Being able to explore unimpeded is paramount because Outlaws does such a great job teasing you with secrets to find or opportunities to pursue in an extremely organic way as you move through its four main worlds. That effectively gives you three weapons to swap between, even if they’re slot all coming out of the same barrel. It’s useful and satisfying for the most part, although I did find Kay would occasionally pump some stylish, slow-motion blaster rounds directly into the cover in front of her rather than the target I had selected.

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That said, many of the games on this list don’t require the latest and greatest graphic cards–they merely help these great games look even better. And if you happen to have a Steam Deck, a lot of these games are playable on Valve’s impressive handheld PC. We have a separate list of Steam Deck recommendations for games that play great there. We regularly reevaluate and update this list, so you can always use it as a resource to find some fresh recommendations. However, as I set out actually building relationships, I was met with more frustration.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Aloft’s other major shortcoming is that it performs pretty poorly most of the time. That’s not particularly surprising given its unfinished state, but I’d say this is on the more severe side of the spectrum compared to other early access games I’ve played at launch. The framerate gets extremely rocky on a fairly regular basis and crashing is a common occurrence, especially if you aren’t the host of a multiplayer world. Beyond that, my playgroup saw instances of items mysteriously disappearing from chests and sometimes I found myself staring at the inside of my avatar’s face, unable to rectify the issue until a crash inevitably came a short while later.

PowerWash Simulator meets Dynopunk, Wyrmhall is a fun, cosy game about deep-cleaning magical objects. With its stunning world and improved combat and stealth, Assassin’s Creed Shadows is one of the best entries in the series to date. A very short game all about cleaning up oil spills from waterways, we can’t help but love Spilled!. Koira provides a emotional adventure through a magical forest, though you might find your attention waning at times. From its engaging narrative to its brilliant visuals, there’s a lot to love about South of Midnight.

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And while everyone I met was incredibly beautiful, none of them felt deep, dynamic, or unique–my own Zois included. I’ve had HeroQuest in my collection since it came out in 2021, and have spent longer than I’d care to admit painting up its many, many miniatures. I’ve also used the app-driven version to play as Zargon when I was running it solo.And yes, yells of “bra” were unleashed at every opportunity.For more on our process, see our guide to how we test board games or the full GamesRadar+ review policy. Blue Prince takes a concept that is not wholly unfamiliar in a game, using deckbuilding and roguelike mechanics, to explore a ‘dungeon’ of sorts, but dials it up to 11 for a puzzle lover’s brain.

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Civilization 7 was supposed to be a revolution, with a new quality and plenty of new features. Instead, it gives the impression of a game released in early access with many problems. Hyper Light Breaker, a multiplayer open-world rogue-lite, launched in Early Access to mixed player reviews.

Kings and Queens involves students creating mini-tests ahead of time, then trying to stump one another as they sit in the front of the classroom on a “throne”. A slower-paced game but still fun and always one of my students’ favorites. This is the first year I have taught 5th grade, so I needed some ideas for that age group. I am going to try the “Race at the Board” to review for our first Science quiz.

This is one of those things I imagine will become less and less of an problem as time goes on, but at least for now these technical issues can be a real drag. Unfortunately, there’s no science behind a score, no algorithm that can be run to “get it right” for every single reader. It evolves as a process from a reviewer playing through a game, talking with the senior staff about the experience, going through several edits and revisions to make sure the argument is air-tight, and looking at how it stacks up against other similar games, and more.

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I was never completely sure if the fight I was getting into was going to be fierce or a total farce – it seems like you can’t take some inspiration from Fallout without also adopting some of its jank. Thus, I quickly settled into a slower and steadier stealth approach, particularly once I got my hands on a bow during my battles with the druids in the Casterfell Woods zone. Pretty much the only thing about it that isn’t very British is the weather. With no weather system or day/night cycle, it’s nothing but sunshine in Atomfall’s quarantine zone. This not only results in one of the least dreary post-apocalyptic game worlds I’ve ever explored, but it also makes for a startling contrast every time you transition into the dark depths of one of its many subterranean bunkers and caves. December 5, 2024 • 2024 was a surprising year — games from small teams rocketed up the charts, while big releases from major companies slowed.

Similarly, wherever possible we avoid assigning a game to someone who wasn’t already interested in playing it. We try to make sure our entire staff is well-rounded, but also that the game ends up in the hands of an critic who can speak to the genre and platform in an educated way that serves our audience. Meeple Mountain believes that board gaming is the gateway to building better relationships.