Super Monkey Ball: Banana Rumble is a decent installment of the franchise, the return that perhaps classic fans of the franchise were looking for, given that it doesn't take much risk in terms of mechanics. Certainly, this part is not negative, after all it is fun to play, especially if done in company.

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney a great remastered version of the original DS title and offers some few but great additions that make it feel like a more full package. That said and aside from the obvious graphic improvement the game is, for better or worse, the same title that many remember from 10 years ago.

Need for Speed: Unbound represents the return of Criterion as a top tier developer. The result is one of the best arcade racing games of the last few years and also, a great Need for Speed experience.

No Man's Sky is an experience designed for a very specific audience. The gamers who enjoy exploring and admiring the universe will feel happy with the result of Next; however, for another audience it will be boring to repeat the same tasks over and over again.

Back 4 Blood lacks the personality and charisma of the Left 4 Dead franchise, but at the same time, it also introduces some quality of life changes that make this game blast to play with friends. However, playing alone feels unrewarding because of the lack of progression.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership is such a great return for the beloved series. Acquire understood what makes this king of games so special and also, found elements to make them better. Nintendo having another extraordinary year.

Ultimate Marvel vs.Capcom 3 is just a mere port of the game that we already played on PS3 and Xbox 360. Is that a bad thing? Not necessarily. Unless you were expecting a drastic revamp from the original title (which would be something silly), you will get the same frantic and agile gameplay that many are still enjoying nowadays.

Pac-Man Championship Edition 2 is a good evolution to the classic formula that give us hours of endless score attack fun. Even all its changes are modest compared with Championship Edition DX, is good to have again the frantic and fast gameplay that we love of the series in a well presented arcade style game.

The big questions are: was Donkey Kong Country Returns HD necessary? Who would we recommend it to and who wouldn’t we? Well, considering that its previous versions simply don’t fit today’s standards anymore, I think it’s a good thing to have such an outstanding game on the comfort of a Switch, that doesn’t mean that we’re already talking about its third version. It’s a very easy recommendation for those who have never played it. If that’s your case, it should be among your priorities, yes, it’s that good. Things get complicated if you were able to play it on Wii, 3DS or both, since you’ll be receiving practically the same product. I never like to bring up the subject of price in these reviews, but I think it does play an important role here. Probably if it weren’t selling for the $60 it will be at launch, it would be a lot easier to tell you to go for it.

With excellence on its gameplay, Street Fighter V is a positive step for the franchise. Unfortunately, it’s afflicted with some of the worst practices in the contemporary video games industry.

Who is Luigi's Mansion 2 HD for? At the outset I would tell you that if for this or that reason you skipped Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon on the 3DS, now is an unbeatable opportunity to enter its incredible world. Ignore any noise that may be around you. The game is excellent. In case you have played the original game and you are one of those who did not like it, here you will find practically the same experience, which, obviously, is great news for those who did appreciate it, because I assure you that You will have another great time with this proposal that shines brightly thanks to all its charisma, graphics and sound, as well as a super outstanding level design and puzzles that, of course, show the best side of Next Level Games.

Among the many games and spin-offs that Omega Force had made with their exceptional Dynasty Warriors formula, Dragon Quest Heroes emerges as one of the finest and most solid projects that we had seen recently. It's an action title that many will enjoy, especially the DQ fans.

UFC 3 is a title with more strengths than weaknesses. Its basic commands are responsive and allow the player to unleash their creativity in order to knock out their opponent. Although mastering the demolitions is not easy, if you manage to overcome the frustration and control your impulses, at the end of the day you can subdue any opponent.

Indivisible is a pretty solid indie game, but it lacks in terms of content and variety. However, it makes up for it with its interesting combat and heartwarming story.

EA Sports FC 26 consolidates itself as a release that, without completely breaking with its roots, manages to fine-tune key aspects that had been dragging on from previous editions.

Blasphemous is one of the most interesting metroidvanias recently. It offers a great gameplay and exquisite visual presentation. A simple sound production and several technical errors can be annoying, but they do not prevent you from appreciating the great quality of this game.

A great sequel to the Gunvolt 2019's game. Gunvolt Chronicles Luminous Avenger iX 2 is perfect for every Mega Man Zero's fan, and a amazing treat for the wait until Azure Strikes Gunvolt 3 is ready.

Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster is a pretty straightforward of two great JRPG from the Gamecube. Best resolution and some quality of life improvements is all that your are going to fin here, but is also a pretty good chance to play this cult games.

Remedy's experiment with Quantum Break mixing the game and the live action series simultaneously turns out to be a very interesting product. It's an entertaining super hero sci-fi action game with third person shooter elements.

World of Final Fantasy is a really entertaining and charming JRPG. It merges many of the most memorable elements from most of the games from the Final Fantasy series and combines them in an original title with accessible and easy to learn controls, easygoing story and creative gameplay mechanics. It doesn’t matter if you novice gamer or a hardcore fan, the game has many things that will engage you and make you enjoy it.

It is great to be back in Forza Horizon 5, but Rally Adventure fell short to meet expectations because a clearly lack of personality. It is not bad as an expansion, but is not great.

Mouse: P.I. for Hire isn't a Game of the Year contender, but it's definitely a game that will be on many must-play lists in 2026. It's a highly entertaining title that, despite its lack of originality, will surely resonate with many players. Like Jack Pepper, something's missing, and I hope a potential sequel will solve this case.

While Hell is Us is fairly inconsistent, when it shines, it does so in a grand way. Its ambition is ultimately its greatest enemy. If the story were focused on a single conflict, and if the combat were more direct, it would be a hidden gem in 2025. The end result is something that will likely be forgotten this year, but with a little luck, it can be remembered in an interesting way in the future.

Tales of Berseria Remastered establishes itself as a carefully crafted re-release that respects the essence of the original title, while adapting it to the expectations and needs of today's audience.

For now, I cannot assure you that ARMS will become the Splatoon of the fighting genre or the new jewel of eSports, but its simplicity and personality already give it a leg up.

If you want to play a title reminiscent of the N64 era, this is definitely the place to lose yourself for hours. If you missed it at the time, now's the time to give it a try; that goes for those who left it unfinished, too.

Unravel Two marks a little, but clear evolution from the first game while adding a second, playable character. The game keeps on looking gorgeous and, despite improving almost all of its physics and mechanics, the game dissolves the difficulty it was previously known for.

Hitman Go is still fresh with its Definitive Edition, a great opportunity for all the people that don’t want to play on mobile or are uncomfortable with touch gameplay or microtransactions.