Hades II knows what to improve to be the best version of itself. [Recommended]

Few times have I been so pleasantly surprised as I was while playing Baby Steps. Its first fifteen minutes are a design masterclass, and everything that follows is just as impressive. More of an open-world comedy full of exploration than a frustrating game, this is an experience everyone can enjoy [Recommended]

Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots keeps the arcade essence intact, but dresses it up with new modes and innovations in the swing system. Its gameplay is demanding and deep, with RPG touches that extend the experience, though it requires commitment and a lot of grinding. Performance is its biggest drawback.

Sucker Punch has perfectly understood what it means to make a sequel: not to expand for the sake of expanding, but rather to take a step forward in what the Ghost franchise needed. It's still a game where feeling like a samurai is at the heart of everything, where walking through open fields with the wind hitting your face is almost as important as wielding a katana, but now it's accompanied by a more personal and human narrative. I've encountered characters that matter, moments that matter, and combat that, while familiar, gains freshness thanks to the variety of weapons and a more self-aware design. It may not be as visually striking as Tsushima, but there's no doubt that it's still a pictorial marvel. Not all of the side content is interesting, but there's been a noticeable improvement, especially in the character, master, and legend quests. And yes, it's another revenge story, but Atsu manages to make the journey worthwhile. [Recommended]

EA Sports has good intentions with FC 26, based on the most repeated criticisms from the community in recent years. While everything is heading in the right direction in offline modes, beyond needing a few tweaks, Ultimate Team is doing the same with issues such as the progression curve, but it remains a tremendously demanding experience for the player. On the field, the sensations are very positive, with Hypermotion V already seeming to be well-oiled. [Recommended]

A not so bad compilation of a mediocre platform video game saga. [Not Recommended]

Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree is a game I’m eager to praise, but it also warrants some criticism. As much as I've loved its world and anime-style characters, over the long term its combat has become more of a chore than something genuinely enjoyable.

Silent Hill f is one of those games that I will remember more for how it made me feel than for how it made me play. Just because NeoBards' first attempt isn't perfect as a game doesn't mean it isn't fascinating. [Recommended]

Clearly, The Beast is not the most ambitious installment, but it proves that sometimes less content can mean higher quality. [Recommended]

Sonic Team has found in CrossWorlds a fun and dynamic formula that refreshes a classic and well-known gameplay style. It makes every race exciting, as the tracks are constantly changing. [Recommended]

Metal Eden delivers a fast-paced, polished experience that blends elements from DOOM and Ghostrunner. While its narrative is secondary, the intense gameplay makes it an exhilarating ride. [Recommended]

Dragon Ball Gekishin Squadra not only proves itself to be a remarkable MOBA, but it has also managed to leverage the strengths of its license and adapt them perfectly to this type of game. With addictive gameplay, impressive technical features, and a surprising affection for Toriyama's work, this is a title that any fan of Goku and company should give a try. [Recommended]

A remarkable port for one of the funniest and more interesting open worlds of the last years. The Ubisoft game looks amazing on Nintendo Switch 2, with a great performance and interesting features, like the gyroscopic controls or the use of touch screen. [Recommended]

Silksong is one of the best games of this year. A marvellous adventure game with a great (and hard) combat system, an incredible sense of exploration, and tons of secrets and remarkables moments. [Recommended]

Dune Awakening is far from revolutionary, but it raises the quality bar for many other survival MMOs out there thanks to its polished animations, unique spins on combat which sucks but definitely not as much as it could, and of course it's universe and the way it's ever presented to the player. I also enjoyed its progression throughout, with several clearly defined steps teaching different lessons in your journey. Its only big red flag at launch is a really bad endgame content that should get addressed as patches come. [Recommended]

FBC Firebreak has a healthy perspective on multiplayer. It's casual for your average hardcore extraction or looter shooter, yet far from a party game or something in the likes. It wants to be fun. It sorta is. It's just not fun, unique or deep enough to steal hours off the bigger co-op games out there. I still enjoyed my time with it, though, and its many weird quirky aesthetics and mission objectives. No matter how it lands, it's still good in its own right.

Borderlands 4 delivers, which is no small feat considering the astronomical bar BL2 left behind over a decade ago. Gearbox is well aware of their own successes and wrongdoings and aims for something traditional, yet modernized —a goal that translates into a solid main campaign and several small-scale adjustments and QoL changes that brings the whole thing up a notch. Gorgeous vistas, great campaign, much better controls. Performance sucks big time, though. [Recommended]

NBA 2K26 is the most convincing entry in the series in recent years. The new animations make the matches smoother and more realistic. The core gameplay remains the same and monetization is heavy, but the franchise is moving forward.[Recommended]

Its fun, its not perfect, but you fight against Knights of the Zodiac!

I have enjoyed exploring Sword of the Sea and its landscapes, aware that this sensory philosophy is what it aims to offer. However, its mechanics have potential that never quite come into their own.

If you're looking for a soulslike game like in the old days, without online features or open worlds, demanding and beautiful... if you're only going to play one title of the genre this year, make it Wuchang. [Recommended]

A marvelous adventure graphic game in one of the best years for the genre. [Recommended]

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 doesn’t take risks — and it doesn’t have to. It sticks to the winning formula of the previous remake and takes it further with new levels, skaters, fan-favorite nods, and cool additions like New Game+. It’s pure arcade fun. [Recommended]

Bravely Default is a special JRPG. Its first hours are amazings because it feels like the classics Final Fantasy, but after that, the game starts a boring loop that ruins the experience. It's still being a recommended RPG because the art style and, specially, its turn based combat are great, but you need to open your mind and accept its faults. [Recommended]

Is good to see again the best Level 5 with one of its most popular sagas. Fantasy Life i is a great video game with tons of funny content. [Recommended]

Rematch is very fun, especially with friends. Its major problems are outside the matches: the lack of crossplay, server issues, a certain feeling of F2P mobile games... being a premium game, etc.

Despite minor issues, the PC version shines with clarity, smoothness, and fidelity, showcasing how a console port should be done—without compromises. [Recommended]

A good spin-off that is more enjoyable today than when it was originally released. [Recommended]

MindsEye isn’t ruined by bugs, but its outdated ideas and poor gameplay hold it back. At least its cinematics provide an interesting visual glimpse. [No Recommended]

Mario Kart Worlds is a fantastic evolution of Mario Kart's DNA. The open world works perfectly with the traditional and chaotic races, and it has one of the best circuit designs and OST in Mario Kart's saga.

A marvelous (and surprising) mix between survival and strategy games. [Recommended]

Tainted Grail pays homage to Skyrim without merely imitating it, offering a deep and immersive dark fantasy RPG. An ambitious project that every fan of the genre should try. [Recommended]

One of the best graphic adventures games with a beautiful pixel art, clever puzzles and a great story. [Recommended]

F1 25 is better than its predecessor, sure, but Codemasters needs to step up their game. The My Team Career Mode shines, but Braking Point 3 features a very weak story, F1 World feels abandoned, and there’s a lack of meaningful new content. It’s fun and accessible, but also conservative.

The bravest Nintendo has shrugged off the easy sell of another Super Mario to embrace an adventure that smacks of plumberdom but has a completely different flavor. Donkey Kong and Pauline become a fun and endearing duo that demonstrates the potential of Switch 2 and shows us that taking other paths can also be successful. [Recommended]

Ultimately, Death Stranding 2 is a good video game, even recommendable, but for me, it's not as good as Death Stranding, and that's what pains me the most. And, while I celebrate Kojima's authorship and courage, and I liked the game as a whole, in terms of narrative, which for me is always where the author excels, I struggled to connect with it as I did with the first one. [Recommended]

A fantastic adventure with some twists in the genre. [Recommended]

Days Gone Remastered presents a clear and noticeable visual improvement over the original, with enhanced lighting, textures, and draw distance—though it’s hard to shake off a lingering sense of déjà vu.

SNK has found a way to showcase its decades-long legacy in Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. With artistic direction full of personality and sublime, deep gameplay, Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is on par with the greats.

MotoGP 25 doesn't meet expectations. The new disciplines—Motard, Flat Track, and Minibikes—don't add much value, the Career mode remains stagnant, and the AI continues to frustrate.

Amerzone: The Explorer's Legacy works as a resurrection of a cult game, with a completely revamped and up-to-date technical section that, nevertheless, cannot completely hide its enormous simplicity.

In an era where live-service games dominate the landscape, Tempest Rising feels like a breath of fresh air for those seeking tight, self-contained matches filled with tension and critical decision-making. [Recommended]

Steel Seed doesn’t aim to revolutionize the genre, but it succeeds by offering a simple and enjoyable adventure. It’s a modest offering, yes—but one of those quiet releases that can still give you a genuinely good time.

Maliki: Poison of the Past is a nice and cute RPG with Japanese touches. It is better when its plots become a little darker.

Elden Ring: Nightreign is a much needed medium-sized experiment set in Hidetaka Miyazaki's iconic fantasy world. It does a pretty decent job at mixing together and shaking up a sizable collection of enemies, weapons, weapon arts, magicks and consumables. The resulting concoction is undoubtedly fun and addictive, although it also feels deprived of its original epic, immersion and overall thoughtfulness. [Recommended]

It's not a revolution, but an evolution. One of the most beautiful Assassin's Creed ever, and also one of the most enjoyables. [Recommended]

Xenoblade Chronicles X at its peak. Long, beautiful and super fun! [Recommended]

It is a rather uneven video game. Its move to Unreal Engine 5 lays the groundwork for the future of the series, but the impact isn’t as solid as promised. The physics are inconsistent, the controls need improvement, and the game modes are limited.

One of the best SoulsLike ever made. It's fun even when you die and die and die. [Recommended]

A great tribute to one of the best strategic stealth games ever. [Recommended]

Doom: The Dark Ages arrives with all the brutality and spectacle you’d expect, but also with a desire to be different and leave its own mark. This isn’t just about improving on what came before, but experimenting and forging its own identity. [Recommended]

Blue Prince is one of those games that demonstrates a depth and excellence that we rarely see in the world of video games. [Recommended]

Is one of the most beautiful games of the year, but I wish could talk better about South of Midnight as a video game.

A much better port than the original The Last of Us Remastered. The game works perfectly on PC, offering one of the best action adventure games ever. [Recommended]

Even it's not a bad fighting game, Bleach Rebirth of Souls deserved more polish and love from its developers, because it a has a potential that has not been.

AI Limit doesn't revolutionize the genre, but it brings some interesting ideas that Souls-like fans might enjoy. Its combat has potential, though it's held back by technical issues, outdated design, and inconsistent worldbuilding.

Your House is a nice experiment mixing literature, videogames and escape rooms. Even its full of good ideas, its design can be frustrating sometimes

Quotation forthcoming. [Recommended]

In my humble opinion, Atelier Yumia is the best entry in the series. A very enjoyable JRPG. [Recommended]

Despite the fact that its main addition this year is not up to par with the rest of the set, WWE 2K25 is still by its own merits the most complete and refined installment of the series. [Recommended]

If you love JRPG, you must buy this collection. Two of the best RPGs in history. [Recommended]

My partner and I didn't want to let go of the controller, and if you go to it with a bit of grief for an industry that is sometimes rightly accused of a lack of creativity, this is the antidote you needed. [Recommended]

PGA Tour 2K25 is a golf video game that shines where it truly matters: its gameplay is entertaining, and its simulation is well-executed. While it could use more game modes, MyCareer and the online experience offer hours of fun. [Recommended]

Two Point Museum continues the tradition of offering accessible and fun management games, but this time with a more multifaceted approach. Additionally, one of Museum’s most innovative aspects is the interconnection between museums in sandbox mode, allowing players to share discoveries across different locations. [Recommended]

Monster Hunter Wilds delivers superb action, customization, visuals and cutscenes and is certainly still king of its kind. It might however not please you if you're looking for an old-school hunting experience as this game leans much more into the newcomer side of the audience. There's handholding, a bit too much story going on and some monsters might feel underpowered against our ever-improving arsenal. Great game overall, hopefully it'll be better adjusted with TUs and a likely master rank expansion. [Recommended]

It has good battles and nice characters, but it makes me hate time travels.

An interesting survival RTS with great and massive battles, but also a bit repetitive.

MotoGP 25 doesn't live up to expectations. The jump to Unreal Engine 5 suggested this installment could mark a turning point in the franchise, but that's not the case. The new disciplines—Motard, Flat Track, and Minibikes—don't add much, the Career mode is stagnant, and the AI ​​remains frustrating. If you're looking for real evolution, this isn't the year for MotoGP, but it might be enough to convince you if you're a die-hard fan.

The concept is as absurd as it is fun and focuses more on new mechanics such as navigation, boarding and crew management than on a deeper narrative, which takes a while to get going. That said, it doesn't forget to offer what it does best: a world full of mini-games and side activities.

A visually stunning action RPG that has not a very original story, but is really well written. The combat is very fun and is a game with tons of hard decisions that works like the great Obsidian games. [Recommended]

One of the best and more realistic RPGs that we've played ever.[Recommended]

Despite of its lacks, its beautiful returns to Civilization and play one turn, and another one.

A complex SRPG than is very enjoyable despite its story or the hard to understand than sometimes is. [Recommended]

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 needs adjustments, some sooner than others. And while it remains a graphical powerhouse, until more patches arrive to stabilize everything the game brings to the table, it is still not recommended to play it. [Not Recommended]

I can't help but feel that the name “Black” is too big for it. Where the first Black was a bold refinement, this one feels like a timid step, with the same less overwhelming enemies on a difficulty tamed so as not to scare off new players and without that suffocating pressure that made the original NG2 such a unique experience.

Good ideas in the gameplay, customization and an attractive world building aren’t enough to keep me engaged. Synduality needs to improve its gameloop.

Square Enix is a studio that hasn't left the PC behind, but it hasn't greatly benefited from it either. Mistakes are meant to be learned from, and after a Final Fantasy XVI that perhaps stumbled due to Luminous Engine, Rebirth is a solid, powerful, and visually stunning.[Recommended]

Even 15 years after its original release, Donkey Kong Country Returns still being one of the best 2D platform games that you can play, so if you miss it on Wii or 3DS, you should buy it. But if you already play it... in this case the answer is more complicated. [Recommended]

Dynasty Warriors Origins is a step in the right direction to modernise the franchise. While it may lack the amount of content expected from a "mainline" Warriors game, its next gen graphics and design decisions make it the perfect game for newcomers and a notable entry for any existing fans who want to experience what may be the pillar of a generational leap for the series. [Recommended]

Despite its beautiful pixel art, this graphic adventure game is not so brilliant when we talk about puzzle design or its story. But if you are looking for an adventure like the old times, it is a good option.

A titanic effort to create an immersive adventure action game with the virtue to surprise you again, and again. [Recommended]

If you are looking for a great Alien video game, this is one of the best. A really good work translating the atmosphere and horror of the movies to VR experience. [Recommended]

A remaster made by fans for the fans. Is not perfect, but is a really good first step for a new Soul Reaver video game. [Recommended]

A very beautiful hand crafted adventure with an interesting combat system and a good level design.

The Thing is a great horror movie and it also had a great survival horror game that returns with a fantastic remaster. Even so, it doesn't always resist the test of time.

One of the better video games of the year. MachineGames has created a truly Indiana Jones's experience with a great story, fantastic characters and all the things that we love of this iconic archaeologist. [Recommended]

Fantasian Neo Dimensions has everything that we loved of the old JRPG without losing its own identity. [Recommended]

The best version of Dragon Quest III is this HD-2D Remake. [Recommended]

It's fun and is perfect to play with kids. [Recommended]

One of the best VR experiences of the year. The game captures Metro's feelings with great horror moments, stealth and of course, fantastic shootings. [Recommended]

Excellent homage to the best Neo-Geo beat'em ups ever created like Burning Fight or Robo Army. Nice visuals and refined gameplay. [Recommended]

We miss Mario & Luigi adventures and this light RPG feels like a great return. [Recommended]

Slitterhead has a certain appeal, but also a lot of imperfections. Even so, if you are looking a video game unique with the soul of old survival games, maybe enjoy it.

Rockstar took a long time to launch it on PC, but the wait was worth it. Even so, after all these years, they could have done more. [Recommended]

A surprising and fresh adventure you cannot miss on Halloween. [Recommended]

It was amazing on PS4 and looks great in PS5. A fantastic remaster that really improve the graphics and certain details of this open world. [Recommended]

It knows how to grab you with its enticing plot twists, but it lacks substance. Life is Strange is more than this; it's an introspective look into themes of youth that resonate with the player. Here, however, too much substance is sacrificed for style and dramatic flourishes.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a true tour de force from a company that knew it had to give its all to stay relevant thirty years after its founding—and it has undoubtedly succeeded. [Recommended]