GAMING REVIEWS

Goodnight Universe review: I blinked, the baby exploded, and now everyone’s crying

Strike Force Heroes (Switch 2) review: reloading nostalgia for a new generation

Tales of Xillia Remastered review: a decade later, the heart still beats strong

The Séance of Blake Manor review: horror Clue for the supernatural detective in us all

Football Manager 26 review: a beautiful game trapped in an ugly interface

Ball x Pit review: the game that broke my brain (and my schedule)

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment review: Zelda’s wildest war yet

ARC Raiders review: the extraction shooter that finally got under my skin

Europa Universalis 5 review: the pinnacle of Paradox’s grand strategy legacy

Battlefield RedSec review: destruction, teamwork, and the joy of barely surviving

Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection review: when arcades bled and childhoods were shaped

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake review: the past, perfected

Tormented Souls 2 review: old-school horror is back, for better or worse

Full Metal Schoolgirl Review: the style is strong, but the soul is missing

Bounty Star review: a mech western about healing after the apocalypse

The Outer Worlds 2 Review: a stronger sequel still searching for its soul

Once Upon a Katamari review: time travel, trash, and transcendence

Pokémon Legends: Z-A review: a bold, beautiful rebirth for the series