Game Releases by User Score

Sea of Stars 1.

Sea of Stars

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 29, 2023
Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. A prequel story set in The Messenger's universe, it tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer. Promising the Sabotage touch in every system, Sea of Stars aims to modernize the classic RPG in terms of turn-based combat, storytelling, exploration and interactions with the environment, while still offering a hearty slice of nostalgia and good old, simple fun. Key ingredients : * Engaging turn-based combat. Combat gameplay includes active player input during attack animations (timed hits), multi-character combo attacks, boosting, and strategic defense options to hinder enemies while they are channeling powerful attacks or spells. For a more immersive experience, there are no random encounters or transitions to separate battlefields, and no grinding. Both navigation and combat happen in the same environment. * Unshackled traversal. Swim, climb, vault, jump off or hoist up ledges as you run through the world with a navigation system based on platformer expertise that breaks free from the classic bound-to-the-grid tile-based movement. * Prequel story set in The Messenger's universe. Dozens of original characters and story arcs will take you on a captivating journey. Sometimes epic, sometimes silly, and other times emotional, Sea of Stars does its RPG duty of exploring classic themes of adventure and friendship, while also being chock-full of the unexpected twists and events you've come to expect from a Sabotage production. * Full-on dynamic lighting our custom-made render pipeline allows the creation of a breathtaking world coming to life by pushing the limits of 2D pixel-art games. * The Sabotage treatment on the turn-based RPG genre. Every system has been deeply analyzed to create an experience that pays respect to retro classics, while reworking some elements in order to offer a modernized experience free of irritants and overly lengthy sequences.
Metascore:
91
User Score:
8.2
Rogue Legacy 2 2.

Rogue Legacy 2

Platform: PlayStation 5
June 20, 2023
Rogue Legacy is back! But now it's got a 2 on the end of it! Rogue Legacy 2 is a genealogical rogue-LITE. That means it has all the trappings of a typical rogue-like (randomized runs, changing characters, and more), but with persistent upgrades, and persistent dead heirs. In this game, your legacy defines you. Spend your parents' inheritance and grow the family manor to give your children a better fighting chance. Each child is unique, with their own traits and abilities. Your daughter could be a Ranger. She could also be vegan. It's a new experience every time. Rogue Legacy 2 also lets you play how you want to. Go hard and fast, and dive deeper into the depths of a randomly-generated world. Or take it slow and steady and build your character up until you're ready for greater challenges.
Metascore:
90
User Score:
6.0
Diablo IV 3.

Diablo IV

Platform: PlayStation 5
June 6, 2023
MEET YOUR MAKER - Lilith has returned to Santuary, summoned by a dark ritual after eons in exile. Her return ushers in a new era of misery and darkness. LEGIONS OF CREATION An old legend has it that Sanctuary was created by the union of an Angel and a Demon, and that their descendants --- humanity --- built villages, then cities and empires, spreading across the land to form the world's cultures and civilization. A REIGN OF ENMITY Chaos threatens to consume Sanctuary as evil and impeity continue to spread. Depraved demons and corrupted wildlife roam the land unchecked, as terrified townsfolk huddle in dark corners trying to survive one more day. CULT OF PERSONALITY The pious plead for guidance from their faith, but doubts have them feeling that their devotion is misplaced. Lilith's return has spawned a new wave of cultists and worshippers, but regardless of dogma, all prayers remain unanswered. DAUGHTER OF HATRED The daughter of Mephisto awakens burning urges in the hearts of those around her, be it demon, human or beast. Profound fears, unchecked rage, repressed impulses, sinful desires --- all are brought forth violently and irresistibly by her mere presence. UNSTOPPABLE EVIL As darkness returns to sanctuary, a brave few dare to face this threat. But what fate awaits them in a land forsaken by hope, valor, wisdom, and justice?
Metascore:
88
User Score:
1.6
Final Fantasy XVI 4.

Final Fantasy XVI

Platform: PlayStation 5
June 22, 2023
Introducing FINAL FANTASY XVI Coming to PlayStation 5. An all-new title in the legendary FINAL FANTASY series. FINAL FANTASY XVI is the newest entry in the FINAL FANTASY series, coming to the PlayStation 5 (PS5) system. FINAL FANTASY XVI is an all-new standalone single player action RPG produced by Naoki Yoshida (FINAL FANTASY XIV, DRAGON QUEST X) and directed by Hiroshi Takai (FINAL FANTASY XIV, THE LAST REMNANT).
Metascore:
87
User Score:
8.0
Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew 5.

Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 17, 2023
Welcome to the Lost Caribbean! In this stealth strategy game, join a ghost ship with a living soul and assemble a cursed pirate crew. Embrace magical powers to defy the menacing army of the Inquisition, who stands between you and the mysterious treasure of the legendary Captain Mordechai. Pull-off an epic heist and salvage a mysterious treasure of otherworldly power to defy the army of the Inquisition. Infiltrate their fortresses. Sneak behind enemy lines. Cleverly combine the magical skills of your crew to take out a variety of enemies with carefully considered tactics. Feel like a brilliant mastermind when your plan clicks perfectly into place!
Metascore:
87
User Score:
4.7
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon 6.

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 25, 2023
A mysterious new substance was discovered on the remote planet, Rubicon 3. As an energy source, this substance was expected to dramatically advance humanity's technological and communications capabilities. Instead, this substance caused a catastrophe that engulfed the planet and the surrounding stars in flames and storms, forming a Burning Star System. Almost half a century later, the same substance resurfaced on Rubicon 3, a planet now contaminated and sealed off by the catastrophe. The player infiltrates Rubicon as an independent mercenary and finds themselves in a struggle over the substance with the corporations and other factions. In ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON, players will assemble and pilot their own mech with 3D maneuverability to move freely through three dimensional fast-paced missions. Take on difficult challenges and overwhelm your enemies with dynamic movements that make full use of ranged and melee combat.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
7.9
Blasphemous 2 7.

Blasphemous 2

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 24, 2023
The second scripture in the Blasphemous series portends the return of The Penitent One, with a story that continues from the free Wounds of Eventide DLC for the original game, where The Heart in the sky heralded the return of The Miracle and foretold the birth of a new miracle child. Awakened in a strange new land, and displaced from his final resting place, The Penitent One is thrust back into the endless cycle of life, death, and resurrection, with no other option than to explore this perilous new world and uncover its long-forgotten secrets. Hordes of grotesque enemies stand in your way, awaiting final judgement by the brutal hand of the Penitent One, with titanic twisted bosses also lurking in the darkness, waiting for their chance to return you to the grave from whence you came.
Metascore:
86
User Score:
8.5
Quake II - Enhanced Edition 8.

Quake II - Enhanced Edition

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 10, 2023
As humanity’s last hope, it’s up to you to stop the wicked Strogg’s warpath before it twists mankind into mechanical horrors. The odds are stacked against you on a hostile alien planet teeming with enemy forces, but so long as you have ammo and a pulse, it’s not over! Battle hordes of cybernetic creatures in blistering FPS combat, strafing through Quake II’s campaign with an iconic arsenal of bullets, rockets and shells. Enjoy Quake II’s legendary gameplay, preserved and complete with the original soundtrack by Sonic Mayhem, now enhanced with widescreen support, restored content previously left on the cutting room floor, visual and performance upgrades to make every muzzle flash and gib-plosion pop on-screen and even new levels. The enhanced release of Quake II comes with both expansions for the original game, Mission Pack: The Reckoning and Mission Pack: Ground Zero, adding over 30 additional single player levels and over 20 Deathmatch maps. Quake II now includes Call of the Machine, an all-new expansion created by Wolfenstein: The New Colossus developer, MachineGames. Consisting of 28 campaign levels plus a brand-new Deathmatch map, fight across time and space to find the Strogg-Maker, destroy it and change fate itself. [Bethesda]
Metascore:
84
User Score:
8.2
Moving Out 2 9.

Moving Out 2

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 15, 2023
Moving Out 2 is the wacky sequel to the world-famous physics-based moving simulator. Working as a solo F.A.R.T, or with up to three friends, slip into your Smooth Moves uniform and help the residents of Packmore, and beyond, to pack up and ship out! Moving Out 2 features an entire new cast of extra lovable characters because Smooth Moves have signed up some new F.A.R.T recruits! Not to worry though, Rye Yu and Sidney are still on the payroll...
Metascore:
83
User Score:
6.5
F1 23 10.

F1 23

Platform: PlayStation 5
June 16, 2023
Be the last to brake in EA SPORTS F1 23, the official video game of the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship. A new chapter in the thrilling "Braking Point" story mode delivers high-speed drama and heated rivalries. Race wheel-to-wheel at new Las Vegas and Qatar circuits, and earn rewards and upgrades in F1 World. New Red Flags add an authentic strategic element, and the 35% Race Distance feature delivers more action and excitement. Drive updated 2023 cars with the official F1 lineup of your favorite 20 drivers and 10 teams. Create your dream team and race to win in My Team Career Mode, compete in split-screen or in the expanded cross-platform multiplayer, and be more social with new Racenet Leagues.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
6.3
Venba 11.

Venba

Platform: PlayStation 5
July 31, 2023
Cook delicious South-Indian food and experience the journey of an immigrant family in Venba! Venba is a narrative cooking game where you play as an Indian mom who immigrates to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Players will cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations and explore in this story about family, love, loss and more. Cook Mouth Watering Dishes Venba's recipe book gets damaged when she moves to Canada. Restore the lost recipes to cook delicious, mouth-watering dishes that serve as a connection to the home left behind. Explore, Converse, Experience Get to know the family well, hold branching conversations, and explore as you face the challenges that arise from day to day life. Features: - Cook authentic and delicious recipes handpicked from regional South-Indian cuisine - Hold branching conversations and explore different narrative beats - Beautiful visuals and animations Unique soundtrack inspired by Indian musicals
Metascore:
82
User Score:
3.8
The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie 12.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie

Platform: PlayStation 5
July 7, 2023
What destinies await these three fateful figures? Use the Crossroads system to switch between Rean Schwarzer, Lloyd Bannings, and the masked figure "C", and determine the fates of key characters and locations within Zemuria. Dive into refined tactical combat with new features such as United Front, and discover new allies and challenges within the halls of the True Reverie Corridor! Where one trail ends, another begins... The intertwining fates of three figures in Zemuria will be decided in this climactic chapter of The Legend of Heroes series! Follow the footsteps of the war hero Rean Schwarzer, the liberator Lloyd Bannings, and the masked enigma "C", and switch between each of their paths freely with the Crossroads system.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.7
Viewfinder 13.

Viewfinder

Platform: PlayStation 5
July 18, 2023
Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind. About the game Viewfinder is a mind-bending first person adventure game in which you can bring pictures to life by placing them into the world. • Reshape Reality. Beyond photographs, bring paintings, sketches, screenshots and postcards to life while reshaping the world • Exploration is learning, the player will learn the secrets of the world, the reason why it exists, and the freedom to create. Explore multiple hub worlds that are all cohesive and encompass similar, but complex, differences. • Experience as much as you want. Viewfinder’s Narrative is player driven and will be an approachable experience to someone who just wants to play and solve puzzles, and a rich well thought off world to a player who wants to learn more. • Find the answer to the impossible, once you step in the world of Viewfinder.
Metascore:
82
User Score:
7.0
Mr. Run and Jump 14.

Mr. Run and Jump

Platform: PlayStation 5
July 25, 2023
In this electric 2D platformer, help Mr. Run and Jump defeat the terrifying Void and collect all the Power Gems from the Realms of Color! Joined by his trusty pal Leap the Dog, the duo must venture through a dazzling and dangerous world, dodging countless enemies and conquering hundreds of fierce platforming challenges to save the day!
Metascore:
81
User Score:
tbd
Remnant II 15.

Remnant II

Platform: PlayStation 5
July 21, 2023
Remnant II is the sequel to the best-selling game Remnant: From the Ashes that pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself. To succeed, players will need to rely on their own skills and those of their team to overcome the toughest challenges and to stave off humanity's extinction.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
7.3
The Expanse: A Telltale Series - Episode 1 16.

The Expanse: A Telltale Series - Episode 1

Platform: PlayStation 5
July 27, 2023
Experience the exciting universe of The Expanse like never before in Telltale’s latest adventure, The Expanse: A Telltale Series. Follow Cara Gee, who reprises her role as Camina Drummer, and explore the dangerous and uncharted edges of The Belt aboard the The Artemis. From scavenging wrecked ships in a zero-g environment, to surviving a mutiny, to combating fearsome pirates, you make the difficult choices and reveal Camina Drummer’s resolve in this latest Telltale adventure.
Metascore:
81
User Score:
6.2
EVERSPACE 2 17.

EVERSPACE 2

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 15, 2023
EVERSPACE 2 is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with deep exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Experience a thoughtful story, set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils. In the campaign, you will make some friends with their own story to tell. They will join you on side missions and provide certain benefits in the endgame, where vicious encounters and brutal challenges will stand between you and that next epic loot drop.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.3
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy 18.

Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 31, 2023
Trine 5 will take Amadeus the Wizard, Zoya the Thief, and Pontius the Knight on their most action-packed journey yet! With their reputations tarnished, loved ones in danger, and their own magical powers at stake, the Heroes of Trine must reunite to push back a fearsome Clockwork army and bring peace and justice to the land! Traverse breathtaking 2.5D landscapes in Trine's deepest and visually richest chapter to date, with an all new cast of characters - some friends, some foes, but all unforgettable. Whether by yourself or playing with up to three friends in online and local co-op, the upgraded puzzle difficulty system keeps things fresh, adapting the challenge to the number of players. Level up the heroes' abilities with the all-new skill quest system, growing their legend as they are once again united by… the Trine!
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Oxenfree II: Lost Signals 19.

Oxenfree II: Lost Signals

Platform: PlayStation 5
July 12, 2023
TVs turn on and off. Planes lose radar. Radio stations can't broadcast through the static. In the small coastal town of Camena, unnaturally occurring electromagnetic waves are suddenly causing interference with electrical and radio equipment. Reluctantly, Riley Poverly returns to her hometown to investigate the mystery, but what she finds is more than she bargained for. OXENFREE II: Lost Signals is the mind-bending follow-up to the critically-acclaimed narrative adventure game OXENFREE from Night School Studio. Play it as a standalone story or dive deeper by playing the original - it's up to you. As you play, you'll shape every step of the story through your choices. How you choose to deal with the supernatural events at hand will forever alter the future.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
7.0
Dordogne 20.

Dordogne

Platform: PlayStation 5
June 13, 2023
Dordogne is a narrative adventure game in which you play as Mimi, a 32-year-old woman visiting the house of her recently deceased grandmother. As a souvenir of the childhood summers Mimi spent with her in Dordogne, her grandmother left her letters and puzzles to solve, to remind her to make the most out of life. In this colourful region, full of wonderful scents and feelings, Mimi will immerse herself back into her childhood memories, and see once again through the eyes of the little girl who marveled at everything.
Metascore:
79
User Score:
tbd
Sonic Origins Plus 21.

Sonic Origins Plus

Platform: PlayStation 5
June 23, 2023
Sonic Origins Plus includes the 4 remastered Sega titles from last year's release -- Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic CD and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles -- plus a dozen Game Gear titles available in a special in-game "museum."
Metascore:
78
User Score:
6.8
Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical 22.

Stray Gods: The Roleplaying Musical

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 10, 2023
Gods. Romance. Murder. Musical Numbers?! Play as Grace in a world where Greek Gods live in hiding among us. Change your fate as you draw friends, foes & lovers into song using your powers of musical persuasion to unravel the mystery of the Last Muse's death.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
5.6
Synapse 23.

Synapse

Platform: PlayStation 5
July 4, 2023
Dual-wield brutal firepower and surging telekinesis in the ultimate mind-breaking VR shooter. Become a mind-breaking operative and invade the twisted subconscious of a notorious enemy of state. Wreak havoc on the enemy's mind by combining deadly weaponry and transformative telekinetic abilities. Duel-wield and combine your powers to overcome formidable defences and delve deeper into a hostile mindscape. Evolve and master your own combat style by combining increasingly sophisticated skills and abilities. Risk everything on a desperate, final mission into the darkest corners of a corrupted mind. Visceral, fast-paced and visually explosive, Synapse is a never-before-seen experience created exclusively for PlayStation VR2.
Metascore:
77
User Score:
7.5
F1 Manager 2023 24.

F1 Manager 2023

Platform: PlayStation 5
July 27, 2023
The intense world of Formula 1 comes alive for a new season in F1 Manager 2023. Twenty-three races, six F1 Sprint events, new cars, new circuits including the Las Vegas street circuit, new drivers, new challenges... Your legacy begins here. F1 Manager 2023 gives you unparalleled control of your chosen F1 team, with rich and detailed management features, refined racing spectacle, deeper authenticity and a brand-new mode that allows you to rewrite the season on your terms.
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.7
Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX 25.

Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX

Platform: PlayStation 5
June 6, 2023
Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!
Metascore:
76
User Score:
tbd
Aliens: Dark Descent 26.

Aliens: Dark Descent

Platform: PlayStation 5
June 20, 2023
In Aliens: Dark Descent, command a squad of hardened Colonial Marines to stop a terrifying Xenomorph outbreak on Moon Lethe. Lead your soldiers in real-time combat against iconic Xenomorphs, rogue operatives from the insatiable Weyland-Yutani Corporation, and a host of horrifying creatures new to the Alien franchise. Infiltrate large open levels and annihilate enemies with your squad, dispatching orders strategically and intuitively at the touch of a button. Tread carefully, as your foes will adapt their tactics to your actions while hunting you down because death is permanent. Manage your resources wisely and take calculated risks to outsmart the deadliest creature mankind has ever faced. Can you and your squad stop the outbreak before it's too late?
Metascore:
76
User Score:
6.8
RIDE 5 27.

RIDE 5

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 24, 2023
Rev up your engine and get ready to hit the track with RIDE 5. An adrenaline-filled gaming experience that is so authentic it will make you feel like you're truly racing at break-neck speed. Find your favorite bikes and check out new ones in the ultimate motorcycle game! Race on over 35 tracks and collect more than 200 motorcycles from world-renowned manufacturers, each element is designed to feel like you're riding a real bike. IT'S A LONG ROAD It's not just speed that wins races - Endurance mode rewards perseverance and strategy. Time is no longer the issue, ride to your heart's content with the option of saving, exiting and jumping back in later. Just make sure you keep an eye on fuel and pit-stops - these helplines can quickly become your worst nightmare! FROM ZERO TO HERO Start out in your garage, climb the ranks and become the best world racer in the new Career mode. Race against increasingly skilled Rivals, true obstacles who will stand between you and the finish line. Learn to master different bikes and handle every situation. It won't be easy though... The road to victory is laden with challenges and it's up to you to decide which one you want to take - the harder the challenge, the greater the reward! WIN UNDER ANY CONDITION It doesn't matter how good you are, there is always one factor you can't control: the weather. Clear blue skies can turn into heavy downpours and then back to sunshine, rolling clouds will follow you as you dash through the bends, giving you ever-changing views and landscapes. You will have to deal with unexpected situations and use your skill to tackle both wet and dry conditions - the improved physics makes for an even more life-like experience! TEST. LEARN. RIDE. Not sure which line to follow or when to slam on the brakes? Use the new riding aids and get customized support when needed the most. Learn to better handle the bike and the tricks of the trade to become the best rider you can be.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.5
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre 28.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 18, 2023
Assume the role of one of the notorious Slaughter family, or their victims, in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a 3rd-person asymmetrical horror experience based on the groundbreaking and iconic 1974 horror film. Texas. Early 1973. Ana and a group of close friends embark on a journey to the small dusty town of Newt, TX, the last known location of Ana's missing sister, Maria. The group's search quickly turns into a nightmare of unimaginable proportions when they mistakenly invade the home of Leatherface and his cannibalistic family. Tied up, tortured, and left for dead, the group must find the strength to fight back and escape before it's too late. Featuring strategic 3v4 team-based multiplayer gameplay, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will allow players to truly experience this iconic franchise. The only question is, who will survive and what will be left of them?
Metascore:
75
User Score:
8.2
Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg 29.

Atelier Marie Remake: The Alchemist of Salburg

Platform: PlayStation 5
July 13, 2023
At the Royal Academy of Magic (the Academy for short), Marie is failing in her attempts to study alchemy. One day, she is given an atelier by her professor as part of a special graduation exam. In order to graduate, Marie must complete an item that will impress her professor. But first, Marie must strive to improve her alchemy skills, collect ingredients, and earn money to hire adventurers and buy recipes and utensils... Add all of that to the synthesis, battles, and quests she must undertake, and it's clear that she has a lot to do before she's ready for her exam! It's up to you to choose where to begin! Work hard to graduate from the Academy, but be sure to enjoy yourself along the way.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
6.5
Layers of Fear 30.

Layers of Fear

Platform: PlayStation 5
June 15, 2023
Layers of Fears is a first-person psychedelic horror chronicle focused on tense exploration and immersive storytelling - a new game built upon the foundations of Layers of Fear, LOF: Inheritance, and Layers of Fear 2 with a surprising new story and gameplay direction. Created with the cutting-edge Unreal Engine 5 technology, the game will support Ray Tracing, HDR effect, 4K resolution, and make use of the Lumen system to offer the most immersive and visceral horror experience. Layers of Fears will be the complete, definitive and at the same time unpredictable way to discover the stories of artists enslaved by their obsessions. Prepare for an exquisite horror experience thanks to the expanded plot lines that will cast a new light on the overarching narrative.
Metascore:
75
User Score:
5.8
MotoGP 23 31.

MotoGP 23

Platform: PlayStation 5
June 8, 2023
The complete Official Championship 2023 in the most challenging and advanced MotoGP experience ever. Your path to glory has never been so personal. Just like in real life, your choices will affect your career. Manage Rivalries and take advantage of the new Turning Points to move faster through the different classes. When everything can change in a heartbeat, strategy becomes your greatest ally. Dynamic Weather brings a new level of unpredictability to the race. Take quick decisions and make the best of the Flag to Flag rule to turn the tide of the race. Make your journey unique with new powerful graphic editors. Show off your style and creativity with stickers, drawings and writings for your rider, bike and your helmet too!
Metascore:
74
User Score:
tbd
Gord 32.

Gord

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 17, 2023
Gord is a single-player adventure strategy. To survive in this dark fantasy world, you must develop your settlement, but to prevail, you must conquer the darkness lurking beyond the gates. Lead the people of the Tribe of the Dawn as they venture deep into forbidden lands. Complete quests that shape their personalities, impact their wellbeing, and decide the fate of their community. Erect palisades, develop structures, and grow your gord from a humble settlement to a formidable fortress. However, expansion won't be easy! Your population is constantly at risk from enemy tribes, gruesome monsters, and mysterious powers that lurk in the surrounding woods.
Metascore:
74
User Score:
8.4
GYLT 33.

GYLT

Platform: PlayStation 5
July 6, 2023
Enter the new creation from Tequila Works, a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions. Set in a creepy and melancholic world, GYLT is an eerie story mixing fantasy and reality in a surrealist place where your nightmares become reality. Hide from terrible creatures or confront them as you find your way through the challenges of this wicked world.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
7.0
Quantum: Recharged 34.

Quantum: Recharged

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 17, 2023
Quantum: Recharged reimagines the classic 40 years since its arcade debut, featuring modern flourishes that have become a staple in the Recharged series. In Quantum: Recharged, players must defeat waves of enemies by encircling and entrapping groups of foes with their ship to create punishing dead zones that destroy them. With no on-board guns, lasers or missiles to shoot enemies down, Quantum: Recharged challenges players to avoid taking damage and progress through increasingly difficult levels by mastering their ship's maneuverability. A fusion of frenetic gameplay and quick-thinking problem-solving, Quantum: Recharged is a visual cosmic wonder complemented by an energetic original soundtrack from award-winning composer Megan McDuffie, featuring soaring melodies and infectious beats.
Metascore:
72
User Score:
tbd
Immortals of Aveum 35.

Immortals of Aveum

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 22, 2023
Immortals of Aveum is a groundbreaking new single-player, first-person magic shooter, created by Ascendant Studios and released by EA Originals, that delivers a visceral, cinematic campaign. Made by the creators of Call of Duty and Dead Space, Immortals of Aveum is set in an original fantasy universe engulfed in magic, rife with conflict, and on the verge of oblivion.
Metascore:
71
User Score:
5.4
Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life 36.

Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life

Platform: PlayStation 5
June 27, 2023
Your new life begins in Forgotten Valley, a tranquil community where your father and his friend Takakura once dreamed of running a farm. As you befriend the valley's residents and fulfill your father's legacy, you'll live a carefree life on the farm growing crops and raising animals. As the seasons go by, you'll find your lifelong partner, raise a child together, and watch them grow up before your very eyes. This remake of a beloved classic features plenty of new events, enhanced festivals, more recipes to cook, and a cornucopia of never-before-seen crops. Looking for more to do around the farm? Take pictures of your family with the new camera feature, dress up in your favorite outfits, or help your fellow residents with their requests. Whether this is your first STORY OF SEASONS adventure or you're returning to Forgotten Valley, a wonderful life awaits you.
Metascore:
70
User Score:
6.5
Park Beyond 37.

Park Beyond

Platform: PlayStation 5
June 16, 2023
In Park Beyond, you can create the park of your dreams without being held back by gravity! Take the role of a newly-hired visionary architect for a struggling company and create mind-twisting theme parks. You can create the rides you have always dreamed about but that couldn't exist in real life. Team up with Phil, the enthusiastic park veteran, Izzy, the stern but friendly executive, and a host of other colorful and passionate characters, to build a successful and profitable park company. The accessible controls and a story-driven campaign mode will help you learn the ropes of park management and build increasingly crazy rides and modular coasters.
Metascore:
69
User Score:
5.7
Pixel Ripped 1978 38.

Pixel Ripped 1978

Platform: PlayStation 5
June 15, 2023
ARVORE has teamed-up with Atari to create an incomparably authentic retro experience using gaming's most innovative technology: a 3D exploration of the 2D genesis of the industry. An immersive, joyful frolic through the Golden Age of Video Games, Pixel Ripped 1978 places our heroine Dot in the heart of the blossoming industry. Pixel Ripped 1978 is the third installment in the popular VR series from ARVORE. The studio has introduced new, innovative mechanics that will delight VR enthusiasts, and the series 'game within a game' formula reaches new heights. Dot must join forces with "Bug," the quirky visionary who developed the original Pixel Ripped series. Help Dot maneuver through multidimensional challenges to protect Bug's childhood memories from the evil Cyblin Lord, a villain able to break through the screen and invade the real world. In the game. The setting? The intense burst of creativity that vibrated through the San Jose suburbs in the late 70s and early 80s.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
C-Smash VRS 39.

C-Smash VRS

Platform: PlayStation 5
June 23, 2023
Experience SEGA's beloved arcade and console classic reimagined for VR and online gameplay. Go on a transformative Journey to the edge of space and time - alone or with a friend - or play a variety of competitive modes against players worldwide. Experience the ultimate workout with the Infinity mode. C-Smash VRS fuses the best of racket sports - squash, tennis, racket, paddle ball and beyond - as well as other sporting disciplines into a stellar physical experience. Built from the ground up by VR pioneers Wolf & Wood and an international dream team of artists, designers, musicians, all committed to changing how a game can make you move, see, hear and feel.
Metascore:
68
User Score:
tbd
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons 40.

Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons

Platform: PlayStation 5
July 27, 2023
It's the year 199X, and nuclear war has devastated New York City leaving its citizens to fight for survival as riots and crime engulf the streets. The city has been overtaken by criminal gangs who terrorize its ruins as they fight for total dominance. Unwilling to endure these conditions any longer, young Billy and Jimmy Lee take it upon themselves to drive the gangs out of their city. Tag in and out as the classic duo Billy and Jimmy, switch it up with Marian and Uncle Matin, or experiment with 9 additional unlockable characters, each with their own special moves and unique playstyles. With 2 player local co-op, the action quadruples as you and a friend clean up the mean streets.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.7
Exoprimal 41.

Exoprimal

Platform: PlayStation 5
July 14, 2023
Exoprimal is an online, team-based action game that pits humanity's cutting-edge exosuit technology against history's most ferocious beasts - dinosaurs. Exosuits are grouped into different roles, and players will pilot these exosuits to hold firm against overwhelming dinosaur swarms in online-only, team-based action game modes. Dino Survival, the main game mode, sees two teams of five players compete in a variety of PvE and PvP missions. Players will be transported to the scene of the latest dinosaur outbreak and follow Leviathan's guidance to complete objectives. The team that completes the mission first will emerge victorious. Whether players are engaging the other team directly, or fighting alongside them against a common enemy, the aim is to accomplish objectives as quickly as possible. Missions vary depending on player skill and other factors, meaning no two matches will unfold the same way.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
4.0
Crash Team Rumble 42.

Crash Team Rumble

Platform: PlayStation 5
June 20, 2023
Crash Team Rumble is a 4v4 team-based competition where the iconic heroes and villains of the crash universe battle to capture more Wumpa fruit than the other to claim victory. Each hero has unique skills and abilities to strategically use to work together to battle the opposing team, defend their own Wumpa bank, and capture key points around the map to help their team.
Metascore:
67
User Score:
5.7
Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR 43.

Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission VR

Platform: PlayStation 5
July 13, 2023
A reinterpretation of one of the founding games of the Rail Shooter genre, released as an arcade game in 1987, Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission adopts the same DNA as in the original game (sustained action in an atmosphere straight out of 1980s action films) but offers a new design. A few months ago, a new criminal organization made its appearance. In addition to trafficking arms and drugs, it has developed a new, superpowerful weapon. After discovering several of the bases of the organisation, led by the mysterious General Viper, two agents are dispatched to learn more about this weapon and free the hostages held in the surrounding camps.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
tbd
Madden NFL 24 44.

Madden NFL 24

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 18, 2023
The newest iteration of FieldSENSE™ provides an enhanced gameplay foundation giving you greater control and delivering realism to all the ways you play. Here are some of the gameplay features you can experience on the PS5™, Xbox Series X|S, and PC versions: Hit Everything 2.0 - Hit Everything expands with new contested catch tackle types that provide more control and tackle variety on defense. Tackle animations are selected more dynamically, which unlocks new and more fluid tackle interactions like Wrap and Scoop tackles. Skill-Based Passing 2.0 - Dive for a winning one-hander with improved catching AI, thread the needle with surgical accuracy using new throw animations, and anticipate more authentic defensive reactions with enhanced DB behavior introduced in Skill-Based Passing 2.0.
Metascore:
65
User Score:
1.8
AEW: Fight Forever 45.

AEW: Fight Forever

Platform: PlayStation 5
June 29, 2023
Developed by YUKE's Co, Ltd., creators of numerous, multi-million unit selling wrestling games, AEW: Fight Forever combines that nostalgic arcade-wrestler feel with innovative All Elite Wrestling finishers and tandem offensive moves. All Elite Wrestling is currently taking TNT and TBS networks by storm every week with their Rampage and Dynamite shows, featuring some of the biggest legends to enter the ring plus a stable of brand new, high-flying, AEW talent. AEW: Fight Forever brings the best of the best from that talent roster together in one game! Online co-op wrestling is going completely next level in Fight Forever with Tag Team matches that feature sequences of team maneuvers performed with simple commands. A deep career mode, wrestler customization, signature AEW arenas, and more match types than you can count, including some good ol' fashioned, unsanctioned fun, all await! * Combines nostagic arcade wrestling feel with innovative All Elite Wrestling finishers and offensive moves. * Talent roster combines biggest legends to enter the ring plus brand new, high-flying AEW stars! * Single, tag-team, 3-way, 4-way, ladder, Casino Battle Royale, Falls Count Anywhere, Unsanctioned Lights Out, Exploding Barbed Wire Death and online co-op multi-player matches! * Online co-op multi-player! * Tag team matches feature a sequence of team maneuvers performed with simple commands. * Deep career mode * Wide range of customization modes: wrestler attire and appearance, move sets, entrances, teams, and arenas. * More than 40 weapons! * Mini-Games! * Daily and weekly challenges!
Metascore:
64
User Score:
5.4
Atlas Fallen 46.

Atlas Fallen

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 10, 2023
Rise from the dust and liberate mankind from the oppression of corrupted gods. Glide the sands of a timeless land, filled with ancient dangers, mysteries and fragments of the past. Hunt legendary monsters, using powerful, shape-shifting weapons and devastating sand-powered abilities in spectacular, super-powered combat. Target and gather the essence of your enemies to shape your own custom playstyle, forging a new era for humanity in a fully cooperative or solo story campaign.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
6.0
Firewall Ultra 47.

Firewall Ultra

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 24, 2023
Firewall Ultra is the next evolution in the Firewall franchise. Set 5 years after the original game, the contractors and locations you've grown to love have evolved and moved into the next generation. Since PS VR2 offers a much higher level of visual fidelity with 4K HDR, we've completely remade all character models. The maps have also seen a complete overhaul, with new areas and new textures. There will also be new locations and contractors, but it wouldn't be a Firewall game without the weaponry and equipment, which also feature a much deeper level of customization. On top of all that, Firewall Ultra utilizes new PlayStation VR2 Sense Technology features like eye tracking, which enables you to intuitively swap weapons and bring up HUD indicators through cameras built into the PS VR2 headset.
Metascore:
64
User Score:
8.5
Fort Solis 48.

Fort Solis

Platform: PlayStation 5
August 22, 2023
Fort Solis is a single player, third person thriller experience set on Mars. Responding to an alarm call from a neighbouring base, Jack arrives at a dark and desolate Fort Solis. With storm warnings imminent he heads inside to make contact. As the night grows longer, events escalate, spiral out of control and the mystery of what happened to the crew begins to reveal itself. The storms arrive, limiting Jack’s escape as he looks to hold out until morning arrives. Fort Solis is a condensed narrative thriller set on Mars, with exploration, nerve racking set pieces, and a deep plot to discover. Fort Solis is told across five chapters, each roughly an hour in length. Like a Netflix series, Fort Solis can be binged in one intense session, or played chapter by chapter like an episodic TV show. The vision of Fallen Leaf, an indie team of games industry veterans, was to create a hybrid piece of media, emphasizing narration and immersion.
Metascore:
63
User Score:
6.9

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