Game Freak did it again. Pokemon Black Version is a masterpiece, delivering all the superb gameplay elements that fans of the series learned to love over the years. The only drawback is the dated technology it uses, something that will surely be addressed in the future versions for the 3DS.

After many years of missteps, Mortal Kombat is, at last, back to its 2D glory. The latest chapter of the franchise will satisfy even the most demanding fans of the series, offering a wealth of offline modes, including probably the best Story Mode we have ever seen in the fighting genre.

After many years of missteps, Mortal Kombat is, at last, back to its 2D glory. The latest chapter of the franchise will satisfy even the most demanding fans of the series, offering a wealth of offline modes, including probably the best Story Mode we have ever seen in the fighting genre.

As it happened with the Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy and Spyro Reignited Trilogy before it, CTR Nitro Fueled captures the complete essence that made the original Crash Team Racing by Naughty Dog such a great game and brings it in this era with complete success.

The most epic trilogy of this generation ends in an almost perfect way. It doesn't matter whether you're a fan of the franchise or not. You owe it to yourself to save Earth.

Finally, console owners can see what the fuss about Crysis was about. Sometimes Crysis in consoles feels and looks better than the PC edition even though some elements (and a full mission...) of the original are missing.

Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy can be compared to a good, old Chardonnay. It gives players the ability to enjoy an excellent remaster of three classic platformers and the adventures of an iconic character in one, single package. This is a collection that all Switch owners should be looking forward to.

Finally, console owners can see what the fuss about Crysis was about. Sometimes Crysis in consoles feels and looks better than the PC edition even though some elements (and a full mission...) of the original are missing.

If you are looking for an epic adventure that will take hours to complete, then Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is a must-have! Despite some rather unjustified flaws, it is a game with a satisfying story and cast, wonderful level design, a memorable soundtrack and a deep -yet easy to pick- battle system. A must-have for all Switch owners and a glimpse of the Switch’s bright future ahead.

This spectacular ending to the Blackwell Pentalogy makes it even harder to think that we will not see any further adventures from Rosa and Joey, but fills us up with anticipation for their next new great project.

Insoniac Games has a triumphant debut on the PS5 with Spider-man: Miles Morales, a stand-alone "expansion" of Marvel's Spider-man. With insanely fast load times, superb technology, an updated fighting system and a really likeable protagonist, this is the PS5 launch game you should look forward to.

What begun as an experiment in Playroom and Playroom VR evolved into a fully fledged and quite revolutionary platfomer that changes everything for the genre in VR. Astro Bot: Rescue Mission is a must-have for PSVR owners and one of the most cleverly designed and enjoyable games of the year.

The first adventure of Laharl and his companions returns with great visuals, some new features and last, but not least, the complete edition offers all of the extra content we met in the portable versions of the title.

Dontnod surprised us for a third time (after the beloved Life is Strange and the charming Remember Me) by delivering a game full of superb atmosphere and a unique take on the “vampire genre”. Vampyr is a game with great design and originality, something that we sorely miss from most modern games.

A game that reminds us why at one point in time, adventure games ruled the earth.

EA’s testament in delivering great football games continues with the edition of FIFA for the year 2018. Although some problems exist -like the annoying A.I. and the generic faces of some well known players- FIFA 19 is by far the richest and most complete football game to date.

A great transition to the new generation of consoles with beautiful graphics, a superbly updated fighting system and a lot of extra content.

Amerzone: The Explorer's Legacy is an excellent remake of a classic from the golden age of adventure games. Its beautiful visuals and freeform gameplay elevate the experience, updating it to modern standards. Older gamers will get their nostalgia fix, while newcomers have a great opportunity to discover one of the genre’s finest titles.

Another triumph in the soulslike genre from South Korea, The First Berserker: Khazan blends the best elements of Nioh and Dark Souls while forging its own identity. Standout boss battles and a deep, refined combat system ensure it leaves a lasting mark on the genre.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves marks a triumphant return for the legendary fighting series. Its deep combat system may be intimidating for newcomers, but mastering its intricacies is immensely rewarding, especially in the well-developed online arenas.

Metroid Prime 4: Beyond reaffirms that, even almost 20 years after the third game, the Metroid Prime series remains a one-of-a-kind experience in the medium. Its striking art direction elevates the entire adventure without relying on photorealism, while the sense of isolation, exploration, discovery, and environmental adversity, all supported by excellent audio design, delivers a superb return for Samus Aran that is guaranteed to excite longtime fans.

A breathtaking reboot of Lara Croft's adventures, the new Tomb Raider puts aside some of its legacy in favor of a more modern feel and gameplay. Old school fans may find this a bit unsettling, but no matter what type of gamer you are, Tomb Rider is one hell of a ride.

The new Iki Island expansion offers a compelling story and a new area for fans to explore. The technical improvements for PlayStation 5 make a great game even better, and anyone who hasn’t experienced Jin’s journey should definitely try out the Director’s Cut edition.

They are essentially the same games we know and love from the previous gen, but this time they are even more beautiful. If you're looking for an immersive FPS, this package is a safe bet.

Along with Mario Kart 8, this is by far the best Wii U game. With tons of content and superb design, this SSB will keep you hooked for months.

Even though it doesn't reach new heights, Rayman Legends is another heart-warming "love letter" to 2D platforming that you shouldn't miss out.

Dragon Age: The Veilguard offers a well-written adventure with rich content and high-quality level design that honors the legacy of Dragon Age while expanding upon it. After a series of mishaps Bioware seems to be returning to form, reigniting expectations not only for the future of the Dragon Age franchise but also that of Mass Effect.

This is the way FPS games should be created.

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.

A beautiful, heavy on text, visual novel with interesting and innovative adventure elements wrapped up in a well-orchestrated story arc. While we would like to reprimand Capcom for this delay over the 3DS version, we are still happy to enjoy this little gem in more platforms.

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

Another hit from Level-5, Fantasy Life i stays true to its cosy roots while introducing plenty of new ideas and improvements. The result is a relaxing experience that also manages to challenge you creatively.

Just like a living painting! Rayman Legends on the PS4 is one of the most beautiful and best games we've ever played.

Type-0 HD has everything a FF fan could ask for: A superb battle system, lots of characters, hours upon hours of interesting quests and a great story. It is quite strange, but the best Final Fantasy game of the recent years is a port from a PSP game.

With tons of content the best story mode ever created for a fighting game and its well known great fighting system, BlazBlue: Central Fight is the best 2D fighting surprise we’ve had this year.

As a tribute to one of the most important FPS game of all times, the Anniversary edition of Halo C.E. delivers a somehow dated but surely superb experience to fans of the series.

Neo the World Ends With You is a game that takes elements from the original game and manages to evolve them in the best possible way.

By combining the best gameplay elements from monumental futuristic racing franchises such as F-Zero and Wipeout, Fast RMX delivers a solid, technical impressive and absolutely rich experience.

Sexy, breathtaking, lighting fast, beautiful. If you loved the first one, hurry up and get this one too.

The Forgotten City is this year’s unexpected contender for the “GotY 2021” award. Exceptional writing and wonderfully built world, all come together in a wonderfully balanced adventure game that finds the golden line/ rule between the hardcore fist person adventures of the past and the more modern walking simulators, offering a deep experience for all type of players.

The Artful Escape definitely belongs to one of these games that appear almost out of nowhere, just to make us happy and blessed to try out. While not a title for platformer aficionados and those who crave for something challenging, The Artful Escape ends up being a pleasant surprise, and one that will stay within for long.

Pokemon X&Y set a new high point for the series with beautiful, new 3D graphics, evolved gameplay and amazing online features. Simply put, it's the perfect opportunity to fall in love with Pokemon all over again.

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.

Pokemon X&Y set a new high point for the series with beautiful, new 3D graphics, evolved gameplay and amazing online features. Simply put, it's the perfect opportunity to fall in love with Pokemon all over again.

Civilization VII is a triumphant return to form, refining what worked while innovating where needed. It reaffirms its place as a top contender in the strategy genre, offering countless ways to plan, build, and conquer. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer, you'll find yourself hooked for hours.

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

A lovingly made remaster of one of the greatest first person adventure games of all time.

Titanfall is supposed to be the first next-gen FPS. Though this might not be the case, its awesome parkour mechanics, the titan-scale battles with the Titans and the stellar online matchmaking system conduct an undeniably super enjoyable and addicting FPS experience.

Gnosia is more than just a visual novel game: It is a quest to help some characters discover universal truths. It allows players to break the boundaries of time and space, to move ahead and explore every single aspect of its expansive story.

After many years Forza Motorsport returns triumphantly, offering a truly great driving model, huge selection of cars and beautiful visuals. Nevertheless, there are some small technical kinks present and a slight shortage of racing tracks, issues that will most probably be ironed out in the next months.

A great collection properly remastered for the PS4 (the 60 fps really uplift the flow of the battles) with tons of content that will keep you occupied for days upon days!

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

It may have taken Atlus quite a long time to complete the fifth Persona game, but this was time well spent! Persona 5 is a superb JRPG filled with social messages, great gameplay and some new ideas that take the franchise to the next level.

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.

We may believe that is is overpriced, but still, it is Skyrim, one of the best, most beloved and expansive games the western RPG genre has ever given us.

With every new addition to the franchise Sports Interactive achieves new heights of realism and addiction. This is the definitive Football Manager.

Three of the most beloved platform/action games ever created on a single disc and with a budget price. You really owe it to yourself to buy this collection.

The rising success of Minecraft has, without a shred of a doubt, paved the way for the world-building genre, with Super Mario Maker 2 being a star example of this. With more building options compared to the previous edition, a new Story Mode and a vast access to an ever-changing availability of courses in Course World, Super Mario Maker 2 is here to steal away lots of our free time.

A definite must for those gamers who want to experience the full story of the Yakuza franchise.

Now that we have seen the new Hitman in its entirety we believe that Square-Enix and Io Interactive made the right decision in releasing this game in an episodic format. Hitman is a fine example of a well crafted game with superb gameplay and great graphics that returns the franchise to its former glory.

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury is a brilliant collection, that can offer hours upon hours of fun, laughter and exploration, both solo and with friends – in other words, the best way to celebrate the past achievements and what the future can offer.

Definitely not the Pokémon game that is set to include new, groundbreaking gameplay elements. However, it’s the Pokémon game that expands on the original story of the current generation, a game that is able to offer hours of gameplay to the extent that only the Pokémon series can do; but, most importantly, it is a beautiful farewell to the Alola region and to an era of Pokémon games in pure portable consoles. Looking forward to see the new heights Game Freak is going to reach with the upcoming Switch game.

Probably the best survival game we have tried to date. A game that respects the player, offers a spectacular world to explore and keeps giving new and unique experiences even after you have spent dozens of hours under the waves exploring the beautiful alien ocean.

Mature, gory and moody. This game from UK based developer Harvester Games is one of the best surprises we've had in a long time!

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.

A tribute to the Japanese nature and culture. Ghost of Tsushima manages to deviate from the ugly tropes of most open-world games by delivering a beautiful world with a solid narrative and great gameplay mechanics.

An excellent prequel to a great JRPG franchise, Octopath Traveller 0 sees the return of its distinctive pixelated visuals and deep combat system, this time elevated by the inclusion of truly memorable villains.

An exhilarating journey which stimulates the senses and breaths a fresh air of freedom, creativity and wondrous experience in both body and mind!

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

The technology used in Skylanders games and the overall experience of the portal and the toys is great. On top of that, with Swap Force we have an awesome videogame that is more than ideal for young gamers and their parents.

A pure refinement of Nintendos most brilliant and addictive gameplay designs that will appeal to everyone. Even though the new ideas are getting less with each new release in the franchise.

From now on, when you search your dictionary for the definition of the word "addiction", Trials Evolution will show up!

Even if you played the original Tri on your Wii, it's worth hunting again in this beautiful and immense world that Capcom has created.

An immersive, story-driven, supernatural adventure thriller, with enchanting and melancholic atmosphere and captivating storytelling methods that offer a genuine and personal experience to the player.

One of the best collections ever compiled. If you consider yourself a true hardcore gamer, you should definitely own agent's 47 initial adventures.

Donkey Kong Bananza may be a slow burner when it comes to rich gameplay ideas, but once it takes off, it delivers a platforming thrill worthy of standing alongside Mario Odyssey. Imaginative and utterly fun, it’s a stellar 3D addition to Donkey Kong’s legacy.

When love and passion for dungeon crawlers come together, the results are games like Torchlight. This action/RPG is the best choice for those who just canʼt wait for Diablo III. Great gameplay, long hours, addiction and a low price tag, all in one!

It could be argued that Portal didn't need a sequel, such a unique and complete experience as it was, but since it got one, it might as well be this; a game that stays true to the spirit of the original, while at the same time expanding and adding onto it, without over-complicating the experience. If this is how Valve chose to spend their time instead of developing Episode 3, we're not going to be the ones to complain!

The perfect sequel! With Moss: Book II Polyarc created a longer, refined, richer and certainly more enjoyable experience. The world of Moss is beautiful and majestic that shines through the VR technology. A must-have for PSVR owners.

Age of Empires IV is a dream-come-true for all the fans of the franchise. It has everything we wanted, most of the things we hoped for, it is accessible to newcomers and challenging to the veterans. It is built with great attention to detail and obvious passion. If we sift the game through the finest sieve, we will find some issues here and there, mostly in graphical elements and in the slight hesitation of the devs to be innovative. We will do so, though, since we always ask for the best we can have and Relic is the one who can make it happen.

Tekken 8 offers a wealth of offline and online content, featuring an enormous roster and excellent combat system. It marks in a truly great return to form for one of the classics of the fighting genre.

Persona 3 Portable's remaster is a huge opportunity for those who wanted to deal with this game, however its age -and everything that comes with it- will be a problem for those who can't stand the game design of a bygone era.

Eidos Montreal has set new standards for the gaming industry when it comes to the design and script of companions in video games. While the gameplay is “simply ok”, the love and care that was given in the creation of this world, its wonderful soundtrack, its intricate accessibility settings, its lovely storyline and its simply amazing companions and their constant banter, make Guardians of the Galaxy an absolute must play for any gamer.

This remaster of Persona 4 Golden is an excellent JRPG, which should not be missed by anyone who loves the genre.

TT Games offered what is, probably, the best LEGO game to date. Tons of stuff to do, great humor and a superb co-op mode will keep you company all through the summer.

15 years later, Dead Space remains one of the best action survival horror games and its new refreshed take is the perfect way for new players and old players alike to wear their adult diapers and jump (back) in the visceral horror of USG Ishimura.

An excellent expansion that offers a new area with high difficulty and a huge amount of content that will last for hundreds of hours.

Little Nightmares II is an important step up for Tarsier Studios. They maintain the nightmarish horror and the whole aesthetic of the first game, but with a much welcomed extended length, improved visuals and in general even more emphasis on the creepiness of the environments and excellently horrid enemies.

The second installment in the Legend of Grimrock franchise reminds us why hardcore, traditional dungeon crawlers can be so addictive and beautiful experiences. Improving in almost everything compared to the original game, The Legend of Grimrock II will take you on a journey so special like few games can.

The simplicity of the first Dragon Quest might be a hard sell for newcomers, however, the second entry is a true classic, with the new visuals elevating the experience while staying true to the original design. Additionally, some well-thought-out quality of life improvements help modernise both games.

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.

Ghost of Yotei offers some of the most beautiful visuals we have seen in the medium, period. The audiovisual aspect of the game is of top quality elevating greatly the whole experience and immersing the player to the Japanese setting. Once again, it's visceral combat is the highlight of the gameplay accompanying rightly its well-written revenge story. All in all, Sucker Punch delivers one show stealer for PS5.

Shift 2: Unleashed takes its rightful place between the "behemoths" of the industry, such as Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsport. And this is achieved through the most realistic helmet camera ever, a superb sense of driving, great graphics and the all-mighty Autolog!

Shift 2: Unleashed takes its rightful place between the "behemoths" of the industry, such as Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsport. And this is achieved through the most realistic helmet camera ever, a superb sense of driving, great graphics and the all-mighty Autolog!

Surely not your average first person shooter. On the contrary, Dishonored uses stealth in a way only the Thief games have managed to do and delivers a superb steam punk experience we haven't seen in many years.

With this sequel Neocore Games proves that the studio has tons of talent and understands quite well what it takes to create a great Action RPG. Either you're a fan of Diablo or not - don't miss the continuing adventures of Abraham.

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door offers older gamers a fantastic opportunity to relive one of Mario's best classics. Meanwhile, younger gamers should not miss out on experiencing this timeless gem.

A gorgeous, lovely remake of the original, this new Demon’s Souls versions is the perfect gateway for new players to the soulsborne genre.