IGN

New crew missions and a revamped stress system propel this sequel to success.

Eternal Strands doesn't land every shot it takes, but it lands enough to make it an impressive action RPG.

It may be familiar, but a generous roster and exciting modes make it undeniably fun.

An irresistible global treasure hunt, and far and away the best Indy story this century.

Underneath the technical shortcomings is a refreshingly brutal single-player FPS.

A reinvigorating sequel for the series that leaves no doubt about its place in the RPG pantheon.

Silent Hill 2 is a great way to visit – or revisit – one of the most dread-inducing destinations in the history of survival horror.

Star Wars Outlaws is a fun intergalactic heist adventure with great exploration, but it’s hindered by simple stealth, repetitive combat, and a few too many bugs at launch.

A great action game with fantastic combat, exciting bosses, tantalizing secrets, and a few too many bugs.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is another Viking-worthy feast for the senses that meets the high bar set by its predecessor, even if it never really manages to clear it.

Great in all of the most important ways for an action game, but lackluster elsewhere.

This sequel impressively builds off of what Remake set in motion.

Alan Wake II is a superb survival horror sequel that makes the cult-classic original seem like little more than a rough first draft by comparison.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 delivers Insomniac's best tale yet, and despite its open world falling short, is a reliably fun superhero power trip.

Assassin’s Creed successfully returns to the stealthy style that launched the series.

An honest-to-goodness superb soulslike, and that’s no lie.

Starfield has a lot of forces working against it, but eventually the allure of its expansive roleplaying quests and respectable combat make its gravitational pull difficult to resist.

With crunchy, tactical RPG combat, a memorable story with complex characters, highly polished cinematic presentation, and a world that always rewards exploration and creativity, Baldur's Gate 3 is the new high-water mark for CRPGs.

Final Fantasy 16's story, characters, and worldbuilding are among the best the series has to offer, with exciting and engaging combat, despite it being a departure from what longtime fans may expect.