The game is not all about fighting though, as leveling up is just as important as combat. Killing enemies will grant you some loot which can then be used for various reasons, like upgrading weapons, making potions, and unlocking new abilities.

Again, Xcom 2 is not for everyone. It is hard, and unapologetic for it. It is not for someone without patience. It is for people who play roguelikes, and derive a certain amount of masochistic pleasure from dwarf fortress. It is XCOM, but more.

Tales from the Borderlands is HILARIOUS. It is also (miraculously enough) dramatic when it needs to be and greatly scripted. If you’re a Borderlands fan you have to get it.

Fallout Shelter is a great surprise from Bethesda, and a pretty good free-to-play game to boot.

The game is almost flawless. Atmospheric and moving. But over too soon.

East Legend is an action RPG rehash of the Chinese classic Journey to the West for iOS and Android devices.

Pillars of Eternity is a love letter from gamers to the PC RPGs in the Baldurs Gate, Icewind Dale and Planescape Torment Bioware era.