9.5Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
A staggering debut JRPG with a painterly world and combat that rewards timing over grinding. The generation's most confident newcomer.
JRPG · MultiMust play
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Featured verdict · PS5
Astro Bot
Team Asobi's platformer is a masterclass in joy — every level reinvents itself, every DualSense flourish lands, and it never once outstays its welcome. The most purely delightful thing on the PS5, and a reminder of why console gaming feels special.
9.6
Editor's Choice · Reviewed on PS5 Pro
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Capcom's most welcoming hunt yet, with a living world that keeps the group chat buzzing.
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9.4Resident Evil 4 Remake
A masterclass in tension and pacing that improves on a genre landmark in almost every way.
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9.1Tekken 8
Aggressive, gorgeous and deep — the fighter keeping Australian arcade sticks warm all year.
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9–10
Essential — buy at full price
7–8
Strong — a confident recommend
5–6
Flawed — wait for a sale
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Skip — better options exist