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.

While the remastered could and should have addressed some of the issues of the original game instead of adding new ones, it nevertheless remains a masterpiece. Valkyria Chronicles still is one of the best and most addictive Japanese games of the previous generation.

DOOM is the incarnation of classical and vintage FPS gameplay with some really interesting twists that convey even more substance and flavor to the game. DOOM has an uncompromised technical performance and a high replayability value plus a frantic. It’s unfortunate that the old school multiplayer included feels like a lost opportunity. Nevertheless, the whole package pulses with energy and adrenaline. Try it on the higher difficulty settings and feel the wrath of Hell.

Even though Shadwen introduce a clever basic idea it does nothing to expand on it. Every aspect of both the gameplay and the level design is so poor and repeated that it will make you feel like you play the same clumsy level for four hours.

Once more the newest iteration of Hitman presents an especially detailed environment filled with diverse assassination opportunities that fans will surely enjoy. However, even though Sapienza is an improved episode over the first one, we still can’t shake the feeling that the newest iteration of Hitman would benefit much more if it was offered in one complete package instead of following the episodic approach.

It’s one of those rare examples of retro remakes that really capture the essence of the original and manage to modernize it. It’s not without its own share of issues, as it has some inconsistencies in the platform, puzzle, action mix, but nevertheless Shadow of the Beast is a worthy ode to one of the great legends of gaming.

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.

Another great addition to the Fire Emblem series, the newest chapter offers amazing visuals, an entirely captivating story and engrossing gameplay. Neither veterans nor newcomers should miss a change for one of the best offerings for the 3DS.

Another great addition to the Fire Emblem series, the newest chapter offers amazing visuals, an entirely captivating story and engrossing gameplay. Neither veterans nor newcomers should miss a change for one of the best offerings for the 3DS.

It’s an intriguing mix of online FPS mayhem and MOBA characteristics that can lead to especially fun matches. As such, it’s a shame that polishing issues arise constantly while also the current content is lacking.

Unfortunately the newest expansion of the popular card game not only does little to provide additional depth, quite the contrary as it rather reduces the variety of top decks. We wouldn’t be surprised if in the near future we will only see a handful of identical decks on the virtual tables.

With Alienation Housemarque rises to the big leagues thanks to deep and diverse loot and upgrade systems that benefit an already utterly enjoyable action game.

Deadbolt is a joy to play by anyone wanting simplistic yet extremely challenging action, offering a good variety of enemies and weapons. Nevertheless, it falls far behind Hotline Miami, a game with similar “DNA” but with much more personality.

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.

With its updated visuals and all of the new content and characters, in its third season Killer Instinct has evolved into a truly great fighting game.

This version of the surreal 3D point and click adventure game that originates from mobile phones, offers updated visuals, more content and a unique world to explore.

It’s a dated game in every aspect, with an abundance of graphics and story issues. It doesn’t help that it’s supposed to be a puzzle game and yet most of its puzzles are fairly obvious.

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.

Star Fox Zero is a game that every fan of the series will enjoy, but its lack of effort and technical restrictions keep it from making the long waited transition to modern gaming.

It is, without a doubt, Naughty Dog’s finest moment and an experience that surpasses all the Uncharted games that preceded it.

PS4 and Xbox One owners finally have the chance to see one of the best arcade racing series focusing exclusively on time-attack. Veterans of the series may have a hard time spotting any differences, other than the new tracks layouts, but nevertheless 200 tracks will prove more than enough to keep you entertained for hours.

Codemasters returns to glory with the rally game we all have been waiting for. This is probably the best game in its genre since the days of the original Colin McRae Rally franchise.

Salt and Sanctuary’s inspiration from the Dark Souls series is more than prevalent in a game that could very well be described as an unofficial spin-off. SKA Studios took the best qualities of From Software masterpiece and transferred it almost perfectly in 2D, an arguably no small feat.

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.

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.

It doesn’t offer anything new for anyone who already played the original. On the other hand, the graphics are significantly overhauled, making this remastered version a safe choice for anyone who didn’t had the chance to experience this excellent interactive drama.

It is a functional roguelike that has the added benefit of depicting a nice looking American countryside environment. Although it could last you for hours, the lack of variety in looting, crafting, and different areas hurt the overall experience in the long term.

This new map pack could be described in one word as mediocre. The new maps feel repetitive and uninspired. This is very unfortunate, since the core game remains the best Call of Duty experience in our mind. The only bright side of the Awaking is its new zombie map, which we are certain that the fans of zombie mode will enjoy.

Some nice ideas in level design can’t hide the fact that this overpriced episode offers just a couple of hours of single player content only, with no replayability and no multiplayer.

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

One the worst gaming experience we’ve ever had. Terrible controls, linear level design, mundane platforming, glitchy A.I. and enemy pathfinding and uncoordinated combat mechanisms.

With the use of updated physics, great graphics and a large number of fighters UFC 2 is for us the best MMA game to date.

Samorost 3 is the fruitful culmination of a 13 year old journey by Amanita design. And it is an absolute masterpiece by any standards.

Even though it looks more beautiful and crisp on this generation of consoles, Resident Evil 6 continues to be a game with a lack of identity and many, many problems.

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.

Quantum Break is not an Ocean. It’s a Lake. A Lake of experimentations, of narrative overlaps and tons of well crafted gameplay and stunning visual-technological achievements. And once again, through its multilayered story, the interaction between the live drama and the actual gameplay and the artistic script, Quantum Break is not a game for the throng. It’s a game for the ones that feel special enough to fully embrace it.

Offering a stylistically refreshing approach to a post nuclear world, Shardlight is a pixelated journey through the human darkness.

The new Ratchet is a successful and inspired fusion of all the great ideas Insomniac has put to the series. It is well-written, perfectly played, ravishingly enjoyed and will be full-heartedly embraced by all the gamers who want to play with a smile on their faces.

The Witch and The Hundred Knight Revival Edition offers a good cast of characters and a beautiful artwork, but it has a shallow combat system and lots of other issues that won't allow it to offer something more than a few hours of mediocre dungeon crawling.

LKA.it tackles a very serious matter with professionalism. Its story shows the atrocities that happened in many asylums in all its awful “glory”. It’s too bad that bad acting and pacing problems drags the experience down, not to mention the high asking price.

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.

The most essential feature in this kind of games is the creation of a solid cornerstone on which the game will grow and prosper in the coming months (or years maybe). Somehow The Division manages to create this cornerstone though it leaves a lot to be desired. On the other hand, the developers need to decide what to do with Dark Zone because clearly they have not until now. In the positive’s area the fact that even gamers with no MMO experience at all can enjoy most of the game (essentially with some company).

While it is hard to ignore the fact that it reboots the series and throws the other games to the dustbin, Deponia Doomsday on its own retains much of the charm of the series, with a stellar cast and a wackier than ever storyline.

Bravely Second End Layer is a decent game with beautiful visuals and a solid combat system, although as a direct sequel it fails to deliver a decent story and something new as an experience for those who played the first game.

The improvements and the conclusion of the White March expansion are so impressive that the realization we have to wait and pray for PoE2 is depressing.

While it doesn’t quite stick the landing, loosing momentum in the last hour of the story, Oxenfree is a masterpiece in interactive storytelling, offering a unique, smooth interaction between characters that is extremely rare in the medium.

Rich with clever puzzles and interesting mechanisms, Klaus has enough charm to stand out from the ocean of 2D indies.

Twilight Princess remains an absolutely brilliant jewel in the crown of the Gaming Industry. Almost perfect even though so many years have passed.

It’s one of those games that truly falls into two extremes of the quality spectrum. On one hand it introduces a truly fresh time manipulation mechanic which can lead to some intense and utterly satisfying action scenes, no small feat for a game of the FPS genre. On the other hand it offers limited content and an overall feeling that the release version of Superhot is still in its beta phase.

Far Cry Primal is exclusively a prehistoric theme park. It isn’t ashamed to admit and declare that there isn’t something even remotely reminiscent of a story in the game. But all else is nicely implemented in-game and the theme is so intriguing that, really, there is no need for something else.

Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth is a great JRPG with a nice plot, an enjoyable, old school turn-based battle system, beautiful art direction and a design that grants you the opportunity to catch many Digimons.

The well written and quite interesting story never really takes off and on top of that we get a poor level design with intense "trial and error". The third part of the "Chronicles" trilogy hasn't done anything to escape the grim fate of its predecessors.

It’s not a bad game, though it’s not good either. It stands in the absolute point of mediocrity; a platform game that you’ll finish in less than 2 hours and then you’ll just move to the next one without giving it any more thought.

Jonathan Blow returns after eight years to deliver us another masterpiece. On the surface, The Witness is a demanding but fair puzzle game with great longevity and beautiful scenery. Look a bit deeper though and you’ll find an almost subliminal philosophical aspect in a way that only the medium of games could deliver.

Gravity Rush might not be perfect, but it’s still a beautiful game full of enjoyment that had to fight it’s way up to the big league. The remastered edition doesn’t justify the purchase for someone who already played it on the PS Vita, but it surely is a treat for the eyes.

The gaming’s equivalent of Russell-Einstein anti-war manifesto.

Beware when entering the Darkest Dungeon. Its great aesthetic as well as its deep, challenging yet rewarding gameplay will very easily make you spend countless hours without even realizing the passing of time. Red Hook unquestionably managed to develop one of the early contenders for top gaming lists of the year.

Street Fighter V delivers the first hit against the player by surprising him with the best fighting system in the series. The distillation of all the titles so far, maturing for over 25 years, manages to raise the boundaries of the franchise to new heights and awaits the players to push it even further. Let the lack of content be for now. Focus on the excellent gameplay and rest assured that the game will compensate for it in the future.

Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 is probably the best addition to the "Storm" series, with a great roster of new and old characters combined with fights that use three different fighting styles and beautiful anime visuals.

No one can deny that Firewatch is full of promise. The problem is that it rarely fulfills it.

It’s true that there is a lot of room for improvement, especially on the puzzle department. Nevertheless, Coldwood Interactive made a major comeback with Unravel, a game which has some of the finest visuals we‘ve seen and an outright adorable main character which is a joy to handle.

Layers of Fear is probably the scariest game of all time. A nightmarish journey through the mind of a deranged talented painter. Riveting atmosphere, fitting music and otherworldly scenes are going to haunt your thoughts for several days after the completion of your walkthrough. Magnificent.

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.

After 12 years it is great to see the return of a beloved strategy series. Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak offers a decent campaign along with great graphics and intense battles, but lacks on the skirmish and multiplayer modes.

Resident Evil Zero was never one of the best games of the franchise and some of its problems are more obvious today through this HD remaster. On the other hand it is a "classic Resi" and we love it just for this.

Plagued by technical issues and a linear, short story The Following can be recommended only to die-hard fans of the original game.

Another rally game that fails to deliver. Even though it is suitable for a more casual audience, because of its poor content and dated technology Sebastien Loeb Rally Evo disappoints.

The entertainment you'd get through a LEGO game is a given and it's a fact for Marvel's Avengers too, but the truth is that the concept is getting more tiresome with every new addition to Tt Games' franchise.

The breath of fresh air we got from Omega Force in Hyrule Warriors and Dragon Quest Heroes is not present here, which means that Arslan is suitable mostly for fans of the anime.

A heated dish, like all remastered games are, with all its interesting condiments now displeasing instead of exciting the patron, but with its main part still being juicy and tasty. A game with a core able to attract all fans of the action-adventure genre, but with many technical flaws. Is such a remaster truly an improvement upon the image of the franchise or beneficial to those who have not yet… tasted it? It is up to you to decide.

The second part of the Chronicles spin off saga retains the mediocrity of the previous chapter, albeit without the visual flairs that we saw in our trip to China. The chapter of India is unspectacular in both its combat and its visuals, and in the end it could be described especially succinctly as bland.

One of the most well designed RPG’s of all time. Meaningful choices, authentic combat system, unique role playing experience, field for many distinctive playthroughs. See beyond its choppy graphics and enjoy this refined hidden role playing gem. Excellent.

It’s been a long time since we last saw a truly unique game from the indie scene. Pony Island fills this gap with an utterly engrossing game. Our trip into the hellish “innards” of an arcade cabinet is smartly designed.

Amplitude is a fun rhythm game that manages to successfully create the feeling of actively participating in the mixing of the songs. On the other hand, the heavy electronic sounds are not for everyone and the small amount of songs hurts its overall longevity.

If this game was released two decades ago it may have hit a soft spot in the hearts of gamers raised in arcades. However, it was released in an era where it makes it look outdated with all of its features being completely obsolete.

Although Mushroom 11 may seem as another generic addition to the oversaturated indie platform genre, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Untame’s effort succeeds in distancing itself from the competition thanks to a completely unique gameplay accompanied by cleverly designed environmental puzzles.

It would seem unthinkable but it’s true that the Old Hunters is even more challenging than the main game. Bosses and mobs are here to make our life much harder, but also to make us beg for even more! From Software delivers another unique experience depicted through a beautifully somber environment of which Lovecraft would be proud.

Fat Princess continues to offer fun and laughs to the players, but its severance from the original game comes with a general lack of depth.

Already one of the greatest RPG games of all time, the new enhanced edition of Divinity: Original Sin improves the game on so many levels that it touches a level of almost absolute perfection.

Rainbow Six: Siege may give the impression of being a work in progress still but it nevertheless delivers a tense tactical experience for those of you who will manage to play it with friends willing to participate in solid teamwork.

Football Manager 16, although not terribly innovative, is improved in almost every aspect compared to its predecessor. Better UI, friendlier tactics menu, more realistic 3D engine and transfer negotiations are among the most important improvements. Moreover, the adaptive AI offers a new level of challenge while also the “create a new club” and “fantasy draft” bring in some fresh air, albeit the lack of solid new gameplay ideas is apparent.

Neocore Games is offering a truly enticing game with the Final Cut edition, rich in content that fans of the hack ‘n’ slash RPG genre should not miss out on.

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.

The Ice Dragon delivers a very engaging ultimate episode packed with tense and dramatic moments, where our choices have a significant impact on the way events unfold. Overall, it’s unquestionably a fitting ending to another successful episodic series from Telltale.

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.

This is a game that delivers all the personality and fame-centered features of the wrestling world in detail; however in the process it compromises, rather ironically, a more realistic feeling of combat as in the actual sport. WWE 2K16 is a game that is better to watch than play, although it will probably satisfy hardcore fans.

Need for Speed is a well-wrought game, full of interesting features, albeit without many fresh ideas. However, it is prone to deliver most of the gamers in the uncomfortable arms of boredom sooner than later, although it is bound to satisfy the hardcore fans.

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.

Unfortunately Eiyuu Senki: The World Conquest fails to deliver the Visual Novel RPG/Strategy concept the way we anticipated. Ultimately it adheres mostly to the "harem" genre rather than the story-driven visual novel style which we are used to.

Dragon’s Dogma: Arisen is an exceptional port from consoles, which takes advantage of more powerful hardware to offer the most beautiful and complete version of the game. Fans of action-RPGs should definitely give it a try.

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.

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.

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 what we define as a guilty pleasure but a rather pernicious one. It is extremely simplistic with a rudimentary crafting and looting system, which on the same time is complex enough to hook you in for some hours without even noticing.

Unfortunately Just Cause 3 turned out to be one of the biggest disappointments of this year. It’s marred by erratic frame rate, excruciatingly long loading times accompanied by extremely basic mission design, and an island that seems like it was enlarged tenfold by just copying and pasting the same environmental assets over and over again.

Though not without shortcomings Hard West is nevertheless an especially interesting alternate take of the Wild West. It’s a game that takes many risks, especially in terms of storytelling, and manages to succeed more times than not.

Fallout 4 leans to the Shooting side of things. It strips down the gameplay from the actual RPG elements and offers a meta-nuclaer shooting gallery which of course keep its charm and gameplay wealth but also feels a little too friendly for the new comers. The Base builder mode is unnecessary, boring and irritating. Unfortunately, overall, there are no steps forward for this Nuclear Holocaust Behemoth of the video games industry. Only steps sideways.

There's nothing really new to see here apart from a rather uninteresting DLC. So if you own it on your PS3 you don't have to by the PS4 version. On the other hand, Beyond is a great example of "cinematic gaming" that will offer newcomers a great experience.