The solid combat system is fun and entertaining, but the lack of a deep and fleshed out level design is a huge gap between Lords of the Fallen and the Souls saga.

Sunset Overdrive is a fun shooter with a couple of interesting mechanics and a strong style, but the lack of variety is a major issue for the latest game from Insomniac.

A savvy mix of sweetly balanced mechanics, dazzling speed and spectacular graphics.

An ambitious sandbox-train-management game that suffers some gameplay issues and a long-term lack of objectives.

Disney Magical World is a simple variation of the popular formula born with Animal Crossing. It’s simple game design and the lack of real objective transform this project into a game for a very young audience. That’s not bad, actually, but games such as Animal Crossing and Fantasy Life works in a better way, creating a solid bond between young and adult players.

Project Spark surely delivers a new creative experience in the game-makers genre, offering the opportunity to quick play or edit levels and worlds from thousands of users. But when it comes to being a proper game, Team Dakota's title suffers the modern inception as a free-to-play experience and the expensiveness of the physical Starter Pack.

Neverending Nightmare is an indie horror game that plays a lot with you logic and rationality. It has a great design and style, unfortunately it takes only few hours to complete it.

Beyond Earth is more Civilization V than Alpha Centauri, and its gameplay is smooth and far less linear than the past. But it can't have the magic of Civilization that, with its artists, monuments and links with our story, has more appeal.

Almost Human proved once again that there's still much to be built on gameplay concepts labelled too hastily as dated.

Samurai Warriors 4 is a typical musou game, with tons of enemies and crazy on screen action. Both Tecmo Koei and Omega Force have done a good job with the game graphics, but a couple of strange game design details could be hard to understand for the musou hardcore fans.

Former quakers wanting to shrug the rust from their reflexes in a different context will love Deadcore, leaving them with a great desire of an even more deadly second chapter.

Five Nights at Freddy’s presents an interesting concept to the player, and tries a different approach to the genre other than the usual asylum, graveyard and ghost town. Even the gameplay has something to say, but after the first minutes, once understood the mechanism, is hard to find a real interest in continuing playing.

The Evil Within is the game Resident Evil 5 should have been. The problem is that in the last 5 years videogames have evolved and some gameplay solutions have become obsolete.

Assetto Corsa is a wonderful racing simulator, inheriting the technical proficiency of Simbin’s GTR 2 and rFactor modding attitude. And bringing them both to a new level.

F1 2014 can be considered a missed opportunity for Codemasters to create a convincing simulation of the current F1 season. We hope because most of the staff is focused on next-gen version of the game already.

Borderlands in Space. A gigantic DLC of the previous games with a couple of new features and some minor flaws.

NBA 2K15 is a big step forward for the series, but servers have to improve to make the game perfect.

The mobile version of Skylanders Trap Team is a great step for the future of mobile gaming. Maybe the gameplay it’s not so fresh, even with the traps, and is not cheap to enjoy the full content. But it’s a great game that now you can play everywhere.

Bayonetta 2 is simply awesome. Platinum Games has done a great job improving their previous game, adding small details and creating a gorgeous looking new adventure for the sexy-witch. If you love action games, you can't miss this perfect cocktail of fun gameplay, great graphics and over-the-top humor.

Battle Academy 2 is a very focused wargame; perfect for anyone willing to strategize without spending hours going through text walls in a manual. The graphical quality could be off-putting, but mechanics and gameplay are top-notch and perfectly sound.

On PC, Ryse: Son of Rome is technically sumptuous as expected, but apart from that, few will wait for the Emperor's thumb down once a few hundred of butchered barbarians will bite the dust.

Are the beautiful views of The Vanishing of Ethan Carter justified by the pure beauty of them? We have to ask this question after being guided through a predictable story by an invisible hand. We’ll probably remember this game for the astounding visuals, rather than for its gameplay.

DriveClub is a good arcade racing game with an interesting social side. If you’re looking for a fast and graphically stunning racing game to play with your friends, this could be an interesting option.

Stronghold Crusader 2 goes back to the roots of the series, taking us almost 15 years back in time. This can be good news for someone, but we expected something more and for the rebirth of the franchise we’ll have to wait for the next episode, hoping for a braver approach.

Different characters but same city and gameplay. Ubisoft could have done more but T-Bone's epilogue is still a good expansion to the Watch Dogs formula.

Crown of the Ivory King is a good add-on with new enemies and a superb art design. The lack of variety with its boss fights is the main issue, but the DLC still worth 10 euros. If you love the Souls series, this is definitely a must buy.

Futuridium EP Deluxe could be your next digital drug. If you’re a shmup lover, you can’t miss the first game from Italian studio Mixedbag.

Inspired by the first movie of the Alien saga, this FPS survival horror is simply the best homage to Ridley Scott's movie. It will haunt you, it will scare you and it will make you jump... and you'll like it.

The atmosphere is good, but there’s no real thrill since everything is just served to the player on a silver platter and most of the time is spent on a coach traveling between locations.

An engaging, fun and more organic open world than the ones we’re used to, but its essence lies almost exclusively in the prolonged, never-ending combat that in the long run wears a bit thin, no matter how well built it is.

FIFA 15 is a potential masterpiece but many issues spoil the gameplay. Ping-pong passing, finesse shots and speed return unexpected: with a little more polishing, this game could shine for real.

The portable version of Super Smash Bros. is technically impressive and really fun to play. Nintendo has done a great job shrinking this brawling game and turning it into an amazing 3DS title, despite the small screen of its handheld.

While technically lacking, Ar nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star offers many hours of play, plenty of things to do and an interesting albeit very exotic storyline.

Defense Grid 2 doesn’t redefine the tower defense genre, but it’s well made and offers the most complete package of its kind.

Not the deepest strategy game around, but fast-paced, engaging and ultimately very fun to play.

Playground Games and Microsoft come back to Forza Horizon to offer a new, greatly achieved episode of the Forza Motorsport spin-off. Exploration in France and Italy, variable weather conditions and night & day cycle are spectacular views you should not miss in this new Xbox killer application.

Bayonetta is still one of the best action games on the market. This Platinum Games title can still appeal both newcomers and fans of the genre. The Wii U version, with its bunch of extras, is the perfect warm-up looking forward to Bayonetta 2.

Disney Infinity 2.0 Marvel Super Heroes is a step backwards for the Disney franchise. The Starter Pack gives only one Play Set and the gameplay in more flat and straightforward. Toy Box 2.0, on the other hand, is still a lot of fun and gives players a lot of tools to increase game longevity.

An old-school RPG experience with some faults but also a great appeal.

To End All Wars is aimed to a public of experts: the interface is complex, game mechanics are unforgiving and from the very beginning the experience is purely and deeply tactical. If you’re the kind of player who loves to dive into such a game than this is what you are looking for; everyone else should think carefully and maybe give it a try.

Wasteland 2 may not be a looker or the most polished game around, but thanks to its rock-solid gameplay and good writing it is a great RPG and a tribute to all hardcore fans of the genre. Incidentally, it also shows to the industry what can be achieved with a budget of “just” $3 million, when that money is put to good use.

A cute RPG with tons of contents and a small touch of Animal Crossing's variety. The cartoonish graphics and the childish style are great for a young audience, but its fun gameplay can be satisfying for every kind of player.

Hyrule Warriors isn't a masterpiece, but the cooperation between Nintendo and Tecmo Koei has created a really great Zelda themed action game. The Adventure mode is interesting, and the huge amount of unlockable content grants many hours of pure fun. The stunning soundtrack, moreover, is the real jewel of this project.

Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late is an interesting 2d fighting game with a very unique fighting system. The Grind Grid mechanic works in a great way in order to force players to fight aggressively and that's amusing for both players and spectators. This fighting game is definitely better than many other similar products out there. Just try it, and you'll be amazed.

Minecraft: Xbox One Edition is the best console edition of the popular Microsoft-owned digital title. PC is still ahead thanks to the support of an ever-growing community and its amazing mods but, considering the previous console experiences with smaller worlds and less performing graphics, Xbox One is the greatest choice you could make to kick-off your adventure in Minecraft.

If you’re looking for an original,stylish adventure with an amazing soundtrack, this could be the perfect game for you, but keep in mind that after a couple of hours it has nothing more to offer.

Bungie's new IP isn't a revolution but is able to create a genre of its own. It has a solid and accessible RPG system, fast and addictive gunplay, and its overall presentation is outstanding. It's not perfect, though, and we hope Bungie will be able to solve some issues in the coming months.

Despite some issues, CounterSpy is a good action/stealth game from a new, tiny studio formed by ex Pixar and LucasArts artists. Too bad the procedurally generated levels are not enough to forget poor gameplay variety.

A simple racing game with a decent gameplay but no ideas. The lack of fun and of any online option, make this cheap title for Wii U and PC a product advised only for a young audience. Next time Eclipse Games.

Theatrhythm Final Fantasy: Curtain Call is the perfect sequel for an interesting game. Square Enix has powered up every single element of the previous title, adding two great Modes such as Quests and Duels. If you like Final Fantasy and its great soundtrack, this it the experience you are looking for.

Sword Art Online: Hollow Fragment is an interesting action-jrpg. Its combat system is both deep and entertaining and grants a good amount of fun, despite the lack of variety. The “romantic” part is quite basic, but the overall experience is still good enough for players who loved the anime.

An enjoyable adventure with intriguing puzzle elements and open-world structure (without a map).

This Apocalypse Edition is the exact same game that we played one year ago on Xbox One: dismembering zombies is certainly entertaining, but on the long run even that can bore you. The game comes with support to a full HD resolution, but frame rate issues are still there, and the technical requests are inexplicably high.

The Sims 4 has solid foundations. We love the new focus on the Sims but we can't understand why there's a loading for every damn house, when The Sims 3 was a little open world.

Disgaea 4: A Promise Revisited is a nice porting of the already awesome Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten published for PS3 in 2011. The game is still great, and works perfectly on the Sony's handheld.

GoD Factory: Wingmen is a decent crossover between a MOBA and a space dogfight game. Unfortunately there is not much to do aside from the single game mode and the enjoyable hangar mode.

Another must-have for any PlayStation Vita owner and old-school shooter lovers. There are lots of new features and improvements from the previous episode, especially the PlayStation 4 version, which provides better graphics and special controls for the DualShock 4.

The Swapper delivers nice gameplay mechanics solid and engaging story, and good graphics... too bad that is too short.

Crown of the Old Iron King is a challenging add-on with tons of enemies and a great aesthetic. You'll have to plan your strategy in order to survive the deadly ambushes set by hidden enemies. For 10 euros you'll get an interesting new area for a really good game and so... buy this DLC.

Hohokum is a weird, interesting game that unfortunately not everybody is going to enjoy. Try it if you have a chance, you could fall in love with this stylish piece of art from the British studio Honeyslug.

Back to bed is a decent puzzle game but its mobile soul spoils the experience and the inspired atmosphere is not enough.

Style and a good narrative make this PS Vita game highly suggested to those loving graphic novels.

A bunch of flat characters ruin a series of great decisions, moral choices and paths. The First Season is still the best game TellTale Ever made, but season two shows some sparks of greatness that could ignite a big season three.

in FAMOUS: First Light is a good DLC with an interesting story and a bunch of arenas for a horde-like gameplay. The Fetch adventure is smaller than the one we already played in Second Son, but the balance is much better. If you liked the original game, you'll enjoy with this DLC.

A basic Trials game with Micromachines-style setting, poor in visuals and faulty in its level design.

Rogue Legacy was awesome on PC and it still rocks on the PlayStation consoles. The PS Vita version of the game has small frame rate issues, but the powerful handheld is the best platform for a game like this. Oh! And the Cross-Buy and Cross-Save features are simply perfect.

4A Games has done an excellent job refreshing the adventures of the survivors of the Moscow Metro. Despite all the marketing claims, the main reason to play the Redux versions of Metro 2033 and Last Light is the revised gameplay rather than the revamped graphics.

The ghost of Wayward Manor surely has lots of limitations, and ends up being haunted by all the wasted potential of the game.

Tales of Xillia 2 is a great JRPG with a few big issues. The silent main character is an interesting addiction in term of pure role playing, but it affects the whole gameplay ruining the typical narrative of the Tales Of series. The awful debit system is the worst design element of the game. If you'll be able to pass through these elements you'll find in Xillia 2 a great JRPG with a interesting and quite mature storyline.

Simply the best version of Diablo III you can buy with your gold coins.

After a slow beginning, Risen 3: Titan Lords shows a deep and an enjoyable RPG experience despite its old technological infrastructure.

A Project Zero-like experience with poor visuals and animations, but good puzzle design and great atmosphere.

An unusual RPG experience with great emphasis on player's freedom of choice. Perfectible but engaging.

Blade Symphony has lots of yet undiscovered potential. The community is great and the fights very rewarding, but the game can surely do a bit more to appeal to newcomers.

Remarkably well made with respect to graphics and visuals design, MIND: Path to Thalamus also offers more than decent puzzles, a nice story and a great overall atmosphere. Well worth the money despite the four hours needed to clear it and its low replay value.

Playing Wooden Sen’Sey, we see clearly good potential for a sequel but the developers will have to improve in different ways: physics, fighting system, overall policy of the control scheme and, please, do something for that background music.

A well crafted tower defense, with nothing particularly innovative gameplay-wise.

Metrico is without any doubt one of the best games available for PlayStation Vita and probably the best puzzle/platform title released this year. A must-have if you own the little/big Sony’s console. Unfortunately, it will only last a few hours.

The Last Tinker: City of Colors is undoubtedly pleasant to look at and play, it just never shines particularly.

This should have been the comeback year for Magic, but the game lacks in personality even with the nice arrival of the deck builder. The experience is obviously aimed to players that are new to the genre, and even for them there's something better somewhere else.

How to survive falls just between Dead Island's open world gameplay and Dead Nation's action style... but it fails to give players a good reason to buy it.

A challenging and beautifully designed mix between a Break Out/Arkanoid clone and a flipper game.

Sacred 3 is a whole new experience but not a better experience. The game is linear, the gameplay is flat and the customization doesn't exist. In coop is fun to play, though.

Gods will be watching is an interesting experiment about ethics and morals, but its frustrating level of challenge makes it almost impossible to enjoy. Also, during the story you don’t feel that your decisions really have an influence in the big picture. We don’t know if it’s an intentional decision but these Gods really love chaos and to make you feel miserable.

Pokémon Art Academy is exactly what you would expect from it. It’s Art Academy with Pokémons and, while the premises seem promising, the game lacks the depth of Art Academy. Dedicate to children and fanatic Pokémon lovers.

Even with some small problems, Lemmings Touch is another fun and addictive chapter of the series, with some interesting functions for Vita’s touch screen. If you’re a Lemmings fan, don’t miss it.

Modern Combat 5: Blackout is a good first person shooter for iOS and Android devices with a great graphic engine and lots of contents. The only bad news is that you have to be connected online even to play the single player missions.

A standard episode that shine only for the good characterization and the last couple of minutes that introduces an explosive season ending.

After 13 months The Last of Us is still impressive. This Remastered edition is the perfect deal for those who have never played Naughty Dog's game, but it doesn't offer anything more to PS3 fans.

Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty is a wonderful remake that eliminates all the sharp angles of its predecessor and can stand proudly in front of every modern 2D platformer. Maybe the hardcore gamers will frown in front of the quicksave function, but overall this is one of the best remakes ever made.

The first morsel of Curse of Naxxramas is an all-important addition to a stellar game that cannot be missed. Unfortunately it's also very short in actual content.

Arcana Heart 3: Love Max!!!!! adds to an already solid fighting game rebalanced characters and mechanics, brand new game modes and tons of high quality contents. The PSVita version works in a great way on the small hardware, granting hours of deep gameplay and tons of lolis and waifus.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal World Duel Carnival suffers of a bad game design. The lack of a multiplayer mode in a duel-based game and the slim story Mode (compared to the Japanese one) are the bigger problems of this poor Nintendo 3DS title.

If you love cats and difficulty in gaming, Scram Kitty and his Buddy on Rails could be your next killer app for Wii U. In case you don't, you should not hold your breath for the new Dakko Dakko's title.

An ode to the strategy genre and a tribute to UFO: Enemy Unknown, Xenonauts takes all the best characteristic from his spiritual father and makes some little and very much welcome changes.

Recommended to gamers in search of a light-hearted, but nevertheless complete and well fleshed out, multiplayer experience.

A fun mix of combat and platform with a unique style.

One of the few games that doesn't sacrifice its core mechanics to tell a story.