NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: We here at GameTyrant have been absolutely bombarded with so many products and games this year and yet there is still so much to come! We will be rolling out select quick reviews and preview to let our audience know about products, games, and DLC that may have slipped under their radar. We appreciate the amazing support from all publishers and developers out there!
Star Wars Zero Company
Color me surprised and impressed, because Star Wars: Zero Company has absolutely no business being this good. Going in, expectations were tempered especially from a mostly previous Star Wars fan who we've all been burned by licensed games that coast on brand recognition alone. But Zero Company isn't just a great Star Wars game, it's a great game, period. The production values are stellar across the board, the use of the Star Wars license feels authentic and purposeful rather than slapped on as window dressing, and the strategy gameplay underneath it all is genuinely compelling in a way that elevates the entire genre. This isn't fan service masquerading as a game. This is the real deal.
What makes Zero Company even more impressive is the price point. In a market where strategy games can sometimes feel like premium investments with questionable returns, this one delivers tremendous value for what you're paying.
The campaign is meaty, the tactical depth is there for players who want it, and the Star Wars flavor enhances every single moment without ever feeling like a crutch. If you're a strategy fan, a Star Wars fan, or ideally both, this is one of the biggest and best surprises of the year. Whoever greenlit this project and gave the team the freedom to make it right deserves a raise.
Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Bloodmoon
Did Vampire Survivors need more content? Honestly, probably not. This is already a modern indie classic that has consumed countless hours from millions of players and offers a staggering amount of content for its price. It's the kind of game that has no right being as addictive as it is, and yet here we are, still playing it years later. But Legacy of the Bloodmoon doesn't care whether you think Vampire Survivors needed more, it's here anyway, and it's a great reason to jump back in.
If you're a returning player, this DLC is going to sink its teeth right back into you like you never left. And if you've somehow never played Vampire Survivors, first of all, what are you waiting for? Don't judge this game by the graphics. Seriously. What looks like a simple, almost throwaway visual style hides one of the most addicting gameplay loops in modern gaming. Once it clicks, you're done. Your free time belongs to Vampire Survivors now. Legacy of the Bloodmoon just sweetens an already ridiculous deal and gives both veterans and newcomers alike another excuse to get hopelessly, gloriously lost in the chaos.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
This one hurts a bit but let’ get one thing absolutely clear right off the bat: Visually, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a masterpiece. A perfect ten. The graphics are jaw-dropping, the art style is breathtaking, and there are moments in this game where you will genuinely stop moving just to stare at what's on screen. The development team's artistic talent is undeniable and on full display in every environment, every lighting effect, and every painstakingly crafted scene. From a pure visual standpoint, this is one of the most stunning games available on any platform right now.
The problem is everything else. As a game, Resonance rarely brings any new ideas to the table. The gameplay feels dated, the mechanics lean heavily on formulas we've seen countless times before, and the overall experience struggles to match the ambition of its own presentation. It's a genuinely odd mix for me and I’m sure others: Absolutely stunning in art and graphics but so limited in the actual interactive experience that you're left wishing the gameplay design received even half the attention the visuals clearly did.
That said, this development team's raw talent is impossible to ignore and they absolutely deserve your support. The foundation for something incredible is right there. They just need to bring the game design up to the level of their artistry.
Game of Thrones: War for Westeros
While not a review, we did want to share our recent experience and utter surprise at how good this upcoming RTS truly is. While the genre and Game of Thrones are bound to bring some cheers and jeers, this demo was mostly cheers from me! Gorgeous graphics, incredible detail and polish, along with another stellar example of how to use a licensed property correctly.
Another awesome looking game scheduled for early next and another snowball in an impending avalanche of quality games in Q1 2027 alone. Either way, RTS and GoT fans, you’ll love it!
