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.

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.

Dark Souls II is a great way to expand an already awesome game. From Software did a great job working on the previous game in order to fix its problems creating a more accessible experience. The game is still as hard as hell, but this time player is able to understand it in a better way.

Assassin's Creed 2 has more variety than its prequel, and it's a great gaming experience. Despite a graphics engine which is good but that no longer represents the cutting edge, the real difference is now the storyline and the gameplay. Ubisoft has listened to what people were asking for, and we are now in front of what Assassin's Creed was supposed to be.

Despite the lack of innovation, The Room Three it’s still a great game that every puzzle lover should buy. All the charm that makes it unique is still there, but for the next chapter Fireproof Games will have to offer something fresh for this franchise.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is refined by the technological evolution of the last decade and the experience gathered with New Leaf and the various spin-off titles: the new game has a soul that has always been present in the franchise, but never fully expressed as today . All that remains is to wait for the launch and hope for a far-sighted management of the free updates and (not yet confirmed) microtransactions, crowning a title very close to conceptual and executive perfection.

The third, and probably best upgrade to the vast lore of World of Warcraft. New races, new instances, a complete redesigned Azeroth and many more changes, all make this expansion worthy both for the newcomers and the hardcore players. Obviously, it's still WoW, so if you are full of it, you'll probably enjoy it just for a month.

No doubt about it: Bayonetta is currently one of the best action games on the market. Platinum Games has in fact done a great job, providing not only an excellent gameplay, but a thrilling and spectacular experience that will surely appeal both newcomers and fans of the genre. An absolute must buy for anyone searching for some real action.

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

With its fun gameplay and an amazing charisma for standing out, Overwatch is the best candidate for the “best competitive FPS” title this year. Blizzard has done a gorgeous job working on this title, creating a shiny box full of a deep and interesting lore, an outstanding design and tons of fun.

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.

Although some of its new features have somewhat altered FIFA 11's perfect balance, FIFA 12 proves to be the best football sim currently on the market.

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.

FIFA 10 is all the best a football fan could imagine, you simply have to have it. The score is the right prize for a nearly perfect game that deserves the right prize for the work done in the last years that brought the average arcade game of the past, to the nearest thing to real football actually available. You'll stop playing FIFA 10 only when FIFA 11 will be on shelves. Great job EA, great job Moore, great job Rutter. You have to play it!

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD is an old gem perfectly polished by Nintendo itself. The new shiny graphics are quite stunning and the huge number of small changes Nintendo made to this version make it a game worth your money.

The next-gen version of Rayman Legends is no doubt the best around. A must have for everyone with a PS4 or Xbox One who has never played the old-gen release.

NieR: Automata - Become as Gods Edition gives to all Xbox One players the chance to play one of the most ambitious and loved games we had last year.

Florence is an interactive graphic novel which leads to the discovery of the most important stages of human life. An handmade graphics and a wonderful soundtrack create the perfect mix for a great game.

Even on Xbox, Microsoft Flight Simulator never ceases to amaze. It will have the merit of bringing photorealism to consoles, while still making the experience very accessible to newcomers to simulators.

The PS4 version is smooth and runs perfectly in 1080p with 60fps, and the small additions implemented on the controller are a welcome extra. The game runs perfectly on Vita too, and with the cross-save functionality you can continue the adventure wherever you like.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is an extraordinary Metroidvania game with impeccable artistic direction and incredibly galvanizing gameplay. It can possibly be one of the best exclusives in the entire Xbox One catalog.

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

Despite its high price and its short length (1200 MS Points for approximately 4 hours, with very little re-playability, is not exactly the deal of the year!) Limbo is still a thrilling, breathtaking experience: simply let the darkness surround you!

Mark of the Ninja is a must for Xbox 360 owners. A platformer-stealth winking to puzzle-games, with an enviable replay value, an accessible but yet honest gameplay and a commendable level design, which transforms the latest title form Klei Entertainment in a non-linear and unpredictable experience.

Assassin's Creed Brotherhood is a great way to finish the storyline of Ezio Auditore. The game is a better version of Assassin's Creed 2, and offers a solid adventure with loads of missions and a great variety. The multiplayer needs some improvements and could become really addictive in Assassin's Creed 3, but as for now it looks just like a minor extra.

Super Meat Boy has a great power: it consumes your social life until you reach the final level. And after you beat it, it's not over yet: there are also the dark levels. Without any doubt, the best indie-developed game of the year: probably, the most addictive and one of the best platformers of this generation.

Although Rockstar Leeds could have probably pushed the quality of this porting a bit further, Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars proves to be an excellent game, capable of entertaining throughout the adventure. A real must buy for any PSP owner.

Dead Space 2 is bigger, better but less scary than the first episode of Visceral Games' horror franchise. This is not a crime, though, because the game is really awesome. The multiplayer is interesting but looks just like a simple extra to the main game.