Game Releases by User Score


Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher 1.

Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher

Platform: Switch
October 20, 2022
Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher is a brand-new collaboration between Ultraman, a famous Japanese Tokusatsu work, and Monster Rancher, a popular role-playing simulation series. This new game introduces the iconic "Ultra Kaiju" such as Alien Baltan, Zetton, and Gomora to the popular gameplay mechanics of raising and battling monsters from the Monster Rancher series.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
9.0
Steelrising 2.

Steelrising

Platform: Xbox Series X
September 8, 2022
Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
9.0
Steelrising 3.

Steelrising

Platform: PC
September 8, 2022
Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.7
Persona 5 Royal 4.

Persona 5 Royal

Platform: PC
October 21, 2022
Prepare for an all-new RPG experience in Persona 5 Royal based in the universe of the award-winning series, Persona! Don the mask of Joker and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. Break free from the chains of modern society and stage grand heists to infiltrate the minds of the corrupt and make them change their ways! Persona 5 Royal is packed with new characters, confidants, story depth, new locations to explore, and a new grappling hook mechanic for stealthy access to new areas. With a new semester at Shujin Academy, get ready to strengthen your abilities in the metaverse and in your daily life. Persona 5 Royal presents a unique visual style and award nominated composer Shoji Meguro returns with an all-new soundtrack. Explore Tokyo, unlock new Personas, customize your own personal Thieves Den, discover a never-before-seen story arc, cutscenes, alternate endings, and more! Even for the most seasoned Phantom Thieves among us, Persona 5 Royal is a new challenge to defy conventions, discover the power within, and fight for justice. Wear the mask. Reveal your truth.
Metascore:
95
User Score:
8.6
Tactics Ogre: Reborn 5.

Tactics Ogre: Reborn

Platform: PlayStation 5
November 11, 2022
Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots. Tactics Ogre veterans will experience a game that surpasses their fondest memories, while players new to Tactics Ogre will discover a game unlike any they've ever played. Reborn and deeper than ever, the game enables players to immerse themselves in the world and intrigue of Tactics Ogre like never before. The Valerian Isles, jewels of the Obero Sea. Long a center of naval commerce, the people of the isles struggled throughout history for dominion over her shores. Finally there rose a man to put an end to this conflict: Dorgalua Oberyth. But history would know him as the "Dynast-King." King Dorgalua strove to stamp out the hatred among the people of the isles, and for fully half a century, Valeria knew prosperity. Yet upon the king's death, civil war erupted anew as three factions vied for control: the Bakram, who comprised much of Valeria's nobility; the Galgastani, whose people made up the majority of the isles' population; and the Walister, who numbered but few. The isles were soon divided between the Bakram and Galgastani, and an uneasy peace settled across the land. Yet none believed the calm would last...
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.5
Sonic Frontiers 6.

Sonic Frontiers

Platform: Switch
November 8, 2022
Worlds collide in Sonic the Hedgehog's newest adventure. Accelerate to new heights and experience the thrill of high velocity open-zone freedom. Battle powerful enemies as you speed through the Starfall Islands - landscapes brimming with dense forests, overflowing waterfalls, sizzling deserts and more.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.5
Dome Keeper 7.

Dome Keeper

Platform: PC
September 27, 2022
Dome Romantik has grown to become Dome Keeper with beautiful updated pixel art, atmospheric music and sound and more of everything. Defend your dome from wave after wave of hostile attacks in this roguelike survival miner. Use the time between each attack to dig beneath the surface in search of valuable resources. Use them carefully on powerful upgrades to help you stay alive and make it to the next world.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.5
God of War: Ragnarok 8.

God of War: Ragnarok

Platform: PlayStation 5
November 9, 2022
The freezing winds of Fimbulwinter have come to Midgard, making survival for Kratos, Atreus, and Mimir in the Norse wilds even more challenging than before. Kratos, still bearing the knowledge of his past mistakes, wants to spare Atreus the bloody lessons he learned from his conflict with gods. He wants to keep his son safe, above all, and their confrontation with Baldur has vindicated the belief that only tragedy will come from further entanglements with the Aesir. Together, Kratos and Atreus will have to make a choice about which path they will take. Whatever they choose will define the fate of all those living in the Nine Realms as Ragnarok approaches. Whatever your choice of combat strategy, the enemies that await in God of War Ragnarök will be ready. The realms have grown harsher, and a whole host of new creatures from across Norse mythology will test your skills. God of War Ragnarök will take you to the previously unreachable Vanaheim, Svartalfheim, and Asgard - as well as to new areas from locations featured in the last game. Exploring the realms will take you everywhere from verdant, otherworldly jungles to intricate subterranean mining networks. This next installment in the series will bring you a more diverse, beautiful, and mysterious variety of locations than in any other God of War game.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
8.4
Sonic Frontiers 9.

Sonic Frontiers

Platform: PlayStation 5
November 8, 2022
Worlds collide in Sonic the Hedgehog's newest adventure. Accelerate to new heights and experience the thrill of high velocity open-zone freedom. Battle powerful enemies as you speed through the Starfall Islands - landscapes brimming with dense forests, overflowing waterfalls, sizzling deserts and more.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.4
WRC Generations 10.

WRC Generations

Platform: PlayStation 5
November 3, 2022
Rise to all the challenges of the most comprehensive, realistic and demanding rally simulation ever developed. Dive into the heart of the action and drive the cars from the 2022 WRC championship, including the new hybrid models.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.4
Persona 5 Royal 11.

Persona 5 Royal

Platform: Switch
October 21, 2022
Forced to transfer to a high school in Tokyo, the protagonist has a strange dream. "You truly are a prisoner of fate. In the near future, ruin awaits you." With the goal of "rehabilitation" looming overhead, he must save others from distorted desires by donning the mask of a Phantom Thief. Prepare for an all-new RPG experience in Persona 5 Royal based in the universe of the award-winning series, Persona! Don the mask of Joker and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. Break free from the chains of modern society and stage grand heists to infiltrate the minds of the corrupt and make them change their ways! Persona 5 Royal is packed with new characters, confidants, story depth, new locations to explore, and a new grappling hook mechanic for stealthy access to new areas. With a new semester at Shujin Academy, get ready to strengthen your abilities in the metaverse and in your daily life. Persona 5 Royal presents a unique visual style and award nominated composer Shoji Meguro returns with an all-new soundtrack. Explore Tokyo, unlock new Personas, customize your own personal Thieves Den, discover a never-before-seen story arc, cutscenes, alternate endings, and more! Even for the most seasoned Phantom Thieves among us, Persona 5 Royal is a new challenge to defy conventions, discover the power within, and fight for justice. Wear the mask. Reveal your truth.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
8.4
Persona 5 Royal 12.

Persona 5 Royal

Platform: Xbox Series X
October 21, 2022
Prepare for an all-new RPG experience in Persona 5 Royal based in the universe of the award-winning series, Persona! Don the mask of Joker and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. Break free from the chains of modern society and stage grand heists to infiltrate the minds of the corrupt and make them change their ways! Persona 5 Royal is packed with new characters, confidants, story depth, new locations to explore, and a new grappling hook mechanic for stealthy access to new areas. With a new semester at Shujin Academy, get ready to strengthen your abilities in the metaverse and in your daily life. Persona 5 Royal presents a unique visual style and award nominated composer Shoji Meguro returns with an all-new soundtrack. Explore Tokyo, unlock new Personas, customize your own personal Thieves Den, discover a never-before-seen story arc, cutscenes, alternate endings, and more! Even for the most seasoned Phantom Thieves among us, Persona 5 Royal is a new challenge to defy conventions, discover the power within, and fight for justice. Wear the mask. Reveal your truth.
Metascore:
94
User Score:
8.4
Inscryption 13.

Inscryption

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 30, 2022
From the creator of Pony Island and The Hex comes the latest mind melting, self-destructing love letter to video games. Inscryption is an inky black card-based odyssey that blends the deckbuilding roguelike, escape-room style puzzles, and psychological horror into a blood-laced smoothie. Darker still are the secrets inscrybed upon the cards... In Inscryption you will... Acquire a deck of woodland creature cards by draft, surgery, and self mutilation. Unlock the secrets lurking behind the walls of Leshy's cabin. Embark on an unexpected and deeply disturbing odyssey.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.4
Pac-Man World: Re-PAC 14.

Pac-Man World: Re-PAC

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 26, 2022
Feed Your Appetite for Adventure. In Pac-Man World Re-Pac, Pac-Man arrives home on his birthday to find the Ghosts have kidnapped Pac-Man’s family & friends and ruined his party. Pac-Man must set out to adventure through the six areas of Ghost Island to rescue his family and friends, and face-off against the Ghosts’ boss, Toc-Man. With polished graphics, enhanced gameplay, and updated features – Pac-Man World Re-Pac is action/platforming fun for both experienced Pac-fans and new Pac-thusiasts the world over.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.4
Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord 15.

Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord

Platform: PC
October 25, 2022
The horns sound, the ravens gather. An empire is torn by civil war. Beyond its borders, new kingdoms rise. Gird on your sword, don your armour, summon your followers and ride forth to win glory on the battlefields of Calradia. Establish your hegemony and create a new world out of the ashes of the old. Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord is the eagerly awaited sequel to the acclaimed medieval combat simulator and role-playing game Mount & Blade: Warband. Set 200 years before, it expands both the detailed fighting system and the world of Calradia. Bombard mountain fastnesses with siege engines, establish secret criminal empires in the back alleys of cities, or charge into the thick of chaotic battles in your quest for power.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
8.3
A Plague Tale: Requiem 16.

A Plague Tale: Requiem

Platform: Xbox Series X
October 18, 2022
Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world twisted by supernatural forces. After escaping their devastated homeland, Amicia and Hugo travel far south, to new regions and vibrant cities. There, they attempt to start a new life and control Hugo's curse. But, when Hugo's powers reawaken, death and destruction return in a flood of devouring rats. Forced to flee once more, the siblings place their hopes in a prophesized island that may hold the key to saving Hugo. Discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell, overcoming foes and challenges with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
8.3
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed 17.

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed

Platform: Xbox Series X
October 18, 2022
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is coming to a platform near you. As a Ghostbuster, join with other Ghostbusters to chase and trap ghosts in museums, prisons, hotels, and more, and capture the ghosts before they can fully haunt the areas. Or, as the Ghost, hide, sneak, surprise, scare, and of course, slime Ghostbusters and civilians until the everything has gone completely spooky. Use trickery, deception, and Ectoplasm to gain the upper hand and drive the Ghostbusters out.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.3
The Case of the Golden Idol 18.

The Case of the Golden Idol

Platform: PC
October 13, 2022
The Case of the Golden Idol is a wryly amusing detective game set in the 18th century, brought to life with striking hand-drawn artwork. The game tests your ability to piece together clues and reconstruct the events leading up to some mysterious deaths. Investigate a series of mysterious deaths. Explore hand-drawn locations set in the 18th century, where some mysterious deaths have taken place. Reconstruct the events with a unique drag-and-drop mechanic. Gather verbal evidence and visual clues, then apply your deduction skills to figure out what actually happened and how each victim died. Explore a greater mystery that spans centuries. Start revealing a larger overarching story that connects all the individual tales.
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.3
No Man's Sky 19.

No Man's Sky

Platform: Switch
October 7, 2022
Inspired by the adventure and imagination that we love from classic science-fiction, No Man's Sky presents you with a galaxy to explore, filled with unique planets and lifeforms, and constant danger and action. In No Man's Sky, every star is the light of a distant sun, each orbited by planets filled with life, and you can go to any of them you choose. Fly smoothly from deep space to planetary surfaces, with no loading screens, and no limits. In this infinite procedurally generated universe, you'll discover places and creatures that no other players have seen before - and perhaps never will again. Embark on an epic voyage At the centre of the galaxy lies a irresistible pulse which draws you on a journey towards it to learn the true nature of the cosmos. But, facing hostile creatures and fierce pirates, you'll know that death comes at a cost, and survival will be down to the choices you make over how you upgrade your ship, your weapon and suit. Find your own destiny Your voyage through No Man's Sky is up to you. Will you be a fighter, preying on the weak and taking their riches, or taking out pirates for their bounties? Power is yours if you upgrade your ship for speed and weaponry. Or a trader? Find rich resources on forgotten worlds and exploit them for the highest prices. Invest in more cargo space and you'll reap huge rewards. Or perhaps an explorer? Go beyond the known frontier and discover places and things that no one has ever seen before. Upgrade your engines to jump ever farther, and strengthen your suit for survival in toxic environments that would kill the unwary. Share your journey The galaxy is a living, breathing place. Trade convoys travel between stars, factions vie for territory, pirates hunt the unwary, and the police are ever watching. Every other player lives in the same galaxy, and you can choose to share your discoveries with them on a map that spans known space. Perhaps you will see the results of their actions as well as your own...
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.3
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow 20.

The Excavation of Hob's Barrow

Platform: PC
September 28, 2022
The Excavation of Hob's Barrow is a folk horror narrative-driven adventure. Explore the isolated moors of rural Victorian England as you uncover the mysteries of Hob's Barrow. The answers lie in the soil...
Metascore:
81
User Score:
8.3
Steelrising 21.

Steelrising

Platform: PlayStation 5
September 8, 2022
An action-RPG with a strong emphasis on fast-paced combat. SteelRising is set in an alternate timeline based on the French Revolution of 1789. To tame the flames of revolution igniting Paris, King Louis XVI unleashes a deadly army of clockwork robots on the people. You are Aegis, a mysterious automaton, bodyguard to Queen Marie-Antoinette, and the Revolution’s last hope against a king gone mad.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed 22.

Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed

Platform: PC
August 30, 2022
Crypto is back with a license to probe. The alien invader returns, groovier than ever. Experience the swinging '60s in all its chemical-induced glory and take revenge on the KGB for blowing up your mothership. You'll have to form alliances with members of the very species you came to enslave.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.3
Vampire Survivors 23.

Vampire Survivors

Platform: PC
October 20, 2022
Mow thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.2
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed 24.

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed

Platform: PlayStation 5
October 18, 2022
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is coming to a platform near you. As a Ghostbuster, join with other Ghostbusters to chase and trap ghosts in museums, prisons, hotels, and more, and capture the ghosts before they can fully haunt the areas. Or, as the Ghost, hide, sneak, surprise, scare, and of course, slime Ghostbusters and civilians until the everything has gone completely spooky. Use trickery, deception, and Ectoplasm to gain the upper hand and drive the Ghostbusters out.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
8.2
Lost Eidolons 25.

Lost Eidolons

Platform: PC
October 13, 2022
The land of Benerio was once a shining kingdom by the sea. Then an iron-fisted conqueror, Ludivictus, set the world on fire and redrew the maps. Now Benerio is one downtrodden province in a crumbling Empire where the only true master is corruption. Enter Eden, a charming mercenary captain forced to become a rebel commander when his village is thrust headfirst into war. Now Eden must rally his allies and stand tall against an imperial army, fearsome monsters, and enemies within. Lost Eidolons is a turn-based tactical RPG with a gripping cinematic narrative, set in a waning empire riven by civil war. Take on the role of a charming mercenary captain, Eden, and lead his band of allies through epic encounters on a classic turn-based battlefield.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
No More Heroes III 26.

No More Heroes III

Platform: PlayStation 5
October 11, 2022
The latest numbered entry in the No More Heroes series... No More Heroes 3 is coming in 2020! Travis Touchdown returns to Santa Destroy after a ten-year absence. There he finds a huge artificial island metropolis floating in the sea, and a mysterious flying object hovering high above. What kind of crazy dangerous assassins will Travis face off against this time?!
Metascore:
73
User Score:
8.2
Metal: Hellsinger 27.

Metal: Hellsinger

Platform: Xbox Series X
September 15, 2022
Strike terror into the hearts of demons and devils as you fight your way through eight Hells. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS, brimming with diabolical enemies, powerful weapons, and metal music. Set out on an infernal journey in order to achieve the purest of goals: Vengeance.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.2
Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed 28.

Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed

Platform: Xbox Series X
August 30, 2022
Crypto is back with a license to probe. The alien invader returns, groovier than ever. Experience the swinging '60s in all its chemical-induced glory and take revenge on the KGB for blowing up your mothership. You'll have to form alliances with members of the very species you came to enslave.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
8.2
Tactics Ogre: Reborn 29.

Tactics Ogre: Reborn

Platform: PC
November 11, 2022
Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots. Tactics Ogre veterans will experience a game that surpasses their fondest memories, while players new to Tactics Ogre will discover a game unlike any they've ever played. Reborn and deeper than ever, the game enables players to immerse themselves in the world and intrigue of Tactics Ogre like never before. The Valerian Isles, jewels of the Obero Sea. Long a center of naval commerce, the people of the isles struggled throughout history for dominion over her shores. Finally there rose a man to put an end to this conflict: Dorgalua Oberyth. But history would know him as the "Dynast-King." King Dorgalua strove to stamp out the hatred among the people of the isles, and for fully half a century, Valeria knew prosperity. Yet upon the king's death, civil war erupted anew as three factions vied for control: the Bakram, who comprised much of Valeria's nobility; the Galgastani, whose people made up the majority of the isles' population; and the Walister, who numbered but few. The isles were soon divided between the Bakram and Galgastani, and an uneasy peace settled across the land. Yet none believed the calm would last...
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.1
Football Manager 2023 30.

Football Manager 2023

Platform: PC
November 8, 2022
In Football Manager 2023, it's not just about picking tactics or crafting a team. It's about taking on challenges and breaking new ground as you establish your own style. Delve into unrivalled depth and detail as you take charge at your club. You'll join the elite by writing your own headlines, earning the love and respect of the fans and dominating the competition.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.1
The Chant 31.

The Chant

Platform: PlayStation 5
November 3, 2022
A single-player, third person horror action-adventure game set on a remote island spiritual retreat. A peaceful weekend soon turns to dread after a group chant opens The Gloom, a psychedelic dimension of terror that feeds off negative energy. Interact with a recurring cast of characters, untangle the complex history of the island, and witness terrifying revelations about the cosmos. Only you can fight off the creatures, reason with the survivors, and unravel the legacy of a cult from the 1970s to reverse the ritual. Features: * EXPLORE AN ISLAND FILLED WITH COSMIC DREAD: Interact with the other members of the retreat as they slowly become consumed by their own negative energy. * Survive against an array of prismatic creatures and cultists released from The Gloom as you piece together the weird history of the island. * FIGHT OR FLIGHT: You must choose your fights and battle for survival with spiritual weapons and abilities. Collect, craft, and manage your resources to take your chances in close combat - or succumb to panic and flee. * MIND BODY SPIRIT: Balance is everything. Steel your mind against horror and panic; Protect your body against physical threats; Elevate your spirit to meditate and access supernatural abilities. * MODERN PSYCHEDELIC HORROR: Inspired by the psychedelic horror of the 1970s, experience a landscape of colored lighting and an electronic rock soundtrack, composed by the award-winning Paul Ruskay.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
8.1
A Plague Tale: Requiem 32.

A Plague Tale: Requiem

Platform: PC
October 17, 2022
Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world twisted by supernatural forces. After escaping their devastated homeland, Amicia and Hugo travel far south, to new regions and vibrant cities. There, they attempt to start a new life and control Hugo's curse. But, when Hugo's powers reawaken, death and destruction return in a flood of devouring rats. Forced to flee once more, the siblings place their hopes in a prophesized island that may hold the key to saving Hugo. Discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell, overcoming foes and challenges with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.1
The Last Oricru 33.

The Last Oricru

Platform: PlayStation 5
October 13, 2022
The Last Oricru is a story-driven action RPG, that puts you in the middle of an ongoing conflict between two races, on a partly terraformed planet, isolated from outer space by a protective barrier. Your decisions will bring interesting twists into the gameplay, as you can heavily influence the conflict and its outcome. You will experience hundreds of intense fights in a brutal medieval meets sci-fi world, where every decision has its consequences. Level up your hero, improve your skills before facing one of many boss fights and get ready for an unprecedented amount of possibilities.
Metascore:
57
User Score:
8.1
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero 34.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero

Platform: PC
September 27, 2022
The Crossbell State, located in western Zemlya-- Once the site of fierce territorial battles, it has since developed into one of the continent's leading trade and financial centers. However, pressure from the Erebonian Empire and the Calvard Republic is steadily increasing. While corrupt officials from both sides remain locked in political disputes, the mafia and underground criminal organizations are preparing to start a war. In the midst of all this chaos, the Crossbell Police Department has lost the trust of its people. Among them are Lloyd Bannings, a rookie agent, Elie MacDowell, granddaughter of Crossbell's mayor, Tio Plato, a young sorcereress who wields an orbal staff, and Randy Orlando, a former security guard. The foursome are assigned to a new department, the Special Support Section, where they are left with no choice but to join forces in the face of adversity. This is a story about four unlikely heroes fighting to overcome the walls defining their way of life.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
8.1
Metal: Hellsinger 35.

Metal: Hellsinger

Platform: PC
September 15, 2022
Strike terror into the hearts of demons and devils as you fight your way through eight Hells. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS, brimming with diabolical enemies, powerful weapons, and metal music. Set out on an infernal journey in order to achieve the purest of goals: Vengeance.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
Jack Move 36.

Jack Move

Platform: PC
September 8, 2022
Jack Move is a unique blend of gritty cyberpunk story telling, turn based battles and beautiful modern pixel art. Take on the role of Noa, a vigilante hacker determined to rescue her kidnapped father and take down the overreaching Monomind corporation. They whisper her name on the streets: Solares. A mysterious veteran of the Data Wars, Noa Solares keeps the fight against the Corporations alive as a vigilante hacker-for-hire, empowering the downtrodden and undermining those with power. When she receives an emergency message from her estranged father - the eccentric Dr. Abner Solares, whose wife's death spurred him to become the leading researcher of 'digital reanimation' - Noa is thrust into a world of murder, kidnapping, dark research, and the corporation that would steal it for their own ends: Monomind. What starts as fight to save your father will become a fight for the future of mankind itself...
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.1
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection 37.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 30, 2022
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection assembles thirteen classic TMNT games by KONAMI in one incredible package. This collection provides a unique opportunity for gamers to experience these immensely popular and very influential games on modern consoles and includes a fantastic set of new quality of life features: * Added Online Play for certain games and Local Couch Play * Save Anytime and Rewind * Eleven Japanese Regional Versions * Button Mapping * Unique Development Art & Sketches * Historic TMNT Media Content The games are based on the characters and themes based on the 80's children's cartoon and comic book series, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The game often takes place in a fictionalized New York City, in the sewers, inside futuristic enemy bases and even across time itself!
Metascore:
79
User Score:
8.1
SD Gundam Battle Alliance 38.

SD Gundam Battle Alliance

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 25, 2022
In SD Gundam Battle Alliance, Mobile Suits and characters from across Mobile Suit Gundam history take center stage in this all-new action RPG. A Battle Alliance to Correct a False World The story takes place in G: Universe, a world where Gundam canon twists and turns in ways no one can predict. To correct this world's distorted history, the player leads a 3-unit squadron consisting of Mobile Suits and pilots from across Gundam history - a true Battle Alliance.What Awaits Beyond False History... Combo action with stunning visuals and dynamic animation Indulge in a wide array of Mobile Suit weaponry to crush many foes with! Control Mobile Suits portrayed with realistic weathering that showcases them as weapons of war as they tear across the battlefield with dynamic animations. Strange phenomena known as Breaks are twisting legendary moments from Gundam history, and you're in charge to fix them. Experience Gundam history's most famous scenes as you develop new Mobile Suits to add to your arsenal. Gather Capital and expansion parts to transform your favorite machine into the ultimate MS. Tackle missions with friends in multiplayer! Launch into battle with 2 partners to back you up. In multiplayer, you can play through the game with up to 2 other players in a 3-person team. Enjoy this new SD Gundam action RPG solo, or with friends.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.1
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero 39.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero

Platform: Switch
September 27, 2022
The Crossbell State, located in western Zemlya-- Once the site of fierce territorial battles, it has since developed into one of the continent's leading trade and financial centers. However, pressure from the Erebonian Empire and the Calvard Republic is steadily increasing. While corrupt officials from both sides remain locked in political disputes, the mafia and underground criminal organizations are preparing to start a war. In the midst of all this chaos, the Crossbell Police Department has lost the trust of its people. Among them are Lloyd Bannings, a rookie agent, Elie MacDowell, granddaughter of Crossbell's mayor, Tio Plato, a young sorcereress who wields an orbal staff, and Randy Orlando, a former security guard. The foursome are assigned to a new department, the Special Support Section, where they are left with no choice but to join forces in the face of adversity. This is a story about four unlikely heroes fighting to overcome the walls defining their way of life.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.0
Beacon Pines 40.

Beacon Pines

Platform: PC
September 22, 2022
Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. You play as both the reader of the book and its main character, Luka. Something strange is happening at the old warehouse, and Luka and his friends seem to be the only ones taking notice. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate! As the book's reader, you'll navigate the story's turning points using The Chronicle: an interactive story tree that branches and grows along with your choices. Exploring one set of events can unlock new charms to use on another branch, leading you to jump back and forth between entirely different versions of the story in order to unravel the mysteries at the heart of Beacon Pines.
Metascore:
83
User Score:
8.0
Biomutant 41.

Biomutant

Platform: PlayStation 5
September 6, 2022
Biomutant is an open-word, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action. Your actions play a major part in the unfolding of a story where End is coming to the New World. A plague is ruining the land and the Tree-of-Life is bleeding death from its roots. The Tribes stand divided, in need of someone strong enough to unite them or bring them all down... Although you are guided through the world by a Storyteller that narrates every step of your journey, it's your actions and choices that'll decide how your story of survival ends.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
8.0
Gerda: A Flame in Winter 42.

Gerda: A Flame in Winter

Platform: PC
September 1, 2022
When the snow stops falling, the small Danish village of Tinglev will no longer be the same. Walk the path of Gerda as her quiet life is turned upside down during the World War 2 occupation of her home. Choose where to go, how to act, and who to trust in this intimate narrative RPG-lite experience inspired by real life events. How far would you go to protect your loved ones? In this poignant story-driven game, you play as Gerda, a nurse whose life is turned upside down overnight. A tale told not on the front line, but in the intimate setting of the small Danish village she has lived her whole life. Armed only with her wits and knowledge of her people, Gerda must try to save her loved ones while staying true to herself.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
8.0
Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed 43.

Destroy All Humans! 2 - Reprobed

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 30, 2022
Crypto is back with a license to probe. The alien invader returns, groovier than ever and now with genitals! Experience the swinging ‘60s in all its chemical-induced glory and take revenge on the KGB for blowing up your mothership. As you uncover the schemes of your enemies, you’ll have to form alliances with members of the very species you came to enslave.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
8.0
Tinykin 44.

Tinykin

Platform: PC
August 30, 2022
Milo arrives on Earth to find that he's way too small, everybody's gone and a day hasn't passed since 1991! Catch hundreds of mysterious tinykin and use their unique powers to create ladders, bridges, explosions and a lot more! Find a way home through a sprawling ant-sized metropolis, and unravel Earth's biggest mystery!
Metascore:
77
User Score:
8.0
Tactics Ogre: Reborn 45.

Tactics Ogre: Reborn

Platform: Switch
November 11, 2022
Based on the 2010 release, the game features improved graphics and sound, as well as updated game design, bringing to life a new Tactics Ogre that remains true to its roots. Tactics Ogre veterans will experience a game that surpasses their fondest memories, while players new to Tactics Ogre will discover a game unlike any they've ever played. Reborn and deeper than ever, the game enables players to immerse themselves in the world and intrigue of Tactics Ogre like never before. The Valerian Isles, jewels of the Obero Sea. Long a center of naval commerce, the people of the isles struggled throughout history for dominion over her shores. Finally there rose a man to put an end to this conflict: Dorgalua Oberyth. But history would know him as the "Dynast-King." King Dorgalua strove to stamp out the hatred among the people of the isles, and for fully half a century, Valeria knew prosperity. Yet upon the king's death, civil war erupted anew as three factions vied for control: the Bakram, who comprised much of Valeria's nobility; the Galgastani, whose people made up the majority of the isles' population; and the Walister, who numbered but few. The isles were soon divided between the Bakram and Galgastani, and an uneasy peace settled across the land. Yet none believed the calm would last...
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.9
It Takes Two 46.

It Takes Two

Platform: Switch
November 4, 2022
From Hazelight comes It Takes Two an innovative co-op adventure where uniquely varied gameplay and emotional storytelling intertwine in a fantastical journey. Founded to push the creative boundaries of what's possible in games, Hazelight is the award-winning studio behind the critically acclaimed A Way Out and Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons. Something out of the ordinary Bring your favorite co-op partner and together step into the shoes of May and Cody. As the couple is going through a divorce, through unknown means their minds are transported into two dolls which their daughter, Rose, made to represent them. Now they must reluctantly find a way to get back into their bodies, a quest which takes them through the most wild, unexpected and fantastical journey imaginable.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.9
Batora: Lost Haven 47.

Batora: Lost Haven

Platform: PC
October 20, 2022
Avril never thought she'd have to step up and be a hero but after a mysterious and devastating event, her world was flipped upside down. With her homeworld on the brink of destruction, Avril has been gifted extraordinary powers and will have to journey across the universe to uncover ancient secrets and reckon with a series of life-changing decisions. Embark on an epic adventure to save Earth in this interplanetary action RPG. Harness the ancient powers of Sun and Moon to take on a variety of unique enemies while solving diverse puzzles and exploring stunning sci-fi worlds, each with its own curious stories, inhabitants, and mysteries.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.9
CULTIC 48.

CULTIC

Platform: PC
October 13, 2022
Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.9
Pac-Man World: Re-PAC 49.

Pac-Man World: Re-PAC

Platform: PC
August 26, 2022
Feed Your Appetite for Adventure. In Pac-Man World Re-Pac, Pac-Man arrives home on his birthday to find the Ghosts have kidnapped Pac-Man’s family & friends and ruined his party. Pac-Man must set out to adventure through the six areas of Ghost Island to rescue his family and friends, and face-off against the Ghosts’ boss, Toc-Man. With polished graphics, enhanced gameplay, and updated features – Pac-Man World Re-Pac is action/platforming fun for both experienced Pac-fans and new Pac-thusiasts the world over.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.9
Red Matter 2 50.

Red Matter 2

Platform: PC
August 18, 2022
Red Matter 2 is an adventure that takes place during a dystopian Cold War whose events unfold after Red Matter. It is the story of how people trapped in a reality created by their rulers, rebel against their destiny and fight to do the right thing. Being subjected to a mental simulation in an enemy base, you are awakened by an infiltrated agent who has been sent to rescue you. Just as you are about to escape you intercept a distress signal belonging to an old friend. Determined to come to his rescue, you embark on the journey of a lifetime to the far reaches of the solar system to find him. That adventure will make you question your entire reality, not only because you will once again encounter the Red Matter more unleashed than ever, but also because Volgravia holds more secrets than you could have ever imagined.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.9
Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince 51.

Blossom Tales 2: The Minotaur Prince

Platform: Switch
August 16, 2022
The Minotaur King has returned...and it's all your fault! Lily's back for a new "classic" action-adventure set hundreds of years after The Sleeping King! Grandpa's latest tale takes you on a journey through haunted forests, pirate shores, and other mysterious lands across a vast open-world! Charming towns, terrible enemies, tricky puzzles, and powerful weapons await you. Enjoy a "story within a story" as Grandpa narrates exciting moments throughout Lily's incredible adventure. Will you help Lily defeat the Minotaur King and save her brother?
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.9
A Plague Tale: Requiem 52.

A Plague Tale: Requiem

Platform: PlayStation 5
October 18, 2022
Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world twisted by supernatural forces. After escaping their devastated homeland, Amicia and Hugo travel far south, to new regions and vibrant cities. There, they attempt to start a new life and control Hugo's curse. But, when Hugo's powers reawaken, death and destruction return in a flood of devouring rats. Forced to flee once more, the siblings place their hopes in a prophesized island that may hold the key to saving Hugo. Discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell, overcoming foes and challenges with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.8
Return to Monkey Island 53.

Return to Monkey Island

Platform: Switch
September 19, 2022
Announcing Return to Monkey Island, the long-awaited follow-up to the legendary Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge by Ron Gilbert's Terrible Toybox in collaboration with Devolver Digital and Lucasfilm Games, coming 2022.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.8
Metal: Hellsinger 54.

Metal: Hellsinger

Platform: PlayStation 5
September 15, 2022
Strike terror into the hearts of demons and devils as you fight your way through eight Hells. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS, brimming with diabolical enemies, powerful weapons, and metal music. Set out on an infernal journey in order to achieve the purest of goals: Vengeance.
Metascore:
78
User Score:
7.8
Tinykin 55.

Tinykin

Platform: Switch
August 30, 2022
Milo arrives on Earth to find that he's way too small, everybody's gone and a day hasn't passed since 1991! Catch hundreds of mysterious tinykin and use their unique powers to create ladders, bridges, explosions and a lot more! Find a way home through a sprawling ant-sized metropolis, and unravel Earth's biggest mystery!
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.8
Rollerdrome 56.

Rollerdrome

Platform: PC
August 16, 2022
The year is 2030, and you are a competitor in a brutal new bloodsport – Rollerdrome. Combine stylish skate tricks with devastating slow-mo kills, picking your weapons with care to land the killing blow and make it to the end of the round… and maybe, with enough skill and hard work, to the end of the Championship. [Roll7]
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.8
Sackboy: A Big Adventure 57.

Sackboy: A Big Adventure

Platform: PC
October 27, 2022
Iconic PlayStation hero Sackboy bursts back into breathtaking action with a huge, fun and frantic 3D multiplayer platforming adventure and a whole new edgy sackitude! The dastardly Vex (a near-mythical being born of chaos and fear, no less) kidnaps Sackboy's friends and forces them to build his Topsy Turver. Set off alone or with your bravest friends on a whirlwind of capers across the snowiest mountains, the leafiest jungles, the wettest underwater realms and the, uh, spaciest of space colonies. Take down Vex. Save the sack-folk. Save the day. It's time to fulfil your destiny, Sackboy. From woolly wonderkid and hessian hero rise our Knitted Knight.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.7
Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope 58.

Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope

Platform: Switch
October 20, 2022
Team up with Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Rabbid Peach, Rabbid Luigi, and their friends on a galactic journey to defeat a malevolent entity and save your Spark companions. Explore planets throughout the galaxy as you uncover mysterious secrets and compelling quests! * Build your dream team with three heroes from an eclectic roster of nine. * Take down all new bosses, along with some familiar enemies throughout the galaxy. * Rescue the adorable Sparks throughout the galaxy, who provide distinct powers that will help you in battle. * Unleash your heroes' skills but be strategic as you dash your enemies, team jump on your allies, and hide behind covers.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.7
Tunic 59.

Tunic

Platform: Switch
September 27, 2022
TUNIC is an action adventure game about a tiny fox in a big world where you don't belong. Presented by Finji. Developed by Andrew Shouldice, TUNIC is a game shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Crafted to evoke feelings of classic action adventure games, TUNIC stars a heroic little fox as they explore a foreign land that hides danger around every corner. Discover unique items, new combat techniques, and arcane secrets as our hero forges their way through intriguing new world. Explore a land filled with lost legends, ancient powers, and ferocious monsters in TUNIC, an isometric action game about a small fox on a big adventure. Stranded on a mysterious beach, armed with only your own curiosity, you will confront colossal beasts, collect strange and powerful items, and unravel long-lost secrets. * Explore a hostile and intricately-connected world of shady forests, sprawling ruins, and labyrinthine catacombs * Fight mighty bosses deep beneath the earth, high above the clouds, and in places stranger still * Collect the missing manual pages, bursting with hints and original full-colour illustrations * Discover hidden treasures to help you on your way * Unearth secret relics, secret techniques, secret puzzles, and listen, there's a lot of secrets! * Featuring sound design by Power Up Audio (Celeste, Darkest Dungeon, Subnautica: Below Zero) * And an original soundtrack by Lifeformed (Dustforce, Double Fine Adventure) Keep your wits about you and be brave, little fox!
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.7
Temtem 60.

Temtem

Platform: PC
September 6, 2022
Every kid dreams about becoming a Temtem tamer; exploring the six islands of the Airborne Archipelago, discovering new species, and making good friends along the way. Now it's your turn to embark on an epic adventure and make those dreams come true. Catch new Temtem on Omninesia's floating islands, battle other tamers on the sandy beaches of Deniz or trade with your friends in Tucma's ash-covered fields. Defeat the ever-annoying Clan Belsoto and end its plot to rule over the Archipelago, beat all eight Dojo Leaders, and become the ultimate Temtem tamer!
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.7
Pac-Man World: Re-PAC 61.

Pac-Man World: Re-PAC

Platform: Switch
August 26, 2022
Feed Your Appetite for Adventure. In Pac-Man World Re-Pac, Pac-Man arrives home on his birthday to find the Ghosts have kidnapped Pac-Man’s family & friends and ruined his party. Pac-Man must set out to adventure through the six areas of Ghost Island to rescue his family and friends, and face-off against the Ghosts’ boss, Toc-Man. With polished graphics, enhanced gameplay, and updated features – Pac-Man World Re-Pac is action/platforming fun for both experienced Pac-fans and new Pac-thusiasts the world over.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
7.7
The Entropy Centre 62.

The Entropy Centre

Platform: PC
November 3, 2022
An extinction level event has set the world ablaze. You appear to be the last remaining person alive. Mankind's only hope lies at the core of the Entropy Centre. The Entropy Centre is a mind-bending puzzle adventure where you reverse objects through time to overcome seemingly impossible obstacles and conundrums. Manipulate time to your will and solve ingeniously challenging puzzle rooms, each one taking you closer to the heart of a colossal space station in orbit of Earth. Deviously challenging with razor-sharp witty writing and outstanding voice acting performances, The Entropy Centre merges a brilliant puzzle game with an epic adventure.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.6
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero 63.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero

Platform: PlayStation 4
September 27, 2022
The Crossbell State, located in western Zemlya-- Once the site of fierce territorial battles, it has since developed into one of the continent's leading trade and financial centers. However, pressure from the Erebonian Empire and the Calvard Republic is steadily increasing. While corrupt officials from both sides remain locked in political disputes, the mafia and underground criminal organizations are preparing to start a war. In the midst of all this chaos, the Crossbell Police Department has lost the trust of its people. Among them are Lloyd Bannings, a rookie agent, Elie MacDowell, granddaughter of Crossbell's mayor, Tio Plato, a young sorcereress who wields an orbal staff, and Randy Orlando, a former security guard. The foursome are assigned to a new department, the Special Support Section, where they are left with no choice but to join forces in the face of adversity. This is a story about four unlikely heroes fighting to overcome the walls defining their way of life.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.6
Prodeus 64.

Prodeus

Platform: PC
September 23, 2022
Prodeus is the first person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques. It reaches the quality you expect from a AAA experience while adhering to some of the aesthetic technical limits of older hardware.
Metascore:
84
User Score:
7.6
Shovel Knight Dig 65.

Shovel Knight Dig

Platform: Switch
September 23, 2022
When Drill Knight and his dastardly digging crew blast apart Shovel Knight's peaceful campsite and steal his loot, he grabs his trusty Shovel Blade and starts tunnelling after them. Meet new friends and foes, visit strange lands, and outfit yourself in your quest to keep the entire land from collapsing underfoot! Jump, slash, and dig your way down an ever-changing chasm of mystery in Shovel Knight Dig, an all-new Shovel Knight adventure!
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.6
F1 Manager 2022 66.

F1 Manager 2022

Platform: Xbox Series X
August 30, 2022
Make your mark on Formula 1 in the officially licensed F1 Manager 2022. Be the boss of your chosen constructor and pick from a roster of 2022 drivers and staff.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.6
Thymesia 67.

Thymesia

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 18, 2022
Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
7.6
Persona 5 Royal 68.

Persona 5 Royal

Platform: PlayStation 5
October 21, 2022
Forced to transfer to a high school in Tokyo, the protagonist has a strange dream. "You truly are a prisoner of fate. In the near future, ruin awaits you." With the goal of "rehabilitation" looming overhead, he must save others from distorted desires by donning the mask of a Phantom Thief. Prepare for an all-new RPG experience in Persona 5 Royal based in the universe of the award-winning series, Persona! Don the mask of Joker and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts. Break free from the chains of modern society and stage grand heists to infiltrate the minds of the corrupt and make them change their ways! Persona 5 Royal is packed with new characters, confidants, story depth, new locations to explore, and a new grappling hook mechanic for stealthy access to new areas. With a new semester at Shujin Academy, get ready to strengthen your abilities in the metaverse and in your daily life. Persona 5 Royal presents a unique visual style and award nominated composer Shoji Meguro returns with an all-new soundtrack. Explore Tokyo, unlock new Personas, customize your own personal Thieves Den, discover a never-before-seen story arc, cutscenes, alternate endings, and more! Even for the most seasoned Phantom Thieves among us, Persona 5 Royal is a new challenge to defy conventions, discover the power within, and fight for justice. Wear the mask. Reveal your truth.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
7.5
Grounded 69.

Grounded

Platform: Xbox Series X
September 27, 2022
The world is a vast, beautiful, and dangerous place especially when you have been shrunken to the size of an ant. Explore, build, and survive together in this cooperative survival-adventure. Can you thrive alongside the hordes of giant insects, fighting to survive the perils of the backyard? - Reactive World and Insect Life - Explore this immersive and persistent world, where the insect life reacts to your actions. - Base Building and Crafting - Shelter and tools are critical to your survival. Build epic bases to protect you and your stuff from the insects and the elements. Craft weapons, tools, and armor, allowing you to better fight, explore and survive. - Online Co-op - You can face the backyard alone or together, online, with up to three friends - it is your choice. - Campaign - Uncover the secrets lurking in the shadows of Grounded as you freely explore the backyard and progress through its mysterious story.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.5
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R 70.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R

Platform: PlayStation 5
September 2, 2022
All JOJOs Unite! Fight for Your Destiny! Jonathan Joestar, Jotaro Kujo, DIO, Jolyne Cujoh, and other characters from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure gather across multiple generations! With 50 playable characters from all arcs, you can experience popular battles from each story, and see characters from different universes interact for the first time! This title is based on the All Star Battle fighting system that was released in 2012. The game design of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R reinvigorates the experience with adjustments to the fighting tempo and the addition of hit stops and jump dashes. With new audio recordings from the Part 6 anime voice actors, the full atmosphere of the animated series is realized. Both fans who have played the original All Star Battle and newcomers will be able to enjoy the experience.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.5
I Was a Teenage Exocolonist 71.

I Was a Teenage Exocolonist

Platform: PC
August 25, 2022
Spend your teenage years on an alien planet in this narrative RPG with card-based battles. Explore, grow up, and fall in love. The choices you make and skills you master over ten years will determine the course of your life and the survival of your colony.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
7.5
Midnight Fight Express 72.

Midnight Fight Express

Platform: PC
August 23, 2022
A former member of the criminal underworld is lured back into “the life” by a mysterious drone claiming they have until sunrise to prevent a citywide criminal takeover together.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.5
Rollerdrome 73.

Rollerdrome

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 16, 2022
The year is 2030, and you are a competitor in a brutal new bloodsport – Rollerdrome. Combine stylish skate tricks with devastating slow-mo kills, picking your weapons with care to land the killing blow and make it to the end of the round… and maybe, with enough skill and hard work, to the end of the Championship. [Roll7]
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.5
Bayonetta 3 74.

Bayonetta 3

Platform: Switch
October 28, 2022
Bayonetta returns in an all-new, over-the-top climax action game. Sporting a wicked new ensemble and somehow familiar pigtails, the titular Umbra Witch must face a mysterious evil using her signature guns and time-slowing Witch Time ability. Is her foe angel, demon, or something else entirely? Tap into Bayonetta's naughtier side with Demon Masquerade, a new ability that channels the demon linked to her weapon allowing for some exciting action options, not to mention some hair-raising combos. She can also summon her demonic darlings like Gomorrah, Malphas, and Phantasmaraneae during battle, unleashing their demonic powers in the heat of combat and in new, larger-than life battles where you directly control the action. Bayonetta fights bravely in the streets of Tokyo against a mysterious enemy bent on plunging humanity into the depths of chaos. Why is she there? And has the enemy already extended their grasp to other worlds?
Metascore:
87
User Score:
7.4
The Valiant 75.

The Valiant

Platform: PC
October 19, 2022
Follow the story of Theoderich von Akenburg, a former crusader knight who, after becoming disillusioned with the cruelty of war, is called back into action by events set into motion 15 years ago when he and his former brother-in-arms, Ulrich von Grevel, stumble upon a fractured piece of an ancient artifact - the Rod of Aaron. A young monk named Malcom appears at Theoderich's doorstep, bringing him news that the Rod contains power never meant for mortals, and Ulrich has become obsessed with finding the remaining pieces and unifying the rod, an event that could bring untold evil and suffering to the world. Embark on a journey of brotherhood and redemption in The Valiant, a squad-based RTS set in 13th Century Europe and the Middle East. Command and level-up your medieval knights as you fight through an epic SP campaign, then take your skills online in both cooperative and competitive MP modes.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.4
The Last Oricru 76.

The Last Oricru

Platform: Xbox Series X
October 13, 2022
The Last Oricru is a story-driven action RPG, that puts you in the middle of an ongoing conflict between two races, on a partly terraformed planet, isolated from outer space by a protective barrier. Your decisions will bring interesting twists into the gameplay, as you can heavily influence the conflict and its outcome. You will experience hundreds of intense fights in a brutal medieval meets sci-fi world, where every decision has its consequences. Level up your hero, improve your skills before facing one of many boss fights and get ready for an unprecedented amount of possibilities.
Metascore:
59
User Score:
7.4
Beacon Pines 77.

Beacon Pines

Platform: Switch
September 22, 2022
Beacon Pines is a cute and creepy adventure set within a mysterious book. You play as both the reader of the book and its main character, Luka. Something strange is happening at the old warehouse, and Luka and his friends seem to be the only ones taking notice. Sneak out late, make new friends, uncover hidden truths, and collect words that will change the course of fate! As the book's reader, you'll navigate the story's turning points using The Chronicle: an interactive story tree that branches and grows along with your choices. Exploring one set of events can unlock new charms to use on another branch, leading you to jump back and forth between entirely different versions of the story in order to unravel the mysteries at the heart of Beacon Pines.
Metascore:
85
User Score:
7.4
Return to Monkey Island 78.

Return to Monkey Island

Platform: PC
September 19, 2022
Announcing Return to Monkey Island, the long-awaited follow-up to the legendary Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge by Ron Gilbert's Terrible Toybox in collaboration with Devolver Digital and Lucasfilm Games, coming 2022.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.4
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection 79.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection

Platform: Switch
August 30, 2022
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection assembles thirteen classic TMNT games by KONAMI in one incredible package. This collection provides a unique opportunity for gamers to experience these immensely popular and very influential games on modern consoles and includes a fantastic set of new quality of life features: * Added Online Play for certain games and Local Couch Play * Save Anytime and Rewind * Eleven Japanese Regional Versions * Button Mapping * Unique Development Art & Sketches * Historic TMNT Media Content The games are based on the characters and themes based on the 80's children's cartoon and comic book series, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The game often takes place in a fictionalized New York City, in the sewers, inside futuristic enemy bases and even across time itself!
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.4
Tinykin 80.

Tinykin

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 30, 2022
Milo arrives on Earth to find that he's way too small, everybody's gone and a day hasn't passed since 1991! Catch hundreds of mysterious tinykin and use their unique powers to create ladders, bridges, explosions and a lot more! Find a way home through a sprawling ant-sized metropolis, and unravel Earth's biggest mystery!
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.4
Potionomics 81.

Potionomics

Platform: PC
October 17, 2022
You’ve inherited your uncle’s potion shop—and a huge debt. Better get brewing! Customize your store, hire heroes to gather ingredients, befriend (or romance) fellow vendors to learn new haggling strategies, and go head-to-head with competitors in this narrative-driven, deck-building shop simulator.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
The Last Oricru 82.

The Last Oricru

Platform: PC
October 13, 2022
The Last Oricru is a story-driven action RPG, that puts you in the middle of an ongoing conflict between two races, on a partly terraformed planet, isolated from outer space by a protective barrier. Your decisions will bring interesting twists into the gameplay, as you can heavily influence the conflict and its outcome. You will experience hundreds of intense fights in a brutal medieval meets sci-fi world, where every decision has its consequences. Level up your hero, improve your skills before facing one of many boss fights and get ready for an unprecedented amount of possibilities.
Metascore:
53
User Score:
7.3
Grounded 83.

Grounded

Platform: PC
September 27, 2022
The world is a vast, beautiful and dangerous place especially when you have been shrunk to the size of an ant. Explore, build and survive together in this first person, multiplayer, survival-adventure. Can you thrive alongside the hordes of giant insects, fighting to survive the perils of the backyard?
Metascore:
83
User Score:
7.3
Serial Cleaners 84.

Serial Cleaners

Platform: PC
September 22, 2022
New York City, New Year's Eve 1999. An unlikely team of four professional cleaners for the mob gathers to drink and reminisce about their careers at the turn of the millenium. As the details of their stories stop matching up, the ugly truth behind their cooperation begins to reveal itself. What starts as a celebration of a decade of shared history slowly turns into a tense and dangerous standoff. An homage to 90s cinema - from Tarantino's classics through cult crime thrillers to B-movie action favorites and more - Serial Cleaners remixes those familiar places, characters and scenes into its own unique spin on a decade full of brightly colored optimism... and the grime underneath it all. Choose your path through the non-linear story by picking the part of the narrative you want to hear next, and then approach each mission as carefully or brazenly as you like. Utilize stealth, exploration and speed as the situation and your preferred experience warrants it. Get rid of the bodies and other damning evidence to wipe the decade's slate clean before the new millenium comes!
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.3
F1 Manager 2022 85.

F1 Manager 2022

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 25, 2022
Make your mark on Formula 1 in the officially licensed F1 Manager 2022. Be the boss of your chosen constructor and pick from a roster of 2022 drivers and staff.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
7.3
SD Gundam Battle Alliance 86.

SD Gundam Battle Alliance

Platform: Switch
August 25, 2022
In SD Gundam Battle Alliance, Mobile Suits and characters from across Mobile Suit Gundam history take center stage in this all-new action RPG. A Battle Alliance to Correct a False World The story takes place in G: Universe, a world where Gundam canon twists and turns in ways no one can predict. To correct this world's distorted history, the player leads a 3-unit squadron consisting of Mobile Suits and pilots from across Gundam history - a true Battle Alliance.What Awaits Beyond False History... Combo action with stunning visuals and dynamic animation Indulge in a wide array of Mobile Suit weaponry to crush many foes with! Control Mobile Suits portrayed with realistic weathering that showcases them as weapons of war as they tear across the battlefield with dynamic animations. Strange phenomena known as Breaks are twisting legendary moments from Gundam history, and you're in charge to fix them. Experience Gundam history's most famous scenes as you develop new Mobile Suits to add to your arsenal. Gather Capital and expansion parts to transform your favorite machine into the ultimate MS. Tackle missions with friends in multiplayer! Launch into battle with 2 partners to back you up. In multiplayer, you can play through the game with up to 2 other players in a 3-person team. Enjoy this new SD Gundam action RPG solo, or with friends.
Metascore:
73
User Score:
7.3
Temtem 87.

Temtem

Platform: Switch
September 6, 2022
Every kid dreams about becoming a Temtem tamer; exploring the six islands of the Airborne Archipelago, discovering new species, and making good friends along the way. Now it's your turn to embark on an epic adventure and make those dreams come true. Catch new Temtem on Omninesia's floating islands, battle other tamers on the sandy beaches of Deniz or trade with your friends in Tucma's ash-covered fields. Defeat the ever-annoying Clan Belsoto and end its plot to rule over the Archipelago, beat all eight Dojo Leaders, and become the ultimate Temtem tamer!
Metascore:
76
User Score:
7.2
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection 88.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection

Platform: Xbox Series X
August 30, 2022
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection assembles thirteen classic TMNT games by KONAMI in one incredible package. This collection provides a unique opportunity for gamers to experience these immensely popular and very influential games on modern consoles and includes a fantastic set of new quality of life features: * Added Online Play for certain games and Local Couch Play * Save Anytime and Rewind * Eleven Japanese Regional Versions * Button Mapping * Unique Development Art & Sketches * Historic TMNT Media Content The games are based on the characters and themes based on the 80's children's cartoon and comic book series, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The game often takes place in a fictionalized New York City, in the sewers, inside futuristic enemy bases and even across time itself!
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.2
Signalis 89.

Signalis

Platform: PC
October 27, 2022
Awaken from slumber and explore a surreal retrotech world as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost partner and her lost dreams. Discover terrifying secrets, challenging puzzles, and nightmarish creatures in a tense and melancholic experience of cosmic dread and classic psychological survival horror.
Metascore:
80
User Score:
7.1
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed 90.

Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed

Platform: PC
October 18, 2022
Ghostbusters: Spirits Unleashed is coming to a platform near you. As a Ghostbuster, join with other Ghostbusters to chase and trap ghosts in museums, prisons, hotels, and more, and capture the ghosts before they can fully haunt the areas. Or, as the Ghost, hide, sneak, surprise, scare, and of course, slime Ghostbusters and civilians until the everything has gone completely spooky. Use trickery, deception, and Ectoplasm to gain the upper hand and drive the Ghostbusters out.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
7.1
Deathloop 91.

Deathloop

Platform: Xbox Series X
September 20, 2022
If at first you don't succeed Die, Die Again From the team at Arkane Lyon comes an innovative take on first-person action. "DEATHLOOP" transports players to the lawless island of Blackreef in an eternal struggle between two extraordinary assassins. Explore stunning environments and meticulously designed levels in an immersive gameplay experience that lets you approach every situation any way you like. Hunt down targets all over the island in an effort to put an end to the cycle once and for all, and remember, if at first you don't succeed die, die again.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
7.1
Thymesia 92.

Thymesia

Platform: Xbox Series X
August 18, 2022
Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.1
Kirby's Dream Buffet 93.

Kirby's Dream Buffet

Platform: Switch
August 17, 2022
Snack your way to victory in a jam-packed race to claim a mountain of strawberries in Kirby's Dream Buffet for Nintendo Switch. Roll down delicious courses against another player locally or versus a whole gang of colourful, hungry Kirbys online. Snack on strawberries to increase your size. The bigger you are, the faster you'll roll downhill. The most well-rounded (and heaviest) Kirby wins the race! Want to turn the tables on your opponents? Grab Food Boxes to unlock delicious Copy Food abilities.
Metascore:
66
User Score:
7.1
Scorn 94.

Scorn

Platform: Xbox Series X
October 14, 2022
Scorn is an atmospheric first person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry. It is designed around an idea of "being thrown into the world". Isolated and lost inside this dream-like world you will explore different interconnected regions in a non-linear fashion. The unsettling environment is a character itself. Every location contains its own theme (story), puzzles and characters that are integral in creating a cohesive lived in world. Throughout the game you will open up new areas, acquire different skill sets, weapons, various items and try to comprehend the sights presented to you.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
7.0
NieR: Automata - The End of YoRHa Edition 95.

NieR: Automata - The End of YoRHa Edition

Platform: Switch
October 6, 2022
NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition is the Nintendo Switch™ version of NieR:Automata, an award-winning post-apocalyptic action RPG that has achieved deep-rooted popularity around the world. The distant future… Invaders from another world attack without warning, unleashing a new type of threat: weapons known as “machine lifeforms.” In the face of this insurmountable threat, mankind is driven from Earth and takes refuge on the Moon. As 2B, a member of the newly organized android military force YoRHa, players will immerse themselves in a ferocious battle to take back the planet. Experience a captivating story that goes beyond simple entertainment, inspiring a wide array of emotions as it unfolds through genre blending action in a beautifully desolate open world. This product includes the content of the "3C3C1D119440927" DLC.* Three types of colosseums are included, and three types of costumes based on characters from the related title, NieR Replicant, can be obtained as rewards. *To enjoy this content you will need to have progressed a certain way into the main story of the game. There are also some scenes during the progression of the main game scenario in which this content cannot be accessed.
Metascore:
89
User Score:
7.0
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R 96.

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R

Platform: Xbox Series X
September 2, 2022
All JOJOs Unite! Fight for Your Destiny! Jonathan Joestar, Jotaro Kujo, DIO, Jolyne Cujoh, and other characters from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure gather across multiple generations! With 50 playable characters from all arcs, you can experience popular battles from each story, and see characters from different universes interact for the first time! This title is based on the All Star Battle fighting system that was released in 2012. The game design of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R reinvigorates the experience with adjustments to the fighting tempo and the addition of hit stops and jump dashes. With new audio recordings from the Part 6 anime voice actors, the full atmosphere of the animated series is realized. Both fans who have played the original All Star Battle and newcomers will be able to enjoy the experience.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
7.0
Immortality 97.

Immortality

Platform: Xbox Series X
August 30, 2022
Marissa Marcel was a film star. She made three movies. But none of the movies was ever released. And Marissa Marcel disappeared. An interactive trilogy from Sam Barlow, creator of Her Story.
Metascore:
88
User Score:
7.0
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II 98.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Platform: Xbox Series X
October 28, 2022
A global squad of iconic veterans and new legends of yet untold clandestine missions, these Operators are set to deliver a new era of Call of Duty when Modern Warfare II releases on October 28, 2022. Initial asset intel brings revelations about key members of Task Force 141, including Team leader Captain John Price, Sergeant Kyle "Gaz" Garrick, Sergeant "Soap" MacTavish, lone-wolf Simon "Ghost" Riley, and Colonel Alejandro Vargas of the Mexican Special Forces.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
6.9
Gunfire Reborn 99.

Gunfire Reborn

Platform: Xbox Series X
October 27, 2022
Gunfire Reborn is an Adventure level-based game featured with FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heros with different abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use randomly dropped weapons to adventure in random levels. This game can be played by single player, or Co-op up to four. In this game, players' experience in each level is random. Every restart means brand new experience. You will meet different heroes' talents, weapons and items, different checkpoints and combat rhythms in different levels. Game Features: * FPS+Roguelite+RPG combined gameplay, construct diverse Build through death cycle for differnt experience * Elaborate, yet randomized stage experience * Over 100 different items and various weapons * Many heroes and multiple game plus with different game mechanism * Unique art style * Co-op level-based adventure
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.9
Soul Hackers 2 100.

Soul Hackers 2

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 24, 2022
Explore a supernatural RPG with stylish summoners and dark dangers lurking under the neon lights of a cyberpunk Japan. It is up to Ringo, an agent of Aion, to save the world from apocalypse.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
6.9

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Highest of the Month
  1. 94

    God of War: Ragnarok

  2. 88

    Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration

    • Release Date: Nov 11, 2022
    • Rating: T
    • User Score: tbd
    • Platform: Switch
  3. 88

    Return to Monkey Island

    • Release Date: Nov 8, 2022
    • User Score: 8.3
    • Platform: PS5
  4. 87

    Pentiment

  5. 86

    It Takes Two

    • Release Date: Nov 4, 2022
    • Rating: T
    • User Score: 7.9
    • Platform: Switch
Lowest of the Month
  1. 50

    Sonic Frontiers

  2. 58

    Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Bloody Ties

  3. 68

    The Past Within

    • Release Date: Nov 2, 2022
    • Platform: PC
  4. 70

    Harvestella

  5. 71

    The Chant