A great modernized take on the NES Ninja Gaiden formula that starts simple and adds just the right amount of complexity to find its own unique identity in a crowded genre
Ghostrunner's lightning-quick pace, skill-heavy gameplay, excellent platforming, and open-ended combat structure makes for a first-person action experience that shouldn't be overlooked
WWE 2K Battlegrounds succeeds at being the most pick up and play friendly WWE video game in years, but it's a royal stumble in just about every other way.
A masterpiece that stays true to the original while also holding surprises around every corner.
EA Sports UFC 4 doesn't rock the boat all that much, but its reworked clinch system and new grapple assist feature are welcome changes, along with a tighter career mode that does a better job of teaching the basics of MMA.
Fantasy Strike is an approachable, innovative, and tightly designed 2D fighter that is much more than what its bland looks might indicate
A lack of navigational tools put a damper on Carrion's otherwise excellent power fantasy of being a horror movie monster
Ghost of Tsushima is an absolutely gorgeous open-world action/adventure with incredible combat and clever solutions to longstanding issues in the genre, despite dropping the ball on the stealth side of its stealth/action split.
The Wonderful 101: Remastered doesn't do much to earn its "Remastered" distinction, but nonetheless, this is still absolutely the best way to experience one of the best action games of a generation.
Despite a tiny roster, Them's Fightin' Herds is a 2D fighter that can hang with the big players in the genre
Despite some familiar issues, One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4's improvements to combat and its large and diverse roster of 40+ playable characters go a long way in alleviating the typical tedium that plagues the musou genre.
Nioh 2 improves and evolves just about everything that was great in the first, though it won't win over any new fans that found the original game too tough to handle.
Granblue Fantasy: Versus dazzles with approachable and deep fighting mechanics, even though its paltry roster and weak story mode set it back.
Despite lackluster RPG mechanics, the fighting and the story presentation of Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is enough to make this a worthwhile venture through the world of DBZ for fans and newcomers alike.