Even 12 years later, Shadow of the Colossus still transmits those feelings that made this game one of the best in videogame history. An unexplored world full of detail and beautiful lighting creates a setting that everyone should experience.

Split Fiction is the resulting product of taking the core elements of what made It Takes Two such a great game and just brainstorming all kinds of entertaining and unexpected concepts. Hazelight has done it once again, and you should expect to see the new game by Josef Fares's team amongst the most highly regarded games in The Game Awards 2025.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of those experiences that redefine your concept of what an RPG can be. What Sandfall Interactive has achieved in their debut is simply astonishing: a narrative that captivates you from the first second with adult characters facing complex moral dilemmas; a revolutionary turn-based combat system that transforms each encounter into a strategic dance full of tension; and a visually stunning world that masterfully blends Belle Époque with dark fantasy. The conversations at the campfires have made me laugh, cry, and reflect on life itself. Its bosses have challenged me like few games manage to do. And its soundtrack continues to resonate in my head weeks after finishing the adventure. More than a game, it's an interactive work of art that will remain in my memory for years. Without exaggeration, one of the best debuts from a studio that I've seen in decades as both a player and critic.

Resident Evil 2 plays its cards very well, and offers its benefits to a level of excellence that make this remake a title that's indispensable.

Donkey Kong Bananza is a must-play gem poised to be one of the Nintendo Switch 2’s greatest titles. Evoking the golden era of Nintendo 64, it bursts with nostalgic charm, infectious fun, and stellar level design. If this is a glimpse of the Switch 2’s future, we’re in for something extraordinary.

Satisfactory 1.0 is the culmination of years of development, community feedback, and constant polishing. The result is a game that is deep, addictive, and, yes, incredibly satisfying (pardon the pun, but there's no better way to describe it). If you're into building, optimizing, or just creating huge things, then Satisfactory is the game for you. It's the kind of experience that completely absorbs you, challenges you intellectually, and rewards you with the satisfaction of seeing your creations come to life.

Animal Crossing: AC is back with New horizons. A game that feels big, polished and absolutely addictive. Nintendo has managed to create yet another entry in the series that has enough changes without leaving behind the feeling and philosophy of Animal Crossing.

Overwatch takes influences from a great many games to make a brand new online experience, which is very funny and has great quality. Blizzard's new game is a complete success.

For many years, Hollow Knight held the crown of the indie scene, but its successor has arrived to improve on what was already unbeatable. Hollow Knight: Silksong stands as one of the most refined, creative, profound, and elevated works in the history of video games, presenting itself as a leading candidate for Best Game of the Year and clinging to its predecessor's scepter to establish itself as, if we can still define it that way, the best indie game in history. Team Cherry has created an adventure for posterity that excels in everything and languishes in nothing, ultimately making a statement in an industry whose blockbusters could only dream of achieving such a level of divinity.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 improves upon all of its predecessors, and it brings to life a story full of incredible moments and tons of impressive action scenes. It definitely manages to hit the standards of the best PlayStation exclusives, with all the emotions and feelings it implies.

Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth on PC is much more than a simple conversion: it's a technical reinterpretation that takes full advantage of the platform's capabilities. The exemplary optimization, numerous customization options, and surprising performance on Steam Deck leaves us with an exceptional port and great work by Square Enix in bringing this work of art to as many players as possible.

There is no better game currently on the Xbox Series than Microsoft Flight Simulator; it is a complete joy on console, and this version even manages to make you forget that playing it on PC is also an option. Microsoft Flight Simulator is quite the feat for airplane simulators, a genuine hit that will follow you through hundreds of hours of gameplay.

Moon Studios is back with a sequel that has managed to expand the well-established bases of its predecessor with great success and keeping the essence of the franchise intact. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a larger, more ambitious and more complete game than the first one. Its gameplay, artistic design and soundtrack are intertwined in an enchanting mix that generates one of the best trips that can be made: the one that you have enjoyed even more than you expected.

An excellent video game but not so much as a remaster, since the original video game already looked absolutely stunning in its original release. However, if you are amongst the few that did not play The Last of Us Part II when it first came out, then playing this entry on your PlayStation 5 will be an unforgettable experience. In the end, the most remarkable asset of this remaster is found within the few novelties added to the overall content.

Hi-Fi Rush came out of nowhere and made a name for itself in everyone's hearts, including myself. This is a rythm-action-platforming game that does almost everything well, which at the same time certainly makes up for its tiny issues. To sum up: this game by Tango Gameworks is a fresh and funny adventure that is packed with action, and that features several characters that are more than ready to take on the main stage.

God of War: Ragnarök is, for many, one of the best games available on PS5 and now comes to PC in exquisite quality. It's an almost perfect port, except for some minor details that will surely be corrected with successive patches. If you haven't tried it and you have a half-decent PC, do it as soon as possible, you'll love it and you'll also enjoy the best version available.

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is undoubtedly one of the best video games of 2019 and perhaps of the entire generation...Sekiro is the next step by FromSoftware, a game that brings about a ‘new land’ in-between Dark Souls and Bloodborne, and that is both original and accesible without giving away its natural essence. A new masterpiece by Miyazaki which is a must-have for any gamer.

Tekken is back at full force with a very solid eight entry. This next step for the franchise is full of content that resonates with Tekken's own historic legacy. Whether it is the amazing character design, both visually and mechanically, as well as through its many family dramas, Tekken 8 just knows how to do it all. The Iron Fist Tournament is definitely as good as ever.

Bayonetta 1 & 2 is the perfect choice if you have not had the chance to play them previously. Its style fits perfectly with the Nintendo Switch controls and the quality of both games is still amazing.

If you haven't played the original title, you must play Xenoblade Chrinicles: Definitive edition. If you enjoyed this masterpiece of the JRPG you must play this new version, not only for their upgraded graphics, but also for the epilogue. This is a must buy in all the sections.

Dead Cells brings us a challenging adventure, full of action, which also merges several different genres. In the end, it provides a playable conflation as attractive as it is addictive.

Slay the Spire blends roguelike and deck building to offer an experience that is accessible, challenging and fun as hell from the very beginning. One of the best recent indie games.

Titanfall 2 improves every multiplayer aspect of its previous installment and features a short but intense single player campaign. This game is a revolution in the first person shooter genre.

Dark Souls III is the perfect ending to the saga and offers a whole new experience and visual beauty that's greater than Bloodborne's, even with some technical issues. The multiplayer experience, especially the PvP competitive, is a true wonder. Hopefully Miyazaki and From Software will not leave this unique genre that we all love.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 is the perfect sequel, the best and most well-rounded entry of the franchise. Even if it was kind of tough to connect with the story at times, I also believe the game boasts the best narrative that Monolith Soft has worked on yet. To put it simply: it is the best JRPG on Nintendo Switch.

If Super Mario 3D World was a masterpiece for Wii U, in this Nintendo Switch’s version it is confirmed again. Not only that, but Bowser's Fury, the unreleased expansion that includes this adaptation, should materialize in a new iteration of Super Mario in the future because it has a lot to say. Two great games, at the price of one?

Pokémon Pokopia represents a sublime translation of Pokémon’s core themes into the settlement management genre. It features an overwhelming amount of content and countless customization possibilities—something essential for a game that aims to honor the extensive legacy of Game Freak. As a standalone spin-off, it succeeds in every sense, but as the possible beginning of a new saga, it demonstrates virtually infinite potential.

Psychonauts 2 is an act of empathy by Double Fine towards video games and oneself. If you are ready to go through it, this sequel can put aside its appearance of a classic 3D platform video game to connect with you on a very personal level. Or, at least, that's what happened to me while i was playing it. Psychonauts 2 has come like a breath of fresh air at a time in my life when I needed to stop for a moment and just breathe.