MOUSE: P.I. For Hire does an excellent job of translating 1920s and ’30s cartoon aesthetics into an old-school FPS. It fully embraces its noir setting, delivering clever one-liners, energetic jazz, and a well-written, humor-filled conspiracy to unravel. It’s held back somewhat by repetitive shooting and limited enemy variety, but all in all, it stands as a charming and stylish tribute to a bygone cartoon era.

Hell Is Us arrived with a similar surprise effect as the excellent Clair Obscur. It proves to be a unique game that depicts, without filtering, the atrocities of civil war and the reasoning that leads to such horror. Its world-building is of the highest quality, enhanced by an oblique atmosphere and the striking design of Hadea’s war-torn landscapes. Top marks also go to the complete absence of hand-holding, as the game trusts players to pay attention to details, notes, and clues to navigate its world and uncover its clever secrets.

The quality of the original Tales of Berseria is nothing short of praiseworthy. However, this review focuses on what the remaster brings to the table, and in that regard, the release is quite perplexing. It feels more like an overpriced patch than a true remaster, offering only a slight visual upgrade.

While some elements, like the story and the boss fights, will definitely appeal to fans of the franchise, major step backs, like the low difficulty, the poor pacing due to the overload of cut-scenes and the uninteresting side quests keep Ultimate Ninja Storm 3 from being the next big hit by CyberConnect2.

The transition from the PC to the Xbox 360 left a lot of content behind, but World of Tanks remains a decent and fun online game with a casual approach that anyone can enjoy.

A fighter title that holds promise, but with some issues keeping it behind other interesting games in the genre. A game that fits perfectly in the new console, but needs more support in terms of content to avoid repetition and becoming a thing of the past faster than expected.

The decisions we made on the previous episodes truly shine here, in an episode so well written that is the best so far.

Sniper Elite 5 offers a very specific treat to choose from. Everything it does, does it adequately and consistently. There are problems such as the poor AI, the low variety in the gameplay and rough graphics, but the whole package is decent.

Darksiders Genesis is a well thought and executed isometric hack and slash game - with an original progression system - that excels in battle, exploration and co-op mode. A great addition to an already excellent franchise.

With absolute respect to the historical facts and the millions of lives lost during the First World War and with a superb voice over, backed by a perfect soundtrack and great visuals, 11-11 Memories Retold is truly a rare gem.

Co-op may be a very fitting inclusion (albeit without supporting online co-op, rather disappointingly), but Unravel Two nevertheless feels more like an expansion rather than a true sequel. It is still a quite pretty experience, but there is a prevalent lack of variety in environmental riddles and platforming, most of which we already seen in the first part anyway.

Even though it feels like (and in some ways is) a cut-down version of the Wii U game, Wooly World on the 3DS retains most of the qualities of the original, thus delivering a great platforming experience.

Young gamers will probably be alienated by the extreme retro look and the high difficulty of these games, but they are precious pieces of gaming history that should be added in every retro-loving gamers collection.

A short but delightful and funny 2D puzzle platformer.

Despite its drawbacks and anime quirks, Scarlet Nexus can’t hide the fact that is a product made with love and care. Although it stands a bit in the niche side of things due to its full-blown anime characteristics, the story is solid and the combat system fun and unique. Definitely more robust than Code Vein, Scarlet Nexus can be a fun medium while waiting for Bandai Namco’s big hitters, Tales of Arise and Elden Ring.

Citadelum is an easy to learn historical city builder that feels right at home in the portable mode offered by Switch 2. While it may not break new ground for the genre, its streamlined design can provide many fun hours of building your own Roman Empire.

Battlefleet: Gothic Armada is as epic as its grandiose name in terms of design and gameplay scope. Be prepared for an especially challenging and rewarding RTS experience. Also be prepared for extreme micromanagement, an unfriendly UI and inconsistent difficulty spikes.

Besides the immersion you get by playing this game in VR mode, there isn’t any real reason to visit the North of Tamriel again. But for those who haven’t experienced Skyrim before and are owners of a PSVR headset, this is probably the best edition to choose.

Probably the best LEGO game that was ever released by the guys over at TT Games. Potter fans, here's the epic conclusion you've been looking forward to.

Heroes III and Heroes V combine into a great addition to the M&M universe. The many improvements offer one of the most challenging games in the market, albeit a bit frustrating due to its "cheap" A.I.

It is quite strange, but it is the truth. This year’s CoD has a great single player campaign accompanied by a decent zombies mode, but the multiplayer mode is mediocre and not in par with previous installment of the franchise. Activision should take notice.

A unique RPG with charming art direction and very interesting combat and story that suffers from intense repetition of its missions.

Dark surrealism permeates the soul of the player in one of the strangest and more interesting adventure games we’ve seen in a long while.

Crimson Desert is an enormously ambitious game, both figuratively and in scope. We’ve rarely seen a single-player experience this large, in terms of content and mechanical variety. Even 100 hours in, we’re still discovering new areas, traversal methods, and bosses. However, it also proves that no matter how high the quality of the content (at least in a single-player game) diminishing returns eventually set in. In the end, a mediocre story does little to support the experience, and the initial excitement gradually gives way to a dull sense of routine.

What it lacks in storytelling and script it gains in gameplay and in the way it can get awfully addictive.

Sniper Elite returns to glory with an episode full of well designed levels, a gorgeous X-ray cam, interesting multiplayer modes and solid gameplay.

The significance of the two Soul Reaver titles in this remaster cannot be overstated. However, they were games that showed their age. Thankfully, this remaster enhances the visuals and audio, making them more accessible to a newer audience while also they provide an opportunity for longtime fans to revisit these classic titles.

All and all, a worthy heir to the rich tradition of the Tropico series and the City Builder genre. Sometimes it seems a little bit overwhelming even for experienced players, but due to its replay value and the limitless gameplay options Tropico 4 pays back the patient ones.

Cronos is Bloober Team’s first original survival horror IP, and as a new effort, it’s commendable. While it doesn’t push the genre forward, the gameplay keeps the tension high until the very end, showing that the developers know what makes survival horror tick. If only the story weren’t so disjointed and shallow.

Super Monkey Ball: Banana Mania is full of content and a joyful multiplayer to compete with your friends, but its beauty seems to be matched only by its insane difficulty.

South of Midnight takes players on a journey through America's Deep South, showcasing beautiful environments and imaginative mythological elements. Its excellent soundtrack and distinctive stop-motion aesthetic combine to create a unique and memorable audiovisual experience. However, the gameplay falls flat, offering one-note design with overly simplistic platforming and combat.

A fast arcade racer filled with imagination in its track design. The sequel to the excellent Hot Wheels Unleased can offer loads of fun hours to younger ages as well as adults, which may fill a nostalgic rush thanks to the great selection and depictions of their favourite Hot Wheels.

If you haven't played the original version, here's a chance to enjoy one of the best RPGs of this generation in its fullest form.

Grey Goo is a traditional Real Time Strategy game, loyal to the genres’ core gameplay mechanics. Additionally, the production values, graphics and music are first rate. It may have a steep learning curve for newcomers, but the intuitive tutorials and UI will guide those interested in the game smoothly through its multiple assimilation levels.

The X-Com sequel we all have been waiting for.

It’s essentially just a prologue, albeit an especially good one. The playground offers clever design combined with great variety for assassination opportunities, which will surely satisfy hardcore Hitman fans. However, the nature of this unconventional episodic approach creates the feeling that the overall content is too small and the wait for the next episode too long.

If you are into "absolute realism" in racing videogames Assetto Corsa Competizione is the game for you. With laser scanned tracks and masterful driving simulation, it delivers what it promises. Be careful, though, because "absolute realism" means that this game is so difficult that is not suitable for the casual gamer.

The game-ending glitches can be a real pain and the same goes for some of the developers choices concerning the use of the GamePad. But if you are willing to look past those problems you'll be left with a true and immersive survival horror experience.

A great successor to the original game and a decent addition to the “hunting” genre especially for those who look for something simpler than the Monster Hunter series.

An interesting choice in creating a game based in Lovecraft's works, combining a highly addictive gameplay style with a horror packed atmospheric setting and a decent story.

Superb controls, great graphics and an interesting "classic" mode make the new iteration of this franchise a must have for golf enthusiasts.

King Arthur: Knight’s Tale is basically XCOM in a fantasy setting with a melee-based combat system. Fans of this TBS subgenre will definitely have a good time. It doesn’t elevate the XCOM formula, but in the end, it doesn’t need to.

Cognition Ep 3 is smaller, easier and more linear than its predecessors, a point that shows the problems of episodic gaming. Thank God it manages to overcome these problems with its brilliant storytelling, intriguing twists and great new gameplay additions.

DOW 3 is trying very hard to satisfy many target groups -RTS players, online competitors, mobs fans- but in the end it fails to deliver something memorable.

Hard West 2 is a sequel we didn’t know we wanted. It’s XCOM-esque gameplay is enriched with the especially fresh mechanic of bravado, which leads to a completely unique approach at the shootouts. That’s no small feat for a subgenre where its rules of engagement are deeply embedded to the past.

The Sims: Medieval is an interesting experiment, with some good ideas, but their use is far from ideal. The repetition and the pacing problems have a negative impact on the overall experience, but this will not prevent fans of the series from spending many enjoyable hours with it.

With superb writing, clever humour and a unique kind of drama, Lisa proves that sometimes you don't need great technology and high quality graphics in order to tell a great story.

Tales studio delivers another great JRPG -albeit not as great as Vesperia- with a strong narrative and a superb battle system.

Truly organic, high quality boss fights in action games are kind of a lost art that only a few developers still put effort to retain. Furi is fully concentrated in this kind of battles and unquestionably succeeds. Its boss battles are intense, lengthy, challenging and unpredictable while also fair, fun and never exhaustive.

If you have missed the initial release of The World Ends With You, Final Remix is a great opportunity to experience the story of this excellent JRPG for the first time. However, be aware that the battle system controls in this edition are the worst... "Noise" of the game.

de Blob 2 is by all means an enjoyable game, one that will keep younger gamers happy and probably their parents too. But that constant repetition will quickly - and surely - wear the fun off.

There's really nothing really new or innovative in this version of Peggle, but you know you have to try it.

As a "DLC" and at a price point of just $20 New Super Luigi U should already be on your hard drive. Yes, it's that good!

Unfortunately, EA Sports WRC is not one of Codemasters' best moments. On one hand the driving model is excellent and the variety of racing tracks is quite good but on the other hand it's a step back in terms of visuals while also its career mode could be described, generously, as derivative.

A game making software for the Nintendo Switch. It offers an easy to learn programming language, Nintendo style tutorials and lots of capabilities to make simple, but also complex games in any genre.

A pure, fun and addictive gaming experience that brings back in full throttle the beloved arcade football (or soccer) game of the previous generation. Simply put, this is a must have for football lovers.

If you own a Kinect or a Move controller, buy this game. And if you don't own the aforementioned motion controllers, buy it all the same.

With superb production values that reminded us the ones of the TV series, Sons of Winter is the best episode of this franchise so far.

With such a generic title we would have never expected Souldiers to be one of the best metroidvania games we played and yet it truly is one of the best experiences the genre has to offer. Its world is enormous, the variety of the enemies more than satisfying and the three diverse classes offer plenty of replayability. On top of that its pixel-art is just beautiful.

An interesting 2D shooter with a few intriguing boss battles and an art style very similar to the Pixel Junk series. On the other hand, it feels very repetitive and some puzzles are just trying to "buy time" for the campaign.

It’s a sweet trip down to memory lane with some of the best games of the NES era, but we can never shake the feeling that this collection should have gotten the “Duck Tales Remastered” treatment instead of an emulated HD re-release.

Screamer is a truly unique racer, standing out thanks to its charming anime aesthetic, both on the track and in its well-crafted cutscenes. The characters are well written, even if the story is somewhat predictable. Thankfully, the driving model is up to par, offering a variety of nuanced mechanics within its arcade feel that keep the challenge high but fair. Unfortunately, it’s dragged down by a limited selection of courses and vehicles.

Featuring a new world, a new, colorful cast of characters and brilliantly designed environments, Bravely Default 2 can be an absolute trait for a significantly large amount of time. It does fall short, though, on all the shortcomings of the genre; unsurprising and often predictable plot elements, the need for grinding and the challenge, which is there, and requires the player to trod carefully.

A weak story that is balanced by a superb achievement in graphical clarity. And that goes for the console versions as well.

The "+" edition of Toki Tori 2 adds a great level editor and some minor improvements on the original game, but the overall difficulty of the puzzles remains. So, beware.

Invincible VS does justice to the visual identity of the comic and TV show, something fans will definitely appreciate. Its alternate take on the story is also intriguing, even if it’s on the short sied at around two hours. That said, the pacing of the fights feels slower than expected, particularly with its tag-team mechanics, and some unusual changes to established genre mechanics end up feeling unnecessary and offer little benefit.

Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue is a great collection for fans and also for newcomers to the franchise.

You won't find better gunplay and online features out there, but at the same time you wont find much to do in this huge project that seems to need tons of new and better content, improved writing and some of the "magic" Bungie failed to include in the initial package.

Even though there's a plethora of wrestlers, modes and features, WWE still utilizes a stiff control scheme that it’s just not working for us.

With each iteration in the franchise Milestone goes a step further and even closer to perfection. Not that MotoGP 19 is perfect, far from that, due to the poor A.I. and some dated graphics, but it is indeed the best MotoGP game that we've seen from the Milanese developers to date.

A great successor to the original game that comes with enhanced RPG elements and great multiplayer and online features.

Mario Tennis Fever fixes many of the issues of previous titles, delivering a significantly improved sequel packed with content. Fans of the Mario universe will especially enjoy jumping into matches with their favourite characters, thanks to the expanded roster and gameplay that’s easy to learn but hard to master.

This time Milestone perfected almost every aspect of their game (besides the AI), thus delivering one of the best motorcycle racing games we've seen in many, many years.

Trials of Mana seems to be a solid case in terms of its control system and the availability of characters, each one with its own beginning and ending point, but some anachronistic choices in design and presentation manage to overshadow its benefits. It remains an old classic, but is presented in a much better way.

Skald proved to be a great trip down memory lane, thanks to its visuals that are authentic to the Commodore 64 era. On top of that, it offers a well made cRPG experience that even though it doesn't offer anything new it will please fans of the genre.

Assassin's Creed is going back to its roots, substituting the vast environments of the previous entries for a much more concise experience. This may be a welcome retread for fans of the series but, at the same time, Ubisoft doesn't seem eager to take risks with this formula or fix some of its prevalent issues.

While itʼs not particularly interesting mechanically as a shooter, The Line is a surprisingly bold game – itʼs not here to entertain, but rather to provoke. The story might not be without problems, but the way itʼs told, integrated through gameplay, is a welcome first for the genre; hereʼs hoping more developers learn from it.

FC25 is, once again, more of an update rather than a full-fledged sequel. Nevertheless, there's a reason it remains the king of the sport, thanks to some welcome quality-of-life improvements in Ultimate Team and the well-executed addition of Rush Mode.

Α smooth and relaxing experience that is aimed at newcomers and golf enthusiasts alike.

Quantum Conundrum isn't exactly a poor cousin to Portal; it has enough good ideas of its own to its merit. However, it's obvious that Kim Swift's talents lie mainly in puzzle and mechanics design, and as good as those parts may be, it took more than that to make the two Portals the classics they are; it's this lack that stops Quantum Conundrum from reaching similar heights.

The pixel art aesthetic of Inmost is one of its main protagonist, accompanying ideally the grim story.

On time to celebrate the 50 years of WRC Rally, WRC 10 is extremely similar to last year's iteration, but at the same time is packed with content and has the needed tweaks and improvements to make it worth the purchase.

Shadows of the Damned is everything you'd expect from a Grasshopper game, made better by the collective experience of Akira Yamaoka and Shinji Mikami working together with Suda51. It's pure pulpy, cult grindhouse fun, with some excellent action mechanics and awesome sound and music throughout.

Resonance is a game with great ideas, wonderful puzzles and inspiring gameplay, but also a lackluster storyline that never reaches its potential.

The boss fights might drag on a bit more than they should. Nevertheless, the battles are well crafted, offering high challenge but fair. Kudos to the deep progression system, with myriad of options that begs to be implemented in a more extended game.

Vernal Edge seems to put all its heads in the basket of the air ship, in order to differentiate itself, alas, it just ends up being a gimmick without any real gameplay value. Unfortunately it ends up being a bit derivative.

If nothing else, Replaced is a stunning pixel-art game set in a cyberpunk world. The developers clearly have a talent for crafting vibrant environments and detailed animations through the pixel-art style. Overall, it keeps you hooked with its exciting, if somewhat simplistic, combat and strong forward momentum. If only it didn’t rely so heavily on repetitive actions, like constant box pushing and unnecessary backtracking.

We wanted to explore the world of Hob from the first minute we set our foot in it, thanks to the attractive visuals and its precise gameplay controls that helped made platforming a joy. It’s too bad that combat seemed to be an afterthought, but nevertheless Runic crafted a beautiful, mythical environment.

While Rome 2 struggles with a few issues, its size and scope offer a breathtaking experience, making it another wonderful addition to the Total War series.

All in all Mario VS Donkey Kong is a fine remake with some good additions which will be appreciated by anyone who played the original. Nevertheless, by being a very faithful recreation of the original game means that some of its mechanics are showing their age.

The biggest flaw of Mortal Shell is how much it tries to be a Dark Souls game, especially aesthetically, something that makes all of its shortcomings so much more prevalent. Its world is quite small and restricted compared to other soulsborne games, and it lacks in terms of personality, by trying to present a dark fantasy setting so similar to what we have already seen. Nevertheless, it still is one of the most detailed 3D games of the indie scene in it still provides an entertaining 10-15 hours experience thanks mostly to the well-crafted combat system, albeit without deviating from established formulas, and a good variety of nicely designed enemies.

This is a triumphant return to glory for Insomniac. Like Quest for Booty, NEXUS is a short game, but the level design, the writing, the weapons and the overall experience are probably the best we've witnessed in the PS3 era of R&C.

Α lonely and gorgeous afrofuturistic adventure that offers a unique spin to a classic post-apocalyptic world, but would benefit by a quest log and/ or some sort of guidance over the flow of the narrative.

A decent step forward for the SaGa Series that maintains the familiar features (replayabillity, high challenge etc.) of the franchise. However, the intense grinding will probably discourage even some of the most hardcore JRPG fans.

There are no actual improvements to the original game (besides the 4K resolution and some minor tweaks), but that’s perfectly fine with us. L.A. Noire is today as charming as it was when it originally came out and is probably the best depiction of a 40’s era L.A. in video games to date.

FIFA 23 keeps the high standards of the series in content, modes and visual display, closing one chapter and opening another for EA. However, it does not reinvent the wheel, it does not pioneer, it does not take risks, it does not bring something new or fresh. FIFA 23 simply executes, and scores in a match that will probably be quickly forgotten.

The new coat of paint is an eye candy and the experienced and older gamers will meet again with a really friendly acquaintance, but Mafia (level design and structural-wise) shows its age and not in a good way.

Weird West gives the impression of a concept that would work excellently under Arkane’s talented team, but as it stands it’s mainly a diamond in the rough. For every clever idea in creating a living Wild West with fantastical elements there is an equal amount of issues that shows a lack of resources to truly make the game stand out.