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The more I played The Division 2, the more a higher score on our scale made sense. That would be a meaningless statement if it wasn't fun to play up until I reached that decisive apex; but fortunately, it is. I hereby nominate The Division 2 for an honorary BUG (bring-up-your-grades) award for its vast upgrade on the back of its predecessor.

The Caligula Effect: Overdose is still definitely a flawed, frustrating work. Its shortcomings are many, and might still be too intractable for some, but the refinements and additions have,for me at least, papered over the cracks just enough to make it worth putting up with. Patient and curious JRPG enthusiasts will find plenty to appreciate, if not necessarily love, if they try for a quick stay in Mobius.

Dual-audio is being patched in at launch and the classic Bloody Palace mode (challenge rooms) arrives next month. It feels complete. I'm going to be playing Devil May Cry 5 weeks from now in the short term and years from now long term. This is the sort of fine-tuned wacky action game the genre deserves.

Most of the new content only adds to what is otherwise a fantastic experience, but the Ravel Abilities lack refinement, and ultimately, have no place in a game they were never meant to be in. In fact, I believe this game would be the definitive version of Epic Yarn if more seasoned players could relegate these abilities to their own “Funky Mode,” leaving the rest of the experience untarnished by their haphazard inclusion.

If you enjoy cute, wholesome, goofy stuff and are looking for something different on the mobile market, I'd highly recommend checking it out. The creators very clearly put a ton of love into this, and I found it almost impossible not to smile while hanging out with this googly-eyed avocado. There may not be much replay value, but the journey, despite its brevity, is one I'm very glad to have taken.

While it still makes for a fun fighting experience, Dead or Alive 6 shows that the brand has unquestionably run out of ideas. With little to showcase in the way of fresh concepts, gameplay surprises, or brand creativity, this long-running series chooses to coast by on being "more of the same", whilst hoping to be the engine that pulls the DLC train. During this competitive era of fighting game reinvention, that just isn't going to cut it for your 60 bucks.

Playing this game is equivalent to downing some orange soda and Cool Ranch Doritos while watching Rocko’s Modern Life with the Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff playing on my parents’ six-CD player. With a little more variety in objectives this could be the killer co-op game to end all co-op games, but even with the same basic goal each run, ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove is one of the illest, dopest, most hella fly experiences I’ve had on my Switch.

A marvelous example of what can be done when talented individuals think outside of the box. Ape Out features challenging - occasionally annoying - but wholly addictive gameplay, quirky and attractive visuals awash with colour, all backed with a breathless score. This odd release is proof positive that creativity in gaming remains alive and well. Go Ape.

Legrand Legacy: Tale of the Fatebounds is what it claims to be: a role-playing game that feels old, for better or for worse. It won't wow you with storytelling or world-building, but the combat is serviceable, if not remarkably challenging. If you're a fan of old-school Japanese role-playing games, you'll find something to enjoy here. Just know that you're in for a game that, much like it claims to, feels dated.

I don't need oodles and oodles of modes, distractions, and persistent progression to feel accomplished, but I also don't expect anyone to happily pay $60 for a game with less content than its predecessors. DiRT Rally 2.0 might be the best-feeling racer Codemasters has ever produced, but it most definitely is not the best iteration of this long-running series.