The game contains themes of loss, revenge, demonic transformation, and moral ambiguity that are too intense for younger audiences. There is no graphic gore or sexual content, but the narrative darkness, including the murder of a child as a story catalyst, and the overall tone make it best suited for older teens. The combat is adjustable down to near-zero difficulty, so gameplay is not the barrier; the story weight is.

This is a game where four people team up in a Humvee, mow down zombies, blow them up, grind through hordes, and enjoy synth music straight out of 1987—all while reliving the frustration of a broken VHS player during a late-night horror binge. For fans of action and nostalgia, that's more than enough.

Apart from the gameplay, which is truly addictive, the greatest value of Pragmata lies in its fantastically realized characters. Although they embody archetypes we've seen many times before, a protector and their companion, they feel so convincingly real that, whether you like it or not, they will draw out more than a few emotions from you.

Appropriately, 'Best In The World' is CM Punk's famous catchphrase—something he's championed throughout his career. This year's game not only puts him on the cover but also dedicates an entire Showcase mode to his legacy, presenting 21 matches that spotlight the most interesting moments from his decades in wrestling.