Best Video Games to Play This Weekend: February 27

I’ve been thoroughly engrossed in Resident Evil Requiem, and it’s easy to see why Wesley’s review was so glowing. The central conceit is brilliant: Capcom has successfully fused the series’ dual identities—visceral action and tense survival horror—into a single, cohesive journey. It shouldn’t work as well as it does, but the synergy is undeniable.

I initially worried the tonal shifts between Leon’s high-octane segments and Grace’s psychological dread would feel jarring. Instead, they complement each other perfectly. Grace’s chapters are exercises in slow-burn anxiety, making it incredibly cathartic when Leon arrives to shatter the tension with explosive intensity. It creates a rhythm that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Also, the typography in this game is surprisingly top-tier.

My journey with Pokémon began with LeafGreen. I still cherish that original cartridge, which was gifted to me by a childhood friend who thought the “poison” screen-shake was a hardware glitch. This title holds an immense amount of nostalgia for me, as it served as my gateway into a franchise I’ve followed for decades.

It remains a definitive way to experience the Kanto region, including the expanded Sevii Islands content. While it lacks some of the streamlined quality-of-life features found in modern entries, it stands as a vital piece of gaming history. For those looking to revisit their roots—or discover where it all began—having these classics on the Switch 2 is a dream come true. I’ve started more save files than I can count, and I’m ready to do it all over again.

After catching up on the Winters saga over the holidays, I jumped into Requiem with a slight knowledge gap regarding Leon S. Kennedy. While the game does a decent job of introducing him, a specific flashback middle-of-the-road prompted me to seek out more context. I needed to know the history behind the man.

Playing the 2019 Resident Evil 2 remake alongside Requiem turned out to be a narrative revelation. Seeing Leon as a green, terrified rookie makes his transformation into the grizzled veteran of RE9 much more impactful. It’s a lean, tightly paced horror masterpiece that I managed to wrap up in just over six hours. Now, with his origins fresh in my mind, I’m ready to head back into the fray of Requiem this weekend.

A new Bungie project is always an event. While Marathon steps away from the space-opera trappings of Halo and Destiny to embrace the extraction shooter genre, it carries that unmistakable Bungie polish. It’s a competitive, live-service experience that might seem daunting at first, but the “Server Slam” event this weekend is the perfect low-stakes entry point.

Even if you find the UI or the extraction loop a bit complex, the sensory experience is worth the download. The soundscape is a rich tapestry of futuristic tech and alien ambience, and visually, it’s one of the most striking games in years. The “loop” involves scavenging high-value loot in a cyberpunk wasteland while contending with ruthless AI and other players. Whether it becomes the next big phenomenon remains to be seen, but for the price of free, it’s a trip worth taking.