Do not fear Extraction's rails: those rails will guide you along one hell of a ride. Despite the not-so-great length (even if the juicy extras will keep you interested way beyond the 8-hours main adventure) this is an essential game for all the Dead Space aficionados and a must buy for all the Wii owners searching for something a little adult and peculiar.

This year NBA 2K13 is one of the best sports simulations, and the greatest basketball game to date.

Nothing to object (save the anachronistic lack of the online multiplayer): Nintendo has created once again a magnificent product, an amazing party game with no barriers to entry nor annoying distinctions between casual and hardcore players. Prepare your Wiimotes and invite your friends: the legendary plumber is back with an old school adventure you won't easily forget.

Horizon represents a successful attempt to morph the notorious racing game into a street racer that could define a new future for the Forza Motorsport franchise.

Gears of War: Judgment is a great example of how a huge exclusive can become bigger and better even after its (virtual) final episode. Epic can have nice dreams because Gears of War is in good hands.

Triangle Strategy is an excellent turn-based strategy RPG that borrows Octopath Traveler's HD-2D rendering technique to create a cohesive and fascinating high fantasy universe. The story is beautiful and full of twists, the gameplay is deep and full of possibilities. If you like the genre and you are not afraid of long dialogues, you cannot miss it.

Ghost of Tsushima is a it is an aesthetic masterpiece, confined in the canons of the typical open world. However the combat system works, and the setting recreated by Sucker Punch has a magnetic appeal. Recommended.

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The very first guitar/shooter game available on the console is fun to play and very enjoyable.

Maybe it is only a transition episode, but after Smoke and Mirrors you are going to love Bigby and Fabletown. It wasn't a simple task, and we will see the consequences in the near future. The writers could use this empathy in the next chapters to bond the gamers for the rest of the season.

GreyGoo is a classic RTS game, solid enough to capture its audience. If you like the genre it’s a must have.

Titan Souls is a ruthless game that blends the concept of Shadow of the Colossus with the difficulty of Dark Souls, in an indie game absolutely unmissable for whoever loves demanding challenges.

A solid, fascinating and well thought RTS. Iron Harvest has a good and thrilling plot, the ambition to become an eSport and an original concept behind all the skirmishes. The art of Jakub Różalski fits perfectly with this genre. The gameplay is too classic, but very balanced.

Platform, puzzle and stealth in one single, addictive… and very bastard game. Take it and make yourself proud of your skills and patience!

Football Manager 2019 is a good step forward for the series, thanks to a system enriched and expanded in the capillarity of its structure. The new management tactics and training allow an even deeper and more precise approach in the preparation of the team and individual matches. It is, therefore, the usual immense and encyclopaedic football managerial experience, which certainly will not disappoint enthusiasts. We would have expected, however, a clear improvement regarding some of the historical problems of the series.

The Witness is the essence of Jonathan Blow's work. A difficult, challenging and at times frustrating puzzle game which carries the player on a deserted and mysterious island for an extremely fascinating experience.

Can't get enough of LEGO games even after tons of "blocky" Star Wars, Indies, Sparrows and Dark Knights? Well, The Lord of the Rings will be your most "precious" game for the holiday season.

Ready to join a new and amazing adventure? Have you have honed your infiltration techniques? Styx is back in better shape than ever, new graphics, new skills, and of course his black humor. A sparkling new chapter of the saga signed by Cyanide Studio.

Ron Gilbert delivers another sweet piece of art. Hilarious and technically fantastic, Deathspank fails to become another classic just because of its repetitive gameplay and quests design.

Killer is Dead is a crazy action game with a touch of Tarantino's movies, a little bit of Cowboy Bebop and a bit of Devil May Cry. Suda and Grasshopper have done a great job creating a memorable experience.

A little and cute Zelda-like adventure games that moves from its iOS origins to PC and home consoles without losing its charm. A fun game for old and young players that will entertain and awe you with a nice story and a cute graphic.

Luigi's Mansion was pure Nintendo magic on the GameCube and it's still an entertaining gem on the 3DS, which adds some cool new features.

A puzzle-platform in which you can’t jump might seem like an odd idea but Snake Pass reveals itself as a great game despite some rough edges and a sometimes ruthless difficulty.

House of Ashes is undoubtedly the best chapter in the Dark Pictures Anthology. The fascinating setting, a varied cast and the usual gameplay made up of tearing moral dilemmas and inevitable QTEs support an authentic descent into hell to discover an ancestral horror buried under the sands of the Iraqi desert.

Sleeping Dogs is an extremely well realized "GTA-clone" with an interesting setting, story and cast of characters. The mix of martial arts, free running and shooting sequences is thrilling and gives this game an edge over many other similar titles.

One of the best and most surprising Nintendo 3DS game in 2015. Steamworld Heist is perfect for tactical games newcomers and veterans.

This new Metroid is a successful experiment from Team Ninja. If you've ever been curious to know how the old chapters of the series could be in 2010, that's the answer. If only they could arrange better controls.

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMix Collection is the definitive edition of the Disney X Square Enix saga, waiting for Kingdom Hearts 3.