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.

Blades of Fire marks a welcome return for MercurySteam to large-scale games. Its melee-focused combat is deeply satisfying and carries a distinct identity, no small feat in the crowded soulslike genre. If only its objectives and level design weren't quite so convoluted.

CreativeForge tries to present a larger and more complete turn-based experience, compared with Hard West, but some hiccups show up along the road. The welcome addition of stealth is marred by… immersion issues, as well as feeling over-powered after half-point of the campaign, whereas the lack of any feeling of urgency on the overworld map makes this part of the game feeling somewhat like an afterthought. Nonetheless, it has enough competent elements in its action as well as the presentation of its spy theme which will probably hook fans of the genre for hours.

Battle Chasers: Nightwar is able to offer many pleasant afternoon gaming sessions. The depth of the lore, the strong characters and the decent presentation will keep dragging you back for a long time. Until repetition takes over, that is, along with the taxation brought by the unstable curve of difficulty. It may be, that you can finish it with pleasure or quit. Perhaps boredom will keep you away, perhaps the unique nature of its characters will leave you stranded on its mana-filled island. Whichever the case may be, you are assured to have a sweet fantasy gaming autumn, as long as you maintain a two-hour session every day.

After the almost disastrous game of 2016, Kylotonn listened to the complaints of the community and corrected many of the problems. The result is a truly exhilarating racing game, with a touch of simulation, that manages to transfer to the player the sense of speed and danger when driving in the difficult conditions of WRC. There’s still room for improvements, but the right path has been set.

Strange Brigade is quite charming in its complete devotion to depict an overtly British adventure in supernatural Egypt of the 30s. For the 4-5 hours it lasted we had a satisfying co-op experience, filling like proper tomb raiders against hordes of skeletons, mummies and some welcoming boss fights. Unfortunately the lack of any significant feeling of progression and randomisation means that the replayability is almost non-existent.

Tormented Souls definitely has some issues, mainly the highly derivative combat system and map. Nevertheless, when it comes to level design, highly challenging riddles, and overall dark atmosphere it’s one of the best, if not the best, indie survival horror games aiming at a nostalgic trip to the survival horror games of old.

While the dystopic futuristic art design of Berlin is engaging and the deep and well written story of State of Mind has a lot of things to say to the player, in the end what we get is a “walking simulator” that takes us by the hand, leaving us with little to nothing to actually do.

What Mario Strikers: Battle League Football does extremely well, and differentiates from the rest of the Mario sports games, is build on its predecessors’ gameplay and provide a traditional, yet refreshingly deep experience, enough to entertain and challenge the players. However, the lack of available characters, the cosmetic-only use of fields and the unnecessary need to grind for coins takes back much of the enjoyment and deprives the title of the opportunity to have been a stellar sports title for the Nintendo Switch.

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.

Football Manager 26 introduces a bold UI overhaul that aims to fully modernise the experience, but the move comes with significant caveats. The new interface often overcomplicates basic actions, and in its current state the game suffers from numerous frustrating bugs and crashes. The improved match engine and the well-developed TransferRoom help offset some of these issues, but overall Sports Interactive still has plenty of work to do to convince us that this redesign was truly necessary.

Not your average XCOM, but more of an "XCOM take on the Mass Effect recipe". Still, it's an enjoyable game with a nicely written story.

Among the many Warriors games, this is one of the good ones. Rich story with three distinct paths, many elements straight from the Fire Emblem games and the well known Warriors action gameplay make it a good choice for fans of both franchises.

It’s hard to talk about Welcome Tour without addressing Nintendo’s pricing strategy. As a companion title designed to showcase the Switch 2’s hardware through well-crafted and enjoyable mini-games, it shines. But it’s puzzling that Nintendo chose to sell it as a standalone release rather than include it as a preinstalled game on the console.

Firewall Ultra have some noticeable issues concerning players' progression and matchmaking but, with the proper support from its developers, it has the potential to become an excellent multiplayer FPS for PSVR.

This is basically the true sequel of SNES’ Turtles in Time, one of the best beat ‘em ups of that console. As such, this is definitely a nostalgia trip, albeit a completely safe at that. We are more than happy with the large selection of stages, but the time travelling aspect of the old game was definitely more imaginative compared with the city based levels of the new one.

NBA Live is a series currently in the shadow of the almighty 2K, but with this year's entry there are signs that things could be changing. Yes it's not as good as it should and much more work needs to be done, but there truly is a place in the market for a more casual basketball game.

An excellent representation of the best the series has to offer and is sure to make Sonic Fans drool from nostalgia. Sadly, lack of innovation, stagnant problems in the gameplay and quality-inconsistent stages, hinder it from reaching new heights.

If you have played and enjoyed the first case in this detective story by Suda51, then The 25th Ward can be a good choice for a few more hours of visual novel/ noir gameplay.

An excellent representation of the best the series has to offer and is sure to make Sonic Fans drool from nostalgia. Sadly, lack of innovation, stagnant problems in the gameplay and quality-inconsistent stages, hinder it from reaching new heights.

It’s a unique mix of a complete overhaul in the graphics and sound department, boasting catchy music and charmingly beautiful visuals, that at the same retains untouched the level design and gameplay of the original. It will not please newcomers but those that grew up in the 8-bit era will surely enjoy the faithfulness of the remake. On another level it’s a great study about the evolvement of the platformer genre and the connection between gameplay and visuals.

Assetto Corsa Competizione is one of the most serious and advanced simracing titles. However, the transition from PC to current gen consoles comes with a great performance cost.

Some of the games in this pack are great, others not so. In any case, you can buy 8 games in a budget-price that will keep you occupied for many hours.

In an adventure that narrates an interesting story, supported by a brilliant and well-developed cast of characters, players will eventually bring peace upon the universe, but only after overcoming a series of serious bugs and some inconsistencies that push back a rather formidable title. Still, a must-see for aspiring space fighters and genre fans.

Code Vein tried to differentiate itself with its anime aesthetic, and at least it partially succeeded in its world building and characters. On the other hand one can’t help but notice that the level design is quite repetitive and disorienting, and the combat system, although with great variety, stumbles in some unfair fights and most importantly in the utter lack of enemy variation.

The Legend of Tianding gives the impression that it’s inspired by a Taiwanese comic, even none exists. This is a testament to the developer’s ability in crafting an especially believable comic aesthetic. In addition, its arcadey beat ‘m up-centric gameplay provides an entertaining short action-game even though it doesn’t try in the least to provide any unique gameplay element or depth to its formula.

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.

By improving upon the mechanics of the original and with 2K backing it up this time, NBA2K Playgrounds 2 is an overall improvement over the first game, but that doesn't mean there is no space for further improvements especially when it comes to online play and the number of available athletes.

It's perfectly clear that Milestone isn't trying in the slightest to take any risks in the newest sequel of Ride. it certainly provides a thrilling driving experience but the rest of the package is rapidly falling behind, be it in terms of visuals or content.

Carly and the Reaperman is a great VR couch co-op experience that is based on communication and co-operation, which means that it’s a game that you will have a lot of fun if you play it with a friend. With its low price point and many hours of content we can safely recommend it for PSVR owners who enjoy puzzle platforming games.

While the puzzle design is quite basic, the freaky atmosphere and the well known and indescribable art direction of Amanita Design are always good reasons to have a good, thorough look at any game they produce.

Hercule Poirot: The London Case certainly isn't a game without faults, but in the end it offers a worthwhile experience in the long list of games based on one of the most famous detective of literature. Fans of Agatha Christie will definitely have a nice experience.

This new adventure of Asterix & Obelix benefits quite a lot from the charming visuals, staying faithful to the original material. It could be enjoyable in its short amount of time it takes to reach the end credits, but at the same time, it lacks the depth and challenge of other recent and better games of the genre.

A puzzle-platformer with a unique art direction and some serious challenges. If you can bear the trial-and-error logic behind it you should give it a try.

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.

The new Volta mode is surely a welcomed addition that we expect it to grow in the following years, but besides that and the always superb presentation and overall rich content, FIFA 20 seems stale and not able to take some bold steps forward. Combine this with the aggressive monetization that comes with the Ultimate Team mode and what you get is probably the worst FIFA game in recent years.

The newest Dragon Ball game may not be the strongest title of the series. Nevertheless, the amount of work put into it is evident, thanks to the huge character roster and the excellent addition of Sparking episodes. However, for players seeking a more story-driven Dragon Ball experience, Kakarot still stands as the high point of the series.

It is one of the most addictive and deepest "match-3" experiences out there with tons of content and easy to learn mechanics, but after a few hours the gameplay becomes monotonous.

With its accessible gameplay and the official use of characters from the TV series, this is the ideal racing game for very young gamers.

The newest iteration of the original Clock Tower offers some welcome improvements, such as a rewind feature and the ability to save at any time. However, it remains a game of its era, which will probably feel dated to newer gamers.

Based on the Disney TV show by the same name, Gigantosaurus The Game is an action platforming game (with a bit of racing) that is perfectly fitted for very young gamers.

Using songs to manipulate the environment is an interesting idea but unfortunately one that feels quite unexplored. Moreover, Fe may draw its inspiration from other acclaimed games, but this inspiration is far too prevalent for its own good.

Some portions of the Puyo Puyo and Tetris fusion don’t really work, but overall this is a great puzzle game that really shines when you play it with your friends.

Even though the competition is on another level the newest entry of The Crew franchise is a perfectly adequate choice in the open-world racing genre. Especially for PS5 owners it benefits from being the only game of this particular genre. Hopefully, a potential sequel will also prove to be a worthy competitor to Forza Horizon.

Cubicity: Slide Puzzle is a beautifully crafted puzzler for players of all ages, looking to sharpen their minds…with cubic little animals! With a satisfactory amount of stages, and the promise of more to come, Cubicity: Slide Puzzle provides a nice opportunity to have fun and become smarter…that is, if you are willing to forgive its drawbacks that stem from its heavily mobile nature and the lack of using Switch-only capabilities on its code.

A "feel good" simulation game that borrows ideas from Harvest Moon and Animal Crossing in order to put together tons of content to keep you occupied for hours upon hours. If it wasn't for the sometimes tiresome grinding and the fact that the interesting story comes to a halt rather fast, it could have been an instant classic.

3D Realms might not want to remake one of its old Duke Nukem masterpieces, but that doesn’t seem to stop them from publishing Interceptor Entertainment’s Rad Rodgers, a humble homage to the long lost era of DOS arcade platformers.

Destroy All Humans is a fun, carefree trip to the past. Heavily focused on entertaining chaotic battles, with an improved remastered option -and despite its issues- the new version of Destroy All Humans! is a valid choice for all the alien enthusiasts out there.

The poor battle system and the cliffhanger ending steal some of the wonderful charm from Μoss, but overall this is a unique VR game that offers some truly breathtaking vistas and great gameplay ideas.

It’s evolution through devolution for Playtonic, going back to 2D platforming from the 3D design of the first Yooka-Laylee, a change that is definitely for the benefit of the franchise. The Impossible Lair is much more competent, offering a fulfilling experience through its breadth of levels, and a cleverly designed overworld map which is a game within a game. Nevertheless, we hope that in their next endeavor the British developers will create something with its own personality and avoid being so overtly “clingy” in the Donkey Kongs or Banjo-Kazooies of the past.

The newest game from the creators of Vampire Smile is a "punk-rock" action brawler that has a lot of interesting ideas, but soon becomes quite repetitive due to its weak fighting system.

Shadow Labyrinth is an adequate Metroidvania with a good balance between platforming and combat as well as nice visuals. What drags it down is the obscure connection with Pac-Man, and certain gameplay elements that try to draw inspiration from that franchise. Classic as it may be, it just doesn’t work in an action game.

Not the best moment for Platinum Games, but still a unique "brawler" experience that you won't find anywhere else.

It's great to see a new "contenter" in a category of games occupied by giants. Omen of Sorrow is by no means a perfect game, but what it tries to do it does it right and it paves the way for AOne games to become a major player in the genre.

Even though it is quite short and its world is never truly developed, Tormentum brings an incredible H.R. Giger-inspired artwork and atmosphere that has no match in the modern indie scene.

Nostalgic feelings aside, the Remastered edition of Duck Tales is a truly enjoyable platformer ideal for young and older gamers.

While not as deep and challenging as the Darkest Dungeon, nor as strategic and methodical as XCOM 2, Othercide excels in fast paced, visceral turn-based combat delivered in an appealing graphical presentation.

FIFA 21 is still a great game that can offer hours upon hours of fun. On the other hand it seems that there is no real innovation in anything the franchise does any more.

With its simplicity and fun factor as its two strong points Chimparty is a game ideal for some great family gaming (especially in the upcoming holiday season).

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.

An honest and beautiful tribute to the "Old Hollywood America" and Classic Adventure Gaming, that manages to overcome its problems due to its all-around warm feeling and aspirations.

This is surely the best way to experience a classic and beloved game. Age of Empires III Definitive Edition is a major upgrade to the original even though its gameplay shows its age.

A game full of clever & fresh gameplay ideas. But it ultimately falls victim to its episodic structure, with a disappointing last couple of chapters and uneven distribution of its technical budget.

An ambitious attempt -from an experienced studio- on a "soulsborne" game, which even though doesn't do anything particularly wrong, it fails to stand out from the rest of the pack and leave its own mark.

ScreamRide is a game that appeals to certain tastes, but makes some serious effort to have an impact to a wider audience with its various modes. It can get extremely difficult but also extremely fun as well in various circumstances. Only truth be told, don’t try this at home.

Soul Hackers 2 can offer a good experience to those who want to follow an interesting story that deviates from the teenage-school life style. But it is advised to arm yourself with patience, because the dungeons of the main characters are quite tiring due to their identical level design.

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.

The realism of the battlefields, uniforms and guns is at the heart and core of the game. The combat is brutal and unrelenting for anyone looking to dive into the historical battlefields of Isonzo. Players will have to deal with constant deaths while engaging with this historically accurate, tactical FPS delivered by BlackMill Games.

The new version of Formula 1 by Codemasters is just as solid and enjoyable as the previous editions. And that's the problem here: The game is so similar to its predecessors that it cannot be justified as a "new release".

By its nature Zombie Army 4 can be a bit repetitive, but at the same time - especially when playing it in coop with your friends - it can be an immensely fun experience for short sessions of nazi zombie killing frenzy.

Saints Row The Third is probably still the best game in the series, and with this remastered version it gets even better with its upgraded visuals. There's nothing really new or innovative here to see, just lots of shooting and crazy fun.

With nothing really new to add, Rainbow Studios published a game that is fun, but can't really deliver anything memorable. It's ideal mostly for newcomers to the franchise.

If you can persuade three of your friends to join you in Atomic Ninjas then you'll definitely have some good laughs.

With nothing really new to add, Rainbow Studios published a game that is fun, but can't really deliver anything memorable. It's ideal mostly for newcomers to the franchise.

It may not come with the best aspects game-wise, and the term “Enchanted” sounds like an overstatement for this edition, but none the less it delivers what it’s promising: a ticket to the magical world of Disney.

Lost Paradise may be the best chance you will get to experience Kenshiro's adventure in videogames, but if you have recently played any of the latest Yakuza titles, you will surely experience the feeling of déjà vu because Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise is heavily based on assets and overall design from Sega’s legendary series.

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.

The Complete Edition of The Escapists has nothing essential to add to the series. Except from the fact that you can now play another great indie game on your Nintendo Switch.

A charming platformer with award winning physics that will keep you good company for some hours.

Amnesia: Rebirth unfortunately does not live up to the quality writing which Frictional Games exhibit in SOMA. Even though it starts strong, by the end the plot does not hold any real punches and the main tragic nature of the protagonist feels rather forced. Nevertheless, it still retains the claustrophobic and restrained horror aspects for which the developer is known for, finding the perfect balance of stealth sections, exploration and riddle solving for the genre.

Asterigos: Curse of the Stars offers a lengthy adventure with a well-thought and diverse combat system that sits somewhere between the high challenge of soulsborne and the ease of a hack ‘n slash. It’s only marred down by some bad design decisions (like the absence of fast travel until halfway through), which could be avoided if -maybe- some more testing was done.

Α piece of gaming history reaches its sixth release in the same number of years. While it remains a great gaming experience, some old-school mechanics and the poor HD implementation make us realize it's time to let Leon and Ashley get some rest.

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.

A collection that includes three all-time classics, but not in the way we would have loved to see and play. For their suggested retail price and their limited availability, we would have loved to see a project equal to Super Mario All-Stars on the SNES, rather than a mostly upscaled increase in resolution and all the necessary conversion edits. Being a limited release, it should address only those who haven’t had the chance to play the games in their original release time. The rest could just unearth their old consoles and give these games a go as intended.

Capcom's first take on western RPGs is a solid effort, with great boss fights, many new ideas and hours upon hours of exploration and side quests.

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.

While it is kept back by plain side activities and poor grinding mechanisms, Gotham Knights does manage to win over the player through its well told main story, the interesting gameplay variation between the four characters and its highly entertaining co-op mode.

A dusty relic from a bygone era of open-world game design, Red Faction Guerrilla still manages to impress. Or, to be more precise, GeoMod 2.0 still manages to impress. Nearly 10 years later, nothing has even tried to come close to this revolutionary physics engine, and the chaotic destruction on offer will truly satisfy anyone who enjoys blowing things up.

The tower defense design of Warstone is working perfectly and can offer some great and intense gameplay moments, but the RPG and RTS elements are quite shallow and only work as a “dressing” to the overall experience.

OK, the stealth gameplay is not working and seems forced. But try Wolfenstein: The New Order as an old-school FPS and you'll have the best, gory, mindless time you've had with a game of this kind for a long time.

A stunningly beautiful, but somewhat technically challenged journey into Ancient India.

Shadows of New York continues on the same atmospheric and well written path paved by its predecessor, but its simplification in choices and mechanisms, as well as the lack of classic QoL gameplay features expected in any visual novel, prevent it from soaring higher than a simply interesting Saturday gaming night.

Call of Duty: Vanguard brings some interesting improvements to the multiplayer mode and the gameplay is quick and deadly -a departure from last year’s Black Ops: Cold War. On the downside it makes you feel that you are playing a modern shooter and not a WWII one. The campaign looks great, although it doesn’t contain any memorable moments. Zombies mode is even more accessible to new players, but is in dire need of content.

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.

Overall and while we focus on the positive aspects of the game we can see some really encouraging premises built up for a forthcoming major RE title, even though there is some evident lack of identity and some design choices that don’t do justice to the rest of the work that’s been put to the game. Still, Capcom delivered the first almost satisfying RE title in years.

With a well-written and quite interesting story this indie Walking Simulator/ Horror game features a subject rarely seen on video games (that of the Eastern Christian Church) and delivers an atmospheric journey to the supernatural.

The repetitive levels and the complete absence of a decent story are balanced by the great challenge and some clever puzzles you'll find in this unique puzzle-platofmer.

It’s unusual to see a game make the jump from VR to flat screen and not vice verca, but Alien: Rogue Incursion proves that something is inevitably lost in the transition. Still, it remains a faithful adaptation of the beloved horror franchise, albeit a bit short, with some gameplay elements that don’t translate as well outside of VR.