Instead of being inspired by the groundbreaking work of modern classics like Pillars of Eternity and Divinity: OS, Sword Coast Legends fumbles by trusting its gameplay mechanics to dumbed down hack & slash gameplay inspired by old MMOs.

Yet again we are offered a campaign that is short and lacking innovation, but at the same time the multiplayer modes alongside the greatly improved Zombies mode are a return to glory for the franchise.

Most if its initial problems of technical nature are now addressed and Trine 3 truly shines. It may be the shortest Trine to date, but its probably the most beautiful one.

Vermintide is actually a worthy successor to Left 4 Dead. If you can find some good friends online, just try the co-op mode and have fun. Just don't try it on your own with the help of the A.I.

It is essentially a tower defense game in its more simplistic form, something that is its bigger positive and drawback at the same time. It is extremely easy to build your kingdom and provide tense defense situations, but its simplicity creates many hurdles on the way those defenses could be constructed.

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.

Driveclub is now in a fine state with all of its launch problems almost forgotten. And at this point comes "Bikes" which offers even more pleasing and well implemented racing gameplay.

A superb ending in what came to be as a great story of well written characters. Now that the package is complete you will understand the greatness of this game.

Through a stunning revival of Victorian London, but also a damaged A.I. and stripped down gameplay mechanisms, Syndicate denies its Assassin’s Creed legacy and adds a boring chapter that just has to be played to move to the next one. No back story, no characters, no plot whatsoever. Unity failed to bring the series back to its trail, but at least tried. Syndicate doesn’t even bother.

When it comes to its technology Tales of Zestiria is a game tied to the previous generation of systems while at the same time it suffers from some camera glitches. On the other hand it has a fresh story, great characters that you care for, an exceptional battle system and so much content that will keep you close to it for days.

Even though some problems of the original version have been addressed, some new have emerged -like the camera issues. Nevertheless this edition is superior in almost every aspect and opens up its deep and finely crafted world to a much bigger audience.

After Kora, Platinum Games took a step further and delivered what can only be described as a "dream come true" for anyone who watched the first generation of Transformers on the TV during the 1980s.

Mad Max is a missed opportunity. The exceptional depiction of the Wasteland, the chaotic nature of the post-apocalyptic society, the excellent technical qualities and thrilling vehicle fights are held back by the mundane melee combat mechanics, the loose story, the repetitive nature of secondary objectives and the overall low-level challenge.

Another masterpiece by 343 Industries that retains and advances all those elements for which Halo became a beloved FPS series. While the perfunctory character of Locke could be described as a mishap the campaign nevertheless opens up exciting new prospects for the next installment of Halo. Moreover, the multiplayer remains as fresh as ever, especially due to the addition of the utterly enjoyable and hectic Warzone mode.

Τhere is a vestigial effort of modernization in Maiden of Black Water and there are some minor mishaps in the control scheme and the level design. However, Maiden remains a very satisfying horror experience with the iconic Camera Obscura and the charming mixture o Japanese Folklore and modern age Madness.

Because it is based on co-operative gameplay Tri Force heroes does not stand as a good game if you are playing it on your own, but shines when you have some good company -locally or online.

While the original Lost Horizon was the closest thing we have seen in an adventure genre "Indiana Jones" revival, its sequel falls short on so many fronts that it is difficult to recommend at its exorbitant launch price.

While this expansion pack is for multiplayer use only and could have benefited from some more content, the new maps and units are great and continue the legacy of Company of Heroes 2.

It really is just a "mixed bag" of a game because it doesn't know to which audience it refers to. It is never truly casual and certainly not a simulation game. As a result almost no one will truly be satisfied with what Kylotonn delivered.

The sequel from Roll7 could be easily dismissed as a repetition of the first OlliOlli, only under a new skin, but it would be too harsh a judgment. It may be too similar with the first one, but its gameplay remains fresh and entirely intuitive while the addition of manuals manages to bring an essential tool for combo built-up.

Definitely not just a "Dynasty Warriors with Dragon Quest skin". Dragon Quest Heroes could very easily be described as a revolution for the musou genre by offering superb gameplay, great JRPG elements and a breath taking art direction.

Armikrog’s release is the reason Steam refund exists. It is a great disappointment that such an unique game is released in such a buggy condition, marred with an unpolished, archaic gameplay system.

There may be many technical shortcomings, but it’s difficult not to have fun with its simplistic yet utterly enjoyable gameplay, especially in co-op.

Cyanide’s latest installment is a step forward for the franchise, offering a clearer UI, smarter AI, better graphics, well-implemented rules of the original material and addictive competitive online gaming. While the main campaign is large, funny, and intuitive, the offline leagues and cups lack the polishing and necessary customization options.

Although it starts as an utterly mediocre game, Undertale slowly builds up to a meaningful adventure. It cleverly breaks the fourth wall presenting a humorous and touching critique on the way genocides casually occur in the monsters population of predominantly JRPGs.

Once more the third chapter of the long-standing series remained unsurpassed, despite its promising outset. It doesn’t take long for the campaign to reveal its weak structure and for the player to realize that the game exhibits a tedious army development system which slows the action to a crawl.

What it may lack in gameplay elements, it more than makes up with a deep philosophical story that will make the player think as deeply as few games have ever managed before.

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.

The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 continues to amaze with its wonderful story, its vibrant world and its classic yet fresh fantasy setting.

For better or worse the annual football release from EA retains its high quality standards albeit without any significant effort to surpass those standards. There are some improvements, mostly cosmetic, but not in the direction that the franchise actually needs them.

A well-made collection that in one package includes the technically improved versions of three of the most important titles of PS3, reminding us why we eagerly anticipate the next adventure of Nathan Drake. It is however beyond us why the Golden Abyss had to be omitted.

Once more Visual Concepts remains the undisputed leader in its league. Among its several annual improvements as per usual –such as the addition of new animations— its online environment is greatly improved allowing for smoother multiplayer experience. However, the ever-intrusive micro-transactions return to show their ugly face.

Supermassive delivers what could be described as the definition of “sleeper hit”. It’s an ode to teen horror movies of the ’80s with well-thought story, dialogues, and a plethora of choices and consequences.

A fine example of 4X strategy, Sorcerer King may not have what it takes to compare with the best of its genre; nonetheless, it’s a great and uncomplicated first step for newcomers, offering at the same time a substitute for veterans.

It’s a well-made port to PS4 that “translates” almost flawlessly to the gamepad all the intricacies of Sony’s handheld device. Tearaway remains an enjoyable experience despite the fact that some shortcomings are still there, such as the problematic camera.

The second iteration of Pro within the current gen returns to its old PS2 glory, thanks to a revamped gameplay that offers deep gameplay mechanics and great visuals. Konami took a step forward in creating the feeling of a genuine football match.

This is a prime example of a good idea being badly executed. The post-apocalyptic world is devoid of situations or characters of interest and its problematic gameplay pales in comparison with its main inspirations, namely FTL and The Banner Saga.

Dishonored remains one of the best stealth games of the last generation. The main story along with the inclusion of all of the add-ons can offer up to 30 hours of utterly satisfying gameplay. Combined with the improved visuals, the city of Dunwall deserves everyone’s attention.

Α solid modern RTS that is in the same vein as the ’90s classics. The game by Eugen Systems is optimized perfectly and provides distinctive factions that require demanding resource management, featuring a plethora of different units. Unfortunately Act of Aggressions can’t help but feel generic due to its seriously underdeveloped campaign.

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.

It may be bold, but the “Sanitarium in Space” concept works. And it works quite well.

It was a masterpiece and a genre defining game in its initial release and it is a masterpiece and a great sample of "a remake done properly" today.

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.

Is this truly Hideo Kojima's last game in the legendary MGS franchise? If so he will be sorely missed because this epic conclusion to the Metal Gear saga is a true video gaming masterpiece.

Legends of Eisenwald is one of the biggest and most pleasant surprises that we engaged with this summer. Intriguing storytelling, thrilling plot twists and ambiguous morale decisions are wrapped up in an excellent medieval/ feudal environment. The simple yet addictive turn based battle system, the many upgradeable military units and a well built economic system, raise the game’s status to “totally recommended” for the genre’s fans.

The fact that you have to reload an old save instead of continuing the story is a tad disappointing, but The White March Part 1 makes up for it with its excellent questing, the myriad new gameplay improvements and the 15 hour length campaign filled with new material.

For the 10th anniversary of this racing franchise Turn10 delivered a rich, immersive and absolutely enjoyable driving experience suited for casual as well as hardcore fans of the genre.

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.

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

Feist is a charming dark adventure that unquestionably draws its inspiration from Limbo. Even though it has its merits with its concrete gameplay and nice artistic direction, it nevertheless cannot achieve greatness due to its short length and the insufficient variety of environments, enemies and environmental dangers.

Mike Bithell is a talented game designer and that shows in his second endeavor. While it may not have the charm and unforgettable status that Thomas Was Alone had, Volume is nevertheless a competent stealth/puzzle game that is utterly fun to play and a joy to hear, thanks to a (mostly) great cast of voice actors.

RymdResa tries a lyrical approach of space exploration but unfortunately falls short of its endeavor due to its oversimplified gameplay and objectives as well as the almost total absence of the exploration sense.

Even though the differences from last years edition are hard to find, MotoGP 15 is the best bike simulator you could find.

When you take away the Wii U Gamepad gimmicks and the multiplayer mode, all you have in this version is a rather bland game that hasn't aged that well.

Story-wise this has to be the episode with the best elements and plot that also gains from the fact that episode 4 is the longest one. We really look forward for the grand finale.

Itagaki-san created a quite interesting game that combines melee and ranged fighting in a unique and great way. It's not on par with the masterpieces of old, but it definitely delivers.

Rare Replay is a piece of gaming history full of legendary games that everyone should play.

Odallus manages to capture the 8-bit feeling of early Castlevania games, without resorting in simple copy-paste techniques. On the other hand it could be benefited from more stages and a more firm decision over how difficult or easy it wants to be.

N++ is a strange game. You'll love it or you'll hate it and it all depends on whether you are fond of its minimalistic, retro-like very hard puzzles or not.

A Nest of Vipers must be the shortest of the episodes we've seen so far, but it is probably the best one. And at the same time it sets the mood for an epic epilogue.

It's a beautifully told story of love, loss and the feelings of humans. You may call it a "walking simulator", but the journey to this world is much more than that.

Even though it had a less than flattery introduction, the second half changes the gear and managed to capture our interest. There is uneven quality among the actors and some cheesy dialogue, but it nevertheless narrates an interesting story that we would very well like to see how it unfolds. Let’s hope that it will prove to be True Detective season 1 and not season 2.

A surprisingly addictive game that delivers tense and highly challenging gameplay filled with difficult random-generated burglary scenarios. The well-designed steampunk aesthetic should be considered as a major plus for those fond of this art style.

No one would expect that an elephant would manage to be an ideal character for precision platforming but Game Freak manages to pull it off. If only there were more than 18 stages.

By having a great community, developers that are very eager to improve the game and some great gameplay elements, this squad based, survival-action/ shooter/ rpg game stands out from the rest.

It's not only a decent game or a decent remaster of an old game, but a great chance for younger gamers to experience a design in gaming that is mostly absent these days.

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.

With its lack of a career mode and the problems of the online races, this long awaited next-gen installment of the F1 franchise is disappointing.

It has an interesting mix of tower defense and action gameplay, with a quite challenging A.I. that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Too bad the technology it uses is quite old and the story so weak.

A decent clone of Zuma. Plain and simple.

The production values are sky-high. The graphics and the sound design is over the top. The addition of the Batmobile is great. But Rocksteady seemed to have run out of great new ideas.

Tt Games created a great gaming tradition that continues with this instalment. Tons of content, great co-op mode, all movies and characters. What more could a Jurassic Park fan ask for?

If you're looking for a good turn based strategy game to take with you on your holidays with your 3DS, S.T.E.A.M. -with its unique story and interesting characters- is a great choice.

With its "monstrous" content, great controls and the creation of a megaserver for the whole of Europe, it's certain you'll spend many hours with this one. But beware of the annoying issues its design has between the single and multiplayer experience.

Beautiful beyond compare with great gameplay mechanics, that unfortunately are not used as much as we'd have wished.

It may not win over the "hordes" of LOL gamers, but HoS has its own strengths and a unique style of play that will probably appeal to many fans of MOBA games.

It is obvious that over the development of Van Helsing III Neocore shifted its attention to another project and that had a terrible impact on the overall quality of the final chapter of this beloved trilogy.

Klei Entertainment once again delivers a completely different experience with top quality. Its newest game manages to create a very accurate feeling in taking control of a highly skilled group of agents acting in shadows. The whole structure of the game is very addictive thanks to the unique mix of stealth and turn based mechanics.

It’s not a bad game nor a very good one. It can offer 2-3 hours of non-stop action (that is if you skip the lengthy cutscenes) but it will probably be forgotten the moment you finish it. BunnyLord should seriously consider a more rigid campaign if he tries his changes on another election.

It's a frantic game, full of surprises, that keeps getting better and better with each online battle. It's what the Wii U lacked and now has it, times ten.

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.

In classic Nintendo Style, what we have here is a beautiful game filled with addictive challenges, great gameplay and ideal co-op mode.

Even though it’s a relatively unknown platform-puzzle game, it nevertheless is one of the best of its kind. The simultaneously handling of two characters is utilised in a very clever way. We can only hope that it sees the light of Xbox Games with Gold and be appreciated by the bigger audience it deserves.

By now Max's powers have stopped to be impressive and some puzzles are quite annoying, but the story seems to take off from this point.

With enough updates to keep you going for the next year, superb graphics and the ability to import your saves from the previous versions, The Show 15 probably is the best baseball game out there.

Axiom Verge is an excellent tribute to the first 2D Metroid games. With an enormous map, constant supply of new skills, and a breadth of secret locations this game is a must for anyone that searches for the next good metroidvania game.

By keeping the elements that made The New Order a great, old-school shooter, The Old Blood offers 5 to 6 hours of mindless and extremely enjoyable FPS gaming.

You won't experience the full extend of this game if you don't own a racing wheel, but that doesn't mean that you won't enjoy every second of your time on the track.

Beautiful, witty, rude and captious Rockstar’s GTA V PC release is a must play title. Entangling open world, a great variety in missions, tons of online content and a port that respects the game itself and PC gamers alike.

Overpriced, repetitive and without anything really interesting to do.

The changes have made this edition slightly more difficult, but the core of the game remains true to the superb game design of the original.

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.

An honest effort to replicate FTL in an environment inspired by Mad Max that is dragged down by several bugs, low variety of missions, and extremely dated visuals.

Even though it has interesting puzzles and charming art direction, Affordable Space Adventures feels like a missed opportunity.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is one of those rare cases of games that proves that the future of gaming lies in the past and the glory days of hardcore RPG gaming.

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

The Pre-Sequel is an almost disappointing (and worrying) addition to the franchise, but the whole package of the Handsome Collection just cannot be ignored.

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.