2K Sports has done it again. The 2011-2012 version of the best basketball franchise in the industry is a must have for every fan of the sport.

This superb “metroidvania” game just got even better. The higher resolution, the added content and its stellar design will keep you hooked for hours.

What begun as an experiment in Playroom and Playroom VR evolved into a fully fledged and quite revolutionary platfomer that changes everything for the genre in VR. Astro Bot: Rescue Mission is a must-have for PSVR owners and one of the most cleverly designed and enjoyable games of the year.

Spectacular character design and script create one of the most interesting side quests in the Witcher universe and make it easy to overcome some mistakes in its design.

It's bigger, better and more addictive than ever. If you loved the first one, you simply can't miss Gearbox's latest game.

A thrilling and captivating story, a breathtaking world and a colorful cast of characters are brought to life, and looking better than ever. The re-release would have been an ideal purchase should it had fixed some of its past wrongdoings, and should the Future Connected epilogue chapter had been more promising, compared to what is being offered today.

It's a great remake of a beloved and classic Zelda game. It is not Ocarina of Time, but Links' darkest hour will keep you hooked for hours.

An excellent expansion that offers a new area with high difficulty and a huge amount of content that will last for hundreds of hours.

Renaming the game to "Baldur’s Torment" may be the easiest way to describe the triumph of spirit, design and scope of this masterpiece made lovingly by Obsidian.

F1 2019 is the culmination of everything Codemasters has learned about this franchise in the previous years. And the result is a superb racing game that is probably the best F1 experience to date.

It Takes Two is the magnum opus not only of Hazelight Studios but of co-op experiences in general. It’s one of those extremely rare games that it’s almost impossible to find a fault to any of its elements, be it the longevity, gameplay, art direction, music, boss fights, environmental puzzles, innovation etc. A truly flawless experience.

Hands down, the ultimate Rez version, made even more impressive and entertaining by the excellent integration of PSVR.

Dead Cells is nothing less than a quintessential roguelike platformer. All of its individual elements are of top quality, from the highly responsive controls to the well-thought randomization of its varied levels. Be prepared for a lot of "one more run".

The surprisingly good -albeit short- campaign along with a well balanced multiplayer mode offers a great game that should not be lost from your radar during this “FPS packed” season of the year.

It is an achievement in game design and probably the best Souls game ever created by the masterminds of FromSoftware.

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 brings the end of an era to the Xenoblade Chronicles series, with players only guessing what could come next. It is a game that is a sentimental roller coaster from its first moments to its last ones; a game that praises human life, feelings and relationships and gives players loads of food for thought and consideration. Despite some minor setbacks, Xenoblade Chronicles 3 offers a more compact battle system, a cast of wonderful characters and a world full of secrets and open to exploration.

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is a brilliant collection, that can offer hours upon hours of fun, laughter and exploration, both solo and with friends – in other words, the best way to celebrate the past achievements and what the future can offer.

One of the best games of the year and one of the most punishing ones. Dark Souls is superb, but it's not a game for everyone. You have been warned.

Probably the best iteration of Tetris since its inception back in Soviet Russia of the '80s. Whether you own a PSVR unit or not, if you love Tetris this is a must-have.

A masterpiece of a game that draws inspiration from many classic franchises in order to deliver a unique experience. Don't miss it!

15 years later, Dead Space remains one of the best action survival horror games and its new refreshed take is the perfect way for new players and old players alike to wear their adult diapers and jump (back) in the visceral horror of USG Ishimura.

The first DLC of the excellent Resident Evil 4 remake could lead to some mixed feelings. On one hand its quality matches the high quality of the base game, delivering satisfying action against old and new enemies, with gameplay that holds a few welcoming surprises. On the other hand, the story of Ada Wong is so integral to the main story that it poses the question: should it be included in the main game instead of being offered as a paid DLC?

With a cast of memorable characters, a compelling and intriguing story, so many gameplay choices and a world that is rich with lore and history, but still manages to be a perfect entry for new and experienced players alike, Fire Emblem: Three Houses is a must-have title on the Switch that also raises the bar and our expectations for future strategy/ RPGs.

Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood is a great successor to Heavensward, comes with an engaging story, well-developed characters, and gameplay changes that will keep you occupied in the world of Eorzea for many, many hours.

An almost perfect port of an incredible game with impressive technical aspects.

In this current gen's masterpiece, Philip Dick meets William Gibson and Blade Runner meets the original Deus Ex. We can't see how on earth Warren Spector will stick with making another Disney game.

L.A. Noire is a superb adventure game soaked in the atmosphere of the post-WW II Los Angeles. The stocky storyline is held back only by minor gameplay issues, and Team Bondi created the first Rockstar game in which you don't mind whether you fire a gun or not. At all.

This sequel improves many of the original's gameplay elements even though without reinventing the wheel. Once again, reconnecting the world through its unique online cooperation is enough to hook players for hours, especially with the new map of Australia being so diverse and a joy to traverse. However, the main plot is a step back from the first game. While it's still well-written and features excellently directed cutscenes, its twists and turns often fall flat, and some plot threads lead nowhere.

Horizon: Forbidden West is excellently ported to PC by Nixxes, providing a larger audience the opportunity to experience Aloy's much improved new adventures.

Despite some shortcomings, the overall experience of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is definitively a positive one. The content is extensive and the production values are very high. The plot may sometimes feel stretched a bit too thin, probably a "side-effect" of its longevity, but the excellent writing of its characters more than overcome this.

Capcom once again strikes a high note with the new Resident Evil entry, though this time its ambition introduces a few rough edges. Requiem delivers excellent survival horror during Grace’s sections and offers a wealth of Easter eggs and references for longtime fans to dissect. However, in attempting to incorporate the best elements from the franchise’s many, and often wildly different, installments, it occasionally feels somewhat disjointed. Even so, Requiem stands as yet another strong addition to Capcom’s seemingly never-ending streak of quality releases.

For just 0.79 euros you get an addictive, fun and full of humor strategy/ RPG game that will keep you good company.

Dispatch proves that the episodic format in gaming is far from derivative, it just requires the right content, a timely and consistent release schedule, and, of course, strong writing to make its cliffhangers land. This essentially visual-novel experience excels on all fronts, keeping us hooked each week and making us genuinely care about its characters. It ensures we think twice before every decision, no matter how big or small their impact on the story.

Although the first MGS game, especially story-wise, is really missing from this collection, you can't overlook the overall quality of the package. A must have for fans and newcomers in Kojima's franchise alike.

Even though the single player campaign is quite poor and a replica of the Modern Warfare franchise, the multiplayer part of Battlefield 3 has no equal and it is sure to deliver hour upon hour of superb online battles.

The team at Visceral took everything the first game had to offer, vastly improved it and while they were at it, left out all that was bad. It'll scare the pants off of you, even piss you off occasionally, and you'll love it for that.

A phenomenal reforging of the original Broken Sword, it recreates the game in the way only our rose tinted nostalgia glasses could have hoped for and elevates it into a stunning 4K masterpiece.

There are some difficulties in the tools and the overall UI when trying to create something, but Dreams is definitely a superb creation tool and a game that will get better and better as time goes by.

In this current gen's masterpiece, Philip Dick meets William Gibson and Blade Runner meets the original Deus Ex. We can't see how on earth Warren Spector will stick with making another Disney game.

A technical achievement that showcases the true potential of the iOS devices and the power of the Unreal engine.

L.A. Noire is a superb adventure game soaked in the atmosphere of the post-WW II Los Angeles. The stocky storyline is held back only by minor gameplay issues, and Team Bondi created the first Rockstar game in which you don't mind whether you fire a gun or not. At all.

An innovative, wonderful game that is further improved in its “Final Cut” version, but is somewhat hampered in the console version by its poor gamepad controls and the annoyingly small text.

By borrowing many ideas from other games (the reboot of Tomb Raider and Far Cry Primal to be more specific) Guerilla’s maiden voyage into the “open-world” genre is quite successful, engaging and charming, but not without its flaws.

The PC version of the excellent Ghost of Tsushima is the complete package, thanks to the inclusion of the Iki Island expansion and the multiplayer mode. This makes the already beautiful journey to the feudal Japan an even greater treat for PC users, showcasing one of the best open-world games from Sony's Studios.

One of the best games of the year and one of the most punishing ones. Dark Souls is superb, but it's not a game for everyone. You have been warned.

Almost 10 years after its initial release The Last of Us remains a masterpiece, a game so important and unique that has no match. And it got even better with its new "coat of paint".

Another great return for one of Capcom's most successful franchises. Several important changes have been made, though not all hit the mark, such as the ease of finding monsters, which diminishes the hunting aspect. Additionally, the game engine sometimes struggles to keep up with the open-world design. Nevertheless, the thrill of battle remains, the world of Wilds is beautiful, and the excellent combat system is among the best we've seen.

This time the single player campaign has definitely taken a backseat as it doesn't manage to offer the thrills of the previous installments. On the other hand, its excellent multiplayer will undoubtedly maintain the interest of the fans until the next installment.

Surely not your average first person shooter. On the contrary, Dishonored uses stealth in a way only the Thief games have managed to do and delivers a superb steam punk experience we haven't seen in many years.

The puzzle experience that Cocoon delivers is truly one of kind, thanks to the concept of worlds within worlds which is used for a diverse selection of clever puzzles that are a joy to solve.

Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is nothing short of a triumph for the puzzle games genre. Its excellent and challenging puzzle design is perfectly complemented by a beautifully minimalistic aesthetic, creating a total package that fans of the genre simply should not miss for any reason.

There's nothing really innovative in Mario Kart 8, but there's a ton of fun to be had, whether you play alone, with your friends in the same living room or even better online.

By offering some great tools to the user, Super Mario Maker gives the opportunity to create great works limited only by your imagination. And if you don't have the time to create your own be assured that in a couple of weeks there will be thousands of mini games and levels created by others for you to try out.

One of the best platformers of this generation is overhauled by a completely new area and the especially useful ability of dash. Veterans of Ori may wish to return in its beautiful world to enjoy its new difficulty settings, along with the new level. Anyone else who skipped it the first time it came out should seriously reconsider giving it a second chance.

Nier has some of the shortcomings of the previous Nier game like lazy open world design and side quests without a meaning. But the collaboration with PlatinumGames sends the fighting experience sky-high and overall the story and some characters are not forgettable at all. On the contrary, a rich battle system, some really inspired RPG features and secret endings which prolong the game to 40 hours give Nier the little push it needed to leave the mediocre league and set sails for the glorious ball rooms of the industry

Even though it lasts 2.5 hours this single player DLC for Naughty Dog's masterpiece is a must-have for anyone who traveled with Ellie and Joel in the original game.

While many of the problems found on Far Cry 2 are addressed here, Ubisoft's latest is not what we were hoping it would be. Far Cry 3 has superb gunplay and great characters, but the story never really builds up and the missions can get quite repetitive.

Probably the best Ratchet & Clank game and surely the best PS5 game to date, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is the distilled essence of all the best elements this franchise has given us through the years. A true gaming masterpiece.

Doom Eternal does everything better comparing to its adequate and robust predecessor. There is not a more violent, fast paced, gory and challenging FPS in the market today. Choose your weapons carefully and dive in.

Even though it lacks the co-op mode of the home console versions, Origins on PSVita remains as beautiful and enjoyable as ever.

One of the greatest tactical RPGs returns with a well-crafted remaster, the definitive version of this classic that everyone should play. While some content from the PSP version is missing, the quality-of-life improvements and revamped visuals elevate an already excellent game even further.

XCOM 2 succeeded in improving the features that made XCOM: EU the great game it is. The revamped and refurbished visuals, class balance, map design, base management and meta-game could have made this game one of the best sequels in gaming history. However the game breaking bugs and glitches plus the terrible performance plague the game and condemn it to mediocrity.

Inspired game design, great production values, serious themes and superb gameplay make Dishonored 2 a strong contender for the Game of the Year award.

This is the definitive version of XCOM. If you're looking for tons of content, high challenge and old-school, hardcore gameplay, this is the place where you'll find it all.

Ever since the first extremely small teaser from the E3 of 2014 we anticipated that Cuphead would be a unique platformer. StudioMDHR managed to deliver on its promise giving us a breadth of utterly enjoyable boss fights. Of course, it goes without saying that the unique and beautiful visuals are a selling point on their own.

Aloy’s journey to the Forbidden West is an impressive one on all levels and a showcase of PlayStation 5's capabilities. Better and more refined, Horizon Forbidden West keeps the best parts of its predecessor, improves upon them and adds new gameplay elements. A must buy for PlayStation 5 owners.

Mullet Madjack may be the most frenetic FPS we've played, literally asking us to not have even a second to spare, with a level design that complements perfectly the non-stop approach. However, despite its fun and fast-paced nature, the game is held back by its very short longevity and almost nonexistent depth.

Pokemon X&Y set a new high point for the series with beautiful, new 3D graphics, evolved gameplay and amazing online features. Simply put, it's the perfect opportunity to fall in love with Pokemon all over again.

Deathloop is another hit from the talented Arkane Studios, albeit with some noticeable shortcomings. It’s especially peculiar that the A.I. is -simply put- bad, considering that Prey and especially Dishonored 2 where some of the highest quality games in this aspect. Nevertheless, the loop system where we live the same day again and again is cleverly implemented and utilized leading to an unforgettable and unique experience.

Moon Studios delivered a beautiful and vivid world while also providing challenging platforming that is supported by well-refined gameplay mechanics. This is Metroidvania at its finest and a great addition to the Xbox One library.

Marvel’s Spider-Man Miles Morales for the PC is a high quality port, optimized to run on any PC hardware configuration. With an interesting story and outstanding gameplay, Miles Morales is a game that should be in everyone's game library.

It doesn't deliver the amazing level of graphics we've seen in the enhanced PC version, but the Xbox 360 edition of Witcher 2 is, by all means, one of the best western RPGs ever created.

A fine example of a great free-to-play game. Hearthstone is not only an addictive and well designed card game, but absolutely fair with gamers that do not wish to spend money on it.

MercurySteam, after being "baptized in battle" with Metroid: Samus Returns, delivers a superb game with Metroid Dread, a captivating, fresh take on the Metroid franchise, that is also true to the vision of the old games. Either you are a fan of Samus Aran or not, this is a "metroidvania" you should not miss out.

The rising success of Minecraft has, without a shred of a doubt, paved the way for the world-building genre, with Super Mario Maker 2 being a star example of this. With more building options compared to the previous edition, a new Story Mode and a vast access to an ever-changing availability of courses in Course World, Super Mario Maker 2 is here to steal away lots of our free time.

A triumphant return to its roots. Devil May Cry 5 proves that there's no real need for "reboots" in the industry, just respect for the original vision, love for the project and, of course, skilled hands that can deliver great results. It's a finely crafted game with a well-written story, three discreet fighting styles and gorgeous graphics that will draw you into a fantastic world for more that 12 hours of pure gaming bliss.

It's one of those games that tries and succeeds in making a bold statement. Be prepared for something really special.

The PC edition of Guacamelee comes with all the extra content that has come out since its initial release and with all of that lovely, Mexican craziness.

Following the successful implementations of Monster Hunter World, Rise perfectly utilizes them and moves them a step ahead. Implementing vertical exploration, new locales, the endemic life mechanism, the addition of the loyal Palamutes and, most importantly, a cast collection of new and dangerous monsters, Monster Hunter Rise is a game that can keep players busy for a long period of time.

Rayman is back, more energetic and refreshing than ever, teaching everyone how platforming should have been applied from the start on smartphones. If you enjoyed Rayman Origins and liked the new look of the franchise, then you should definitely not miss this one.

Revelations is another great addition of 3DS, offering engaging gameplay and beautiful visuals, while its biggest asset is its captivating story. As such, it is highly recommended to approach it after you complete Birthright and Conquest, the previous two chapters of this saga.

It is a testament to the genre and a game that will steal all of your time until Civ VII comes out!

By offering great gameplay, incredible graphics and a truly superb multiplayer mode, Battlefield 1 is a return to glory for the franchise.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door offers older gamers a fantastic opportunity to relive one of Mario's best classics. Meanwhile, younger gamers should not miss out on experiencing this timeless gem.

Finally, Blizzard delivers a story that reminds us of the good old times, full of intrigue, pain and intergalactic conflict, wrapped up in Starcraft’s greatest gameplay iteration to date.

It's an addictive, beautifully crafted and truly complete action/ RPG experience. Fans of the franchise will truly love it.

The signs of time have indicated the return of the Prime Evils on the Nintendo Switch. The most recent version of Diablo 3 comes on the Switch, bringing all the devilishly addictive gameplay and hellishly haunting stories and lore on the go. It’s the Diablo 3 game that we all know and have loved so far, despite its graphical compromises and the lack of addition of any new content, and promises to carry players to the world of Sanctuary one last time.

This time the single player campaign has definitely taken a backseat as it doesn't manage to offer the thrills of the previous installments. On the other hand, its excellent multiplayer will undoubtedly maintain the interest of the fans until the next installment.

The best game PS Vita has seen to date, the best LittleBigPlanet in every Sony platform and probably one of the best games in this generation of hardware.

Whether you are a WoW veteran or thinking of returning to your old gaming habits Legion offers more user friendly options, stellar 5-man content and a brand new class. This time World of Warcraft manages to merge the worlds of the casual and the hardcore player in great fashion.

Finally, a good pirate theme RPG, full of intrigue and joy in exploration while having a wonderful DnD inspired battle system. The lackluster and without focus main story disappoints and the bugged quests do shoot some cannonballs through the captain’s cabin, but the quality remains high and Pillars of Eternity Deadfire still is one of the best Western RPGs in years.

Many indie games aspire to offer a retro journey but very few of them succeeds so highly as Owlboy. We cannot think of a greater praise for Owlboy other than to say that it gives the impression of an utterly beautiful gem from the 16-bit era that somehow stayed hidden for 25 years only to be discovered now.

The Talos Principle is one of those rare masterpieces of indie writing that play with your mind and your beliefs to such extent that you are no longer the same after you finish it.

Saying that Nioh is a “Souls clone” not only doesn’t do justice to a superb game, but can be quite misleading. Nioh stands on its own as a masterpiece from Team Ninja that reminds us the Ninja Gaiden glory days of the studio.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance II is a highly refined sequel that showcases a studio brimming with hard-earned confidence. Its slow-burn progression is enriched by an authentic medieval setting, featuring some of the most stunning and natural forests we've ever seen, along with detailed A.I. behaviors. One can easily lose themselves for tens of hours roaming Bohemia, solving the myriad of well-written issues faced by its villagers.

It is quite simple. There is not a single modern RPG that can stand up to the story-telling and the convincing, atmospheric world of Witcher 2. In addition to this, CD Projekt simplifies gameplay mechanics wisely, without sacrificing the depth of the overall experience.

It seems that 2K Sports didn't rest at all and made even more improvements upon the series and especially in the MyCareer Mode. NBA 2K13 is the only basketball title available right now and it conquers the digital basketball courts with no competitor under the basket.

Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights comes forth as a deep enough 2D action-RPG but not as hard challenging as Hollow Knight, dressed in an ever beloved Dark Fantasy theme with haunting piano melodies and souls-like boss fights, ticking every essential Metroidvania boxes that fans of the genre crave for in this polished and joyful played production.