3 Above, 3 Below – January 2025
3 UP, 3 below was in December, but is back for January 2025, combining the last two months. We did this because there were not many video game releases in December 2024. But most of the games covered in this article are December anyway, because most January launches punctuated in the 70-85 range. Most of the ups and downs arrived in December. Anyway, without further ado, here are the three best (and worse) video games of January 2025:
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Batman: Arkham Shadow VR
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Batman: Arkham Shadow VR is a launch title for VR Quest 3s headphones. History is part of the mythology of Arkham games, and takes place between Arkham Origins and Arkham Asylum. The game is a conversion in the first person of the Batman's third person action game: Arkham Series. Our reviewer said: “You get all the elements of an Arkham game. There is exploration, combat, detective work, stealth and puzzle resolution. ” Batman: Arkham Shadow VR is on a brief list of forced virtual reality titles, which makes it an easy inclusion in the best (and worst) video games of January 2025.
Donkey Kong Country returns HD
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Nintendo Switch owners have had access to the excellent Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze for years. It is the sequel to a Wii platform game called Donkey Kong Country Returns. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is the long -awaited version of that Wii classic. And modernizes the controls away from the Wii movement controls that turn off so many players. Our reviewer said that “boss fights are intelligent, controls allow precise maneuvers, and images are pleasant and clear.” What else could someone ask from a 2D platform game? Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is the best qualified game in January in the best (and worst) video games of January 2025.
Indiana Jones and the big circle
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Indiana Jones and The Great Circle is a first-person action-Aventure game that captures the spirit of Indiana Jones films. The narration is kinematic and attractive. Troy Baker does an excellent job expressing Harrison Ford's face. Our reviewer concluded: “Indiana Jones are adventures in globe, drilling the Nazis and solving gigantic mysteries. This game captures that atmosphere with ease.” Indian , and easily deserves a place in the good section of the three best (and worse) video games of January 2025.