Game8

• XSX/S
• 86%
• Japon

Forza Horizon 6 feels like the series finally reaching full confidence in what it wants to be. It delivers an open-world racing experience that’s easy to get into without losing depth, visually stunning without sacrificing player freedom, and packed with enough variety that simply driving around doesn’t stop the fun. While a few technical rough edges and a lighter narrative structure keep it from perfection, the overall package succeeds where it matters most: inspiring players to genuinely want to keep getting back behind the wheel.

• PS5
• 80%
• Japon

Invincible VS is a great tag fighter that utilizes the franchise’s identity to a remarkable level. Its top-notch presentation, noticeable competitive depth, and easy-to-grasp approachability make it a game worth playing for fans of the series and the genre alike. It still hasn’t quite reached its final form just yet, but it has the potential to become truly Invincible.

• PS5
• 64%
• Japon

• PC
• 74%
• Japon

Rather than delivering a consistently smooth experience, Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss is a game that thrives in its investigation systems, atmosphere, and environmental storytelling. At its best, the game makes you feel like you’re actively reconstructing events rather than simply progressing through them. However, the experience is held back by uneven pacing and occasional controller mishaps. The result is a strong but imperfect experience that resonates more as a standout concept than a fully polished execution.

• PC
• 62%
• Japon

Samson is, quite frankly, a missed opportunity, especially since there aren’t a lot of titles tackling similar settings and genres recently. The overall presentation is thematic and appropriate, and also has a core gameplay loop that you can see develop into something better in the near future. However, its numerous bugs, gameplay design flaws, and weak narrative anchor it hard, keeping it from becoming a great experience.

• PC
• 86%
• Japon

REPLACED is ultimately defined by how strongly it commits to its identity. Even when its gameplay structure leans repetitive or its combat pacing becomes overwhelming, the experience rarely loses its grip thanks to its exceptional visual direction and emotionally grounded storytelling. It doesn’t aim to reinvent its genre mechanically, but instead refines how a cinematic 2.5D world can feel to inhabit. And the stylish, atmospheric, and quietly human experience will stay with you well after it ends.

• PC
• 76%
• Japon

• SWITCH2
• 92%
• Japon

PRAGMATA successfully blends a Metroidvania-esque exploration loop with a unique hacking and shooting combat system, all anchored by a highly moving father-daughter narrative set on the moon. Despite its lengthy development history, the game was worth all of the anticipation and wait, delivering an exceptional presentation and engaging mechanics, making it an outstanding action-adventure title that should not be missed.

• SWITCH2
• 82%
• Japon

Pokemon Champions feels like a title that suddenly had to launch due to chasing a specific quarterly report. While otherwise nearly perfect as a platform, lacking a multitude of very important items on release makes the game feel fundamentally incomplete. The paywalled quality-of-life additions are also a major deterrent, especially for those who expected a way to engage with VGC without owning the mainline games. It's still a wonderful attempt at making competitive Pokemon more accessible, though, and is definitely something that'll only improve in time.

• SWITCH2
• 70%
• Japon

• PS5
• 90%
• Japon

Despite being heralded as one of the more underrated games in the Mega Man franchise, Capcom did absolutely everything in its power to showcase the best version of the Star Force trilogy, and it shows. From added quality-of-life features, restored content, and adjusted gameplay mechanics from the old touch-screen only controls, on top of how great these games already were, they have delivered their arguably best remaster collection to date.

• PS5
• 84%
• Japon

Life is Strange: Reunion delivers a carefully crafted send-off for longtime fans, full of emotional depth, nuanced character relationships, and a story that rewards attention to the smallest details. While the gameplay can feel limited and technical hiccups occasionally distract, the strength of the narrative, the exceptional audio, and the quiet, intimate moments carry the experience. It may not be flawless, but Reunion is a heartfelt farewell to Max and Chloe.

• SWITCH2
• 82%
• Japon

• PS5
• 80%
• Japon

Screamer is a colorful, chaotic, fast, and fun arcade racer that manages to pair high-octane gameplay with a surprisingly robust narrative. It’s not perfect—progression is limited, and certain campaign restrictions can be frustrating—but the unique mechanics, engaging characters, and fast-paced races make it a standout in its genre. For fans of classic arcade racing, it’s a title that hits almost all the right notes.

• PC
• 88%
• Japon

Crimson Desert is a sprawling adventure across a vast and living world that rewards every hour you put into it. The core gameplay evolves with your progress, introducing upgradable skills and increasingly demanding boss fights, with plenty of content to discover. While the narrative initially lacks direction and its threads can feel disconnected, this never outweighs the game’s many strengths. Crimson Desert is a slow burn that rewards time, patience, and curiosity.

• PC
• 90%
• Japon

• PC
• 78%
• Japon

• PC
• 68%
• Japon

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin is a decent enough action-adventure gacha game to play, but that’s all it’s got going for it, as it feels like it’s mainly carried by its IP. It’s not bad, not good—just painfully average in all aspects where other games of its genre do much better. Still, it’s worth a shot if you’re looking for something new to play, or if you’re a big fan of the series.