Warframe
Warframe’s been around forever and a day,, but it’s more lively than ever. Digital Extremes’ sci-fi epic is more Terry Gilliam than Steven Spielberg, and is also free-to-play. While there’s no barrier to entry, it’s very much on the grindy side with a sea of resources, currencies, and microtransactions to drown in. Take some time to overcome the accessibility curve, though, and you’ll be rewarded with a lot of customization that lets you pick goals, work toward them, and then reap the rewards. The shooting isn’t nearly as good as Destiny 2’s, but the wide array of melee weapons you can cause chaos with almost makes up for it. Plus there are amazing moments like the “We All Lift Together” class-struggle singalong.
Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC
