REPLACED isn't perfect, but it is special. We've fallen in love with its narrative, its aesthetic, and its extraordinary art direction. And its mechanics—the platforming, combat, and puzzles—work well and are sometimes truly outstanding. With all of this, it manages to weave a story that's a delight to uncover bit by bit. REPLACED is a must-play for fans of cyberpunk and narrative experiences with personality. And upon finishing it, we’re left thinking about its characters, its world, and what it truly means to be human.

Dune: Awakening is an MMO survival RPG that takes us to a hostile and faithfully recreated Arrakis. Its alternate story removes Paul Atreides, casting us as Bene Gesserit agents with hydration, crafting, base-building, and a realistic economy system. The gunplay is solid, but melee combat feels clunky and lacks impact. It stands out for its flexible RPG progression and immersive open world, though its technical demands on mid-range PCs and the harsh death penalties can be frustrating for some.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond arrives as an ambitious title that attempts to reinterpret what a Metroid game means in 2025. At its core, when it sticks to exploration and environmental design, it's brilliant. But when it tries to take the game into open structures, chatty companions, and unpolished new mechanics, it loses a lot of its power.

OPUS: Prism Peak is a game that dares to explore territories rarely seen in the medium. It speaks about adulthood, the weight of the past, and how we build our identity from incomplete memories. And it does so with a sensitivity we rarely see in video games. It’s not perfect. Its uneven pacing, the overload of systems, and its extremely melancholic and dreamlike tone may push some players away. But it’s an experience worth having.

Days Gone Remastered is not just a visual update; it's an opportunity to rediscover a game that perhaps didn't get the recognition it deserved. It's still not a perfect game: it has repetitive missions, some inherited bugs and debatable gameplay decisions. But its proposal is solid, immersive and with really memorable moments.

MotoGP 25 does not reinvent the wheel, but it does put a tire capable of scratching the best times to the chrono. It is a more polished, more accessible and visually more attractive than its predecessors, but also less ambitious in terms of content. The absence of historical or narrative modes detracts from its long-term value, and the AI, although improved, still gives some displeasure.

Tomodachi Life: A Dream Life is a charming, eccentric, and very Nintendo social simulator. It has obvious shortcomings, but also a huge capacity to generate its own stories. And when a game manages to make us care about the little quirks of our Miis, even the most absurd ones, it means it’s doing something very right.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits on Switch 2 is, at its core, a clever adaptation. It doesn’t match the technical quality of other platforms, but it manages to preserve what matters most: its magic. If you’ve already played the original on PS5 or PC, this version isn’t a must-have. But if you didn’t play it back then and you’re someone who enjoys playing on a handheld, here’s a fantastic opportunity.

Civilization VII dares to experiment and change its well-established foundations to offer a different gameplay experience based on managing crises and changing eras. The game certainly has its flaws to be corrected, but it's well on its way, thanks to its new approach.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A builds a brand-new framework for enjoying the franchise from a fresh perspective through its battle system — and in the long run, that could mark a game-changing shift for the series.

Elden Ring: Nightreign offers an alternative experience to the main series, presenting a daring concept rich with compelling ideas. This frenetic co-op experience, while sacrificing some of the Souls series' hallmark elements, nonetheless conceals some of FromSoftware's most masterfully crafted villains.

Ultimately, Starfield is a solid, classic RPG with that signature Bethesda DNA. It delivers a compelling narrative and masterfully captures the sense of scale. However, it is weighed down by an archaic structure; for a studio that is starting to lag behind the modern market, it’s a title that desperately needs more risk-taking and modernization.

The improved learning curve, the inclusion of enhancements in Pro Clubs and Career Mode, and the weekly events make the game even more appealing. The question is what each player aspires to achieve, because it takes hours to complete a year despite there being some areas for improvement. In the meantime, if everyone does their part to make it more realistic, FC 26 is the game for the whole season.

Mandragora is a dark medieval metroidvania RPG with some great ideas and the kind of artisanal quality I've been missing in this genre. It pulls many things off well but doesn't achieve excellence in any of them, and yet I couldn't stop playing it for the 30 hours it took to finish it.

Hell is Us is an amazing experience thanks to its story and narration. Unfortunately, it loses steam over time due to an underutilized combat system. With a little more variety, it would undoubtedly have been a clear contender for game of the year. Rarely do we see worlds as interesting as Hadea, capable of arousing many mixed feelings while making us reflect on our own emotions.

Crimson Desert is a vast and ambitious sandbox that stands out for its living world, deep systems and sense of freedom. At its best, it delivers memorable combat, strong boss encounters and cleverly designed puzzles. However, its MMO-like structure and abundance of routine tasks can disrupt pacing and overwhelm some players. It’s an excellent game overall, but one that demands time, patience and the right mindset to fully appreciate.

Cronos: The New Dawn is a great survival horror game, a fine tribute to the genre, and a new direction that suits Blooper Team perfectly. However, by playing it safe, it loses some of its originality, and some strange decisions have been made that slow down the pace.

South of Midnight is a game that, with certain successes and limitations, leaves an indelible mark thanks to its unique atmosphere, proving once again that video games can be powerful vehicles to explore both the shadows and the lights of folklore and human history.

Yooka-Replaylee is a clear example of how a remake can fix many technical and gameplay issues without completely reinventing its soul. Playtonic has made a remarkable effort to improve on the original experience, and that deserves recognition. However, the lack of inspiration in the level design and challenges weigh down a package that, while adequate, never shines with its own light. An ideal title for those who love 3D platformers without high expectations, but far from the podium reserved for the greats of the genre.

Hitman: World of Assassination - Signature Edition is a brave and generous adaptation in content, but with clear technical compromises. It performs better on handheld than in dock mode, and the experience is marred by online dependency and a lack of control improvements. Still, it remains a valid (and very fun) way to enjoy the stylish stealth and assassination trilogy.

Screamer isn't a perfect game, but it is one of the most interesting titles to emerge from the arcade scene in recent years. Its greatest strength is its willingness to try something different. The gameplay is deep, demanding, and tremendously satisfying once mastered. The visuals have personality, and the whole experience exudes a very unique energy. The story might bore or frustrate you, but when you focus on the driving, Screamer proves to be a worthwhile experience.

Mario Tennis Fever is the saga’s natural evolution and its finest mechanical hour, boasting a unique flair. It’s a masterclass in creative design, scaling seamlessly from casual couch co-op fun to high-stakes competitive depth.

Invincible VS perfectly captures what an adaptation of Invincible needs: over-the-top violence, lightning-fast combat, charismatic characters, and a constant sense of superheroic destruction. As a competitive fighting game, Quarter Up’s work is very promising. The system has depth, the online play is incredibly responsive, and the fights are tremendously fun to both watch and play. However, it’s also clear that the game is a bit light on content.

Super Meat Boy 3D is a game we admire as much as we question. It offers brilliant moments, where precision, speed, and design align to create memorable experiences. But it also confronts us with design decisions that hold back its potential. At its core, it’s a faithful adaptation… perhaps too faithful. Rather than completely reinventing itself, it chooses to bring the original formula into 3D, with everything that entails.

Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army is an interesting game with very good ideas that has been improved with a lot of skill but that in turn weighs down some difficult problems to solve. The combat lacks forcefulness to be more fun as the hours go by, but it makes up for it with a greater depth in the management of demons and skills.

Patapon 1+2 Replay is a good pack to revive these two classic games, which has much more value in its Nintendo Switch version. They are two games that seem to be created for this platform. Its unique proposal, a mix of rhythm and strategy, is kept fresh thanks to its original design and technical improvements.

The sequel to Trails through Daybreak follows a continuity-driven approach but falls short in its narrative aspect. The battles remain its strongest point.

A visually upgraded but mechanically outdated remaster of a PS2 cult classic. Onimusha 2 retains its charm and historical value, but the stiff controls and static camera make it a tough sell for modern audiences. Best suited for nostalgic fans and genre historians.