A few things to improve and graphics issues but we don't care about this because Boom Blox Bash Party is a fantastic game, playing it alone or with your friends or family. Must buy for a Wii owner and for fans of the first chapter.

Hearthstone on iPad is a flawless rendition of the addicting desktop game that can finally be played on the couch, in bed, at the airport, hiding at work or (let’s admit it) in your bathroom.

It's ironic that the real killer-application of this new generation of consoles is a remake. On the other hand, Demon's Souls is a masterpiece in pure FromSoftware fashion, and Bluepoint Games are absolute masters at their craft. The result of this equation couldn't have been anything less than a must play.

One of the best tactical and adventure saga comes to an end bringing to the table the usual stellar production values in narrative, choices and tactical battles. A must have, and play.

Starcraft: Legacy of the Void lets the curtain fall on a story that has kept millions of players on their toes for years. The single player campaign is well designed, full of videos worthy of the best CG movies and also features an excellent orchestral soundtrack. As for multiplayer, innovation and brave choices mark the path, but only time will tell weather or not they will have a positive impact on the community.

Assassin's Creed: Revelations PC doesn't show any particular improvement than the console counterparts save for the imaginable better resolution and frame rate. Do not expect any DX11 eye-candy, then! As for the game, it is still great but we expect Ubisoft to introduce more changes as soon as possible.

Reach is the best Halo ever created by Bungie. Great graphics, excellent storyline and the usual perfect multiplayer, make this game a "must buy" not for every Halo fan, but also for everyone playing first person shooters. Unfortunately, a 5-hour single-player campaign prevents the game from gaining that perfect score that it would have otherwise deserved.

Ubisoft has succeeded in making The Division 2 contents so long and deep to keep us entertained for the whole length of the main campaign, and even after that. The end game is what you could expect: shoot, loot, rinse and repeat, but at least there are many ways to approach it.

Although multiplayer-wise EA could have done something more, SSX is surely what fans were waiting for: an intense, adrenaline-fueled and fun gaming experience.

Funny, engaging, touching and extremely enjoyable. Owlboy is a great mix of adventure, platform and metroidvania which tells the story of Otus, an unforgettable and lovable underdog.

Outrageous, funny, explosive: Mr. Torgue's Campaign of Carnage shows that Gearbox Software is one of the best software houses in terms of post-release DLCs.

Warp is a very fresh and original puzzle/stealth/action game where you have to escape from an underwater lab, using your ability to warp, duplicate, swap with objects and launch them. It offers a wide variety of situations that you can resolve as you like, with stealth, violence or a mix of them. One of the best downloadable games of the year.

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.

Quotation forthcoming.

Batman: Arkham Asylum is a top quality game, the best one to celebrate the Dark Knight in a long time. You'll love it even if you don't like the character. If Batman is the reason you live, you can't ask for anything better.

With a new multiplayer mode, a new type of race for up to four players, a better editor and a giant world where to build our very personal track, Trials Evolution is without any doubt one of the most fun games on Xbox Live Arcade to date.

Despite some limitations, Doom is back once again: Bloody, intense, brutal, fast-paced... and now also portable.

Legend of Grimrock is a big, fantastic old style game. Now we can show to our children how RPGs were made!

Returnal is a captivating PS5 exclusive which blends a third person shooter with several cornerstones of the roguelike/roguelite genre in an astounding result. Housemarque creates a challenging and rewarding gameplay delivering in every other aspect of the experience: graphics, sound and DualSense features above all. Then the plot...a complex and convoluted mystery that will definitely capture you.

Codemasters strikes again with another racing masterpiece from the creators of DIRT and GRID. Even Geoff Crammond would be proud of this new entry in the F1 simulators world.

Does it look like a big fat DLC? Maybe. Is it a more of the same? Yes, it is. But it's a lot "more" of a "same" that redifined the standards of the current generation of consoles. Destiny 2 is what the first episode should have been, and despite Bungie could have done more (as usual), at the same price of the average triple A it offers hundreds of hours of entertainment, improving the gameplay that attracted millions of players like a magnet.

Codemasters strikes again with another racing masterpiece from the creators of DIRT and GRID. Even Geoff Crammond would be proud of this new entry in the F1 simulators world.

Another masterpiece from the makers of Fruit Ninja. It's free, it's funny, it's hypnotic... it's a must have!

Quotation forthcoming.

If written words don't scare you, Virtue's Last Reward is one of the best interactive books to date. Chunsoft's game mixes a great narrative with the hardest moral choices you can find in a game. Will you be a traitor or a betrayed?

One of the finest, little gems of the entire XBLA panorama, this first Polytron title really deserves all of your attention and love.

The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is a great remake, which makes loyalty and technical modernization its best points. With the exception of some minor slowdowns, we do not find drawbacks in a revival that pays tribute effectively, even today, to a historical chapter.

Rogue Legacy 2 is the perfect sequel of an already brilliant roguelite. It adds more depth and variety to a winning and enjoyable formula, exploring new ideas that were pretty absent in the preque. This time the game is both hard to master and easy to access: you don’t have to be a roguelite and metroidvania hardcore gamer to have a good time.

TxK is the best arcade game available for PlayStation Vita. The latest fatigue from Jeff Minter is packed with an incredible gameplay, brilliant special effects and a stunning soundtrack, elements that made the Llamasoft game a true killer application for the Sony’s handheld.

Deathwatch makes the best of the powerful Warhammer license, conjuring an almost perfectly calibrated gameplay and offering lots of Games Workshop goodies in the process.

FM 2010 is indeed a good evolution over its predecessor, the various improvements have set the bar even higher, and there are few who really get there.

Thanxs to its biometric technology, Gua-Le-Ni Or: The Horrendous Parade is a compelling puzzle game, capable of adapting to your mood, whatever it is. What else to ask for?

An excellent 2D hardcore platform that will keep you entertained for a very long period. Good luck if you dare to complete every single level of his eight worlds at 100%.

There are several reasons that make Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice a great game. It's a fascinating journey which bravely deals with a taboo topic like the psychosis on the basis of a meticolous research. Senua is an extraordinary multi-layered character, one of the best ever created for a videogame. And finally this is the proof of the quality of the “AAA indie” model created by Ninja Theory.

Quotation forthcoming.

With a brand new story, new characters, new game modes, and other minor and major changes, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax is a great way to expand the previous fighting game born from the cooperation between Atlus and Arc System Works. The combat system has been studied to grant a good challenge for both experienced players and newcomers.

Although its gameplay is probably a little too "Power Play-centric" and the intense atmosphere might lose its charm over time, Split/Second proves to be an exceptional racing game, capable of assuring an intense and fun driving experience to both fans of the genre and potential newcomers. An absolute must buy for anyone searching for some real action.

More of the same, yet always different, Civilization V is an intelligent lecture of the past, read through the eyes of the new generations. Some epic changes are able to modify the historical gameplay and the result is excellent.

CD Projekt Red ends The Witcher saga in the best possible way, giving Geralt's fans a full game dressed up as a DLC.

Thanks to new features such as GameFlow and Game Planning, Madden NFL 11 proves to be a real must buy for any fan of the franchise. If you love football, this is surely the game for you.

Even with it's awkward control system, Kid Icarus: Uprising is one of the best action games on the Nintendo 3DS. It really deserves your money!

The Signal is everything Alan Wake should have been. In about 2 hours of gameplay, the developers created a great atmosphere, a fantastic gameplay and the right amount of variety. The lack of different kind of situations was the main issue with the original game. The "floating words" idea is fantastic, and brings an awesome and original feature inside a previously boring gameplay.

Thanks to new features such as GameFlow and Game Planning, Madden NFL 11 proves to be a real must buy for any fan of the franchise. If you love football, this is surely the game for you.

If you're looking for another traditional Castlevania game, Lords of Shadow could lead you on the wrong path. MercurySteam adopted a different style, bringing together the best ideas of many other popular games. The result is a juicy cocktail of modern gameplay and technical wonders.

Bravely Default is one of the best traditional JRPGs and the best new IP from Square Enix in years.

If you're looking for another traditional Castlevania game, Lords of Shadow could lead you on the wrong path. MercurySteam adopted a different style, bringing together the best ideas of many other popular games. The result is a juicy cocktail of modern gameplay and technical wonders.

World of Warships is a wonderful, captivating and finely crafted tactical/action game about modern naval warfare. Fun and engaging right from the start, yet accessible and easy to understand for newcomers. Wargaming.net has produced his best game and it is indeed one of the best games of the year.

The PC version of Darksiders proves to be as good as (and possibly even better than) its console counterpart. The brilliant action-platform formula is in fact a winning one, that surely makes Vigil Games' work worth a close look. Considering the lack of action titles on PC, it's a must-have for all those looking for console gameplay on a personal computer.

Brilliant and captivating, Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime really shines when played with a human partner.

Gray Matter is probably the best adventure game of the last years: it provides new ideas and fresh experiences, finally treating players as adult people. Perfection is not of this world, but this game goes very close to it.

Gathering Storm is a great Civilization VI expansion. The new gameplay mechanics add a new strategic layer to this 4X. The future technologies bring more fun in the late game and the diplomacy system works well.

Battlefield 1 is a solid shooter with a good campaign and a gorgeous multiplayer mode. The first world war, with its roughness and dirtiness, is a perfect fit for a Battlefield experience.

Quotation forthcoming.

Kirby and the Forgotten Land is the first ever full 3D Kirby game and a brilliant new chapter developed to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the series. You have to travel through a mysterious world jumping, flying, eating everything and absorbing and copying enemies’ abilities. A bunch of them return but there are brand new ones and an ability upgrading system. Mouthful mode allows Kirby to absorb larger objects like cars or vending machines that open the way to brilliant ideas and gameplay variety. There are a two-player local co-op mode and several items to collect, alongside a speedrun mode for secondary stages and a bunch of mini-games in the city. Even if the controls and camera angles are not always perfect, this is one of the most brilliant and joyful Kirby games ever made and a must buy for platform lovers.

Telltale keeps the best for the end of this season: probably one of its best productions, The City That Dares Not Sleep gives us a brand new perspective on the whole season, offering an adventure where feelings are important. Thumbs up!

Thanks to its engaging racing experience, DiRT 3 will surely please both fans of the genre and any gamer in search of some breathtaking action. If you love cars, you can't miss it.

NBA 2K14 is the best NBA game to date, thanks to a smooth gameplay, both in defense and in offense, and lots of great game modes. Our only hope is that Euroleague next year will be more integrated in the game.

So deep, so intensive, a great challenge, Cruasder Kings II is the best strategic game of the last years and the mature child of Paradox's evolution.

Not only Splatoon is fun, colorful and addictive, but is one of the best games available for Wii U and a good reason to buy Nintendo's console.

With its amazing main story and the immense amount of casual and hardcore activities, Final Fantasy XIV Online: Endwalker is consecrated as an exceptional and probably the best traditional MMORPG experience of the contemporary gaming market.

Just like its predecessor, Valkyria Chronicles II proves to be an absolute must buy. The strategy/RPG/action mix is yet again a winning one that makes this game one of the best products currently available on Sony's handheld. If you own a PSP you can't deny yourself such a wonderful gaming experience.

The Banner Saga 2, after its debut on the PC, shows all its qualities also on consoles. From the amazing graphics, up to almost perfect gameplay, lovers of the genre and fans of the saga have not a single reason to miss it.

FIFA 18 is a huge step forward for the series. Deep gameplay and rich game modes are combined in an excellent package. EA Sports has to give more juice to the defensive part of the pitch.

God of War III is the perfect epilogue of a great trilogy. The game has no innovation, but it's gameplay is the perfect goal for the action games. Fast, epic, intense, God of War III is the perfect experience for the action gamer. Buy it, and love it!

Dragon Quest XI Definitive Edition is still one of the best JRPG despite some minor issues due to the Switch porting on PS4 and Xbox.

Tetris Effect recycles features and gameplay mechanics already seen elsewhere. Yet we are faced with an amazing, beautiful and gorgeous patchwork. One of the best titles on PlayStation VR.

Whispers of the Old Gods is an impressive expansion for an awesome game that’s continuing to grow in a very clever way.

Rayman Legends is a masterpiece on every platform, and the PS Vita version is no exception. Nevertheless the game suffer from minor bugs such as a worst graphical definition and the lack, for now, of some levels. This is also the only other version featuring touch controls which makes this, in terms of gameplay, the closest experience to the WiiU version.

Quotation forthcoming.

Infinity Blade is a brand new game with an old style mechanic. Repetition is its core, as you try, death after death, generation after generation, to kill a God King and his bruisers. With never seen before visuals for a portable device, very intuitive controls and an affordable price, if you have an iPhone or and Ipad you must buy this game.

BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger is an awesome game, with a fantastic 2D HD graphic and a deep gameplay. The combat system is quite similar to the Guilty Gear one, and it's perfect for who is looking for a fast paced beat'em up.

Although its visuals aren't surely groundbreaking, Xenoblade Chronicles proves to be an excellent jRPG that demonstrates just how much this genre has still to offer to its loyal fans.

NHL 12 is another step towards excellence. If you're a fan of this sport, you can't miss it.

Stylish action and surprisingly deep storytelling are the two main pillars of an extraordinary action game. Katana ZERO is a must have and probably one of the best game published by the iconic Devolver Digital. It's fun, smart and challenging in the best way possible.

If you are a fan of technical fighting games THIS pearl is for you. The awesome gameplay created more than 10 years ago by Capcom is still one of the most addictive examples of how a game like this should work. With Online Edition Capcom offers an arcade perfect port of the glorious Street Fighter III: Third Strike, with a big number of interesting addictions. Buy it, and you'll be amazed.

Resident Evil 2 Remake is the quintessence of the very concept behind the term "remake": a modern game, which has not forgotten its origins and presents the same soul of 20 years ago, able to amaze both the neophytes and the nostalgics.

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is an excellent remake of the mistreated chapter that appeared on Nintendo Wii ten years ago. The new key-based control system could delight many even if it does not have the precision necessary to withstand the most intense battles but the story of the young Link and Princess Zelda is worth checking out by anyone.

Praise the Sun: the PC version of Dark Souls II isn't the total mess that its predecessor was. It may not be the prettiest or most graphically advanced game, but it runs stable and smooth at a 1080p resolution with 60 fps, even on a moderately powerful machine. As for the game itself, there's little else to be said: it's still bloody difficult and engaging, a true hardcore masterpiece.

Although the keyword for this year's Madden surely isn't "revolution", EA Sports has managed to up the ante even further, giving fans exactly what they wanted: more intense football action.

One of the best Mario Golfs ever and maybe one of the finest arcade golf titles in years.

The original Wii U game was nearly perfect. With the addition of Bowser's Fury, online coop and other little touches, Super Mario 3D World now reach the platforming heaven.

Dota 2 it's obviously one of the best MOBA around. It offers more than 100 beautifully designed champions for free and it needs a lot of practice to be mastered. Better or worse than LoL? It’s just different, you have to try them both.

Death Stranding succeeds in touching all the right strings, combining simple gameplay in concept, but exceptionally multifaceted in execution, to a registically impeccable narrative, with the right balance between innovation, quotationism and self-titling. This is a game that’s certainly not for everyone, also due to the lack of a “traditional” multiplayer component, but it's able to leave a timeless mark on the player.

Quotation forthcoming.

An enormous world which is always entertaining, an artistic and narrative coherence so strong that it reminds of Lordran, a sheer amount of content that is seriously overwhelming, and a near perfect concept design, make Elden Ring the best result that is possible to achieve within the “soulsborne” formula, with all its traditional strengths and weaknesses.

Rayman Origins is a little-big eye-candy and one of the most engaging and funny 2D platforms ever made.

Most Wanted U is undoubtedly the best console version of EA's racing game. Besides the great step forward from a technical point of view, the various interface tweaks will improve the immediacy of use. Too bad for the small number of players online.

When Tetris meets the most diabolical competitive puzzle-game dynamics, the result is probably the most addictive puzzle game available in the PlayStation Network. Call some friends, get a Move and kiss your social life goodbye.

The new Escalation Pack is a great addiction for every Black Ops fan. This DLC includes 4 great designed multiplayer maps and a really cool zombie episode. If you are planning to play Black Ops in the next months, buy this as soon as possible.

One of the best Vanillaware's title made even better on PlayStation family's console. Brilliant in every way: gameplay, story and artistic style.

One of the best LEGO games and surely the best Harry Potter game of all time. Another little gem from Traveller's Tales, that every fan should play.

In the first appearance of Super Mario on Switch, Nintendo revives all its 3D games of the past in one unmissable title.

Revelations is quite similar to Brotherhood, but there are a lot of minor additions that make it an excellent game. On the other hand, Ubisoft can't go on for long updating this glorious franchise every year with such improvements.

Monument Valley is simply one of the best iOS games available on the App Store. Buy it, play it and then thank the developers from Ustwo. A must have.

Resident Evil: Village is the perfect meeting point between the action and survival horror soul of the legendary Capcom series. It is the natural evolution of the seventh chapter and one of the best iterations of the franchise to date.

A wonderful 2D world, an almost infinite number of possibilities, an adventure full of fun and challenges: all in a portable version on PS Vita.

Ghost Trick: Detective Fantasma is a great adventure game with a strong personality, an awsome look and pretty dialogs. The original gameplay is able to keep the interest constantly alive, but the lack of variety and the trial and error mechanics could be a problem for someone.

The Wii U version of Capcom's Chronicles of Mystara works better than the one on PS3 or Xbox 360 due to the Nintendo's GamePad. Playing the game on the Wii U controller is fun and addictive and the old pixelated graphics look perfect on the GamePad's screen.