Our Top 10 Favorite Games From Summer Game Fest 2025 (Plus 3 Honorable Mentions)

Sure thing. Let’s dive into the whirlwind of games we stumbled upon at the Summer Game Fest, shall we? Picture this: a chaotic blend of sights, sounds, and a dash of what-the-heckness. We had our hands full and eyes wide. Let me roll out my brain’s messy reel—warning: expect lots of detours.

Honorable Mentions (Or "The Ones That Got Away")

Resident Evil Requiem had me at “Raccoon City.” I mean, sure, a new Resident Evil sparks intrigue, but this one really cranked the fear up to 11. They’re calling it "addictive fear." A bit on-the-nose, maybe? But hey, Capcom knows how to keep our adrenaline spiking.

Onimusha: Way of the Sword — Wait, did someone mash Japanese folklore with cinematic whatnots and sprinkling of samurai goodness? We couldn’t touch, just ogle, but it’s on our radar, and not just because we’re suckers for a good swordfight.

Directive 8020 had me dodging more than just eye rolls. Supermassive is at it again, with shapeshifting monsters that had me sweating like a mouse at a cat convention. The gameplay was short, but anything that makes a grown person duck and weave like that is sure worth the mention.

Bandit Trap

Ahhh, Bandit Trap. Think: cartoon meets ’90s mischief. Here, teamwork makes the… chaos? You’ve got three bandits, a house full of loot, and one trap-happy player trying to turn them into pinatas. Honestly, the concept’s as wild as it sounds.

Crimson Desert

So, Crimson Desert. Not quite sold on the name—sounds like a perfume or maybe a weird dessert. But when you peel back the layers, there’s a massive RPG monster underneath. Reminds me of Witcher and Zelda mingling at a party and swapping combat stories. Got messy, but in a good way.

Deadpool VR

Deadpool VR — Oh man. We had fourth-wall jokes, a sass overload, and Neil Patrick Harris lending a voice, which was unexpected but kinda brilliant? Fingers crossed it lands on PS VR2 because who doesn’t want more of Deadpool’s delightful mayhem?

Dosa Divas

Dosa Divas is like putting Paper Mario in a blender with funky beats and yummy food. Between laughing at the dialogue and devising battle plans, it felt like a culinary RPG adventure—which was oddly mouth-watering. Who knew food wars could be legit?

FBC: Firebreak

FBC: Firebreak brings Remedy’s flair, waving a middle finger at conventional shooters. It’s all about the sci-fi with a side of sticky note monsters. Seriously. Sticky notes. Anyway, launch is around the corner. Let’s hope it’s not another post-it note storm.

Marvel Cosmic Invasion

Now, Marvel Cosmic Invasion—there’s an embargo or something? So I’m zipping my lips. Just… keep an eye out.

Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound

Ninja sprinting and hacking? Sign me up! Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound shoves you into Kenji’s shoes (tiny ninja shoes, I presume) and unleashes some wild, old-school, side-scrolling action. Speedsters, start your timers.

Pragmata

Pragmata — Talk about a scenic puzzler with aspirations. Robots? Check. Puzzles? Double check. The hacking minigame was giving me brain gymnastics, but it was fun watching androids dance to my tunes before getting blasted. Shut up and take my credits.

Ratatan

Really, Ratatan was nostalgia with new shoes. Didn’t have a PSP but I get why Patapon fans are hyped up—a rhythm roguelike? With all those beats and adorbs? Nice distraction from life’s chaos, ironically from a chaotic game world.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers

Lastly, Wuchang slapped me sideways—literally. Soulslike aficionados, grab your patience and might—I only stopped dying after finding the rhythm. Dodge, strike, magic — feathered magic at that. Messy but strangely satisfying once you get into the groove.

So there it is—a chaotic mosaic of gaming pandemonium. Feel free to spin around, tap your toes, or just dive into this delightful madness next year. Or, you know, get sidetracked, like me…