PC Gamer staff members shared the diverse games they enjoyed over the holidays, ranging from strategy classics to new indie titles.
Holiday Game Highlights
- Robin Valentine replayed XCOM 2 with the War of the Chosen DLC and plans to try Chimera Squad next.
- Kara Phillips enjoyed Herdling, finding its countryside stroll satisfying.
- Sean Martin explored Metaphor: ReFantazio, noting its turn-based combat and memorable characters.
- Andy Chalk completed Bloodlines 2, despite discovering some glitches.
- Rory Norris played Ball X Pit, combining roguelike and pinball elements.
Unique Gaming Experiences
- Joshua Wolens revisited Lusternia: Age of Ascension, appreciating its rich fantasy world.
- Jess Kinghorn experienced Tanto Cuore, a challenging deckbuilder game.
- Scott Tanner enjoyed photography in Lushfoil, a visually stunning sim.
- Ted Litchfield replayed Fallout 3, despite its crashes.
- Andrea Shearon tried Kletka, a cooperative horror game with tense play mechanics.
Games Recap
Jody Macgregor cleared The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, aiming to reset expectations.
PC Gamer invites readers to share their own holiday gaming stories.