With the best parkour in the series, a satisfying combat system, and an engaging story, the game more than makes up for its minor flaws. Thankfully, it feels much closer to the first game than the second.

Techland reminds us what a proper expansion pack should look like. The buggy is a great addition, along with a lot of other ideas. The Following only makes you think how many great concepts are in store for a proper sequel, which could also eliminate the minor defects, like the AI of human enemies.

The Outer Worlds 2 lags far behind other games in the genre. I don’t doubt that some players will enjoy it - much like you can enjoy a decent action movie you forget about the next day. Still, from a big-budget game set in such an interesting universe and made by such a respected studio, I expected more. Here’s hoping Microsoft gives Obsidian another - and hopefully not the last - chance to truly surprise us in the future.

Elden Ring: Nightreign is undoubtedly an interesting experiment that could bring a much-needed breath of fresh air to the soulslike genre. Its gameplay loop, built around relatively short matches, offers an intriguing alternative to the traditional, hours-long campaigns FromSoftware is known for. However, as the studio’s first foray into multiplayer-focused gameplay, it suffers from some early growing pains - issues unlikely to be fully resolved through patches alone. The lack of built-in voice chat is a major drawback, and I wouldn't recommend the game to players who don’t have at least one reliable teammate and access to an external communication tool. Playing with randoms can be a frustrating experience.

A solid expansion pack. Water cities can diversifying the gameplay and the new diplomacy system is finally the one we've been waiting for. Other major and minor additions keep you engaged and satisfied while conquering new worlds.

Still plenty of fighting, but second part of The White March expansion also offers more interesting story - successfully raising it above the first episode.

Bikes is a very solid expansion, worth recommending for all Driveclub owners. With the addition of bikes the game is now complete, varied, addictive and challenging, not to mention the attractive visuals.

Trackmania regulars can be disappointed by certain missing options in the PC version, but Turbo is definitely a fine sequel, with plenty to do.

Horizon Call of the Mountain is not only a showcase of PS VR2 capabilities, but also a great adventure. Open world of this well-known brand has been transferred to virtual reality in a successful and highly imaginative way.

Alienation is a beautiful and deadly spectacle. Gameplay is immensely fun, making it hard to stop exterminating more and more aliens. It is a pity that the developers could not achieve 60 frames per second or add a local co-op option, but the game is great nonetheless.

It's very hard to stop playing Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, even if there's just a few units, skirmishes are small, and the locations are not very diversified. It's simply a great RTS, with and interesting story, nice graphics and engaging gameplay.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is a game that was developed in just six months, but it absolutely does not feel like it. The title, which was intended to make players' wait for the release of the next full instalment in the series more pleasant, is a surprisingly sizable product, although definitely aimed at fans who are familiar with the previous instalments.

Capcom has delivered on its promises. Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster polishes up the original game, but leaves some annoying elements intact. There was potential for more, perhaps a full-fledged remake - it's a shame the developers didn't have more courage.

Civilization 7 is trying to reinvent the wheel, and it's not quite succeeding in doing so. The gameplay has been greatly simplified, and while some of these changes add momentum to the game, others strip it of the depth to which fans of the series - or strategy genre in general - have become accustomed. I had plenty of fun, but I expected something more from the new Civilization. Something that would draw me in not for a few dozen, but a few hundred hours. And that something was missing.

Great gameplay, wonderful audio and video, but the single player modes are not well-thought-out.

Shadow Warrior 2 is a great sequel. Even irritating dialogues and jokes can't hide the fact, that the combat is simply great and enjoyable. Every fan of dynamic shooting -- and slashing -- should definitely spend some time with the game.

Yoshi's Woolly World is not a revolutionary or especially fresh proposition, bet offers captivating, addictive and simply enjoyable gameplay. In combination with excellent graphics, it makes the game worth recommending to every fan of platformers.

Stellaris brings a lot of fresh elements to the space strategy genre, but - after a promising start - the gameplay changes into more tedious management. At some point you can't help but feel it would be more interesting to start again with a fresh save and abandon our civilization: special events disappear, errors make it impossible to finish missions and the enemy AI is never very smart in combat.

Despite few shortcomings, new System Shock is an exemplary remake. Nightdive managed to get rid of almost everything that made the original inaccessible, while preserving its unique identity. Still, it is not a game for everyone - one has to forget almost everything that games have taught us over the past decade.

Enjoyable combat and puzzles, memorable bosses, and a hard-to-replicate sense of mystery make Metroid Prime 4: Beyond a real treat - not just for fans of Samus Aran’s first-person adventures, but for all Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 owners.

Return to Star Wars universe (in LEGO form) offers great fun and plenty of adventures. Thanks to the movie - and some innovation from Traveller's Tales - LEGO series is back on track, with a breath of fresh air.

Unravel is certainly one of the most charming games in recent years, one filled with intimate details from the author's life - perhaps a bit too often. It does not change the fact that - if we accept such concept - we're in for a treat.

Hand of Fate is original, complex and sometimes difficult enough - currently one of the more interesting ideas and an extremely interesting experiment, combining several genres.

Inkulinati will be a very good choice for people looking for light and casual gameplay mixed with a little bit of thinking. It's an original, fun and approachable strategy game, with a fair amount of untapped potential that may yet be realised in the future. A must-play for fans of medieval art and butt jokes.

UFC 5 is a step in the right direction in comparison with the previous installment. Graphics can present some disappointment, but developers further polished the solid foundations of the series, getting one step closer to achieving a diamond-like quality. A must-play for MMA fans.

Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion is one hell of a remaster. It's so effective at masking the age of the game and refreshing the visuals that at times it's hard not to be in awe. You don't have to wait any longer to check out this PSP classic - Reunion is the best possible way to experience Zack's adventures.

Very complex and surprising game - Japanese RPGs on PlayStation Vita are in good shape.

Worms W.M.D remains faithful to the classics. This is key evidence that this series does not require 3D graphics or changes to the core concepts. Minor fixes and well-integrated innovations are enough to once again drag you in for countless hours.

Atlas Mugged confirms that we can expect a lot of fun from every episode of Tales from the Borderlands.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is a game that will please fans of collecting battle creatures, yet deeply disappoint with how much potential this massive franchise leaves untapped. A series of this stature deserves far more than what it gets here.

Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is unconventional game. Directed to a rather narrow audience, concentrating on history and unhurried exploration over fast and spectacular action.

It's hard to be bored while sabotaging competition's infrastructure and detonating underground nukes. Couple more buildings or patents would be a welcome addition, but Offworld Trading Company is already a complete, well-thought-out strategy.

Despite the banal gameplay mechanics, Reigns is a great little game that will keep you engaged for hours. Nerial is another studio proving that minimalism can go hand in hand with great gameplay.

Quotation forthcoming.

Dragon Quest Heroes is a positive adventure with great battles against hordes of monsters as a main pillar of gameplay. This element is just too repetitive and the character development system insufficiently developed to keep the players interested for a long time.

I wouldn't call Synapse a must-have for PlayStation VR2, but it's certainly a unique experience. Basic gameplay and character development are brilliantly executed, so if you decide to pick up this game, you'll be throwing enemies to the ground and bludgeoning them with virtual bullets with a smile on your face. It's just a shame that the small amount of content makes it feel a bit like a proof of concept rather than a full-fledged game.

Telling a story inside and outside the game was a risk that ultimately paid off. The result is certainly satisfying. Quantum Break is something special: the best TV show you can play and the best game you can ever watch like a TV show. Remedy delivers once again.

World of Final Fantasy seems to be a little forced and it's hard to shake the feeling it's been made as a distraction fueled by nostalgia, part of a marketing plan before Final Fantasy 15. Combat and exploration quickly becomes boring, and there's not much in terms of story and character development.

Orwell is a fascinating game. Osmotic's title allows you to feel the impact of the stuff we leave behind in the Internet every day. It's a story about a balancing act between freedom and privacy. Orwell's engaging story will drag you in and inspire a cold shudder when you realize the consequences of our actions.

A real treat for fans of the first generation of Transformers, but also a pretty exciting hack and slash for every fan of this genre. Transformers: Devastation is the best thing that could happen to this iconic brand.

Battlefleet Gothic: Armada is an interesting proposition, worth recommending for gamers interested in complicated strategy, with quick reflexes and divided attention. It's also a beautiful adaptation, perfectly conveying the atmosphere of Warhammer 40,000.

This year's Call of Duty greatly improves the campaign, with a solid Zombie mode and a good cast. Focus on story hurts the multiplayer, where Modern Warfare Remastered is a better option if we decide to spend more on the Legacy edition.

Crimson Desert is undoubtedly an original and ambitious game, but at the same time it feels a bit like a soup with too many ingredients thrown in. On one hand, it offers an intriguing world where almost every hour of play can bring something new; on the other, it overwhelms with an excess of mechanics you constantly have to learn, often without much guidance. When you take a closer look at its gameplay systems, you’ll notice plenty of missteps, yet despite them it’s hard to remain indifferent to this game. If you can accept its flaws and invest a good amount of time and attention, you’ll likely get hooked just like I did - discovering an adventure on a scale beyond anything we’ve seen in video games so far.

Nobody Wants to Die is a cold water splash reminding us that the concept of a “cinematic experience” doesn't have to be just an empty marketing gimmick or an excuse for gameplay shortcomings. The beautifully designed and neatly presented world, combining the atmosphere of cyberpunk and 20th century detective stories, is an actual protagonist of the game. It's just a shame that sometimes it overshadows the rest of the cast and the story itself.

Milestone is betting on a safe sequel. Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged fixes main flaws of its predecessor and offers a couple of novelties. The results are mixed, but it is still a must-have for fans of the original.

Perhaps the lack of innovation is disappointing, but the game is so good that it's hard to indifferently pass it by. Grey Goo is the essence of a proper RTS, gathering all the best and recognizable elements from many classic predecessors.

Hitman is a great game, one of the best in series. Even one episode lasts for hours, if we don't mind coming back to the same location. Episodic formula will be a disappointment for players interesting in back to back mission on different maps.

Great combination of simulation and action elements. Lackluster visuals spoil the experience a little, but it's still worth giving this game a chance, because exploring its various gameplay mechanics is a lot of fun.

Quotation forthcoming.

Tennis doesn’t get more fun than this. While the biggest new addition in this entry - the Fever rackets - could use a bit more balancing, this shortcoming hardly overshadows the game’s rock-solid foundations: an excellent ball-hitting feel, a great rally pace, and pure fun in every match. Mario Tennis Fever works just as well as a party game for couch multiplayer as it does as a more demanding, skill-based experience for fans of online competition. Unfortunately, it falls short when it comes to the relatively limited amount of single-player content.

After huge worlds and hours-long campaigns, it's time for something shorter and more modest. Adventure on a smaller scale works well in Assassin's Creed Mirage, even if it's simply a well-executed sequel. There's nothing particularly amazing here, but also nothing to pick on.

The two main innovations in FC 25, namely Rush mode and the FC IQ system, really hit the mark. However, the other significant changes can be counted on the fingers of one hand. If you liked FC 24, you will certainly like FC 25, but if you were not a fan of the previous installment, you will probably not have a good time here.

Apotheon offers a unique graphical style and an interesting, non-linear adventure. However, imperfect controls can be off-putting for less patient players, especially in dexterity-demanding sections.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong is an enjoyable remake of an acclaimed puzzle platformer hybrid from the Game Boy era. All features of the original are included, but the formula is mixed with some fresh elements and completely new levels. The addition of two gameplay modes was a good decision, as this makes the game suitable for gamers of all ages.

Obduction can only be recommeneded for hardcore fans of challenging 3D adventure games, but they will find everything they were waiting for in Cyan World's game: hours of puzzles, fantastic world full of mysteries to discover, and beautiful graphics.

The Beginner's Guide is a specific, unusual and intriguing independent production. Certainly Impressive, but not for everyone.

Simple story, low difficulty level in campaign and lack of variety among fighters can be a little disappointing. Pokken Tournament seems to be a base for future, more robust installments.

It would appear that Assassin's Creed is slowly changing into a series more akin to sports games, with annual editions and minimal changes. As it turns out however, changes in Syndicate are much more prominent and fresh, bringing positive surprises to gameplay. It's not a game without errors, but definitely worth recommending.

An interesting and pleasant adventure, not too demanding alternative for Pokémon fans, who are perhaps a little bit tired with the same formula. Yo-Kai Watch won't offer any deep gameplay system, but maybe that's the point.

First part of the White March expansion, even though solid and with fantastic icy locations, is definitely not amazing. The transition from story to chain of combat scenarios is a step in the wrong direction.

If space travel was removed from Star Wars Outlaws, the game would be stripped down to elements that were already considered obsolete seven years ago. The well-crafted Star Wars atmosphere does not make up for the painfully simple gameplay, and the main character lacks the adventurous charisma that would engage players in the story. Such a combination resulted in a mediocre title, distinguished by only a few original ideas for open-world fun.

Despite some shortcomings, Blood Bowl 2 will please fans of tactical gameplay and planning on a football field. Lack of proper tutorials makes it hard for newcomers.

Far Cry Primal offers fresh and revamped atmosphere, but very little in terms of new mechanics. Thankfully, the core gameplay is still immensely satisfying, especially in later stages. Overall, Primal marks a step in the right direction for the Far Cry series.

In recent years Team Ninja focused on soulslikes, a somewhat niche genre among big-budget games. Rise of the Ronin builds on this previous output, but at the same time opens up to the mass consumer, thanks in part to its open-world structure and lower difficulty level. Although the developers didn't succeed in everything, this attempt can be counted as successful.

Cronos: The New Dawn feels like a ‘Greatest Hits’ album - only instead of radio anthems, you get a blend of the best gameplay elements from classic survival horrors. Bloober Team may not have added quite enough of their own creative spin, but they’ve certainly delivered an intriguingly crafted world and an engaging story.

No actual campaign and focus on four players and one monster feels fresh only for a while. Currently, the constant repetition simply becomes boring, and interesting content fills only a couple of evenings.

The Crew Motorfest cleverly takes inspiration from Forza Horizon and yet somehow manages to maintain a unique identity. The result is not only a worthy competitor to the Playground Games series, but also a great racing sandbox that anyone can enjoy, regardless of their platform of choice.

If you think that an action game can't exist without boss battles, Furi is a must for you. Various skirmishes are well-designed, placed in fascinating world, with great graphics. One of the biggest surprises this year - but Furi is definitely not for everyone.

American Truck Simulator can impress if we haven't seen the popular series before. New theater of operations is certainly interesting, but there's just not enough important additions to gameplay. It's hard to see the game as something more than just an expansion pack.

MultiVersus is a decent game that can certainly appeal to some. At the same time, it doesn't offer enough to hold the average gamer's attention for more than a few evenings. It's a game for “big” consoles and PCs, but it uses mechanisms associated with mobile games and requires a lot of grind - or real money.

Revolutionary title change doesn't bring equally revolutionary changes in gameplay, but EA Sports FC 24 is - ironically - the best "FIFA" in years. We're all waiting for big changes in the series and it's not that moment (will it ever happen?), but Eletronic Arts is on the right track to create the perfect game for football fans.

The Old Blood provides few hours of relaxing adventure and carefree destruction, but there's not enough innovation.

Killing Floor 2 is brutal and intense, definitely worth recommending for fans of co-op action. Mission goals are not very creative or varied, but the shooting is satisfying enough to keep you engaged even after many hours of combat.

A decent debut project Double Damage Games. Rebel Galaxy is engaging and creates a great atmosphere, but the repeatability kicks in a little too early.

Beholder is an interesting and quite original title, even if it doesn't offer anything extraordinary in terms of gameplay. Strengths of the game lie within the peculiar theme and the need to make hard decisions.

Syndicate would be proud. Satellite Reign is a worthy 'spiritual successor' of this classic strategy game. Main advantages: freedom in gameplay and great atmosphere.

Star Wars Battlefront is a spectacular multiplayer shooter and a dream come true for many movie fans. The modest amount of content is the game's biggest flaw: maps are beautiful, but two hours is enough to visit them all and the situation is identical with any other aspect of the game.

There are no deep story and complex gameplay mechanisms in Grow Home, but playing the game is just a lot of fun.

Gameplay is the best part of Wild Hearts. Although Omega Force needs to improve performance, we can definitely recommend their latest game even in its current form. Monster Hunter fans will be most pleased, but it may also appeal to people unfamiliar with the genre.

Intriguing game with unique atmosphere, interesting narrative and engaging gameplay.

The new instalment of the wacky party game series surprises with absurd ideas. Playing with friends in WarioWare: Move It! is certainly fun, but boredom creeps in pretty quickly.

Lords of the Fallen is a solid soulslike, if at times a bit too safe. Hexworks' game neatly combines key elements of Dark Souls, Sekiro and even Bloodborne, mixing it all in a well-designed world, with a rich story and few original ideas. However, the game doesn't offer any major innovations, so it's unlikely to be a must-have for fans of the genre.

South of Midnight can certainly be called an artistically accomplished project. The beautiful stop-motion stylized animation, combined with the legendarium and music of the southern United States strongly distinguish this title from other action adventure games. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of the gameplay itself.

Victor Vran works well if we want to spend few hours in the fight against hordes of monsters, but it's also rewarding in smaller doses, when we fell like one challenge is enough. It's a successful 'Diablo clone', with enough differences to attract even the veterans of hack'n'slash genre.

Addictive, spectacular and enjoyable shooter with a decent dose of humor.

Game of Thrones by Telltale Games is a positive surprise, opening a new chapter in the well-known, well-liked and harsh world created by George R. R. Martin.

Unmechanical: Extended offers interesting graphics and enjoyable puzzles. There's just too little to differentiate it from dozens of other independents games already on sale.

Intriguing and captivating at times, only to irritate few moments later. That being said, Revelations 2 leaves fond memories.

Not a pretty game, but with very good gameplay - that's TopSpin 2K25 in a nutshell. The king of tennis is back, but not much changed - considering the huge break the series has served us (pun intended). But maybe that's exactly what the fans needed.

An interesting and unique idea for a game. Although exciting from time to time, it is not exactly well-thought-out.

Valley of the Yetis is a solid expansion, providing both fresh gameplay and intense emotions.

Pleasant, engaging title, providing hours of gameplay. It's only a pity that the refreshed version offers little in terms of new elements.

What The Thaumaturge is, is as puzzling as its title. It's ostensibly an RPG, but with barebones RPG systems. It offers a large and rich world, but with nothing to do in it. It's supposed to last for twenty hours, but reveals all its cards after only two. Warsaw looks fantastic, with impressive atmosphere and detail - but it's the capital of boredom.

Despite a few shortcomings and a less-than-stellar storyline, Just Cause 3 provides hours of hard-hitting action, exciting chaos and rewarding gameplay mechanics in wonderful open world.

Total War Pharaoh is unlikely to be a game you will sink hundreds of hours in, due to its repetitiveness and lack of variety. Fortunately, frequently criticized parts of previous games - AI and powerful heroes disrupting the balance - have been improved. Overall, few new mechanics and a new historical period are not enough to add Pharaoh to the "best in Total War" collection.

Developers created a game that seems to not quite know what it wants - beautiful, atmospheric story or a kingdom simulator with mathematical precision. Unfortunately these two elements do not work together.

Rainbow Siege Six fluctuates a bit more towards action and spectacular battles, but without completely abandoning the need for a strategic approach. It surely won't disappoint the fans of tactical shooters.

Blackguards 2 is shorter than its predecessor, lacking in innovations and story elements. Tactical combat can be appealing and the graphics didn't age too much but it's noticeable that the game required more attention from the developers.