A genre diamond in the rough that unfortunately still suffers from balance problems and strange decisions, but could definitely blossom into a real Civ 6 alternative.

Visually impressive, playfully entertaining open world adventure, in which the PC port also impresses right from the start. You will hardly find a prettier gaming world in 2024.

A compelling story and a great combat system suffer from a generic open world that offers nothing new or exciting. The change hasn't been good for Team Ninja, but Rise of the Ronin can still delight samurai fans with its characters and battles.

Even if there are problems with the story and its presentation, Last Epoch inspires in most other aspects and does not have to hide from the genre competition.

The Thaumaturge is a story game through and through, a game that has the thrilling power of a Netflix series, but in which you can play as yourself. Only the fighting is hardly worth mentioning.

Anything but colorless: Despite a certain degree of repetition, the Call to Order offers lively, fun single-player content for fans of Splatoon 3.

With more freedom of movement and variety than its predecessor, the game does everything right and brings the fascination of Final Fantasy 7 that has lasted over 25 years to the current console generation.

Democracy wins: Helldivers 2 is an explosive, chaotic co-op shooter with crashes and rumbles at every turn.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong offers entertaining puzzle fun with a nice, revised look and some new levels, but unfortunately it lacks almost any form of challenge and is a bit expensive for its size.

Emotional, atmospherically dense action role-playing game from the makers of Life is Strange, whose open world unfortunately suffers from a lack of diversity.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a playful adrenaline rush with a humorous story, but is hindered by a lack of variety, bulky menus and a never-ending idea of service.

Enshrouded is overflowing with possibilities that can be used for any play style and boldly challenges genre competitors like Valheim. [Early Access Review]

Persona 3 Reload shines in new splendor over 15 years after the original: with a completely renovated look and many small adjustments that make the fantastic basic structure even better, it is an absolute must for fans of Japanese role-playing games.

Despite an exciting story, the second Ichiban outing suffers from somewhat lengthy grind and filler passages that artificially stretch out the playing time.

As usual, high-quality fighting action that puts Tekken at the top of the genre shelf despite weaknesses in the additional modes. Tekken fans and those who want to become one should be picked up equally.

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered doesn't do much wrong, but apart from the roguelike mode it hardly offers any major innovations. Anyone who hasn’t yet experienced the post-apocalyptic adventure will now at least get the best possible version.

Visually underground with a boring story and little variety. VR and shooter fans might get more out of this, but this isn't an advertisement for virtual reality.

The movement and combat system fit together like perfect, oiled gears and make Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown an incredibly fun Metroidvania that only falls just short of the best due to a lack of unique selling points.

More of the same and unfortunately in every respect: The Treasure of Zone Zero brings more of the addictive gameplay loop and at the same time the well-known legacy that was rightly criticized with Pokémon Crimson & Crimson.

Superficially beautiful and graphically impressive adventure with an exciting setting and atmosphere typical of the franchise. It sometimes seems a bit unloving due to the unoriginal story and flat characters.

A very short RPG that is much more fun in co-op than alone.

Rogue Trader is a late highlight for those looking for challenging combat and an exciting, if text-heavy, story.

A cute farming simulation with stunning graphics and great attention to detail. Unfortunately, the mechanics are sometimes a bit lengthy, but characters and events loosen up the game again.

Beautifully polished classic that offers an entertaining adventure for Mario fans and RPG beginners. Experienced gamers shouldn't stumble over the low level of difficulty.

Beyond the Dawn builds on the strengths of Tales of Arise and offers a lot of scope for a DLC, but unfortunately little that is new.

A weak campaign and a fun but unimaginative multiplayer mode and the addition of zombies make Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 a mixed part of the series.

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

Persona 5 Tactica has to accept compromises to its name model, but still carries out the genre change with flying colors and offers entertaining tactical fun for fans of the Phantom Thieves.