Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit bend together the best features of two epic arcade franchise like Burnout and Need For Speed in a game that has an accessible, funny and solid gameplay structure. And then there is Autolog, the best multiplayer system ever made for an arcade game that instantly puts the player in constant challenge with thousand of other racers.

Monster Hunter World is in all respects the highest point ever achieved by an exceptional series. A result obtained by effectively reworking its own formula, combining tradition and innovation in a game which opens to a wider audience without giving up its hardcore heritage.

The definitive edition to enjoy in all the its splendor and without any kind of compromise of one of the most sensational and adrenaline-pumping hack 'n' slash of recent years.

With a bit of extra care – or better, with less focus on everything that's not combat and simply more triumphant action – Astral Chain could have been even a bigger bang. As it is, it's a superb exclusive and one of the best games of 2019: not bad for a completely new IP, one that in more than a way truly is PlatinumGames's magnum opus.

Super Mario 3D World is without a doubt the most important work of rewriting the classical dynamics of the series since the days of the Nintendo 64.

Killzone 2 is a rock solid First Person Shooter, developed with care and essential for the PS3 Line Up. It’s a peculiar title, realistic in the approach, dark and gloomy, conveying a strange perspective about war and obedience. The single player experience is linear and not that long, but the multiplayer is perfect, stressing a tactical aspect that is not so diffused in the other exponents of the genre.

Trials Evolution, with lot more events, multiplayer online and so on, is the perfect successor of Trials HD. A really funny game that no one should miss.

Thomas Was Alone is a new masterpiece of independent development. Essential and creative, brilliant and funny.

Diablo 3 is a fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled, and funny game, contextualized in a setting that oozes charm from every pore. The title, pure action, not to be confused with an RPG, a genre with which it shares only few elements.

Even just looking at it is good for the heart. Being able to enhance it can also make us better players.

Accompanied by wonderful pixel art and a soothing soundtrack, Unpacking rises from being a simple moving puzzle game to becoming a manifesto on environmental narrative, capable of teaching school for its incredible effectiveness.

After more than 20 years Final Fantasy VII is back and powerful as the original version. Square Enix has decided to extend the story incorporating brand new sequences and a deepening of the plot with many more mature themes than the past. Unforgettable characters and a brand new, excellent combat system are the strengths of Final Fantasy VII Remake. An unmissable game both for old fans and new gamers.

Thanks to an intense storytelling, a thrilling plot, and a redefined multiplayer, Black Ops is the best Call of Duty developed by TreyArch studio, and one of the most interesting chapter ever. Year after year, this great series keeps on arousing a huge amount of videoplayers.

Thanks to an intense storytelling, a thrilling plot, and a redefined multiplayer, Black Ops is the best Call of Duty developed by TreyArch studio, and one of the most interesting chapter ever. Year after year, this great series keeps on arousing a huge amount of videoplayers.

A new splendid platform game arouses player creativity.

Supported by a very high level of writing, extraordinary gameplay and a cast of extremely charismatic characters, Golf Story will not fail to satisfy both golfing lovers and role-playing enthusiasts thanks to a progression capable of optimally balancing the difficulty rate and a remarkable progression.

Following in the footsteps of Harvest Moon, Stardew Valley is a really intense “one man game”, simple ad intricate at the same time: a little, shining jewel in the indie marketplace.

The best aspect of this DLC is its unique way to wander far from what The Witcher 3 got us used to in terms of narration. If you loved the original game, you shouldn't miss this expansion.

It's an absolutely stunning experience. It won't be easy to see the end of it, but it's absolutely worth all the time and dedication it takes.

A victory across the board.

Gears of War 3 is the perfect conclusion of an incredible saga. The core mechanics are just the same, but Epic Games delivers a splendid lesson in game design, creating a brilliant campaign, varied and well-paced as few others. Plus, you can find an enormous amount of cooperative and competitive options out of the box.

This Next-Gen version of EA's soccer simulator doesn't change its pace, displeasing the old time detractors. Still, FIFA 15 is a great improvement from last year edition, technically speaking and from a gameplay standpoint.

A carousel of horrors that never stops spinning. A whirlwind expedition into the most perverse meanders of art. A work of great authorship and visual virtuosity which has the merit of being as courageous as it is original. It's a survival horror, yes, but mostly pro forma. Deep down it's something else. It is an experience that tangles the player's expectations, continuously knotting them so that unpredictability reigns supreme. It plays with artistic forms, with the concept of reality and multidimensionality, and does so using both the interactive medium and other communicative means of the modern era. Once this unconventional inspiration has been accepted and assimilated, according to the writer, the weight of the playful uncertainties, of a balance that is not always perfect between narrative and gameplay, of a few too many technical ripples is reduced. I like the idea of ​​rewarding experimentalism above all, the mix of genres and eclectic suggestions. I like Sam Lake's arrogance in wanting to leave his mark at all costs, with the careless desire to challenge conventions, more than he has ever done before. I like to think I live in a reality where Alan Wake 2 exists.

Werewolf Within is one of the best VR games released so far and a huge surprise. Once you have found the right group is really hard to leave the match: every gaming session end after many hours and laughs.

Peace Walker is one of the best PSP Games. Combining the stealth mechanics of a classic Metal Gear with the tactical improvements of the past portable chapter (Portable Ops), it delivers a great experience. If you add great story (probably better that Guns of the Patriot's one), you have the recipe for a masterpiece.

Since the first chapter, Life is Strange has been more a story than a videogame. There are some interesting turning of events in this final chapter, and some will make you think about the meaning of being the protagonist, or just a spectator. In the end, Dontnod has found a great way to end this great project.

With a resoundingly evocative and cathartic ending, and with various, small secrets waiting to be unveiled by the community and by the players, Ape Out is already a classic of the genre, for its extraordinary aesthetic and sound style, and for the excellent quality of the its game design.

"Total" is the only adjective to describe Fight Night Round 4. The perfect balance of refined gameplay and astonishing graphics, it recreates the truly simulative boxing experience of this generation. EA Sports scores another Knock Down!

Despite not being another "Real Driving Simulator", Shift 2: Unleashed is one of the best driving experiences of this generation.

Little Big Planet 2 is an incredible sequel. New features expand the gameplay experience and tease the player's creativity.

It's hard, harsh and unforgiving. It might be the perfect challenge if you're looking for something similar.

An intense and raw experience, Immortality marks an excellent return to the scene for Sam Barlow, in an adventure to be lived strictly with headphones and controllers. Preferably during a rainy night, in a dimly lit room.

The "shift" in Need for Speed series is one of the most fascinating and exciting changes of this new EA racer.

FIFA 12 is simply the best portable soccer game of this generation. Virtual players and also virtual managers will be proud of the purchase.

You may think that two new stages and an extra boss fight could not be enough fresh content for a Next-Gen version of this great metroidvania. The Turbo Super Championship Edition is instead great, because it polishes the gameplay and the game runs definitely smoother.

1112 is a great adventure game that keep the player attention to maximum level, thanks to a fine storytelling and an admirable graphic and sound design.

Arkane Studios gives us a hybrid single player experience between a first person shooter and a stealth game. Telling a dystopian world, with fun gameplay and astonishing design, Dishonored is one of the best experience in this late 2012.

Zenonia 4 is really great and is really... free! Do you really need more? The only reason that could stop you from buying it would be a tremendous hate against RPG games.

Modern Combat 3, with a well balanced multiplayer and a solid single player, is probably the best portable shooter ever made.

A simple yet brilliant indie, immediate and at the same time profound, which phenomenally mixes genius and unruliness.

Above all, there is a technical, rapid, stratified combat system. A grueling challenge of nerves, tenacity and reflexes, which knows when to open up to less obsessive rhythms, enhancing stealth and exploration. A masterpiece of style and wickedness, lightning and lethal, forged in the blood of mistakes and in the resolution that is hidden in each of us.

If this is really the last Metal Gear Solid, it's an appropriate farewell. The story might be really slow to unfold, but there's a freshness in the gameplay that can appeal to newcomers as well.

For a fantasy-addicted player King of the Dragon Pass is the perfect game. It has no magnificent graphics or epic sound design, but with brilliant storytelling it can drag you into an extraordinary world.

Pullblox is one of the most intriguing 3DS title. A splendid puzzle game, smart and entertaining.

One of the best stealth experiences in this generation. Great freedom comes from a sandbox structure that allows the player to decide how to take out his targets. Multiplayer gives a boost to duration and add some extra flavor challenge.

The Fall of the Samurai is definitely a must-have expansion pack for RTS lovers. Both for those who already own Shogun 2 and those who didn't play the previous chapter.

Dead or Alive Dimension is a surprising Beat'em Up. It's a strange kind of "Best of", combining old and new elements, strages, charachters. Despite some issues with the IA, its core mechanics work well, and the whole experience is compelling and deep.

Creative Assembly delivers another solid RTS, deep and stratified, full of visual beauty and dense as no other.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is a very valid title, which once again demonstrates the enormous commitment made by the Square Enix team in the reconstruction and expansion of the seventh final fantasy. Although this second part of the journey of Cloud and his companions was not as "unknown" as promised, we appreciated all the narrative elements devised by the screenwriters of the Japanese giant, with the sole exception of the final chapter, which unfortunately proved to be lacking in several ways. wait. That said, the action RPG remains one of the most engaging and satisfying works of the House of Chocobo, which for the occasion has strengthened the role-playing component with the introduction of crafting, synergistic actions and an affinity system that will certainly be perfected with the arrival of the third and final part of the Remake Trilogy. However, the exploration is the most convincing aspect of the package, since outside of Midgar the albeit dying world of Final Fantasy VII has opened up to show us a good part of its wonders. On the downside, the technical sector is unfortunately mainly linked to the quality standards of the last generation. We will therefore have to wait for the next episode to truly enter the next-gen and witness the definitive rebirth of Final Fantasy VII.

Brilliant.

The Beatles: Rock Band goes above a simple add on. With an interesting set of new options, an emotional story mode and, of course, the irresistible sound of Fab Four it's more than a game, it's a musical experience. In two words: a Must Buy!

Bayonetta 3 is Pure Platinum again. Technical uncertainties partially weaken the visual appeal, but do not sufficiently reduce the overall audiovisual footprint and do not prevent the adventure from achieving excellence. The third chapter of the saga is a continuous discovery, a fireworks show dedicated especially to fans of the Witch of Umbra. In support of a flair and a variety of very high thickness stands a highly calculated gameplay, a combination of controlled chaos and trotting spectacularity. There is a lot, in Bayonetta 3, all that is needed to allow Platinum's work to represent the apotheosis of action games.

With 300 hours of gameplay, some mechanics refinement and a complete new world, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is the perfect "sequel" to Oblivion. An epic game that RPG fans should not miss.

The talented Japanese team has created its greatest work and, beyond what will be the reception of the general public, has given shape to a stylistic and gameplay masterpiece, capable of synthesizing the needs of players with almost opposite characteristics. Guilty Gear Strive is the new beat 'em up paradigm, by art sector, online infrastructure and balance between the various elements of the gameplay. The few defects found are mostly a consequence of too short development times, and will probably be fixed over time. A title suitable for beginners, but challenging for experts, with a solid online infrastructure and a non-playable, yet smooth and well-written story mode. We are undoubtedly facing a milestone in the fighting game, a product to be appreciated and loved in all its facets. Put aside any reluctance and let yourself be taken by the hand by the rich tutorial modes, you will not be disappointed.

Despite the fact that the plot is less interesting than the one from the first chapter, and that the story lacks momentum in its first half, it's one hell of a ride, and it will make you feel like Batman once again.

This installment of F1 series is another great hit from Codemasters. The PC Version is blessed with major technical improvements that let it overtake the console ones.

It's the perfect add on for every MK fan out there, one you won't ever regret spending your money for.

Vampire Survivors is a surprising and well-packaged title, supported by a formula capable of kidnapping the user to drag him into a continuous succession of high-intensity pyrotechnic battles. By putting a simple but effective gameplay loop at the center of the proposal, Poncle has built an experience full of reward mechanics, expertly administered to push the user into a tunnel made of addiction and fun. Son of a talent for game design that we hope will continue to amaze us in the years to come, Vampire Survivors is therefore a title that is absolutely worth trying, especially considering the negligible cost of Luca Galante's work.

An artistic manifesto of overflowing power.

This second part is far better than the first: the focus is back on storytelling, and gameplay is fine as well.

Battlefield 1 is a monumental shooter. Putting "aside" the Single Player campaign (fun, varied and spectacular but very short), the strengh of the production is obviously represented by the PvP. His large-scale battles are an experience that all multiplayer fans should try.

Unlike some other managing games, Motorsport Manager is deep but easily accessible; with a great UI and cool looking graphics, is perfect for a mobile device.

Tekken 8 is one of the most aesthetically pleasing fighting games on the market. The title has been taken care of down to the smallest detail and features a simplified combat system, while building on the very solid foundations of its predecessor. A varied roster and a first-rate single player component will guarantee endless hours of fun for every type of player. It's a shame for a few too many stumbles in the online component, which partially compromises a product that is absolutely excellent from every other point of view. Having said this, we have decided to reward the enormous amount of content present in the title and above all the extremely precise, pleasant and simple to understand teaching methods.

LA Noire is the next step in the process that is blending movies and videogames. Players don't interact with characters, but with digital actors, admiring the most thrilling and exciting screenplay ever created for a videogame.

Kill the Brickman is a game that's nothing short of surprising. One, two, three, ten, twenty games, always the same and always different. You're searching for the perfect synergy between perks in true roguelike style, the pinpoint-precise bounce like in classic brickbreakers, the most spectacular and powerful projectile like in a Doom level. It's a game where you shouldn't stop at the surface, but rather push deeper and deeper to encounter ever-increasing difficulty: an element that might be daunting. But that's okay: it's a strange alchemy halfway between simplicity and strategy, which will captivate you more than you expect. Shoot, believe it.

Bastion is unequivocally a true masterpiece. Thanks to fascinating storyline, solid gameplay and a unique visual style, it's highly recommended to any gamer.

LA Noire is the next step in the process that is blending movies and videogames. Players don't interact with characters, but with digital actors, admiring the most thrilling and exciting screenplay ever created for a videogame.

Forza Horizon is a game changer. A racing game that can be loved by both passionate drivers and lazy arcade gamers. One of this generation's masterpieces.

Despite an insipid plot and a cross-gen look, Watch Dogs is one of the most dense and interesting free-roaming released in the past few years.

This new Modern Warfare is unarguably the best Call of Duty we played in years. Despite some thematic concerns, the game conveys a solid and enjoyable campaing, and one of the most intense multiplayer experience.

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is the great revival of a series that has disappeared from the scenes for too long, and the unequivocal demonstration that classic approaches and structures can find space in today's videogame landscape.

It is also, and perhaps most of all, the exaltation of pure gameplay.

Devil is in the details, and Gone Home is filled with very well-crafted tiny nuances. As far as "walking simulators" go, this is the one you shouldn't miss.

Nu No Kuni is a role-playing game as we have not seen in years. It's a delightful title: in the gameplay mechanics, in the narrative structure and in all the features.

The last work of MashineGames is full of great ideas, featuring extraordinary and satisfying gameplay. In our opinion, The New Colossus is an unmissable game, and it sets the bar for the other first person shooters.

With its particular and fun characterization and its deep mechanics, Endless Boss Fight is one of the most exciting arcade games of recent years.

Simply, the best auto-runner on App-Store so far.

Joe Danger Touch is a must have for all owners of the iPhone or iPad.

After four years Persona 4 is back in a well packed edition, which gives credit to the original game and is well suited to the hardware of the Playstation Vita.

Control is the pinnacle of Remedy games indeed: thanks to its exceptional art design, solid gameplay and great storytelling, Sam Lake's latest work showed itself to be a truly unforgettable experience.

Hi-Fi Rush is a gamble won hands down by Tango Gameworks. Venturing into unknown terrain, the software house behind The Evil Within and Ghostwire: Tokyo brings a light-hearted, stylish and addictive experience to the Microsoft ecosystem. One combo after another, the songs that accompany the crazy mission of Chai and his companions have conquered us, for a new IP that we hope represents only the first in a series of unexpected experiments for the Bethesda team. Hi-Fi Rush - available on Xbox Game Pass or in standalone format for 29.99 euros - is in short a thick action game, capable of giving gamers the most important thing: hours and hours of fun.

Planetside 2 is a good free-to-play, strong functional and very funny, which does not envy anything to the founders of the first-person shooter genre.

An impeccable collection, capable of telling those magical pre-warcraft years that defined Blizzard identity.

Great storytelling, great characters and a lot of drama. If you're looking for a classic Free Roaming you can leave Mafia II on the shelf, but if you are in need of an interactive blockbuster, this game will catch you.

The adjective that better than any other could describe Blue Prince is "immense". A procedural puzzle game, roguelite in nature, reinvented starting from the mechanics of board games and transformed into a videogame with an exciting exploratory factor, which invites you to take pen and paper to always have the clues needed to solve the puzzles. The challenges posed on the chessboard of the mansion of Mt. Holly are revealed naturally, allowing you to admire not only the extreme variety and elegance of the puzzles, many of which are directly connected to the game structure itself, but also an incredible quantity, at times disturbing, just like a full-bodied narration that is not afraid to transcend the limits of reality.

The absence of important licenses can be a big drawback for some, but there's no doubt about the great comeback PES has achieved this year, especially in gameplay and AI terms.

Thanks to an interesting and convincing concept Republique is one of the most successful experiments in making mobile gaming more mature.

A perfect porting of one of the greatest portable games of this year.

With Heaven's Vault Inkle offers us another extraordinarily packaged adventure, able to concentrate on very few playful elements, decorated with overflowing aesthetic and artistic qualities.

When it comes to story, lore and characters, The Witcher 3 is simply stunning, a milestone in western RPGs. Although the gameplay is quite varied, and the offer in terms of quests and exploration rich, the combat system still lacks depth, and structure as questing never changes. As it is, it's a perfect game for whoever like to dive deep into a believable and vast imaginary world, but not for gameplay purists.

Kugane's eastern atmospheres did a great job at Eorzea, which has never been so attractive.

Brilliant, hilarious, varied without ever losing consistency or amalgamation, it is really difficult to recommend a more suitable title to round off the year. Well done everyone, have a good trip.

A link Between World is a junction point between past and future, one of the most beautiful chapters in the long lasting saga.

Bioshock is an experience that every gamer in the World should have. Irrational Games did a great job, not making the "perfect game" but one that could leave a mark in video games history.

The sexiest virtual lady in the videogame industry is no longer Lara Croft. Bayonetta is a well packed game that mixes a beautiful, semi-naked, woman, tons of crazy action and a stunning artistic and graphic package. Platinum Games gave life at the greatest "pure" action game in this generation.

Halo 4 is a masterpiece. The storytelling is mature and comes with a deep and perfect character design. Despite the fact that the campaign is not mind-blowing (only 6 hours in duration) 343 Industries' first iteration boosts up multiplayer, giving fans and other gamers a completely new and refined Halo experience.

The title will be able to excite and involve you right from the start, trapping you within a very detailed reality and on the verge of destruction.

Single player and multiplayer are mixed in an unexpectedly convincing and functional way in Splinter Cell: Blacklist, making it one of the most successful episodes of the saga.