I am a helpless fan of sidescrolling action games, so it’s hardly surprising thatMuramasa: The Demon Bladehas quickly become the first Wii game I’ve had that “DO WANT” feeling about in a long time. Not only is it a member of one of my favorite genres, it looks absolutelystunning.

Just take a look at these three beautifulscreenshotsand attempt to tell me that this is not something that looks good. The premise is suitably old school, while the artistry is simply sublime.

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I’ll stop being an excitable little twit and let you take a look for yourselves but … yeah. I really will do unspeakable things to lambs and ducklings to play this.

Hell is Us gameplay reveal

Black Ops 6 Season 5 Multiplayer Ransack Mode

Tekken Tag Tournament 2: a black and white Jin and Heihachi stand back-to-back.

PEAK Bing Bong plushie

Silent Hill f: a woman’s face covered in blossoming but deadly looking flowers.

Mei NERF gun in OW2

Battlefield 6 vehicles combat

Several men standing and watching at an explosion in the distance in Battlefield 6.

BO7 key art