Children of the Sun has a truly unique premise, an achievement that has become quite rare, even for the always imaginative indie scene.

Stellar Blade has an excellent combat system, rich and lengthy content and an extended bestiary to support its longevity. The developers, Shift Up, created a soulslike with its own identity thanks to its well made post-apocalyptic, sci-fi setting and a good balance between linear and open-world segments that never outstay their welcome.

The return of Outcast unfortunately seems to be quite a bit stuck to the past. It's an open world experience akin to something Ubisoft would develop but without a similar big budget veil that could cover (to some extent) the repetitive quest structure and derivative gunplay.

Clocking in just around 2 hours, HappyFunland is anything but fun due to its repetitive gameplay, inexistent physics and many bugs.

Thanks to its nice and quite unique aesthetic that looks like its drawn with a pen, comic style, Saviorless can draw the attention of platform fans. Its a short and mature adventure, with serviceable platforming, albeit overtly simplistic in all its aspects (other than the visuals), be it its gameplay, puzzles and storytelling.

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

Dragon's Dogma 2 offers a truly distinct open world experience. Its vibrant and believable fantasy world continuously delivers surprises and memorable encounters, fostering a remarkable sense of adventure from beginning to end.

WWE 2K24 comes with a fair amount of improvements, which make it the most enjoyable entry of the series so far. Fans of WWE should not miss it.

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

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

Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth is a truly phenomenal game, and such a high quality production that should be the new benchmark for JRPGs.

Skull and Bones is the byproduct of a tumultuous development cycle, a game that is devoid of any vision other than incorporating a GAAS store.

Splatoon 3: Side Order is a worthwhile DLC complementing excellently the main game. It could include a bit more variety in its objectives and levels, nevertheless, its great visuals and fun gameplay will surely be appreciated by fans of the game.

Alone in the Dark doesn't try to offer anything more than a typical survival horror experience. However, this turns out to be part of its charm, providing more or less a nostalgic experience that would make any fan of the genre to reminisce about the golden, PS2 era of survival horrors.

The Outlast Trials definitively manages to differentiate itself from the previous titles. It achieves that be becoming a coop game without losing its horror elements in the process. Its repetitive nature may be the one major shortcoming, nevertheless, fans of the genre should not miss it.

The Thaumaturge has a immensely interesting lore foundation but, alas, it never manages to build upon it. The plot development is highly derivative and just plain tiring and slow, while its combat system becomes repetitive quickly, despite having some nice ideas.

It's becoming increasingly difficult for a game to truly make a mark in the metroidvania genre, but ULTROS manages to leave an impression, thanks to its mesmerizing psychedelic visuals and thanks to its well thought-out time loop design.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is most probably the magnum opus (so far) of Don't Nod, which is a remarkable achievement, considering the great games they have developed so far. The haunting atmosphere is excellent, the writing is thoughtful and mature, and the gameplay gracefully completes the package.

Despite some shortcomings, the overall experience of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is definitively a positive one. The content is extensive and the production values are very high. The plot may sometimes feel stretched a bit too thin, probably a "side-effect" of its longevity, but the excellent writing of its characters more than overcome this.

Helldivers 2 offers a highly fun coop experience, optimally in short bursts and with friends. It doesn't hide some serious signs of repetition and extremely slow character progression, but its hectic battles and excellent shooting can easily convince anyone to come back again and again for the fight against the insectoids and cyborgs.

All in all Mario VS Donkey Kong is a fine remake with some good additions which will be appreciated by anyone who played the original. Nevertheless, by being a very faithful recreation of the original game means that some of its mechanics are showing their age.

Unfortunately, Jujutsu Kaisen: Cursed Clash is a quite disappointing fighting game with a very derivative and problematic combat system. Moreover, the succinct storytelling means that the game seems to be aimed only for the anime series fans and no one else.

The Last Train Home delivers a unique RTS experience, even if not without some issues with its A.I. and UI. Thankfully, the well-made combination of strategy with survival aspects and the well-written story more than overcome these issues.

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.

The inhumane period of The Great War is depicted masterfully in War Hospital. It's a truly unique theme for the genre of RTS with deep gameplay and an extensive campaign. However, the use of gamepad in the console version is far from optimal, causing it to fall behind the much better suited PC version.

While all the chapters of this Ace Attorney collection shine in their beginnings and endings, they do have some tiresome segments in their middles. Despite these shortcomings, players who are willing to overcome them they will discover a wonderfully colorful cast and great writing.

While Tiger Blade shows promise of becoming a truly good speedrunning arcade VR game (after some major patches), it currently suffers from significant character character handling issues that hamper the overall experience.

Another Code: Recollection is a well-made remaster that skillfully combines both games of the series, presenting the full story in a nice and cohesive package.

This remaster is a great refinement of the already excellent original, The Last of Us Part II. Newcomers should not miss out on experiencing one of the best games released. Additionally, there is enough extra content to warrant a return for those who have already played it.

While Suicide Squad may not be a complete trainwreck, it can barely be described as anything better than a "guilty pleasure". Despite offering a diverse and well-made traversal options alongside a fun group of mischief characters, the experience is dragged down by truly uninspired enemy design and variety, as well as derivative and extremely repetitive mission design.

Vertigo 2 is undoubtedly one of the standout games for PlayStation VR 2 and a must-play for shooter fans. It's safe to say that until Half-Life: Alyx arrives on PlayStation 5, this is the next best option for a story-driven shooter.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is a tired FPS following the tired 'open world template' that Ubisoft seems to apply across its major releases. The gameplay is highly derivative, the story and characters are utterly trite, and, all in all, even its admittedly great visuals cannot salvage a game that imparts a sense of busywork from start to finish.

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.

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

Despite its charming gothic aesthetic reminiscent of Bloodborne, The Last Faith, unfortunately, lacks depth in terms of combat and falls short in its platforming aspects.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown demonstrates that the series remains highly relevant. The return to its 2D roots proved to be an excellent choice, showcasing a metroidvania design that stands among the best in the genre.

Unfortunately, the new Hellboy game is almost devoid of anything of value, with the exception of the nice-looking cel-shaded graphics. Alas, the gameplay is extremely repetitive and simplistic, the challenge is almost non-existent and the environments, as well as the enemies, are seriously lacking in variety.

Phantom Rose 2 presents itself with some unique visuals, but it could prove a bit difficult to convince fans of card-based games that it offers anything unique in the genre.

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

Sanabi is one of those (very) few action platform games which apply almost all of its focus to the story and characters. As such, its main draw is its plot, which thankfully is quite interesting and well written, holding the whole experience to the end. On the other hand, its gameplay, though well made, is lacking in terms of challenge and in the sense of moveset and abilities progress.

This new version of Super Mario RPG is a by the numbers remake that follows to the dot the content of the original. Its updated visuals are very nicely done while also it provides some welcoming QoL improvements. However, fans of the original can hardly expect any surprises. Be that as it may it still provides a nice excuse for a trip down the memory lane.

Unfortunately, EA Sports WRC is not one of Codemasters' best moments. On one hand the driving model is excellent and the variety of racing tracks is quite good but on the other hand it's a step back in terms of visuals while also its career mode could be described, generously, as derivative.

Modern Warfare 3 is one of the most blatant misfires of the Call of Duty series. Its campaign is lackluster and the overall quality and quantity of its online content gives the impression that it would be much more fitting as a DLC instead of a full-priced game.

Talos Principle 2 proves to be a worthy successor of the excellent first game. Once more its puzzles are designed almost to perfection and its deeply philosophical story provides an integral gravitas to the whole adventure.

The first part of the collection includes some of the most influential and unique games of a bygone era. New and old gamers alike have a great opportunity of reliving these gems albeit with some technical caveats from Konami's emulation of those titles.

It's extremely difficult to present something completely fresh in a metroidvania game but Laika: Aged Through Blood achieves that hard-earned goal. Thanks to the well-made motorbike handling and clever ideas in regards to shooting, alongside a touching and dramatic story this "motorvania" is a must addition to the fans of the genre.

A Perfect Day presents a bittersweet story, ground to reality and in a position to create some truly heart-warming feelings. Unfortunately, many of the secondary characters are devoid of any personality while also some quality of life shortcomings, relating to the simplistic gameplay, drags the whole experience down a bit.

In very few words, Achilles: Legends Untold is a (very) low budget version of Diablo 4. Any class system is absent, the enemy variety is seriously lacking, the upgrade system is quite derivative and the combat system changes from tactical to pure button mashing half-way through. Nevertheless, it maintains enough pleasant non-stop and easy going action that it could very well qualify as a "guilty pleasure" game.

Creative Assembly shows serious signs of fatigue in this new iteration of Total War. This new sequel lacks any kind of ambition or innovations, with its limited content impacting its replayability and the subpar A.I. leaving a lot to be desired. Pharaoh ends up being one of the more weak entries of the series.

Quite unexpectedly Robocop: Rogue City far surpassed our expectations. It really captures the essence of the first two films, offering a true sequel. Teyon managed to fully deliver the feeling of becoming Robocop.

Unfortunately, Payday 3 is not the sequel that fans of the series where expecting. Its content is lacking but, more importantly, the shooting is weak and the AI is especially problematic.

The myriad of mini games offered in the new WarioWare game can guarantee hours of fun and laughs, especially when played with friends.

The first DLC of the excellent Resident Evil 4 remake could lead to some mixed feelings. On one hand its quality matches the high quality of the base game, delivering satisfying action against old and new enemies, with gameplay that holds a few welcoming surprises. On the other hand, the story of Ada Wong is so integral to the main story that it poses the question: should it be included in the main game instead of being offered as a paid DLC?

The Gap offers a well written story about the difficult subject of loss, focusing on the unbearable pain this can cause to a person. Unfortunately the experience is held back because of its almost non-existent gameplay and overly simplistic puzzles.

A fast arcade racer filled with imagination in its track design. The sequel to the excellent Hot Wheels Unleased can offer loads of fun hours to younger ages as well as adults, which may fill a nostalgic rush thanks to the great selection and depictions of their favourite Hot Wheels.

Lords of the Fallen more than meets our expectations offering a vast and intricately designed world in the same vein as the first Dark Souls. It doesn't reinvent the wheel but this doesn't stop it from being one of the best, if not the best, soulslikes not made by From Software.

Ghostrunner 2 retains the fast paced action through the lenses of a cyberninja, keeping the adrenaline high, even if it has a certain "expansion" feeling. It will certainly offer an enjoyable new experience for fans of the first game, however, it could benefit from more risks in its core gameplay elements.

Detective Pikachu Returns is an especially simplistic game with very slow pace, non-existent challenge and a lot of backtracking. Nevertheless, a decent story in addition to its cute visuals may offer a passable experience for fans of Pikachu.

Tennis On-Court is lacking in terms of content and its technical prowess to truly justify its price tag. It's an unfortunate situation considering that the gameplay is up to the task.

Murder on the Orient Express may not have the best balance between storytelling and puzzles, however, it still offers well-written characters, an excellent story and good voice overs. All in all it's a very good "excuse" for fans of Hercule Poirot to revisit one of his most famous cases.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder is a fine example of a game created with utter love and passion from its development team. Every fan of Mario owes it to themselves to add the new entry of the franchise to their collection, earning in extend a truly memorable gaming experience.

The puzzle experience that Cocoon delivers is truly one of kind, thanks to the concept of worlds within worlds which is used for a diverse selection of clever puzzles that are a joy to solve.

Thanks to excellent animations, rich and developed character and well-crafted surprises Spider-man 2 is one of the best super-hero games out there.

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.

Operation Wolf Returns is a fun blast from the past, at least for the short time it lasts. With replayability being next to non existent it's difficult to recommend it, in its full-price tag, to anyone other than highly nostalgic gamers fond of their arcade memories.

Beyond the cracks of mediocrity someone might be able to spot a glimpse of the developer's vision in No Son of Mine. Alas, this only exaggerates the fact that this indie horror ends up being really mediocre and derivative.

We may not be fans of the new, open-world approach of this new tactical stealth game, but Mimimi once again shows that they have mastered the intricacies of the genre.

Gunbrella definitely includes a unique gameplay tool and presents charming pixel-art aesthetic. Unfortunately, its storytelling, though not bad per se, constantly pauses the action to a frustrating degree. Moreover, the level design leaves a lot to be desired, which is a shame considering that the eponymous weapon is a joy to use.

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.

Afterdream may be quite short adventure game but a quality one nonetheless. It's definitely a work of passion delivering a well written story, nice aesthetics and satisfying puzzles.

The developers of Lies of P can be proud of having created one of the best, if not the best, soulsborne game made by a non-FromSoftware studio. Be that as it may, we really hope that in their next game they will try creating a more unique aesthetic untethered from copying the visuals of Bloodborne to such an extent.

The name might be changed but the essence of the game remains the same. This means that EA Sports FC 24 is not an evolution of the -formerly known- FIFA series but mostly the expected annual update.

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.

The soft-reboot of one of the oldest fighting series is coming with certain shortcomings, like lackluster single-player offerings beyond the 6-hour campaign. Nevertheless, amazing graphics, a nicely paced campaign, and the brutally enhanced combat more than make up for these issues.

Even though the new Telltale game is accompanied with the limitations of the previous games of the company, it nevertheless do justice to the source material, presenting well-written characters and story.

Ad Infinitum presents a well written nightmarish story about both the WW1 atrocities and the trauma caused to children by a dysfunctional and harsh family environment. The caveat is that these two stories are as disjointed as they sound, regardless of the quality of the writing they have separately.

NBA2K24 is more than ever a prime example of a game that is made with the mentality to fulfill the wildest microtransactions dreams of the executives and stakeholders of the publisher. Between the constant pressure to throw more money in its virtual store you can find a hidden and excellent basketball game.

Offering a vast universe filled with well-written and diverse stories Starfield is certainly a highly enjoyable game. Be that as it may, it comes along with certain shortcomings which more than anything stress out the need of Bethesda to (finally) invest in a new game engine.

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.

The new Daymare game may be an actual step up from its predecessor although that doesn't say much, since it goes from abysmal to favorably mediocre. However, the developers at least managed to create a survival horror that could be defined as "guilty pleasure".

It's could never a good sign when a musical game isn't in the position to offer a memorable playlist. Unfortunately, Samba de Amigo is a forgettable experience which at best may offer a few laughs when played with friends.

Fans of cRPG couldn't have hoped for a better sequel of one of the most revered franchises in the history of this genre. Larian Studios should be proud for setting new standards, creating a highly ambitious reactive world filled to the brim with quality content, accompanied by a deep combat system and excellent writing.

Disney Illusion Island is an excellent choice for both parents and their children. It's certainly aimed to a younger audience but its low challenge doesn't hinder the utterly enjoyable coop experience.

Armored Core returns with an excellent soft reboot. Its gameplay is the real star making us feel like a true pilot of a powerful mech, zooming through epic dystopic vistas and fighting highly challenging but satisfying bosses.

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.

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.

Fort Solis is a tedious and slow-burning experience without a real payoff for all the mystery it builds up. Devoid of any set pieces or story development worthy of any kind of discussion its only high point is the inclusion of highly talented actors.

With Atlas Fallen, Deck13 tries to expand their audience by trying their luck to the open world genre. Unfortunately, it's in no position to offer anything truly memorable, ending up as an amalgamation of derivative design, gameplay, traversal etc.

The annual entry of Formula 1 game is, as expected, an update and not an evolution for the series. Be that as it may, it offers a mesmerizing driving experience, accompanied by a well-made and lengthy career mode that would definitely keep the fans occupied until the inevitable F1 24.

Remnant 2 follows its predecessor to the letter albeit by improving every single aspect. It doesn't really need to innovate the genre, thanks to its utterly satisfying gunplay, myriads of secrets, excellent replayability and a diverse set of levels, enemies and bosses.

Fans of cRPG couldn't have hoped for a better sequel of one of the most revered franchises in the history of this genre. Larian Studios should be proud for setting new standards, creating a highly ambitious reactive world filled to the brim with quality content, accompanied by a deep combat system and excellent writing.

Aliens: Dark Descent comes almost out of nowhere to present the first game that truly captures the essence of James Cameron’s Aliens movie. Tindalos Interactive expertly creates a tactical game built from the ground up for the gamepad, that provides the tension and fear that should be expected when a small team of marines must fight for their life against ferocious aliens.

After a full decade of absence, Pikmin is back! With new areas to explore, new Pikmin and more strategy, Pikmin 4 is gearing up to becoming this summer’s most popular game. Some hiccups might t show up here and there but despite this, Pikmin 4 can safely guarantee many hours of exploration, battles, collections all in Dandori style.

From the creators of the excellent Final Fantasy XIV the new single player entry of the franchise is nothing short of a triumph. Spectacular set pieces, intriguing storylines, one of the best love stories we have seen in any Final Fantasy to date and a great combat system are all working in tandem for an unforgettable experience.

Diablo IV is one more entry in the franchise we love to hate and hate that we love. It’s a game where hours are passing by with breakneck speed. Fortunately it retains all the positive aspects that the series is known for, albeit we would have liked it if it showed a bit more creativity in the starting roster of classes.

Street Fighter 6 delivers an excellent sequel full of online and offline content that retains the status of the franchise as the king of the fighting genre. It is certainly no small feat managing to not only reach but also surpass the already high bar of its predecessor.

From its abysmal graphics to its utter failure of delivering Middle Earth in any interesting way, this is an example of a game that should be scrapped from its concept inception.

Cave Digger 2: Dig Harder is a co-op roguelike cave exploration game based on a repetitive cycle of exploring caves-mines and collecting. The gameplay loop, while simple, is effective and the game's four-player co-op mode makes runs much more entertaining. However, the movement system and some technical issues detract from the gameplay experience.