Tetris Effect Connected proves once again to be a refined reinterpretation of a timeless classic, a true masterpiece that resists the passage of time without giving up, ready to conquer even the new generations.

With great freedom of choice and and one of the most fascinating settings in modern gaming history, Dishonored is one of the best experiences of this late 2012.

Cocoon offers solid gameplay, which develops along a well-thought-out and stimulating learning curve. A system capable of quickly gaining the player's attention, who ends up effortlessly entangled in this unusual tangle of worlds. However, a commendable game design is counterbalanced by a narrative section that fails to captivate the public with equal force. The protagonist's motivations and the epilogue of his adventure struggle to leave their mark at the end of the journey proposed by Cocoon. A dichotomy that will find admirers in lovers of deliberately cryptic stories, but which could generate slight disappointment in players looking for intense emotions. At its core, we would like to reiterate, it remains in any case a gaming experience of absolute value.

Classic arcade racing made good on mobile devices.

It's everything the fans were asking for, and, finally, it shows some of WiiU's graphical muscles, running in stunning resolution and frame rate. Some small drawbacks are still there, regarding online infrastructure and usability, and a formula that sticks to itself through and through, but finally we have a piece of software that reminds us of that good old "Nintendo Difference".

Despite some lacking features when it comes to looking for other people's creations, making levels has never been so fun.

FIFA 14 at the gameplay level plays great, with a lot more of variety thanks to the new Ignite Engine. However, some game modes were cut away with no reason, and the global offer is not so complete right now.

Despite not yet perfect NHL 10 is the best hockey simulation ever made. This year EA Sports did not made a revolution but a little bit of tweaking, adding gameplay features that gave to the player a sense of realism never tried before.

The second trip in the sick architectures of Rapture is still highly enjoyable, but this time you'll miss the fascination of discovery.

It's different and original, and that's what makes it really stand out. The mechanics are solid, and the gameplay can even be enjoyed with friends, taking turns and exchanging ideas on how to proceed.

Dragon's Dogma 2 is a title that thrives on exaggerations, to be tackled slowly with curiosity and a spirit of adventure. If you decide to accept the rules, the fantasy world created by Itsuno will give you a truly satisfying combat system, extremely creative and full of epic moments. The non-linear quests and an extremely dense map are elements that could have led Capcom's title towards heights of absolute excellence, however the ascent was slowed down by artificial intelligence that was not always performing, some small problems with the balance between classes and some too much cumbersomeness. The latest arrival from Capcom still remains a very high level product: the important thing is to know that it is not suitable for every type of user.

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

Rise of the Tomb Raider remains an incredible product for action/adventures fans. The twentieth anniversary edition is obviously the most complete: there are four additional mini-adventures, which extend the game experience, focusing on the figure of Lara, and playing with the emotional value of memories.

There is no doubt: the Special Edition of Hyper Light Drifter arrived on Switch is the definitive version of the gaming masterpiece of equilibrium signed Heart Machine a couple of years ago.

The availability of Pentiment from the launch on Game Pass will encourage even those who do not normally love narrative adventures to give a chance to the excellent work signed by Josh Sawyer and Obsidian Entertainment, which adds a gem of great value to the crown of Xbox Game Studios and his bright career.

The narrative is incredibly dense and spectacularly written. There's no big bang finale here, but what's really important here is the experience, and what will be left of it when credits roll. Chances are, a lot to think about.

Far Cry 3 is the broad shooter that was missing in the current season, the game that many were waiting for and that meets the expectations of two years of grueling waiting.

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 will be the reference for all the future games of the genre. Comparing it to other titles is impossible, due to the innovation and the possibilities implemented by the WiiMotion Plus. In addition there are a lot of options, the only downside being the graphics (good but no great). The WiiMotion Plus had convinced many critics, but now it appears absolutely essential.

Return To Castlevania integrates into Dead Cells without distorting it, proving to be a heartfelt tribute and well placed within the flow of the main game. Fans of the Motion Twin title will find in the DLC the dynamism that has always distinguished the basic experience, plus new stages and exciting boss fights to overcome with equipment never seen before. However, given its harmony with the original adventure, Return To Castlevania is also a good starting point for those who, perhaps fans of the Belmont saga, want to get closer to Dead Cells: they will thus find themselves faced with the most complete version of one of the most magnetic , fun and challenging Rogue-Lite on the market.

Rift Apart remains a hilarious Ratchet & Clank and sometimes adorable adventure, but also an exclusive, frankly a little less disruptive than expected.

Rayman Origins for PS Vita is just impressive as the Home Console Version: still one of the best platform of these last years.

NBA 2K17 is a shining example for every annual series. Each iteration looks like a new, fresh title. Visual Concepts does not seem to get enough: the team renew and experiment new features every time, showing a love for basketball impossible to be found in other videogames.

Final Fantasy Tactics remains a masterpiece: that's an undeniable fact. It began a successful lineage of tactical JRPGs that led us all the way to—to take a look at this in our own home—products like Mario + Rabbids. That masterpiece, however, remains anchored to gameplay and visual logic dating back three decades, with all the pros and cons that entails. Those who decided to rehabilitate Ramza 30 years ago will be eager to retrace that journey; those who, however, want to immerse themselves in the magic of Ivalice for the first time may find themselves faced with the obstacle of time. We still recommend new players give it a try, because Final Fantasy Tactics remains a key part of the medium's history, a knowledge of which is a prerequisite for the last 20 years of the tactics genre.

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is one of the best shooters of this generation. The game has steel-solid mechanics, top gen graphics and an incredible multiplayer. Call of Duty has a new rival.

Torchlight II is a great hack'n'slash. Characterized by a deep level-up system and an huge amount of items. The strength of a videogame is the community: with multiplayer and LAN co-op, users can play together and share their items, and install mods created by users with the TorchED and Steam Workshop.

It's a big step forward when compared to its predecessor, as the player gets way more control on his ground troops. It's a great strategy and sci fi mix, and will please the fans of both genres.

Dishonored 2 does not stray from the path marked four years ago by his predecessor. And that's great. Dishonored 2 recovers the old philosophy and approach, then exalt the gameplay quality, expands the freedom, blows up the level design. Built with art and patience, Dishonored 2 is an endless source of surprises.

Machinarium is simply a Masterpiece. A must buy for everyone.