The Final Chapter in the Kingdom Hearts saga comes with superb visuals, great story telling and an excellent combat system, that make all those years since the release of the previous major game in the franchise worth the wait.

Rovio did it again. The "Space" edition of Angry Birds is so addictive that you'll constantly need a charger for your iOS device.

There is no doubt that Splatoon 3 sets out on a path that has already been paved by its predecessors, leading straight to success. The game manages to provide the same sense of colorful action and enjoyment in a more refined way compared to the previous titles, though it lacks the spirit and the features that would name it as a true sequel. Until all the new features that have been promised by Nintendo become available, Splatoon 3 will remain a game that we enjoy, yet we do not truly need.

This time around, Treyarch was seriously devoted into the creation of a plot that emphasized the importance of characters and storytelling. For multiplayer fans, new modes like League Play, CODcasting and being able to live stream their games on YouTube is enough to get them excited. And, on top of that, a revamped zombies mode is there for any co-operative shooter lover.

Resident Evil HD Remaster is a golden opportunity for newcomers to face the real terror. For everyone else it is a chance to get inside that beloved mansion once again.

This War of Mine does not pull punches. Introducing the horrors of the recent Bosnian war to the mainstream and unsuspecting public, it does so with finesse and through the tearful eyes of the refuges, the simple citizens, the everyday survivors lost in a war not of their own wish or making.

Although P4 Arena's target audience are fans of the Shin Megami Tensei Persona franchise, Arc Systems Works did a great job that is capable of attracting new people.

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.

Battlefield 6 marks a great return to the formula that originally established the franchise as one of the top choices in the genre. It doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel, nor does it need to. Gunplay, movement, and sound design all earn top marks, delivering battles that feel chaotic yet grounded, exactly what’s needed to set it apart from its main competitor.

Guardian Heroes is an excellent remake of a beloved beat 'em up from the SEGA Saturn era that fans of the genre should not miss.

The creators of Bastion managed to deliver another great action/ RPG. Transistor is shorter than Bastion, but has amazing visuals, an incredible atmosphere and a superb battle system.

When Tetris meets modern music this is what you get. It's not suitable for everyone, but a few unique gaming hours are guaranteed.

An overall great sequel to the original, color-splashing action shooter. Minor improvements to the Hero mode might not be enough for veteran players, but with the multiplayer component of the game being better than ever, Splatoon 2 can easily guarantee hours and hours of co-op paintball action.

Sorry We're Closed could be described as the Signalis of 2024, offering a standout indie survival horror experience. With a unique take on love stories and well-crafted visuals reminiscent of the first PlayStation era, it draws inspiration from games like Killer7, Silent Hill, and Shadows of the Damned. The result is a memorable, atmospheric game that stands out with its own distinctive personality.

BlueTwelve definitely managed through its first title to implement in an excellent way the vision that was behind the main reason for the creation of the studio: To develop a game in which -although it suffers in terms of limited gameplay and easy riddles and puzzles- the player will feel like a cat.

With Yakuza 0 overflowing with complexity and quality material, you would have expected Yakuza 6 to go for an even larger and more spectacular final story of its main character’s ark. Surprisingly, the developers chose to trim the fat and return to the starting origins of the show. While it does feel like a step backwards in some cases, it does allows for a far more dramatic experience and believable storyline where you can actually feel the intent of the characters and get invested in them and their lives. A solid, well crafted ending to one of Sega’s greatest stars.

The return of this beloved title shines on the Switch 2, with upgraded visuals and the welcome addition of well-designed extra levels, though a few more of them would have been even better.

While it remains the best entry for new gamers into the world of Magic: The Gathering and it finally introduces us to sealed decks and custom builds, the hardcore fans of the series will probably be a little disappointed by the restrictions put on them and on the amount of basic content available.

Gameplay is virtually non-existent in Goodnight Universe, with overly simplistic puzzles that drag down the experience. Nevertheless, its story is touching and supported by solid voice acting. It’s commendable how effectively the developers convey the world through the perspective of an infant child.

A worthy addition to the franchise that will certainly please the fans. The journey of Joseph Capelli is effectively emotional, offering -finally- radically improved shooting mechanics along with a vast variety of atmospheric environments. Unfortunately, the sudden ending doesn't offer any answers or a conclusion to the Chimera saga.

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.

Octopath Traveller’s uniqueness lies in a journey in which we choose from where we begin and how we will proceed. It is a journey that travels us back to the golden age of JRP games that we sorely miss.

By creating an immersive and interesting world and story -with different endings- Triangle Strategy manages to captivate the player even though the battle system and the overall mechanics are nothing to write home about.

These are some of the best platform/ shooting games ever created. Just buy them without any hesitation!

TT games continues to deliver superb and unbelievably fun LEGO games. And LEGO Marvel Super Heroes is one of the best.

Some features from the Xbox One and PC versions are missing, but the essence of Titanfall is present in the Xbox 360 edition of Respawn's superb online shooter.

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.

A diamond in the rough, a unique post-apocalyptic world filled with dark humor, quirky situations, and an intense central story. LISA may not be widely known, but it sticks with anyone who looks past its simplistic visuals.

It's not a revolution for the franchise, but rather a safe evolution -albeit very well executed. The pacing is greatly improved, along with the necessary variety of missions for the 12+ hours adventure. An honorable mention must be made for the amazing inclusion of the mission creation tools that will probably lead to a "Little Big Planet" phenomenon.

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.

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.

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.

The rhythmic, cymbal-centric, jazz music is combined impeccably with the frenetic action of Ape Out. Taking a cue from the way the game categorizes its levels into vinyl disks we feel that we only received side A now and we still missing side B. Probably this shows how much we enjoyed the game (wanting more of it) but, nevertheless, it feels like it could benefit greatly from more content, at least in terms of levels.

By delivering the best graphics ever seen in a fighting game, rich content, superb gameplay and some great new fighters, MKX is a bold and successful new step for the franchise.

Even though the prequel to professor's first three games is not as spectacular and the formula seems a little worn out, it can still deliver some great puzzle-solving hours. Oh, and the absence of the London Life mini-game from the European version is inexcusable.

NBA 2K15 is an absolutely stunning basketball game. The graphics and the gameplay just won't stop to amaze us year after year, but unfortunately the game suffers from some serious issues in the multiplayer modes and its servers.

The well written story, mostly an afterthought in the majority of the games of its kind, is a very welcomed surprise in Katana Zero. The gameplay as well provides brutal, frenetic, challenging and utterly satisfying encounters. Alas, the whole content is finished in less than 3 hours leaving as with just a small part of a larger story arc, as it seems, and a limited number of levels that are not even close in giving as the impression that we had our fill from the action.

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.

A juicy collection, full of content that aims to introduce an entirely new audience to the series, while it manages to bring back memories to old players in the best way possible. Lack of content that would have been meaningful to the older player is a drawback, but not enough to deprive players of a fantastic collection of games that can offer hours and hours of gameplay.

Visiting the dark, twisted world of Lordran on the go must have been out of the question a few years ago, yet it finally materializes on the Nintendo Switch. While torturing our character and our mentality anytime and anywhere seems sadistic to say the least, there is no doubt that the Nintendo Switch finally got one of the must-play titles out there. Minor setbacks in visuals and controls pale in comparison to what Dark Souls really is and to the amount of experience the player gets from it.

A game that truly showcases the power and special features PS Vita has. Gravity Rush delivers a beautiful artistic design, unique to the PS Vita features and an interesting concept.

It may not offer something truly new or innovative, but Omega Ruby is a decent Pokemon game that stays true to the original edition.

With some very well implemented graphical improvements, new and tougher enemies to fight and a new story that lasts about 15 hours, the Frozen Wilds expansion for Guerrilla's action-RPG is a great addition to the lore and ideal for those who enjoyed the original game.

Built mostly for “die-hard” fans of Street Fighter and even more for those fans who grew up playing this collection’s games on the arcades, the 30th Anniversary Collection delivers almost everything it promises: Nostalgia, sweet gameplay and a chance to enjoy 30 years of fighting evolution in one package.

Creating both an 8-bit and 16-bit aesthetic is a genius idea and a very meta way for depicting the world in the past and future eras. It’s also commendable that Sabotage introduced a clever alternative to the usual double jump function we usually see in the platform genre. Though it’s filled with charm and highly competent gameplay it’s marred by exhausting backtracking (even for the genre), few enemy types and a lack of challenge.

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.

A unique and completely new idea that tries to push the adventure genre forward.

An enjoyable addition to the series, Absolution is a complex mix of the old-school series with modern gaming. A few of the changes are hit & miss and some are plain broken, but in the end it manages to offer an entertaining experience for both old fans and younger gamers alike.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus is rightfully one of the best Pokémon adventures to pass down in history. Introducing a more fluid battle system, it sets new standards in the franchise, which will be hopefully established in future games.

Its over-the-top cuteness can sometimes be out of place, but Kirby Mass Attack is surely a fun, addictive and immensely enjoyable game.

Who knew power washing could be such a relaxing and genuinely fun experience? PowerWash Simulator 2 once again proves it can make the most mundane task oddly satisfying, inviting players to spend hours cleaning everything in sight, and loving every minute of it.

The original Animal Crossing: New Horizons remains an excellent game, but the Switch 2 update is a clear disappointment. The promised technical improvements are almost negligible, and the game remains “stuck” at 30 FPS. Moreover, the new mouse controls are a mixed bag. Helpful for interior decoration, yet strangely omitted during exploration. All in all, this paid update is not worth the price.

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.

Neva's strengths, similarly with the case of Gris, lie in its touching story, exploring themes of parenthood and coming of age. We feel that a bit more challenge could enhance the experience, nevertheless, few games manage to evoke such strong feelings, especially without a single word spoken.

With a superb animation and visual style, this action-RPG by Dean Dodrill is definitely one of the best games in this year's Summer of Arcade.

Duskers’ lo-fi aesthetic and gameplay completely immersed us in the role of the captain and his efforts to remotely direct his drones on board of perilous derelict spaceships.

In a fantastic and enjoyable reconstruction of the Late Classic Era of Greece, Ubisoft Quebec feeds the gamer’s hunger with tons and tons of gameplay material with no real substance and no real relation to the spirit of the Assassin’s Creed series. Worst of all, side missions and map cleaning gameplay is baptized Main Mission material in an effortless attempt to make justice of the mmo-like mechanics of the game. This is a dead end for the series and this kind of gameplay design.

Another "job well done" by the masters at Retro Studios.

A wonderful new twist to the old puzzle platform genre.

Disgaea 4 Complete+ comes with great visuals, some new features and last, but not least, it offers all of the extra content we saw in the portable version of the game, thus making it a great value for fans of the tactical-JRPG genre.

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.

Four captivating heroines, new content for each game and lots of gameplay time guarantee three fantastic journeys into distinct worlds of alchemy that intertwine with each other and can make our quest of alchemic perfection a rather enjoyable one. Players who are ready to forgive some technical hiccups, the lack of challenge and the repetitiveness of the gameplay are due to a magical experience.

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.

Death Howl does the unthinkable by delivering a deckbuilder that isn’t a roguelike, and mostly succeeds. Its atmospheric, fantasy-infused Neolithic setting and beautiful retro visuals are paired with a well-crafted, card-based combat system. Unfortunately, excessive grinding and uneven difficulty in tougher battles can make victory feel overly dependent on RNG.

This is hands-down one of the best remasters we have seen to date. With an incredible attention to detail on all levels and a general design vibe that is oozing respect to the original material, EA has delivered the most honest and well crafted game they have released in more than a decade.

Never in the past decade we've seen such a well-built comedy/ fantasy adventure game, filled to the brim with great narration, sense of purpose and feelings of joy and despair. An absolute must have for every "adventurer".

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.

Years of updates and work have given us the best version of Street Fighter V (to date), with a perfect fighting system, tons of content and an almost flawless online mode. This is the Street Fighter for this generation you've been looking for.

Even though its style and characters are not so appealing, Watch Dogs 2 is certainly an improvement over the first game in almost every respect and one of the best games the “open-world” genre has offered in recent years.

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.

This is the "F1 2010 that should have been". With this year's edition, Codemasters offers a truly remarkable racing experience that should not be missed by fans of Formula 1.

Black Ops 6 is more than a complete Call of Duty experience marking a definite positive step for the series, making up for the bad taste left by Modern Warfare III. The gunplay is sharper than ever, the new Omni Movement system refreshes the gameplay, and the return of Zombies Mode brings a tense and enjoyable experience.

With a story that tackles the subject of bullying with grit and realism, and gameplay improvements around the block, Lost Judgement surpasses its predecessor in almost every level. But the frustrating decision to lock the wonderfully written main side stories (school stories) behind an incessant amount of mini-games and backtracking is a black mark for the series that we sincerely hope we'll never ever see again.

Xenonauts 2 is a highly competent, albeit unofficial, successor to the original XCOM. Its old-school aesthetic may be an acquired taste, but fans of this niche genre will find a deep and challenging experience, both in base management and in combat, that is highly rewarding and benefits thoughtful tactical thinking.

Even though some PC features did not make it to this version, Minecraft on the Xbox 360 is still a game that will have you hooked for months.

Kaze and the Wild Masks is 10% a nostalgic trip to platformers of the 16-bit era and 90% an ode to Donkey Kong Country from the SNES. It is full of charm, with a vibrant and detailed pixel art and with simplistic, albeit satisfying gameplay. Fans of linear 2D platformers that focus on platforming could not find a safer option for their next purchase.

Probably the best racing game we have played in years. Project CARS 2 is a fine distill of all the elements that create a great modern racing game. Realistic physics, superb graphics, flawless handling. Everything is perfected to the minute detail, offering an experience like no other in the genre.

Grundislav Games takes a big step forward with its latest adventure. Rosewater is a great Western, featuring well-written characters and a captivating story. It's also a love letter to the golden era of Sierra adventures, making it a must-play for fans of the genre, especially longtime enthusiasts.

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.

The Outer Worlds 2 is an unquestionable improvement over the first game. With a much better-written story, more memorable characters, richer combat, a greater variety of environments, and excellently designed dungeons, it stands as one of the best RPGs, if not the best, in Obsidian’s impressive library.

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.

A superb "playground" for adults, that takes the gameplay from previous entries in the franchise and lifts it to new heights.

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.

The Division 2 takes the best elements from the first game, mixes them up with bits and pieces the community has requested over the years and delivers an experience with massive content and great combat mechanics that will satisfy those who wish to dedicate all of their free time in Ubisoft's latest. There is, of course, room for many improvements, but we're sure that The Division 2 can only become better as the months go by.

Forsaken is a buffed, Taken King-like, expansion and its exactly what the game desperately needed. It adds a lot of content (especially for the hardcore part of its community) with an enormous new Raid and well hidden secrets that are enough to keep the players busy until the next DLC drops in a few months.

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!

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

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.

Exactly the sequel we were hoping for when we finished the original Valkyria Chronicles back in 2008. Deeper, denser and harder, VC4 hits all the right spots for a triumphant return to the home consoles. Only blemish, it plays, feels and looks like 2008, having copied a large amount of assets (and problems) from the original title.

PES is back to glory with this year's edition by delivering the kind of football experience players have craved since the days of PES 6.

It's not fair to say that Antichamber is a Portal clone, but it's safe to say that it is indeed one of the finest puzzle games we've seen since Valve's masterpiece.

Despite its flaws Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed is an all-around better game than it's predecessor and a great homage to Sega's glorious past. It won't convert those faithful to Mario Kart, but it surely offers some good kart racing action and a fun alternative for fans of the genre.

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.

A monumental achievement in game design that closes the circle of the Dark Souls series in the best possible way.

Without any real competition to push the genre forward, 2K Czech delivered a solid, fun and quite enjoyable tennis game. But in the future, we'd like to see something more bold and innovative.

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.

Once again, blatant microtransactions stand out as NBA 2K26’s biggest flaw. Still, fans will appreciate the many core improvements, most notably the new ProPlay Engine, which at last delivers smoother and more realistic animations.

Unfortunately, the open world segments, one of the biggest additions in Exodus, have the constant feel of fillers, devoid of any noteworthy substance. It is an aspect of the game that could benefit of significant overhaul or scrapped altogether in a potential (and very welcome) sequel. On the other hand, the shooting is extremely satisfying and the more linear levels that come from the main missions bring the high-quality design, variety and claustrophobic feeling that fans of the series come to expect. All in all it is a Metro experience albeit with some… fat that could be trimmed.