Rather than reinventing its formula, Death Stranding 2: On The Beach iterates on its predecessor in a gripping sequel about the cost of mass connection.
Revenge of the Savage Planet takes aim at corporate incompetence in a satirical slice of sci-fi slapstick, even if it plays its open-world formula safe.
South of Midnight is a gorgeous, empathetic celebration of America's deep South, even if the adventure game under that artistry is fairly run-of-the-mill.