A quite decent roguelike which, with the exception of some unfair difficulty spikes, delivers in non-stop action, well-crafted gameplay and variety in its randomized levels. The mix of sci-fi and old-school pirate theme is also a plus.

The beautiful depiction of the grotesque and nightmarish religious world of Cvstodia is a good enough reason to visit it. If only its simplistic gameplay and almost non-existent progression of the character could match the high quality of its detailed pixel art, then we could be talking about a truly original masterpiece of the genre.

Satellite reign can proudly carry the title of the Syndicates series’ “spiritual successor”. It manages to retain all those elements that made the series lovable while at the same time modernizing all its aspects in order to be enjoyable. It’s too bad that repeatability shows up very early in the game.

Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of the New World is an Atelier spinoff that manages to do what similar games cannot; bring together two different genres and merge them into a unique city-building and managing experience. Mind, though, that it is not flawless; some development choices manage to spoil the fun. For the players, though, who are ready to disregard these flaws, the game promises to offer hours upon hours of fun.

A very interesting start to what could become an amazing franchise, Recore has so many good qualities that it is a great disappointment that it lacks those extra 4-6 months of extra work and polishing which could have made it an instant classic.

A turn towards a more young audience might alienate fans of the previous games, but that doesn't mean that Spike Chunsoft's newest addition to this spin-off franchise is not delivering the goods.

Styx: Blades of Greed is a solid AA hardcore stealth game that may not break new ground in the genre, but in the current drought of AA and AAA stealth titles, it’s more than welcome. While there are some AI limitations and a few bugs that should be ironed out in upcoming patches, the level design is thoughtfully crafted and the stealth mechanics are predictable in the best way, consistent and well implemented.

Xenoblade Chronicles X is a great game that offers a satisfying combat system and a beautiful world to explore. That said, its story and characters don’t reach the high standards set by the previous title.

Conscript may not be in the same league with Singalis, nevertheless, it's a great survival horror experience with well-executed retro vibes. Kudos to its solo developer for excluding any paranormal events or monsters, relying entirely on the actual WW1 horror derived from surviving in the trenches.

Staying true to its genre Elite Dangerous provides a great sense of freedom in a universe where the player’s choices dictate his progression in the game. It may take some time to get accustomed to the controls and the general functions of the game but once you get the hang of it you’ll experience something unique. It is unfortunate that the experience is held back by an extremely poor tutorial and constant disconnects.

The hand-drawn approach depicts some truly beautiful environments and characters of epic proportions. Unfortunately the battles with the giants, albeit very intense, are too few fostering a craving that is never really satisfied.

It still needs some major tweaking and many patches (especially when it comes to PvP), but The Old Republic is a very promising MMO that could become a major game for the genre.

Sam Barlow made a bold step with this experimental game that paid off. It is a niche game that will not appeal to a large audience, but it nevertheless provides a captivating story (though not entirely original) that requires enough thought and research input from the player to keep him invested.

The Gap proved to be a quite well made narrative experience, even if it's not bringing anything considerably new to the genre.

Following in the footsteps of genre giants, Ara: History Untold tells the story of building an empire that stands the test of time. With impressive visuals that allow players to connect deeply with the map, and mechanics that aim to transform the aspects of growth and construction, the game offers a refreshing experience. However, it's hindered by flawed AI, poor diplomacy, and issues in upgrading units. Ara: History Untold holds great potential, but will probably need some more time before it can fully realize it.

While Beyond Galaxyland may not deliver the grandiose space opera it initially promises, its beautiful pixel-art, memorable soundtrack, and undeniable passion of its solo developer are sure to capture the interest of sci-fi fans.

With the new film of the space opera saga finally on the big screen and the release of Battlefront's new sequel, both after a decade overdue, it is definitely the best time to be a Star Wars fan. The game itself is a dream-come-true for fans, and the Star Wars spectacle is strong in this one. However, if it is depth and longevity you seek... this is not the game you are looking for.

Creating both an 8-bit and 16-bit aesthetic is a genius idea and a very meta way for depicting the world in the past and future eras. It’s also commendable that Sabotage introduced a clever alternative to the usual double jump function we usually see in the platform genre. Though it’s filled with charm and highly competent gameplay it’s marred by exhausting backtracking (even for the genre), few enemy types and a lack of challenge.

Although there are some technical shortcomings (mainly sub-par visuals and inconsistent frame rate), BattleTech can nevertheless keep your interest for hours upon hours thanks to its deeply tactical and challenging gameplay accompanied by a huge variety of mechs and customization options.

Assassin's Creed Rogue is a game created for those who don't seek or need a change in the franchise. It is more of the same, albeit offering the best parts of the "American Trilogy".

Drawing obvious inspiration from the works of John Woo and Hotline Miami, The Hong Kong Massacre is a top down shooter that tends to get repetitive, but offers intense action and great challenge.

Sushi Ben is slightly on the short side, but it nevertheless offers an enjoyable and relaxing experience with a fun story and pleasant manga art aesthetic.

It's charming, beautiful and with lots of hidden (and not sot hidden) messages, but Never Alone fails to create a strong bond with the player like Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons did.

What it lacks in originality, it makes up in its unmitigated resolve to stick to realism, in the purity of its characters and the charm of its wonderful pixel drawn vistas.

Using ideas from Borderlands & Dead Rising and creating a unique setting, Techland's latest game delivers a solid experience, but not without its share of problems.

Even though it is mostly a "best-of" compilation of GRID, GRID 2 and GRID Autosport with updated visuals, the new GRID has that unique Codemasters DNA that guarantees great racing gameplay. And when you add this to the immense wealth of cars and tracks, what you get is a solid racer that is suitable for the masses.

Sniper Elite III: Ultimate Edition is a mostly worthwhile game with strong moments of action, the iconic use of the X-Ray Killcam and sniping gameplay spread across 8 main levels and the extra DLC missions. It can be a fun addition for those who have not experienced the original version, but it also comes with some shortcomings that might discourage avid fans of the genre.

It goes without saying that the original Super Mario Bros. Wonder was an excellent 2D platformer, worthy of Mario’s legacy. This new edition retains that quality, but when it comes to new content, it lacks any truly exciting additions or levels. The new character feels like a repetition of existing ones, and the new transformation is underwhelming. New players will still have a blast, but those who already own the game won’t find enough here to justify the upgrade cost.

Wild Bastards may have a few shortcomings but overall it delivers a fun roguelike experience with enough twist to set itself apart from others in the genre.

It's probably one of the largest, most beautiful and richest games ever created. But at the same time most of what Unity tries to do feels incomplete and rushed.

A true sports simulator of the highest quality, offering the complete package for every basketball fan. Amazing gameplay and visuals, shiny presentation, a parade of big names and – you guessed it - microtransactions. Lots of them. For a game that supposedly represents the urban hoods and the streets, it often feels like a consumer stroll through a digital Walmart…

Spellforce 3 mixes two beloved genres, RPGs and RTSs, and even though it does not excel in either gameplay branch it succeeds in delivering a solid, fresh and unique experience. Through a solid story and world building it gives the opportunity for our hero to actually take part in battles in contrast with traditional RPGs, where he is only a spectator.

EA Sports UFC 5 takes some very welcoming steps forward, especially in the visuals and the impact of its gameplay, though it still requires improvements in its ground game. All in all, it's a game that fans of the sport will definitely enjoy.

Τhere was no time nor passion for Dragon Age II. But still, the gameplay mechanics are great and the battle system is so furious and rabid that could challenge even the most hardcore RPG players. And at the same time, it can be a great introduction into the Dragon Age Universe for the less experienced ones.

Τhere was no time nor passion for Dragon Age II. But still, the gameplay mechanics are great and the battle system is so furious and rabid that could challenge even the most hardcore RPG players. And at the same time, it can be a great introduction into the Dragon Age Universe for the less experienced ones.

Heavy Rain is still a good game with an interesting story, despite the fact that It was originally released 10 years ago. The PC version is a solid port, with the exception of the keyboard - mouse controls which have some problems. Nevertheless, it’s a great opportunity for PC gamers to experience it for the first time.

Without outstaying its welcome, Kvark may be simplistic in its gameplay, but it retains a certain indie charm. It’s an amalgamation of FPS classics (Doom, System Shock 2, and Half-Life) and while it never aims to reach their heights, it still delivers a pleasantly nostalgic experience.

Strip the explicit violence of Hotline Miami, reverse its snuff tone, add the power to teleport in short distances and you get Mr. Shifty, a high-octane action game that lets you be a combination between Neo and Nightcrawler.

A warm, modern twist on a classical story from a game with surprisingly intelligent puzzles. Its short duration and the lack of direction prevent it from reaching “indie darling” status, but we can think only a few other adventure games so lovingly made over the last few years.

Assassin’s Creed 3 Remastered is a collection that comes packed with a heap of visual improvements and gameplay tweaks, yet maintains all the things that divided players back with the original release. There are still problems around, but it is a collection that transforms the experience to the modern-day standards and keeps us reminiscing the days when the series had much more promise.

Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss certainly nails its Lovecraftian atmosphere, especially in some truly daunting set pieces. Its environmental puzzles are also well implemented, offering a high level of challenge that fans of the genre will appreciate. If only the story lived up to the same standard.

There's a good and very promising game here, full of intense online action. It just seems that Evolve needs more content in order to fully satisfy the player, content that will definitely come in the form of DLC.

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.

Although it suffers from some fundamental design flaws -like the poor A.I. and some unfair crashes due to the destruction of the environment- MotorStorm offers a solid, fun and beautiful arcade racing experience, equal to its predecessors.

Mega Man 11 finally takes the big step and leaves the 8-bit presentation for an arguably slicker engine. You shouldn’t mistake its updated visuals though for an easier, modern platform experience. This new iteration retains the high challenge of its predecessors with well-designed boss climaxes. Unfortunately, though, it still remains too close to the mentality of all the 10 previous titles, something that in the end leaves us with a heavy sense of déjà vu and a slight anachronism in the challenges we face.

The spiritual successor of Road Rash, Road Redemption, offers tons of unadulterated fun. Many may find its driving too Arcady for their taste, but the rogue-like campaign experience and the tense off-road battles reward the player. The beautiful OST and a very nice old school oriented couch co-op give the game some extra lift.

Teenage Mutant Ninja proves it can fit well within the tactical genre, with the different turtles offering enough depth to keep strategies varied. Unfortunately, quality-of-life issues, lackluster audiovisual design, and limited character selection hold the experience back.

With strong influences from Twin Peaks and Orwell's 1984, Karma: The Dark World presents a compelling dystopian setting with a strong narrative. That said, it could benefit from more challenging puzzles and faster movement for the main character. faster movement for the main character.

Bleach: Rebirth of Souls is, first and foremost, a love letter to fans of the anime. While it may not stand shoulder to shoulder with the top titles in the genre, its satisfying combat, well-crafted Story Mode, and diverse roster of characters are sure to please longtime Bleach enthusiasts.

Deliver At All Costs thrives on chaotic gameplay, offering a wide range of diverse missions that consistently surprise. The action is a blast, though the frequent story cutscenes could be trimmed back. The dialogue is blunt and not as funny as it thinks it is, ultimately disrupting the game's rhythm.

Keep Driving thrives in both its simplicity and eccentricity. It’s a road trip game where your car takes center stage, yet there’s no actual driving gameplay, while also, it features a JRPG-lite turn-based combat system for overcoming various obstacles. It certainly works, successfully capturing the essence of a legendary road trip where the journey is worth so much more than the destination.

Tainted Grail builds an excellent lore foundation, offering a vast canvas of intriguing quests and quirky characters in a bleak setting that never forgets its sense of humor. Exploration and diverse character building serve as the glue holding the experience together. Then comes Act 3, almost bringing the entire experience down, as it feels like this part of the game is still stuck in (very) early access.

Dynasty Warriors: Origins marks a strong return for this historic series, with battles more epic than ever and a noticeably more concise narrative. If only the protagonist had more depth to truly carry his personal story.

The story is keeping a good pace and the time manipulation ability still impresses us. This could lead to something really good.

Titan Souls manages to pay a tribute to Shadow of the Colossus, one of the greatest treasures of gaming, offering small and fast-paced titan battles that escalate to glorious one-shot kills. Next time we hope that the developers would add a bit of story background in order to have a proper connection to the world and the battles we face.

Wasteland 2 is an intriguing mix of wonderful ideas, haunting lore and deep gameplay, but it falls short in reaching great acclaim due to its balancing issues, bugs and problems that remained unfixed even after a 10-month early access beta.

By no means this is the “new Pokemon”, but Yo-Kai Watch is cute, addictive and probably justifies the “fever” that has started in Japan and is now spreading all over the world.

It may not be the best puzzle game out there, but Hellraid: The Escape has a great atmosphere, some interesting puzzles and a style that is truly unique.

Sniper Elite: Resistance doesn’t bring much innovation to the long-running series. While the solid level design and excellent sniping mechanics keep it fun, the familiar formula is starting to feel stale after so many entries.

Α gorgeous looking game full of humor and overflowing with the love and effort from its creators. Its directing and narrative though get quite middling and with its open ending, it feels more like a collection of mini episodes for "Part 1" of a story rather than a complete package.

It’s a charming platformer filled with clever environmental puzzles. The concept of having a stick figure character walking around the many signs found in a city, provides an interesting backdrop that brings a unique aesthetic, albeit with not much participation in gameplay terms.

It’s like taking part in an anthropomorphic fairytale version of Groundhog Day. Reynaldo is an instantly lovable hero, but the true strength of the game lies in the amazingly witty work of the ever-prevalent narrator. The narration is of such a high quality that even manages to overshadow –for a while- the issues of level repeatability and its utterly simplistic gameplay.

Enotria is one of the few soulslike AA games that successfully establishes its own identity. Its world stands out in the genre, thanks to its bright environments drawing inspired by the Italian Renaissance architecture and the beautiful scenery of the Amalfi Coast. Hopefully, in their next game, Jyamma Games will further showcase their great talent by creating more memorable boss fights and increasing enemy variety.

Changing the setting was a wise choice, but that is not enough. In the end, the feeling you get from WWII is that of a good game, but it's something we've seen many times before - from the cliche World War II campaign and the repetitive zombies mode to the balanced multiplayer modes that later get filled with lootboxes containing stronger weapons.

Super Mario Party could be the best game in the series. It perfectly utilizes the capabilities of the Nintendo Switch, providing a fresh and innovative iteration of what a party game should be. However, with the Switch’s Handheld Mode being deactivated and with a control system that rejects all other control input methods other than the Joy-con, it might not be enough to shine the way it should and win over the series’ veteran players.

For such a small indie team, delivering boss fights that can resemble, even slightly, the ingeniousness of From Software’s work is nothing less than highly commendable. Although Sinner can feel a bit bare bones in terms of content it can nevertheless provide a good thrill for boss rush games aficionados or anyone who wants to take part in challenging, albeit fair, battles.

Once again, Dotemu delivers a highly entertaining beat ’em up with charming visuals and deeply satisfying combat. However, we would have preferred a more traditional level design, as the heavy roguelike elements don’t feel like a natural fit for the genre. The experience becomes repetitive rather quickly, forcing players to replay the same levels and enemy encounters without offering many surprises in terms of randomization.

Simple as it may be in its platforming and overall level design, Planet Alpha nevertheless delivers a concise adventure in a highly exotic planet, filled with a variety of beautiful vistas which certainly warrant a visit from platform aficionados (especially those who are tired of pixel art).

The highly competitive (and sometimes highly unfair...) A.I. will make you want to bang your head against the nearest wall, but this game truly shines when you play with friends, create a Club and start enjoying online this beautiful racing world Evolution Studios has created.

A funny little game, ideal for playing with friends watching you and having lots of laughs.

With great technology behind the transitions from the "main movie" to the moments when the viewer must become a player-director and some great performances from the cast, Erica is a true next step to the interactive storytelling of videogames.

Epic Party Quest is definitely fun game for all ages, in a similar vein to Mario Party, though it has a certain JRPG aesthetic which helps it to differentiate. Be that as it may, it could benefit for a bit more variety in its mini games collection.

It may have a bit of a derivative level design and non-existent quest system, as well as a questionable randomness mechanic, but it nevertheless manages to excel at the feeling of the weapons and the satisfying impact of their bullets. It’s not a small feat especially considering the welcome variety of normal enemies in addition to the well-designed and more than satisfying selection of bosses. Be advised though to approach it having in mind that is designed, first and foremost, as a co-op experience.

Due to some poorly executed design decisions and an impossible camera, The Evil Within fails to recreate the magic of Mikami's earlier works. Still, it is a great survival-splatter game with intense moments and lots of unique ideas.

Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson offers charming pixel art visuals and fun turn-based battles using musical instruments. For a game so focused on music, though, the tracks are a bit… forgettable.

Without trying anything really new and innovative, the new Dissidia delivers some great stylish fights and memorable Final Fantasy moments.

Detention is an especially engaging and well-made thriller, one that builds the sense of isolation and fear through its sombre design and oppressive themes it explores rather than relying on cheap scares.

If you love the TV series then you're in for about 5 hours of some quite good brawling, even though the difficulty level should have been more balanced.

Packed with content, all of the DLCs that have come out since the original game and upgraded graphics, this GTA clone will keep you happy till the "real deal" (GTAV) comes to the next-gen.

Its retro-style gameplay may be a bit too simplistic for its own good, but, nevertheless, Dex manages to depict a detailed cyberpunk environment and tell a well-written story.

This new Speedball entry successfully captures the essence of the classic sports titles by the Bitmap Brothers, certainly no small feat. Its controls could stand to be simpler, as the game overcomplicates its handling in ways that feel unnecessary. Likewise, its visuals lean a bit too heavily into trends set by other popular online games. In the end, however, it remains a faithful modernization of the core Speedball experience.

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.

By staying true to the gameplay mechanics implemented in the past by Raven and Vicarious Visions in X-Men Legends and the first two Marvel Ultimate Alliance games, Team Ninja offered a game packed with content, a superb roster of super-heroes, a great fighting system and a well written story. Lots of performance issues keep Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 from achieving greatness, but it is an enjoyable game nonetheless.

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.

Bungie once again nails the shooting, delivering consistently satisfying combat moments in Marathon. Its retro-futuristic aesthetic and lore create a dilapidated sci-fi world that feels both mysterious and captivating. During traversal and tense firefights, as you attempt to extract valuable loot, the game offers a thrilling and engaging experience. However, it’s baffling how convoluted the menus are, creating unnecessary confusion even for simple tasks. Additionally, in its current state, the content feels somewhat lacking,though Bungie has promised to expand it in the near future.

An ode to the Dragon Ball Z era of the franchise. As a game it has its share of flaws and problems, but as a tribute and a fan service, Kakarot is probably the best thing that has happened to avid fans of the anime series.

This is a simplistic albeit immensely entertaining game if you experience it with a friend. The demanding situations of the later stages will require your utter cooperation leading to exciting battles for survival. Being designed as a primarily co-op experience, though, you should prepare for a more dull and trivial experience if you approach it as a single player game.

Air Twister is a nice throwback to the on-rail shooters of old from the developer of classics such us Afterbuner and Outrun. It's quite pleasant in terms of visuals and music, while also offering good challenge. Be that as it may it is also stuck in the past, not putting any effort in modernizing its gameplay.

ThroughLine Games should be proud for achieving quite an authentic anime aesthetic, in both visuals and animations. It’s a rare feat to see platform games with entirely unique visuals, while also accompanied by a well-written story, albeit not entirely original in its meanings.

Shadows of Valentia is not a game like Awakening or Fates. It’s extremely old school and it shows in many aspects, but through its new content and great story it almost manages to be on par with the other games of the Fire Emblem franchise.

A nice idea for an adventure game, set in a very interesting world that is based on the great Spanish comic of the same name. Blacksad: Under the Skin has many good qualities, like its noir atmosphere and story, alongside some negatives like its pacing issues and a few technical problems.

New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe makes its debut to the Nintendo Switch, after almost 6 years of slumber on the Wii U. The game is, without a doubt, a thrilling platformer that manages to blend a cast of loving 3D characters into stunning 2D levels, yet fails to deliver enough additional content to justify the word “deluxe” in its name.

Romeo is a Dead Man is unmistakably a Suda51 game, bursting with creativity, absurdity, satire, and unapologetic eccentricity. The classic Shakespearean tragedy is reimagined as a surreal sci-fi adventure that may stumble at times with uneven pacing and repetitive enemies, but ultimately overcomes its flaws through bombastic, over-the-top action and sheer, unfiltered craziness.

A game designed by a retro lover for retro lovers. Castle in the Darkness will find it difficult to reach younger audiences, since it aims almost specifically those gamers that took their first gaming steps during the 8-bit era.

Rise of the Ronin is undeniably the largest project of Team Ninja, however, the transition from a linear structure to an open world design is not always for the best. Unfortunately, the element of exploration and discovery is lacking, but at the same time, its combat system is deep and incredibly satisfying. Overall, this marks a first step in a new territory for the company, which has the potential to evolve in something greater if they continue in this path.

Pokken Tournament is a worthy addition to Nintendo’s accessible fighters catalogue, alongside Super mash Bros. Even the more inexperienced players will have an easy time learning the controls. On the same time it provides enough depth for those of you who want to take a step further and master its nuances.

Princess Peach: Showtime! closely follows the footsteps of its predecessor, Super Princess Peach. While it provides a unique opportunity to play with a beloved Nintendo character, the entire adventure remains overshadowed by the more well crafted Mario games.

Νeocore uses all of its accumulated experience -gained from the Van Helsing franchise- and delivers a complete action/ RPG, faithful to the source material and accompanied by a tight storyline. Not all of the gameplay ideas were implemented successfully (i.e. the cover system), but genuinely tries to gust fresh air in an already over-saturated genre.