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.

Code Vein 2 left me with mixed feelings. On one hand, it’s a game full of interesting ideas that build on the foundations of the original; on the other, it’s not without its share of underdeveloped elements. The overall experience is further undermined by technical issues, which aren’t excused by the game’s outdated visual design.

Despite its shortcomings, Marathon delivers solid fun and can really pull you in. Its distinctive art style and Bungie’s signature shooter feel are without a doubt something the competition doesn’t offer. That alone could keep players engaged for the long run, especially once the game gets more content and irons out some of its early issues. For now, I’m giving it a 7/10, but I believe even a 9/10 is within Marathon’s reach.

It’s nice to see that Capcom isn’t chasing trends - something you can also say about a few other Japanese studios. Pragmata is a linear action game that’s fun, engaging, and pleasantly old-school in its design. It doesn’t try too hard to be cinematic or overloaded with mechanics, and it’s not a live-service game either. It’s simply a great adventure for a few evenings.

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.

Twelve hours with Leon and Grace were a hellishly satisfying experience, from the very first moments of gameplay to the thrilling finale. Resident Evil Requiem is one of the strongest modern entries in the series - technically polished, full of genuine emotion, and impressively varied in its gameplay ideas. The only major complaint is the game’s length - with such diverse mechanics on display, you can’t help but wish there was more, just to see it fully spread its wings.

The formula known from Little Nightmares has undergone a subtle evolution, and you can feel that Reanimal is a different brand, sharing only similar DNA. On paper, the changes might sound slightly off-putting, but in practice everything works exactly as it should, and it’s hard to tear yourself away from the screen. It’s a strong title that avoids excessive grotesque elements, bluntness, and violence; instead, Reanimal resonates on a different, much deeper level - somewhat like This War of Mine. It’s an experience worth going through.

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.

Nioh 3 is not without its clear flaws, which makes it hard to justify a solid nine out of ten. In terms of gameplay, however, it’s a highly polished experience and one that’s immensely engaging for fans of hardcore challenges. It’s been a long time since a video game kept me up so many nights.

Anno 117: Pax Romana clearly builds on the foundations laid by Blue Byte with Anno 1800. However, the developers have introduced plenty of freshness and new ideas, and the whole experience is both engaging and fun. I won’t hesitate to say it’s one of Ubisoft’s best games in recent years. Much like Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, it shows that slightly more niche projects with smaller budgets than yet another Assassin’s Creed installment can offer more interesting ideas and higher quality.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is a real mishmash. After several fairly successful entries in the series, we’re getting a mix of styles and ideas that don’t mesh well and fail to work as a whole. This year’s story campaign is one of the weakest in the series, and even the callbacks to older installments can’t save it. The Zombies mode also comes off as rather mediocre, and only die-hard multiplayer fans will find anything truly good and engaging here.

It’s devilishly addictive, dazzling with its visuals and cohesive retro-futuristic world. It rewards knowledge of enemies and items, as well as careful decision-making. It delivers unforgettable solo gameplay and tons of excitement in co-op. ARC Raiders is one of my most pleasant surprises of 2025.

I really wanted to like Bloodlines 2. After all the production turmoil and underwhelming previews, I never expected it to be even half as good as the cult classic original - but I quietly hoped that a talented studio like The Chinese Room could at least pull the troubled project together. And while the game has a few enjoyable elements, they’re nowhere near enough to overshadow its many issues and downright inexcusable flaws.

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.

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.

Battlefield 6 is exactly what fans of the series have been asking for over the years. It plays things relatively safe, but perfectly captures the essence of the franchise’s most beloved entries. It’s refreshing to see a major publisher actually respond to player feedback instead of doubling down on bad decisions and pretending that’s what the community wanted. The campaign is a typical ‘play it and forget it’ experience that the game could easily do without, but the multiplayer delivers pure, explosive fun in a pleasantly old-school fashion.

Ghost of Yotei is a worthy successor to Ghost of Tsushima, building on its predecessor’s formula while improving on many aspects. It’s also a rare example of an open-world game that manages to stay engaging even after dozens of hours.

As long as you know what kind of strange journey you’re signing up for, you’re getting the chance to comfortably revisit - or experience for the first time - one of the most unique and phenomenal games ever made, presented almost exactly as it was two decades ago.

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.

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.

Mafia: The Old Country isn't a AAA title, so it should be judged by slightly different standards - but still, more was expected from Hangar 13. Sure, the first and second Mafia games didn’t have outstanding gameplay either, but they made up for it with atmosphere, charismatic characters, sharp dialogue, and the chemistry between the protagonists - especially Vito and Joe. That’s what helped players overlook the gameplay flaws. The Old Country, unfortunately, lacks that spark. That said, it’s still worth playing - if only for the stunning vistas, impressive world design, and well-directed cutscenes.

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a dynamic and challenging soulslike that combines a handful of original ideas with many systems refined within the genre over the past years. While not all of its solutions feel fully successful, this steeped in Asian aesthetics game is impressive and stands as a commendable debut from Chinese studio Leenzee. A must-play for any fan of games inspired by the works of FromSoftware.

Donkey Kong Bananza is a wild ride of destruction that’s hard to resist. It’s absolutely packed with content and turns our gaming habits upside down - and it’s devilishly addictive. I keep telling myself I’ll grab just one more banana and then take a break. But it never stops at just one!

Fans of Death Stranding will find more of what they know and love in the sequel - only bigger and better. Those who dismissed the series as a ‘delivery simulator’ probably won’t change their minds. But both camps are likely to appreciate the boldness and freedom with which Hideo Kojima continues to blur the line between game and film.

The Alters impresses with its sci-fi setting and the story seamlessly woven into it. It's not just another survival game with base-building elements - those mechanics serve a greater purpose: telling the story of Jan Dolski, a man forced to do the impossible in order to survive. While it’s not without a few rough edges and technical shortcomings, The Alters stands as another strong entry in the portfolio of 11 bit studios.

The idea of bringing the iconic Mario Kart into an open-world setting sounded great on paper, but it ended up being a bit too ambitious for the developers, who didn’t fully tap into its potential. Thankfully, it’s still the same classic Nintendo racing fun we know and love, with the refined gameplay perfected in previous installments continuing to deliver tons of enjoyment. On top of that, we get new driving tricks, beautiful tracks, the always-excellent music, and an impressive visual presentation.

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.

Tainted Grail: The Fall of Avalon makes a pretty rough first impression. It feels low-budget, is undeniably janky, and frankly not very pleasant to look at. The choppy framerate alone might turn off a lot of players within the first few minutes. But if you're a fan of The Elder Scrolls or Souls-like games, and you've been craving a deep, immersive RPG that blends the best elements of both, you'd be making a mistake to ignore this one.

As a fan of the series, I am very happy that Doom: The Dark Ages turned out to be a breath of fresh air for the series. It took me 18 hours to complete the game, but I will definitely be back to max out each of the 22 levels. The new combat features, like the shield-related mechanics, are good enough that I'd like to see them in some form in future installments of the series. The final score is brought down by minor glitches and a handful of not very well thought-out elements, like the boring dragon segments. For fans of unusual takes on fantasy or just old-school shooters, however, this is obviously a must have.

There's a lot to complain about The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered. The game suffers from serious bugs, doesn't offer mod support on consoles and in a few respects can be quite disappointing. Still, that doesn't change the fact that it's one of the best RPGs of all time and a beautifully refreshed classic that anyone who is disappointed by new games in the genre should reach for. It's a game you play - do quests, explore, fight, live adventures. It doesn't instruct us how to live and what to think, it doesn't show us with a finger what to do and how to do it, instead it allows us to get lost and lose ourselves. And it's just incredibly fun, despite all the shortcomings.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the best AA games of recent years. It's also a piece of really solidly written and unique story that is simply worth experiencing in person - especially if you have a taste for turn-based combat systems. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Sandfall Interactive will get the opportunity to create another, equally artistically daring game that will make up for the shortcomings of the debut project. The potential of this team is gigantic.

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.

The good news is that the developers of Sniper Elite have finally tried something new - Atomfall is intriguing with its setting and its form of narrative direction. The bad news is that in many other aspects the game is average at best. Perhaps the full potential of these ideas will be realized in a possible sequel.

Assassin's Creed has been based on the same gameplay formula for years, and now was the moment for Ubisoft to surprise us with a new approach, but the developers only half-heartedly accomplished this task. Such an interesting setting was all too asking for more creative use of successful gameplay innovations. Nonetheless, Shadows is pretty much the good old Assassin, providing dozens of hours of content and plenty of targets to eliminate.

Split Fiction is one of the best narrative co-op games available. Hazelight once again proved that they are the masters of the genre by eliminating virtually all the shortcomings of their previous game, It Takes Two. At the same time, the developers have managed not to lose their distinctive style, delivering a title that is fun, at times challenging and above all, bursting with creativity.

Monster Hunter Wilds is the result of a well-thought-out evolution of the series. Every new idea and all the changes - although not revolutionary - turned out to be a jackpot. And although Capcom still struggles with a few familiar flaws, it's simply hard to tear yourself away from this game.

Avowed can be fun, but if you've finished even a few popular RPG titles, Obsidian Entertainment's new game won't surprise you with anything new or brilliant. It's a decent game with impressive visuals, but ultimately a bit shallow, without that magical spark that fires the imagination and makes us return with our thoughts to the game world and plan our next steps while we're at work or in class. Experienced gamers will tend to think about what other titles this game reminds them of.

If you would like to enjoy RPG games some more, stay away from Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Warhorse studio sets the bar so high that the competition will have a hard time jumping over it. A beautiful world, a ton of out-of-the-box ideas and a great story have come together to create an outstanding, though not perfect, work of art. Above all, however, it is a game tailored for fans who know what they want and what they have been waiting for for years.

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.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a game that the most famous archaeologist in pop culture simply deserved. Not only the biggest fans of action adventure movies will appreciate how brilliantly the MachineGames studio has managed to create an engaging world full of surprises. Also, Indy performed by Troy Baker is phenomenal and authentic - not for a moment did I feel that the absence of Harrison Ford's voice is a flaw.

Stalker 2 is a great example of a game that some would describe as “eurojank”. Ambitious, unfussy, charming, eluding industry trends and incredibly addictive, but at the same time quite "stiff" and with numerous technical flaws. If you are able to put up with it, you will have a great time. I, as a long-time fan of the series, certainly had.

Metro Awakening is a full-scale, thrill-packed adventure that surprisingly successfully recreates the world from the books and the “big” games in the series, adding a VR twist to it. Such high quality is a rarity among games for virtual reality headsets.

LEGO Horizon Adventures is a clever combination of brick aesthetics with a world full of dangerous animal machines. It works great in a parent + child configuration or for playing with your partner. It runs and looks great and, most importantly, delivers fun. Adults, however, may get bored before they reach the end credits.

Black Ops 6 is a surprisingly thrilling installment of the Call of Duty series, and it's clear here that an extra year of work has resulted in a much more interesting and thoughtful product. The campaign makes a very positive impression, offering varied missions in locations scattered around the globe, the multiplayer is satisfying (largely thanks to Omnimovement), and the Zombies mode makes you want to return, despite some repetitiveness.

The Veilguard is not the sequel I dreamed of ten years ago, when the Inquisition's credits rolled on my screen. Nonetheless, the game reassured me that there are still people at BioWare who sincerely respect and love the Dragon Age world. However, if the series is to return to its golden age, the developers cannot allow themselves to take shortcuts and water down the key elements that made it special in the first place.

While many AA games manage to cleverly hide a small budget, the developers of Unknown 9: Awakening have failed in this art. Every element of this game reminds us that we are dealing with an underdeveloped product that proved too challenging for Reflector Entertainment. I don't understand why the studio didn't pick one style of gameplay and focus its limited resources on it. Add to this the poor performance of the PS5 version and serious technical problems, and you get a below-average title.

2024 is a true El Dorado for fans of Japanese RPGs, and Metaphor: ReFantazio is the icing on the cake of phenomenal titles in the genre. Atlus proves once again that it is a master of its niche, and that the developers still have inexhaustible reserves of creativity. The new IP is not afraid to draw from it, and elements known from other games of the Japanese studio have been skillfully chosen and polished almost to perfection.

The release of Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred is quite an interesting case, as the best changes are brought by the free 2.0 update, not the expansion itself. In the expansion, however, we get a powerful and well-designed Spiritborn class, companions, as well as a new map section loaded with quests and side activities for single- and multiplayer. Unfortunately, the new features are a bit lacking, and the storyline isn't particularly captivating.

Silent Hill 2 Remake turns out to be a surprisingly conservative and safe game that neither revolutionizes the original nor desecrates it. The changes it brings are primarily due to the benefits of modern technology. The modifications and innovations that Bloober Team has indulged in are a bit timid, but they would not be possible without a thorough understanding of the original and what made it a legend. And that is no easy task.

After many years of living in the shadow of the brave Link, Zelda has finally been given a protagonist role in her own game. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a colorful and charming spin-off that may, however, offer too little to appeal to fans of Breath of the Wild.

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.

Although the gameplay was based mostly on the concepts of the first installment, there was also plenty of room for successful experiments. Thanks to this, Frostpunk 2 gained its own identity and became something more than just a bigger and more complex Frostpunk 1. Although you may not see it at first glance, these are two vastly different games that I will be returning to regularly.

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.

Quidditch Champions isn't a game I'll sink a few hundred hours into like Rocket League, but I won't ditch it after publishing a review either. Harry Potter fans don't have to think twice about it - after all, we got a game successfully tackling Quidditch, so in their case it's worth it. Muggles can have fun here if they like unusual sports games, have a tolerance for shortcomings and are willing to play online. Content is scarce for now, but if this is just the beginning, something truly magical could be born from this game.

The Casting of Frank Stone is a flawed game in many ways - full of plot nonsense, boring gameplay mechanics and in some ways cruelly ugly. But if you're a fan of silly B-grade horror movies that entertain more than scare, you can have fun here. Just don't expect much, and you may not be disappointed.

Despite being a bit disappointed with the new Astro Bot, I still think every PlayStation 5 owner should play it. It's one of the few titles that takes full advantage of the console's potential, showing us what PS5 games could be today if developers were more willing to use the tools developed by Sony engineers.

Warhammer 40K deserved this game. Space Marine 2 is not without flaws, but most of the shortcomings are effectively made up for by a great and quite complex combat system and co-op fun. It's a bloody, testosterone-filled action game that will expand this universe's community with many new recruits.

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.

There is a lot of fun in Concord. Firewalk has polished up the basics and given us a variety of characters with different combat styles. The gunplay is very well done too. However, the game straddles the line between team-based gameplay and slightly more dynamic solo play, and can't decide which side to stand on. The developers also missed the mark in terms of character and map design, which completes the picture of a game that lacks a certain spark.

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.

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Another large portion of the same thing isn't necessarily a bad thing, if all the most important elements are made with respect for the base material and that's exactly the case with the first and only Elden Ring expansion.

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.

Unfortunately, F1 24 feels more like an update - and not a very big one at that. As was with the 2022 release, we are dealing with a ‘transitional’ instalment: more of a testing ground for new ideas and mechanics, while the developers focus more on the next year's bigger game.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door was always a game built on solid foundations, but that doesn't mean a remake wasn't needed. While this new edition doesn't fix all the problems, it is undoubtedly the best option for catching up with the iconic RPG and getting to know its unique crew of characters.

I wish Hellblade 2 was entirely as bold as the second half of the game, but even in the beginning of Senua's new quest you can't deny the beauty hidden in darkness and misery. In many ways it is an impressive game, but it lacked some emotion and fresh gameplay ideas.

Although Lorelei and the Laser Eyes caught my attention a long time ago, I did not expect it to be one of the best, if not the best game I have ever played.

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.

Though Stellar Blade draws some ideas from FromSoftware's games, it's immediately clear that Shift Up is following its own path. It's action-packed science-fiction served with a philosophical and... sexy sauce. A sauce that makes it taste like a dish you've never eaten before.

Looking at the Slow Bros.' game, it's hard not to associate it with The Neverhood, but these are just appearances. A bland protagonist, almost complete lack of gameplay, and - on top of that - a huge amount of bugs make Harold Halibut a fish that's very hard to digest.

Princess Peach: Showtime! is an ideal offering for those looking for a pleasant and accessible introduction to video games. There are no great challenges, no intriguing story or complicated mechanics, but several hours of simple fun in a charming setting. This might not be enough for experienced players, however.

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.

Dragon's Dogma 2 is an RPG tailored for fans of the first game. They will get everything that delighted them 12 years ago, but in greater quantity and with a more careful execution. However, Capcom got lost somewhere in the process and forgot that there are also a lot of people who expected more than just a better first game. It is undoubtedly a bold title that tries to combine features of an RPG, hack'n'slash and a "road game" in an original way, but it didn't master any of these elements.

What has been added or upgraded in the new Alone in the Dark is not only a match for the ideas from 1992, but actually something better, creating a deeper, richer and more interesting game. Some of the changes, however, are so far-reaching that it's not really a remake, but a completely new game.

Outcast is coming back after 25 years in quite a successful manner, although fans of the original could have hoped for more. Appeal Studios' new title is an enjoyable action-adventure game with an open world full of colors and clever weapon modification mechanics. However, it offers less in terms of visuals and density of side content.

WWE 2K24's developers have risen to the challenge and delivered a game that may not be reinventing the wheel, but is a polished evolution of last year's installment. It's pure fun, and pummeling opponents with chairs and locking them in coffins under the ring gave me so much joy I felt like a ten-year-old.

Square Enix has given us one of the best games in recent years and a worthy reinterpretation of a cult classic. It goes without saying that it's an absolute must-play for fans of the series, but Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth - combined with the Remake - is also the perfect entry point for new people. It's an adventure filled to the brim with fun and prepared with a punch, but also with great care.

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.

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.

Skull and Bones was in development hell for many years, and unfortunately this effort was mostly in vain. Instead of - as Ubisoft calls it - a 'AAAA' game all we got is a simple MMO, created in a very archaic fashion.

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.

Tomb Raider Remastered trilogy works well as an interactive, renovated monument in a video game museum. It's a collection made for gaming veterans longing for those gone days when the sky was bluer and games were created out of pure passion rather than a desire for profit. Younger gamers uninterested in the history of the genre are unlikely to find anything for themselves here except a lesson in humility, through which they'll begin to appreciate the convenience of modern games.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden combines the best of old-school action RPGs with a touch of novelty. The game's strongest points are its brilliantly portrayed characters and moving stories, which reminded me of my best moments spent in The Witcher 3.

Despite the rather limited content at launch, it's been a long time since I had as much fun in co-op as I did in Helldivers 2. The transition from a top-down perspective to a classic TPP couldn't have gone better. That's how you do bold action game sequels.

Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is not the game Arkhamverse fans have been waiting for. Certainly not in its current, stripped-down form. It has all the typical problems of the live-service model: it's painfully simplistic, repetitive and lacking even one outstanding element that would attract players for a long time. Amid the tedious missions and loot dump, however, it's possible to find a few qualities that will make the time in front of the screen pass a little more pleasantly.

Despite the absence of several features from the FES and Portable editions, Persona 3 Reload is a complete and phenomenal game that not only manages to draw you in and entertain you for over 90 hours, but also carries a surprising amount of warmth. The themes discussed in the storyline are often dark, but above all it's a story about friendship and empathy. It's one of those games you have to play.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a huge game, providing hours of addictive and diverse fun. The mix of Japanese absurdity and crime soap opera works well, while the phenomenal combat system will just make you not want to stop playing, despite a certain amount of grind and repetitiveness.

We had to wait almost a decade, but it was worth it. Tekken 8's combat - the essence of the game - doesn't disappoint and keeps you engaged, while multitude of add-ons and modes won't let you get bored for years to come. It's not a revolution, but another phenomenal Tekken, one of the best in the series.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered is simply the most polished and richest version of one of the best and most influential video games ever. Despite the title, improvements in graphics are rather subtle and it's the gameplay that got a great bonus package. No Return is engaging, Lost Levels are a great gift for fans of the series, and unlocked frames offer more fluid action. It was already a "ten out of ten" game, now only more so.

The Prince of Persia is back, and even though it doesn't look quite like we remember, The Lost Crown is a great game - not only an exemplary representative of the metroidvania genre, but also just a very well-made action platformer.

Arizona Sunshine 2 could have been one of the best VR games, but the developers made some weird decisions that get in the way of fully enjoying the game. However, they succeeded in what is most important - enjoyable zombie shooting. Buddy the dog is also a fantastic addition to the first installment.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is a solid open-world action game that may appeal to more than just fans of James Cameron's movies. While many elements are similar to the Far Cry series, Ubisoft's title has enough of its own personality to call it more than just a spin-off of the well-known shooter series.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is an unambitious and in many ways completely unnecessary installment of the series. It doesn't introduce any significant innovations to the formula, and even the single-player campaign - usually a solid offering - completely disappoints this time.

The developers behind Super Mario RPG Remake have done their job almost perfectly. New game effectively refreshes the visuals and improves the turn-based gameplay, although it doesn't quite cope with the archaic maze level design. In the end the pros prevail and any enthusiast of turn-based combat will have fun here.

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.

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.

The Invincible passes the basic test - it's a worthy adaptation of Lem's novel it's based upon. At the same time, however, it's nothing more than that. Add to this the fact that there's not much to do here and you simply get an interactive experience set on a pretty planet. An experience that neither surprises nor comments on Lem's ideas in its own way.

Metal Gear Solid is back after more than eight years. Konami decided to start safely and prepared a collection of older but iconic installments. The Master Collection package is loaded with additional content and is certainly a treat for Kojima fanatics, but at the same time it's hard to shake the feeling it's all a bit of an afterthought.