Octopath Traveler 0 is more than a spin-off or a nostalgic exercise; it is a deliberate attempt to redefine the series’ direction. By abandoning its familiar episodic structure in favour of a more focused narrative, the game signals a push toward greater maturity in the world of Orsterra, where heroes remain human before becoming legends. While not flawless, it serves as an important test for the franchise’s future, showing an apparent willingness to evolve. At its best, Octopath Traveler 0 offers a deep and engaging experience, skillfully blending tactical combat, gradual storytelling, and striking visual design.

You’ll rarely face a situation where you have an idea that the game wouldn’t let you expand on. Planet Coaster is just the most complete theme-park simulation game available.

Some small issues aside, Wasteland 3 is a superb RPG and a huge step forward for inXile studio. Wasteland 3 is a classic RPG with great story and characters and challenging but fun combat system that is appealing to both new and old RPG fans.

Gears 5 tries to bombard players with tons of content and offers many days of entertainment as it aims to introduce itself as a true AAA+ game. The result is a very entertaining game, but is that enough to justify Microsoft's flagship? Not sure. Maybe the only aspect that Gears 5 really shines in is visuals, and while everything else is also okay, we expect a lot more than that from a title like Gears of War.

If you haven’t played the original Dark Souls yet, the remastered version is your best chance to enter its dark, sad and amazing world. But if you are a hardcore Souls fan and already cracked through the previous games, its 40 dollars price tag might not worth the nostalgia.

Forza Motorsport reboot built on a solid foundation that can be supported and improved with updates for years to come, but even at its current state, its the most technologically advanced racing game and is the best Forza game in terms of physics and car handling yet.

Priced at a decent $30 and the size of only 2GB, Blasphemous 2 offers well over 20 hours of Metroidvania Action, and for those who are patient and are willing to learn and explore, it’s a must buy.

The Coalition has managed to successfully bring every great elements from previous games into a new setting. Whether you go for single-player, multiplayer or horde mode, GoW4 hast plenty to offer. The visuals are stunning and the gameplay is the best in the series thus far; and despite shortcomings in the story and development of characters, GoW4 is easily one of the best third-person shooters of this generation.

If you are a fan of Yakuza series, you should definitely try Like a Dragon. The new entry in the Yakuza series not only introduces a brand new character, but also tells a great and dramatic story that will carry you until the very end, and stays true to the classic gameplay elements of the series even though there are lots of new added features.

DiRT Rally 2.0 aims for professional racing players, and gives them everything they want. DiRT 2.0's gameplay is ultra realistic and Codemasters paid a good attention to all the details. All that said, it seems that Codemasters is running out of ideas and while DiRT 2.0 is a solid racing game, there is not much that we haven't already saw in previous entries in the series.

20+ years after the first ever Guilty Gear game, and the series moves closer and closer to perfection with this latest release. Every round of the game, no matter if you lose or win, is a great, satisfying experience that offers almost anything you would want from a fighting game.

Chicken Police is a fun experience that makes you laugh, and while most of it's gameplay mechanics are very simple, it still manages to tell a great story and entertain you for a few hours.

Your most important challenge in the latest release from 11 Bit Studios is having to make ethical decisions that affect your people directly. Putting the children to work? Using dead people’s organs before sending their bodies to mass graves? Sacrificing some to save others? And so on. These are the decisions that you have to make if you are to lead your people through beautiful and atmospheric frozen wastelands of Frostpunk.

The Lost Legacy is a mixture of best moments in the series, and even with a rather short campaign, it’ll still worth every penny of your 40 dollars. All in all, the future looks very bright for the Uncharted franchise. That’s because the fans love new characters and they are ready for more even without Nathan Drake.

Borrowing a lot from its Western counterparts, Final Fantasy XVI moves away from the series' classical approach to RPG and edges toward action. It seems that the series' future will also move in the same direction. If you judge FFXVI on its own merits, you will have a great time with it, but if you rather cling to the past and expect more of the same, you might be disappointed.

Disgaea 7 takes the series back to its golden days and offers tons of tactical combat and a comic story, making it a perfect fit for the fans of JRPG. It's not by any means a revolutionary experience and doesn't help the genre to move forward.

Hogwarts Legacy is, without a doubt, the lost heaven for Harry Potter fans. Its incredible art design matched with a solid story, polished gameplay, and magical environments easily make it one of the main contenders for the awards season and with the sales nothing but guaranteed, we can expect to see it becoming a big franchise in the future.

Resident Evil Village is another step forward in the new direction that Capcom taking this series towards, and they did a great job by focusing on a slightly new approach compared to the previous version, emphasizing on some other praised features we knew and loved about the older entries in the series. Mix all this with fresh and beautiful visuals that looks like pre-rendered trailers from the older games and you have an almost flawless brand new RE game.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II has finally made its way to PS5, bringing with it a masterfully crafted blend of intense action, emotional storytelling, and jaw-dropping visuals. Every scene feels like a cinematic spectacle, with epic moments that pull you deep into Senua’s harrowing journey. Whether you’re drawn to heart-pounding combat, stunning environments, or a narrative that grips you from start to finish, this is a must-have experience for anyone seeking a truly unforgettable adventure.

Guacamalee 2 is a wonderful sequel who takes the core gameplay of the previous title to the next level by addressing every single issue and adding a lot more stuff to it, and even though it may not feel like a fresh experience as its predecessor did, it still has a lot to offer.

Lone Sails 2D, beautiful journey is short but sweet, and there is no other game in this genre that you can compare it with. If you don't mind your 15 bucks, you should definitely go for it.

Immerse yourself in the serene world of Botany Manor, a visually stunning and creatively designed indie game. The game's evocative atmosphere and ingenious puzzles create a truly captivating experience. Botany Manor is the perfect antidote to a hectic day, offering a chance to reconnect with nature at your own pace. While the story may not be the primary focus and the gameplay is more meditative than energetic, its charm lies in its tranquil beauty and engaging puzzles.

Icey is kind of weird and extremely difficult. At the same time it’s also fast-paced, action-packed, unique and full of surprises, which along with a fantastic story will keep you engaged for a long time.

F1 2019 is solid, and the most complete entry in the series yet, but it could have become the best F1 simulator in history of video games if the developers would have taken full advantage of its potential.

Many believe that Max Payne is the best game ever by Remedy, and they might be right, but Control is not far behind. If you are a fan of action genre, you should play Control. Period.

GRIS is full of joy and elegance, and it's the place where video games meet art. And all this elegance is mixed with simple yet solid gameplay, and offers an experience that cannot be found anywhere other than the video games industry.

Looking at and playing through FIFA 18, you’ll always have mixed feelings about it. The game is still very fun, but there’s almost zero improvements from the last year’s release. FIFA needs new blood, and needs it now, as PES is improving fast.

Inside the pitch, PES 2018 simply rocks as it is one of the best football experiences ever made. But outside, same old problems with licenses and sound design issues prevent it from becoming a complete football game. If you just want to play football and have fun, PES 2018 is your choice.