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

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