcomers with offering enough of a challenge for series veterans.
Developers: The Game Kitchen
Played on: PS5
Release: 2025
Playtime: 12 hours 3 minutes
Rating: 8.5
Thoughts: Ragebound successfully balances making classic Ninja Gaiden approachable for newcomers with offering enough of a challenge for series veterans.
Developers: Playtonic Games
Played on: Steam Deck
Release: 2019
Playtime: 12 hours 31 minutes
Rating: 8
Thoughts: Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a great platformer held back by overly long levels and an insanely sharp difficulty spike.
Developers: Playtonic Games
Played on: Steam Deck
Release: 2019
Playtime: 12 hours 31 minutes
Rating: 8
Thoughts: Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair is a great platformer held back by overly long levels and an insanely sharp difficulty spike.
Developers: Studio Zero
Played on: PS5
Release: 2024
Playtime: 92 hours 43 minutes
Rating: 9.5
Thoughts: Metaphor: ReFantazio is a near-flawless new pillar in Atlus' RPG portfolio. However, it doesn't do enough to differentiate itself from the modern Persona games.
Developers: Studio Zero
Played on: PS5
Release: 2024
Playtime: 92 hours 43 minutes
Rating: 9.5
Thoughts: Metaphor: ReFantazio is a near-flawless new pillar in Atlus' RPG portfolio. However, it doesn't do enough to differentiate itself from the modern Persona games.
Developers: Supergiant Games
Played on: Switch
Release: 2020
Playtime: 53 hours 46 minutes
Rating: 9
Thoughts: While Hades can get repetitive at times, an intriguing story, excellent character writing, and great gameplay make it easy to keep coming back for more.
Developers: Supergiant Games
Played on: Switch
Release: 2020
Playtime: 53 hours 46 minutes
Rating: 9
Thoughts: While Hades can get repetitive at times, an intriguing story, excellent character writing, and great gameplay make it easy to keep coming back for more.
Developers: Ubisoft Montreal
Played on: Series X
Release: 2002
Rating: 6
Thoughts: The rigidness of Splinter Cell's stealth sandbox causes more frustration than enjoyment.
Developers: Ubisoft Montreal
Played on: Series X
Release: 2002
Rating: 6
Thoughts: The rigidness of Splinter Cell's stealth sandbox causes more frustration than enjoyment.
Developers: Inti Creates
Played on: Switch
Release: 2018
Playtime: 5 hours 31 minutes
Rating: 7.5
Thoughts: Curse of the Moon is a fun little twist on the classic Castlevania formula.
Developers: Inti Creates
Played on: Switch
Release: 2018
Playtime: 5 hours 31 minutes
Rating: 7.5
Thoughts: Curse of the Moon is a fun little twist on the classic Castlevania formula.
Developer: Sabotage Studio
Played on: Switch
Release: 2019
Playtime: 3 hours 18 minutes
Rating: 6.5
Thoughts: While it's nice to have more of The Messenger, Picnic Panic's additions and remixes to the gameplay are underwhelming at best and frustrating at worst.
Developer: Sabotage Studio
Played on: Switch
Release: 2019
Playtime: 3 hours 18 minutes
Rating: 6.5
Thoughts: While it's nice to have more of The Messenger, Picnic Panic's additions and remixes to the gameplay are underwhelming at best and frustrating at worst.
Developers: Sabotage Studio
Played on: Switch
Release: 2018
Playtime: 13 hours 24 minutes
Rating: 9
Thoughts: The Messenger is a stylish and highly entertaining action game with a unique twist.
Developers: Sabotage Studio
Played on: Switch
Release: 2018
Playtime: 13 hours 24 minutes
Rating: 9
Thoughts: The Messenger is a stylish and highly entertaining action game with a unique twist.
Developers: Nomada Studio
Played on: Switch
Release: 2018
Playtime: 3 hours 9 minutes
Rating: 9.5
Thoughts: A treat for the eyes, ears, and thumbs, Gris is a beautiful experience from start to finish.
Developers: Nomada Studio
Played on: Switch
Release: 2018
Playtime: 3 hours 9 minutes
Rating: 9.5
Thoughts: A treat for the eyes, ears, and thumbs, Gris is a beautiful experience from start to finish.
Developers: Retro Studios
Played on: Switch
Release: 2018
Playtime: 19 hours 37 minutes
Rating: 9
Thoughts: No matter the system, Tropical Freeze is a stellar platformer.
Developers: Retro Studios
Played on: Switch
Release: 2018
Playtime: 19 hours 37 minutes
Rating: 9
Thoughts: No matter the system, Tropical Freeze is a stellar platformer.
Developers: Grasshopper Manufacture
Played on: Series X
Release: 2011
Playtime: 7 hours 42 minutes
Rating: 7
Thoughts: While Shadows of the Damned is juvenile, crude, and janky, all of its pieces come together to form a unique experience that's worth a try.
Developers: Grasshopper Manufacture
Played on: Series X
Release: 2011
Playtime: 7 hours 42 minutes
Rating: 7
Thoughts: While Shadows of the Damned is juvenile, crude, and janky, all of its pieces come together to form a unique experience that's worth a try.
Developers: Medallion Games
Played on: Switch
Release: 2022
Playtime: 9 hours 13 minutes
Rating: 7
Thoughts: A charming platformer that should be perfect for portable play, but is hampered by occasional technical issues.
Developers: Medallion Games
Played on: Switch
Release: 2022
Playtime: 9 hours 13 minutes
Rating: 7
Thoughts: A charming platformer that should be perfect for portable play, but is hampered by occasional technical issues.