Here are Inverse's highlights at the halfway point of the year.
Another case of right game at the right time, Activision's latest Call of Duty battle royale was surprise-released in March 2020 just as millions were forced indoors, and exciting gameplay with friends online keeps us enthralled.
Doom Eternal does what all sequels should: evolve a game's core mechanics without ever losing sight of what makes it all click. Bring on the mayhem, and read our review.
This enhanced and extended version of Atlus' critically acclaimed JRPG makes a near-perfect game even better, fuzing together an eclectic mix of social-sim and role-playing with supernatural combat. Read our review.
In a vacuum, this latest entry in Nintendo's adorable life simulation video game might not have been as big, but its release in the early days of social distancing in America made it the perfect feel-good escape. Read our review.
Chock full of surprises that'll make fans of the first Last of Us squirm in horror, Naughty Dog's excellent sequel is equal parts brutal and brilliant, but it's heavier and longer than it needs to be. Read our review.
For fans of the original, FF7 Remake feels like a dream fulfilled. Despite a few flaws, the engaging combat, charming characters, and thrilling story deliver a GOTY contender. Read our review.