Split Fiction's greatest strengths are its sheer variety and wonderful unpredictability. It's an incredibly fun experience, perfect for sharing hours of enjoyment with a friend or partner. This game is a clear demonstration of refinement; Josef Fares and the Hazelight team have delivered the most polished and inventive version of their unique co-op formula yet.

Donkey Kong Bananza reimagines the platformer genre with a title that strikes a solid balance between technical execution and game design. All of it is wrapped in a compelling reinterpretation of Journey to the Center of the Earth, starring Donkey Kong and a young Pauline. Bananza shines thanks to its environments, destruction mechanics, and resource management—elements that do a great job of concealing its weaker aspects, such as the camera system and a few repetitive boss fights.

It's impossible not to recommend this game. The Last of Us is a landmark franchise, and Part II successfully carries on the legacy of the original. Importantly, the PC port is solid and runs well, presenting the unforgettable story in the best possible visual quality thanks to the remaster.

Sport is a universal language that stirs emotions and connects us to deep memories. In Despelote, we relive the childhood memories of one of its creators, as he witnessed his country being swept up in football fever during a time of profound socioeconomic restructuring.

The new Pokémon spin-off is one of the best things the company has made since Mystery Dungeon or Rangers. Its greatest strength lies in taking a simple genre framework and elevating it through the charm of its pocket creatures, delivering exactly what many fans have been asking for. The music, the atmosphere, the creative freedom, and the dialogue all work together to make the player feel constantly rewarded and eager to keep exploring without stopping.

We could try to come up with an eloquent way to say that Death Stranding 2 is great—but that honestly wouldn’t do it justice. What matters is that it’s memorable. It surpasses the original by understanding exactly what made it special in the first place, and builds on that foundation to deliver a game that’s both bold and powerful. In its continuity, it gains strength—enough to stand among those rare, historic titles that don’t resemble anything else out there. This is one you need to experience to understand why some creators are simply different. Kojima, you’ve done it again.

Capcom keeps its streak alive with the folks from Raccoon City, delivering a masterpiece packed with memorable moments—ones that, the second you experience them, you’ll want to run and tell someone what just happened. The dual-protagonist system makes the whole ride feel perfectly balanced between tension and spectacle, gameplay and variety, proving it’s not a gimmick but a carefully tuned experience designed to squeeze the maximum fun out of every scenario they throw at you.

In this installment, we see how the studio's potential, combined with a superb script, can take us on a compelling journey of medieval misadventures. While it might be overwhelming for some players, and occasional bugs can alter the experience, the story's branching paths—along with the intricate detail in NPC behavior and the world itself—are impressive from every angle.

Monster Hunter: Wilds represents the natural evolution of the franchise, introducing a series of improvements and, above all, quality-of-life features that make it more accessible to all kinds of players. It's a title that notably changes the traditional structure of separate missions and hunting zones, opting instead for an open world featuring distinct ecosystems and areas filled with a vast number of monsters to hunt. These enhancements don't stray far from the series' original formula, although they do make playing Monster Hunter somewhat easier and less frustrating.

This may be the definitive and most complete version of the story of the beloved John Marston. An award-winning 2010 Game of the Year returns with graphical improvements, portable play options, and a new mouse mode on the Nintendo Switch 2. It delivers strong technical stability, very satisfying resolution, and excellent load times. And while it still retains some of the original’s infamous bugs and NPC issues, it remains a highly enticing package that’s well worth revisiting.

Final Fantasy Tactics returns with all its charm intact—deep strategy, rich storytelling, and one of the most memorable tactical RPG experiences ever created. While some aspects of its design show their age, the balance of challenge, character progression, and political intrigue remain as captivating as they were at launch.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance brings one of SEGA’s most beloved icons back to life. This 2D action-platformer, with a retro spirit and modern mechanics, strikes a perfect balance between hack-and-slash combat and metroidvania-style exploration, enhanced by stunning art and animations that are as fluid as they are epic.

Saros is a full-blooded action game and an essential pick for anyone who thinks not everything has to be Marvel’s God of Wolverine: Forbidden West of Us 2 Remastered. It delivers an experience that simply does not exist elsewhere at this level of production, at least not on any other platform. Roguelikes may be more or less appealing depending on the player, but this is the kind of experimental PlayStation we always want to see.

Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 arrives to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. Both games add notable features, including an assisted mode that makes play more accessible, improved Joy-Con support, a wonderful soundtrack with over 100 musical tracks, and even new chapters that expand both main stories. Even so, tighter attention to small details, less finicky camera shifts, or a more active co-op mode would have truly completed the experience.

This turn-based RPG combines the franchise’s trademark mechanical depth with creature-raising systems and ecosystem restoration. With an entertaining, if somewhat predictable, story, colorful characters, and visuals on par with the best anime-inspired games in the genre, it is aimed squarely at Monster Hunter fans and rewards them with hours upon hours of content. Its steep learning curve and slow pacing can feel overwhelming, but for those already familiar with the series, it stands as one of the best entries Capcom has delivered.

The franchise is celebrating, and one of the best gifts for fans is this new installment. High difficulty, frustration, achievements, powers, story, friendships, betrayals—it has it all. While the character progression system feels a bit limited and could offer more freedom when customizing our ninjas, you quickly forget about that thanks to its challenging nature and short but intense length.

Within this new version of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, there are a series of additions that bring notable quality-of-life improvements to the title. This includes enhancements in the technical aspects and graphics department. This new release adapts the current additions very well into the game's base structure, and even completes it with a highly satisfying narrative conclusion that truly makes Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition a genuine definitive edition.

Nioh returns with a third entry that aims to establish a much deeper, more distinctive identity. This time, Nioh 3 leans into a more direct, in-your-face style of gameplay, with more versatile movement that lets you switch on the fly between Samurai and Ninja modes. It also encourages exploration through a semi-open world, featuring some platforming and more varied transitions between scenes. And while it can slip into recycled enemies and animations at times, it remains relentlessly challenging, addictive, and epic.

Ghost of Yōtei preserves enough of the spirit to make it clear why it’s the successor to Tsushima, while introducing enough new ideas to make it unmissable. With breathtaking visuals, top-tier style and combat, it stands as Sucker Punch’s most polished experience to date.

ARC Raiders presents itself as a post-apocalyptic extraction shooter that breaks away from the traditional military style that gave birth to the genre. It stands out with a fresh and solid proposal that leans toward third-person action and a gameplay loop built around exploration and looting mechanics — all while driving the extermination of machines, either solo or in teams of three. Through feats and mission systems within each raid that feed into individual progression, the game showcases both ambition and a distinctive identity. It achieves this with visuals and sound design that feel as realistic as they are satisfying.

Silent Hill F only needed to be better than the last 20 years of Silent Hill—and it not only succeeded, but managed to update the formula, return to its roots, highlight its strongest elements, and remind us of a kind of horror many argued could no longer exist.

The sheer scope and mechanics turn this sequel into one of the most enjoyable cozy games of the year. Between battles, resource gathering, and a simple yet rewarding story, our heroes’ journey becomes an addictive experience that’s hard to put down. With countless possibilities and a future DLC set to extend our stay, Level-5’s latest entry is a strong recommendation for those with the time to truly enjoy it.

Metal Gear Solid Delta is a worthy addition to the saga, proving that Kojima and Konami’s formula is still alive and well. It still feels like a brand-new game and remains one of the greatest of all time. Back in 2004, and now again today, that’s nothing short of a nuclear bomb.

Capcom is back with a new IP that shows it still is not afraid to experiment with new formulas and evolve familiar mechanics. More importantly, it serves as a reminder that experimentation is also a fundamental part of video games. Pragmata tells a beautiful spacefaring story through two protagonists who perfectly complement each other, while blending the best of the RE Engine with a third-person shooter that features a real-time hacking minigame. The result is a system with near-endless combat possibilities, where risk and reward become the driving force behind a unique and deeply addictive experience.

Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition may not offer the best gameplay experience, but it still stands as an interesting option thanks to its portable mode, controller integration, and current technical performance. This time around, CD Projekt RED did its homework.

Square Enix remains the king of retro remakes, once again proving its mastery with this beautifully stylized version brimming with charm and nostalgia. The original creator of console RPGs may no longer be as groundbreaking as before, but this is still a gem for fans of the genre—even if it offers little to those watching from the sidelines.

The PC port of Stellar Blade is the best version to play. Graphically and technically, it improves upon everything seen on PlayStation 5. While running it at max settings and in 4K requires a high-end PC, it’s undeniable that the game looks better than ever, and Shift Up’s optimization is excellent. If you're into third-person action RPGs, hack and slash titles, and appreciate the game’s artistic flair, Stellar Blade—despite not being flawless—is a highly recommended option that earns a rightful place at the table among the genre’s greats.

Dr. Jones does what he can with what he has, alongside MachineGames and Bethesda. It is a game that shines in every way thanks to its nostalgia and a unique adventure starring the legendary archaeologist, but it is somewhat held back by the lack of polish in its port. With a few improvements, some patches, and better texture handling, the game could end up being as good as its versions on other consoles.