EA SPORTS College Football 26 proves it was a great decision to bring college football back to video games. Besides the skillful gameplay, the way stadiums, teams, fans, and mannerisms have been brought to the virtual environment captivates those in control to the point of wanting to discover what each playbook has to offer.

Shard Squad stands out as an engaging experience within the bullet heaven genre, especially for its charismatic world, well-integrated systems, and a concept that encourages interesting combinations of creatures and elements. While following the trend of other popular games in the style, it finds its own identity in how it builds its roster of Shards, its accessible progression, and the freedom to experiment with different builds.

Rogue Loops stands out with a creative approach and well-structured mechanics. The cycle system with improvements accompanied by curses adds an interesting strategic touch, and the agile combat keeps the experience engaging. However, repetition ends up being a problem in the long run, since the structure of the challenges changes little between attempts. Even so, Rogue Loops delivers a fun and challenging game, which has the potential to become even better with future updates.

The First Berserker: Khazan is a competent soulslike, featuring a unique universe full of personality. It hits the nail on the head with the core mechanics of a game of this genre, featuring brutal and dynamic battles that manage to maintain that much desired fine line between sharp difficulty and fun. Although a little more innovation and variety could elevate the title to unmissable status, it is undeniable that we have here a great action RPG, especially for fans of the genre.

Octopath Traveler 0 is a solid experience that blends new systems with established elements of the series. The expanded combat, large cast, and rebuilt village add variety, while the narrative, despite relying on clichés and featuring shallow antagonists, still delivers some interesting moments. The artistic direction remains charming, and the soundtrack is excellent, though the technical side and visual scope are more modest than those of the other games in the series. Overall, the game feels like a title that introduces some new features but remains comfortable within its own formula. This isn't necessarily bad: fans of classic JRPGs will find a competent, engaging, and enjoyable adventure here, though it doesn't push the boundaries. Octopath Traveler 0 may not elevate the franchise to new heights, but it preserves what fans love—and sometimes, that's enough for a good journey.

Despite the absence of a more detailed codex and deeper extra modes, XENOTILT is an essential experience for pinball aficionados and a vibrant surprise for those seeking fast, addictive action. The game perfectly embodies the "just one more round" feeling, keeping players immersed in the rewarding cycle of challenge and satisfying sense improvement.

Aureole – Wings of Hope offers a creative and challenging experience by combining fast-paced action with a unique mechanic centered around throwing a halo. The variety of stages, which constantly introduce new ideas, makes the experience dynamic and full of surprises. Despite its simple control system, mastering the physics requires practice, and successfully overcoming tough moments rewards the effort with great satisfaction. On the other hand, the excessive trial-and-error and high difficulty in certain sections can make the journey feel tiring. Still, Aureole delivers a solid experience for those who enjoy precision and speed and are willing to persevere until they reach perfection.

Battle Suit Aces is a unique experience that blends anime narrative, strategy, and card mechanics into a creative and engaging package. Its story captivates, the characters are overflowing with charisma, and the visuals impress with their hand-drawn style. The card-based combat manages to be both accessible and deep at the same time, despite a few limitations. With loads of charisma and a vibrant universe, the game by Trinket Studios delivers an experience that balances tactics and narrative in well-measured doses. For those seeking a different kind of card RPG with the soul of an anime and the heart of science fiction, this is an adventure that's definitely worth embarking on.

After hundreds of cities and even a Halloween-themed game, Hidden Cats in Christmas manages to be just as fun as the others and still has the charm of Christmas in its favor. The new type of help is a welcome addition, even making everything easier to complete. But what now? Will the kittens only return at Easter? Or can we expect another stop around the world?

Beautiful and fun, Clockwork Ambrosia takes a retro approach to build a vast and demanding exploration experience, with little help in finding the next destination, which can be frustrating for those who don't want to feel lost. The combat is interesting because of how we can modify weapons with many accessories, encouraging experimentation to test what is most appropriate for different situations.

The arrival of Capcom Fighting Collection 2 sets a precedent for the amount of things that Capcom can still bring with its collections of classic fighting games. The quality of the emulations, as well as all the features and assets in the package, still maintains the bar of excellence very high. It is another excellent collection that is essential for fans of the genre.

RAIDOU Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army delivers an experience that deeply respects its roots while implementing key improvements to make it more accessible today. Its immersive setting, stylized characters, and agile combat with strategic elements enhance the charm of the title, while the supernatural story keeps interest from start to finish. The addition of new content and customization features also extends the journey's duration and appeal. On the other hand, some limitations from the original still linger. The linear structure, unintuitive exploration, and shallow use of investigation show that the game could have taken more risks in certain aspects. Nonetheless, the balance between nostalgia and renewal works: RAIDOU Remastered is a great opportunity to revisit — or experience for the first time — a unique and intriguing chapter of the Shin Megami Tensei universe.

Zombie Rollerz: The Last Ship is a game that knows exactly what it wants to deliver: uncompromising fun and chaos on wheels. While it doesn't reinvent the genre, it succeeds by combining intense action, humor, and resource management elements in a lighthearted and addictive way.

The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- is the exact game Kodaka, Uchikoshi and co. promise it is, in every way. Those already familiar with these authors' work will receive something that is, at the same time, well within expectations and completely out there, all wrapped up in the form of a fun and challenging tactical RPG. Even those who don't have time for all the endings should come and meet the Special Defense Unit.

Despite its niche premise, Docked is a compelling simulator driven by excellent vehicle controls and technical fidelity. Mastering the heavy machinery transforms routine tasks into rewarding challenges, supported by a functional narrative. While menu performance issues and some management opacity create friction, the core experience remains solid and genuinely engaging.

Timmy may have caused a bit of a mess by mixing up the Nicktoons universes with his request, but the truth is that Nicktoons & The Dice of Destiny is a lighthearted adventure that deserves to be played, especially for those who enjoy and know the cartoons in it. Even if you're not that familiar with them, it's still worth enjoying the journey for its relaxed atmosphere and easy-to-grab gameplay.

Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition is a fitting tribute to one of the main mascots of the 32-bit era, and the different versions included show how a 1990s title can age well, even with some structural flaws. From a memorabilia standpoint, the timeline is wonderful, portraying everything from Michel Ancel's ideas to all the paths that led to the character's creation. The lack of the original soundtrack is a significant drawback, however, it doesn't overshadow the Rayman anniversary celebration.

Tales of Xillia Remastered is an acceptable way to reexperience a classic work in Bandai Namco's franchise. Its quality as a remaster isn't absurd, but it's a basic, fair work to keep it accessible to a new generation after over a decade stuck on the PS3.

ARC Raiders is an ambitious, visually distinct extraction shooter that successfully captures the genre's unpredictability. However, the game is undermined by an unengaging base/inventory management and a lack of purpose that contrasts sharply with the excellent tension of the surface expeditions.

Maintaining the high level of quality seen in previous titles, SpongeBob SquarePants: Titans of the Tide once again delivers a fun and engaging adventure. With very competent audiovisual production – especially the excellent dubbing – and really cool challenges – particularly in the platforming elements – we have one of those games that is a delight to play. Even though a few things could be better, it is still a great addition to your library, especially if you are a fan of the water-squirting yellow sponge.

In the end, Reign of the Warlock doesn’t reinvent the wheel, and it doesn’t need to. The expansion consistently builds upon what Diablo II: Resurrected already does well. The Warlock is an extremely fun, versatile, and powerful class, while the quality-of-life improvements and new optional challenges enrich both the main campaign and the endgame. Despite a few technical hiccups, it’s an easy recommendation for veterans looking for a reason to return to Sanctuary. The main hurdle may be the price, as the DLC is positioned as a premium add-on and may feel steep for some players, especially newcomers considering a game that has been around for more than two decades. Even so, for those who already appreciate the legacy of Diablo II, the expansion offers enough content to justify stepping back onto the battlefield.

Tombwater is a well-crafted blend of top-down soulslike, horror, and western setting. Even though its limited map doesn't offer much help for planning backtracking, the diversity of locations and how they intertwine to form a greater whole, dotted with secrets to discover, makes exploration one of the highlights of this fun pixel art eldritch adventure.

Arashi Gaiden isn't just a new addition to the Pocket Bravery universe. It offers a unique experience that blends action, strategy, and precision in a fast-paced and challenging turn-based system. With stylized pixel art, an immersive setting, and creative mechanics, the game stands out for rewarding tactical thinking and perfect execution, turning each level into a bloody and thrilling puzzle. Even with a difficulty curve that can frustrate the less patient, the title rewards those who dedicate themselves, delivering an intense and fun ninja journey.

Despite being divided between cruel winters and rotting corpses, the Cult of the Lamb: Woolhaven expansion revitalises the original game in practically every aspect, offering hours of new content and strategy elements to those already at the finishing line of the main campaign. The pursuit of reuniting a fallen goddess with her old glory is a worthy one.

Big Hops is a welcome addition to the 3D platforming genre, taking us on a long, cartoonish adventure with creative mechanics, tools for traversal and entertaining narrative. The overall experience offers a pleasant level of freedom and experimentation, making it accessible to the general public and appealing to speedrunners.

Windswept is a game that proudly embraces its retro DNA, offering a challenging and personality-filled adventure. Although it draws heavily from Donkey Kong Country 2, the title delivers engaging moments, creative levels, and a charismatic duo of protagonists, guaranteeing fun for those who appreciate demanding platform games.

Succinct and meticulously ingenious, Leap Year gets straight to the point, offering pure puzzle platforming while focusing on transforming its apparent simplicity into pleasant surprises that play with the genre's most basic element: jumping.

Rainbow Six Siege X represents an important milestone in the game's history, cementing the franchise's longevity with a combination of technical modernization, the inclusion of new content, and a more open access model to the public. The graphical improvements, the audio refinement, and the arrival of the new Dual Front mode show that Ubisoft is committed to keeping the game relevant in a competitive market, even after 10 years of activity.