Elex II (PS5)

I've put about 30 hours into this and the jetpack mechanic completely changes how you explore the map, letting you reach areas you'd normally skip. The faction choices actually feel meaningful this time around, and the combat has a satisfying weight to it.

The jetpack adds a whole new layer to exploration in this post-apocalyptic world, making vertical traversal feel fun rather than tedious. Combat feels weighty and responsive, especially with the melee weapons. It’s exactly the kind of open-world RPG I’ve been craving since the first game.

The jetpack in ELEX II finally makes traversal feel fluid, which is a huge improvement over the first game. Exploring the post-apocalyptic world is genuinely rewarding now, and the combat has more weight to it. I've already sunk hours into it without getting bored.