It's not often that titles with fabulous review scores and critical acclaim die within days of launch, but that is exactly what happened to Strange Brigade in 2018.
Arcade Paradise is a fantastic retro game compilation, albeit one held back by substandard business management gameplay and pacing issues.
Dynasty Warriors 9 Empires is a great game to play in small doses but it starts to feel repetitive during longer gaming sessions.
Biomutant is hands down one of the worst games I have ever played, and certainly the worst game that I played in 2021
Dying Light 2 Stay Human is a near-perfect continuation of a beloved franchise, and it makes me very excited to see what the next five years of updates will bring.
Edge of Eternity is a decent but ultimately unnecessary attempt at recreating the magic of the Final Fantasy series on a small budget by a passionate but relatively inexperienced developer.
Yaga is a charming 2D action role-playing game with a poetic narrative that shifts based on player actions and choices, while the haunting soundtrack, poetic dialogue, and disturbing artwork help set Yaga apart in an overcrowded genre, they may not appeal to everyone and in some cases may cause players to look elsewhere.
Call of Duty: WWII was not appreciated by the Call of Duty community nearly enough until it was too late
Dawn of Man is a fantastic survival builder held back by developers who showed little interest in further development following its multiplatform release.