A creative adventure in an imaginative world of paper and cardboard, that utilises almost all the Vita’s control options.

Interesting topics that touch ethics as well as morals, difficult decisions and a tense cinematic direction make Detroit: Become Human an electrifying and stirring interactive drama.

Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is a very good Star Wars adventure with strong characters, varied locations but somewhat fickle technology.

No-frills continuation of the steampunk dungeon crawler between Legend of Grimrock and BioShock that keeps its freshness.

Intense and emotional journey into the past, carried by lively dialogue and interesting characters.

Quotation forthcoming.

The Vita incarnation of the acclaimed PSN dualstick shooter looks great on the small screen and will keep you going for the highscore again and again.

Dice’s strategy to take more time for the extensions pays off. A fresh location, new conquest maps, an array of new weaponry: the intense multiplayer battles get loads of new content. Too bad they didn’t enhance the single player campaign as well.

Entertaining, well-thought-out and focused on depth: This fantasy tactic shows, that also on console there is something else to be found in hex-battles than rock-paper-scissors.

Homesick transports its mysterious story exclusively with the items in the environment and manages to captivate without narrator or pre-rendered cutscenes. A very interesting storytelling journey.

Even though there is little progress in terms of the opponents’ troop movement, to me this is the most impressive Total War in a long time. The races are varied and even with the AI shortcomings the battles are as full of visual effects as they are of challenge.

The PC version of the visually stunning open world adventure delivers, even though it demands enormous GPU-power.

Beautiful isometric action adventure, cleverly constructed and focused on the essentials - sometimes dreamy, sometimes challenging, but always very entertaining.

The simple concept together with its motivating hunt for the bigger and better loot is a perfect fit for consoles – especially since there seems to be a drought in terms of classic hack-&-slay like Dark Alliance.

Steampunk dungeon crawler located somewhere between Legend of Grimrock and BioShock - with some newly added options on consoles.

Only slightly modernized, but great PC-conversion of Bungies shooter classic.

It's not as monumental as Xenoblade Chronicles but nonetheless you experience an exciting and moving adventure. It quotes the likes of Shadow of the Colossus, Castlevania and Zelda but is able to stand on its own two feet.

Affordable Space Adventures shows exemplary how you should use the Wii U gamepad to enhance a gaming experience. A classic arcade experience transported into a new era.

Short but moving VR adventure with unique wink controls made for VR!

Who would have thought, that the fastest racer around would not be on Xbox One or PlayStation 4 but on Wii U? This modern rendition of the F-Zero principle is not original in any form, but awesome fun nonetheless.

A game is doing something exceptionally well if you get blown to bits and still sit there with a big smile on your face. Resogun is as fast, elegant and explosive as a shoot em up needs to be.

While the netcode needs to be improved, offline kombatants will find plenty to do and can enjoy one of the best story modes in beat-em-up history. Dear or Alive? Tekken? Street Fighter? Finish Them!

A very good collection with sensibly revised editions of the Anno franchises’ staples.

Codemasters delivers its best Formula One game to date.

It's an adventure to whet your appetite: Its enchanting microcosm doubles as a vitamin shot into a genre which usually boasts soldiers and tanks.

This is one of the most atmospheric games I have played on the iPad so far, even though this isn't a RPG with dialogues, quests or plot but a simple turnbased game of dice against the clock that`s based on luck as well as rudimentary tactics.

You like board games on your iPad? Then get this one. It is as simple as captivating and even though there are some usability flaws Le Havre is very well executed.

This is the most dramatic episode of the season so far.

With Iceborne Capcom not only opens a new everfrost hunting area, but improves the game overall.

Well executed conversion of two of the most beloved JRPGs of the PS2-era.

Stronghold Crusader Definitive Edition offers the core of the RTS masterpiece in a beautiful, fluid, and improved form – but this time with enough content.

Inspired by Journey, Limbo and other adventures Far: Lone Sails tells its Story with low-key music and a unique art design. An emotional road trip thru a deserted apocalypse.

Focus instead of expanding: Unlike many other studios, developer Techland takes a different approach and presents Dying Light: The Beast, a game that knows what it's good at. There's no time for boredom or slow spells in this compact game...But apparently, there's no time for any special innovations either. A sequel, not a dimensional leap. On the other hand, it's just way too much fun to explore the world like a monkey climbing a tree and mauling zombies. It should get boring, but there are too many buttons being pressed for that.

Tales of Zestiria starts slow, but once it shifts into high gear it delivers. A monumental anime rpg.

Birds as investigators? Caricatures of the romantic era as the art design choice? Aviary Attorney is a gem. An interactive graphic novel with style, humor and its own take on Phoenix Wright.

Colorful, charming and full of atmosphere: The fluid rhythm of fighting, looting and upgrading has been a hit on the 360 and PC and is as convincing on the iPad.

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 knows exactly where its strengths lie and takes full advantage of them. In some regards it lacks a bit of final polish, which is annoying but not too tragic.

RiME is an atmospheric adventure where exploration, acrobatics and puzzles are woven together in a very subtle and comfortable way.

A very intimate and suspenseful mystery adventure with convincing characters and loads of interesting decisions.

Playing Indigo Prophecy after ten years feels like coming home. The storytelling and direction that surprised the gaming world in 2005 still works. Yes: the controversy about the ending still is there, but there is no denying nonetheless that this is one of the few very important games in recent memory.

Anno 2205 is a needed step forward for the series. Even though it can’t match up to the classic Anno 1404 the courage to implement some significant changes to a proven formula is noteworthy.

A very good start. This is no pretty fairy tale, but a gruesome thriller with a fantastic parallel world New York as a background, where you meet characters from Snow White to Grendel.

Creative, tense and physically challenging future sports duels. Game modes and presentation are very minimalistic, though.

Miniatures is a very special experience that weaves unpleasant childhood memories with surreality and will stay in your memory, not least thanks to its chic presentation.

With all its little problems like logic holes, AI mistakes etc. it would be all too easy to dismiss Mankind Divided as a good, yet unpolished project. But that wouldn’t do justice to the core. Dugas and DeMarle created an interactive novel, in which game and storytelling are combined in a mature way. A captivating cyberpunk thriller.

If you like mysterious games like The Room this is definitely worth a look: great art design, great music and great puzzle variation.

If you're looking for a game to justify project Greenlight, this is it! It would have been a damn shame if this little platforming gem couldn't have been released.

It could be improved in terms of content, but no other rally sim gives you driving physics as sophisticated, challenging and simply great as Dirt Rally 2.0!

Challenging old-school platforming with a brilliant chiptune soundtrack and tight controls.

What a monster! When it comes to content this is the mobile beat-em-up to get. A solid solo campaign is nowhere to be seen, but with all its modes, unlockables and varied gameplay it is hard to resist the 50+ fighters.

As if you need further proof that episodic games can enhance the experience in terms of dramatic and narrative value. I can't wait for the finale.

When it comes to presentation this remake of Ys fourth chapter could be definitely improved. But if you love your JRPG old school, it doesn’t get much better than this.

Although it shows some flaws the Halo 4 campaign is one of the best within the series. And on top of that 343 proves that their enhancements of the multiplayer formula add some depth to the dynamic firefights.

If you’re new to Trials Fusion this is the complete package you want to get: lots of content, lots of variety. There could be more of the beautifully bizarre unicorn levels, though.

Beautiful sequel to the HD 2D pioneer. Strong form in scope and strategic claim, with slight weaknesses in the narrative B-grade.

This is an extraordinary gaming experience. Somewhere between shooter, stealth, sleuth, sci-fi technology and psychological horror The Farm 51 relinquishes conventions. Imagine a party where The Matrix, Inception and Total Recall celebrate with Layers of Fear, Metal Gear Solid and Alan Wake. Sounds weird? Yes. And then some.

This is a beautiful homage to the Souls-Franchise, even though sometimes it sticks a little too close to the formula for its own good.

Despite its rather lame open world, Mario Kart World is a blast for newcomers and seasoned hardcore fans alike. Fresh changes liven up the racing fun, and the knockout tour is a true stroke of genius.

The implementation of Cyberpunk 2077 for the Nintendo Switch 2 is absolutely successful: both technically and in terms of content, it offers a strong role-playing package. Only graphically, the version is clearly inferior to the PS5, PC, and Xbox competition.

Quotation forthcoming.

This is an atmospheric horror adventure that has just the right pace. The fear in the dark is presented convincingly, classic puzzles deliver solid entertainment and the well placed shock moments are followed by important moments of peace and quiet.

At first I thought this just another twinstick shooter. But this is much more than meets the eye. The world of H.P. Lovecraft was put in a pleasing pixel design while mechanically it manages to challenge you from top to bottom.

An intense drama in a confined area. The puzzles make this adventure challenging, the story makes it unforgettable.

It doesn’t look as crisp or detailed as last years’ Special Edition on PS4. But with the newly added immersion, especially if you invest the time to get into the Move controls, this is one of the best VR experiences out there - it definitely is the content richest. Skyrim hasn’t been as intense and interesting since its premiere six years ego.

You can never have enough Doom Eternal. The Ancient Gods is a great campaign extension of a brilliant shooter.

The table design with its mixture of realistic elements and physics on one side and unrealistic parts on the other might be too much for pinball purists, but it still works surprisingly well. And on top Zen Studios offer a fair pricing system, where 360 users can upgrade their already purchased tables for free – commendable!

Hohokum is one of those games, where you can simply lean back to dive into beautifully designed worlds somewhere between “zen gaming” and a serious puzzler.

The Frozen Wilds is a very good expansion. If you enjoyed Aloy’s adventure you will get another roughly 15 hours of pure entertainment out of it.

Darksiders 2 was one of the best action-adventures in the late cycle of last generation’s consoles – and the magic still is there. Driven by the timeless comic design and the tight mechanics, Death’s adventure is still worth the entrance fee.

Yes, it is short. But Geometry Wars 3 aside I haven’t had that much fun with a twinstick shooter in a while. Be wary of the spiking difficulty in the middle parts though where it moves from challenging to frustrating for a little while.

If you are looking for surprises, intense direction and tense exploration in a horror environment, this one definitely is for you.

I am always appreciative if designers approach a genre from a different angle. And this is exactly what Heamimont did with hack&slay. Infused with action-adventure elements plus two engrossing add-ons (especially the Motörhead homage Through the Ages) this is a serious contender to the throne of Diablo 3: Reaper of Souls.

Thanks to the facetted battle and gambit systems this is still one of the most interesting Final Fantasy games of all time. Technically it could have been enhanced even more, but overall this is still a very good JRPG that in most not only stood the test of time, but can still compete.

Superhot proves that a simple but clever executed concept can deliver tremendous fun. A challenging but short mixture of action and time puzzles.

This a very good fight-focused action-adventure. It has some flaws in terms of storytelling as well as visually, but makes up for that with an excellent level design, exploration and motivating character development.

Mixtape isn't just a collection of songs perfectly suited to every scene; it's an atmospheric, poignant, and—at the right moments—serious coming-of-age story that feels relatable almost from start to finish. The narrative adventure is enriched with clever cutscenes and varied mini-games that keep the experience from ever getting boring.

At first I was skeptical, but Creative Assembly presents challenging and varied strategy, which has been improved on a lot of levels although some relevant areas like AI and diplomacy have been left out.

The zombie sequel is an impressive lesson about life after the apocalypse with moral questions.

Two things will never change with Disgaea: The visuals are outdated. And the intertwined mechanics and systems are among the best you will ever see in tactical role-playing games.

If you like roleplaying games that focus on decisions with consequences as well as moral dilemmas or is simply a fan of adventures like Planescape: Torment, you will find yourself drawn into the world of Tyranny.

Gamefreak managed to enhance the nostalgia of past games with creative improvements. Regardless if you are a veteran or a beginner, there are loads of incentives to catch em all.

The best virtual representation of the premier class so far convinces with realistic optics and extremely comprehensible driving physics - thanks to extensive setting options, the frenzy is recommended for beginners and simracing professionals alike. Only the pointless F1 Life mode leaves us at a loss.

Gamefreak managed to enhance the nostalgia of past games with creative improvements. Regardless if you are a veteran or a beginner, there are loads of incentives to catch em all.

This beautiful adventure hasn’t lost a beat. The roleplaying experience might by “only” solid, but is carried by its captivating as well as charming story and the gorgeous presentation.

Like Journey or Limbo Far stands out with its combination of art- and sound design embedded in beautifully crafted story.

FIFA 14 still is a very good, very complete soccer game. And whilst the tweaks, changes and additions to the core mechanics are well executed, overall the progress made is smaller than last year.

Stylistically classy and mechanically elegant adventure about nine murder cases in an interesting time warp.

A successful remake that inspires with nostalgia and innovations in equal measure, but is held back by its somewhat strange pricing policy.

Eight years after its' initial outing the age is somewhat evident with the visuals – but it doesn't really matter. Because it is much more important that after all this time the concept, direction and atmosphere of Project Zero 2 are as good as ever.

Rive is as tough as it gets. But while the mixture of platforming and twinstick-action is very challenging and can push you over the edge, it has its heart in the right place.

At first, all the new features don't sound very thrilling. But Deep Ocean expands the Anno-mechanics where it is needed most: The economy gets new wares and needs. And to be successful you need to develop even more elaborate trade routes and production lines.

No-frills sequel of the acclaimed Steampunk dungeon crawler, that unfortunately doesn’t take much advantage of the Switch’s special features.

Classic dungeon crawling á la The Bard’s Tale with fairy tale’ish visuals and intelligent puzzles.

Team players may dive deeply into the tactical and co-operative components of a game that awards planning and effective communication.

You can still feel the mark the original left on the action genre. But with additions to FPS like Doom or Shadow Warrior 2 the niche of exhilarating combo shooting is getting crowded. Nonetheless: If you hadn’t played Bulletstorm yet, strap yourself in for one hell of a ride.

Mouse-drawn! Winter Burrow is a well-balanced mix of survival and cozy game and will be your perfect companion for the winter season. The game has only minor flaws and will captivate genre fans, at least for the duration of the story.

An instant classic. The brilliant mixture of Risk and Scrabble is as simple as it is motivating: You command troops on the battlefield, rage war with words and try to capture all territories. For merely 400 points every hobby tactician should give this cute letter warfare a chance.

Great entertaining samurai open world adventure, which was ported cleanly to the PC. With the Director's Cut you currently get the best version.