A spectacular and horrifying ending for a long-running adventure series. Black Mirror 3 overcomes the challenge, surpasses it's predecessors and offers a great adventure full of mystery and true terror!

It’s more than obvious that Bloodstained could be very well named “Castlevania” and nobody would mistake it as a true sequel to Symphony of the Night. Igarashi managed to completely capture and expand one of the more influential metroidvania titles no matter if sometimes it may look a tad familiar.

Lacking only in its multiplayer modes, SoulCalibur VI takes the franchise to a whole new level of storytelling while keeping alive and even improving on the great fighting style and mechanics we know and love for more than 20 years.

Another ninja returns from the past offering an excellent experience. Musashi is a beast, thanks to a satisfying combat system that’s deep yet accessible. Strong level design elevates the platforming, while light metroidvania elements make backtracking a joy.

Moon Studios delivered a beautiful and vivid world while also providing challenging platforming that is supported by well-refined gameplay mechanics. This is Metroidvania at its finest and a great addition to the Xbox One library.

Borderlands 4 is a fantastic new addition to a beloved FPS franchise. It’s the most mature entry yet, without sacrificing its trademark irreverent humor. The shooting is as fun as ever, with a myriad of exciting guns keeping the action fresh even dozens of hours in. This is a game that will keep you busy for a long time to come.

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.

This expansion manages to surpass the original game, standing strong as the go-to entry even for newcomers to the franchise. Dying Light: The Beast shines with its more compact map, engaging quests, and the ever-satisfying thrill of bashing zombies.

A beautiful experimental indie game, Hohokum manages to offer an exhilarating experience in a surreal and psychedelic world that aims in its exploration rather than the pursuit of completing goals. As fascinating as it is the complete absence of objectives as well as its peculiar design will surely divide players into lovers and haters camps.

This edition of Diablo III is quite different from its PC "brother", but still offers an addictive and superb action-rpg/dungeon crawler experience.

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.

Simplicity is the name of the game here. And with this simplicity Nintendo offers, once again, a great puzzle-platformer suited for everyone.

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.

Year by year, EA's NHL series keeps getting marginally better. The 2011-12 edition has more options, improved AI and greater depth. But the formula is starting to feel a bit old and makes us feel that the time has come for a complete reconstruction.

An exceptional indie game that utilizes perfectly its unique and fresh idea of rhythm-based roguelike. Its non-stop action, extremely fair high difficulty, and large variety of unique enemies form an utterly addictive experience.

Even though some long lasting problems -like the poor AI- are still here, the new edition of PES is one of the best representations of the "beautiful game".

The problems with the multiplayer modes of the game are still there, but you can't overlook the greatness of the 4 games this package offers.

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.

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.

Even though DiRT 3 does not have major improvements over the previous games, the fact that it incorporates "Rally modes" -that Europeans will surely love- gives it a more "global" appeal. Oh, and the technology that is uses has no match!

Even though DiRT 3 does not have major improvements over the previous games, the fact that it incorporates "Rally modes" -that Europeans will surely love- gives it a more "global" appeal. Oh, and the technology that is uses has no match!

It's bigger, more enjoyable and quite better than its predecessors. But the formula has now been used too much. Ubisoft needs to make some major changes in the next installment.

It's bigger, more enjoyable and quite better than its predecessors. But the formula has now been used too much. Ubisoft needs to make some major changes in the next installment.

Α gorgeous blast from the past, Irony Curtain is a tribute to all of the 90s comedy adventures, with an intriguing spin of adding a self deprecating humorous view behind the curtain of an unknown cold-war state.

Dead Rising belongs to a different era, characterized by abundant experimentation. This is a game that thrives on intricacies, like its highly punishing time limits for completing even the main missions. It remains a unique zombie game with the potential to offer an unforgettable experience.

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

There's nothing really innovative in Mario Kart 8, but there's a ton of fun to be had, whether you play alone, with your friends in the same living room or even better online.

A fine example of a great free-to-play game. Hearthstone is not only an addictive and well designed card game, but absolutely fair with gamers that do not wish to spend money on it.

More than 15 hours long, engaging atmosphere, rich level design, 4-player co-op mode and the Rage system. These are some of the things that make us think that the €10,99 launch price makes The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing one of the best indie experiences available on Steam right now.

Switch owners can now see firsthand what can only be described as the ultimate ode to Dragon Ball. While the 30 FPS performance is noticeable, it doesn’t hinder the game’s easy-to-learn, hard-to-master fighting system or the richness of its content.

EA continues to dominate the fields, whether they are made of grass or ice. The 2014 edition of NHL is one of the best that has come out and the addition of the NHL 94 arcade edition makes it even more valuable.

By staying true to its legacy and at the same time by implementing new trends, like the ever learning A.I. of the Dojo mode, Samurai Shodown proves there's plenty of room in this day and age for 2D fighting games. More so if these games are as finely crafted as the new Samurai Shodown.

With improvements on the crafting and material accessing mechanisms, with new items and recipes, new ways to explore and with interesting characters to interact, Dragon Quest Builders 2 improves itself compared to the first game of the series and combines a compelling storyline and the crafting mechanisms in a way that even the pioneers of the genre have not done so far. Minor issues might take points from our building experience, but Dragon Quest Builders 2 is a crafting adventure not to be missed.

After Shredder’s Revenge, Dotemu returns with another loving ode to classic beat ’em ups. Marvel: Cosmic Invasion features an excellent roster of both beloved and obscure Marvel characters, backed by a satisfying and richly designed combat system. It doesn’t exactly tread new ground for the genre, but that doesn’t detract from the fact that this is yet another strong entry in the ongoing renaissance of classic beat ’em ups.

Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition is obviously a great game that every gamer must play. It is a pity though that the whole "Enhanced" title falls sort since most of the additions and improvements exist as free mods.

The Italians at Milestone prove again that "two wheeled" games are their forte. MotoGP 13 is the most realistic and demanding motorcycle game of the past decade and a must-buy for MotoGP enthusiasts.

Final Fantasy XIV Stormblood is a great successor to Heavensward, comes with an engaging story, well-developed characters, and gameplay changes that will keep you occupied in the world of Eorzea for many, many hours.

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

Armello is as close as we can get to a board game experience, and a great one at that. Its rules are quite deep and very well thought, providing a well-balanced mixture of luck and skill.

A fine puzzle adventure game, with an intriguing, deep storyline, great pacing and a multitude of interesting and challenging puzzles.

A respectful tribute to a nearly dead, but never forgotten genre, Legend of Grimrock reminds us the pure basics that can make an RPG so much fun to play: addictive gameplay, strong difficulty & puzzles and pure gripping cold atmosphere.

Both of these games can function as satisfying substances for the thirsty for more God of War fans. However, while Chains of Olympus is legitimately a washed out God of War experience exclusively for PSP players, Ghost of Sparta could stand right next to the original trilogy and claim a place in the heart of the fans, as equal.

Don't let the Portal similarities fool you. This is a cleverly designed puzzle game with its own identity, that will keep you hooked for hours upon hours.

Featuring a wide variety of mini-games that cleverly utilize the unique features of the Switch 2, this offers a fun and engaging experience for both solo and multiplayer play

It doesn’t matter if you care or not about skateboarding. OlliOlli is one of those games that looks like they can only be made by an indie developer.

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

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.

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.

Metal Gear Rising proves that the Japanese industry can still amaze, and solidifies Platinum Games as one of the top action-games developers. If you're a fan of the hack 'n' slash genre don't miss this one.

An NBA 2K game is once again being plagued by microtransactions that enrage gamers. But on the other hand, the production values, the gameplay and the overall presentation of NBA 2K20 are over the roof, having no match in sports games. At the end of the day, you must be the one to judge if this high quality balances out the cons of the "loot boxes blight".

This sequel improves many of the original's gameplay elements even though without reinventing the wheel. Once again, reconnecting the world through its unique online cooperation is enough to hook players for hours, especially with the new map of Australia being so diverse and a joy to traverse. However, the main plot is a step back from the first game. While it's still well-written and features excellently directed cutscenes, its twists and turns often fall flat, and some plot threads lead nowhere.

It is genuinely positive to have the next installment of a series like Darksiders in today’s market. With remarkable level design and robust combat system, Darksiders III is a must have for the fans and a great action-adventure recommendation for everyone else.

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.

Αn unforgiving and difficult to master Turn-based strategy RPG set in a low fantasy universe, that rewards the persistent and patient player. A perpetual battle for survival and the constant need for adapting new gameplay tactics is only held back by the total randomness in many aspects of the game. This randomness is at the same time charming and repulsive.

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.

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.

Grey Goo is a traditional Real Time Strategy game, loyal to the genres’ core gameplay mechanics. Additionally, the production values, graphics and music are first rate. It may have a steep learning curve for newcomers, but the intuitive tutorials and UI will guide those interested in the game smoothly through its multiple assimilation levels.

A great successor to the original game that comes with enhanced RPG elements and great multiplayer and online features.

It's a great remake of a beloved and classic Zelda game. It is not Ocarina of Time, but Links' darkest hour will keep you hooked for hours.

It is a great fanservice to the Legend of Zelda series with iconic moments from the various games viewed under a different perspective. A good addition to the Switch library that, unfortunately, doesn’t provide a good incentive for old players to come back to it for one last, third time.

It’s a game that provides a traditional PlatinumGames experience with immersive, fast-paced and breath-taking battles and a system of exploration that spans the various levels the game’s world can offer. Despite a few shortcomings, Astral Chain is a game that can keep players busy while waiting for the big, upcoming entries for the Switch.

Game Atelier proved to be the ideal developer for modernizing fully the Wonder Boy series. The visuals are exquisitely vibrant with a very charming cartoony vibe and the metroidvania design is up with the best of the genre, thanks to a large world that is filled with secrets and opportunities to cleverly utilize every newly acquired ability.

Yes, it is walking somewhat close to the interactive movie genre of Telltale, but unlike those games there is actual gameplay, challenge and mystique while the choices in discussions are done expertly with reason and skill and they affect the game organically. While some (us included) might have some issues with the removal of more traditional adventure mechanisms, the world of Dreamfall: Chapters is so expertly created and its story so magnificently written that it is easy to overlook any issues and just get absorbed in this incredible tale.

Rise of the Tomb Raider is a whole level above its predecessor. Almost every aspect of the game is executed better than it did in TR so what we have is the definition of a worthy sequel that establishes the revamped TR as a new gaming chapter in the industry. The only setback is the highly extreme enemy A.I. which leads to a havoc-like situations amidst several gunfights.

Even though the single player campaign is quite poor and a replica of the Modern Warfare franchise, the multiplayer part of Battlefield 3 has no equal and it is sure to deliver hour upon hour of superb online battles.

Poor loot and some technical issues aside, Respawn has managed the impossible. In an era full of divisiveness and frustration around the recent Star Wars movies and games, Fallen Order is hands-down the best Star Wars experience since Lucasfilm got sold to Disney and everything changed. It is a great start for what could become an amazing series and we sincerely hope we can see more of this in the future.

The modern setting is a bit awkward and some design choices made by MercurySteam can be frustrating, but Lords of Shadow 2 is a true and great Castlevania game in its own right.

Mario Tennis Fever fixes many of the issues of previous titles, delivering a significantly improved sequel packed with content. Fans of the Mario universe will especially enjoy jumping into matches with their favourite characters, thanks to the expanded roster and gameplay that’s easy to learn but hard to master.

For just 0.79 euros you get an addictive, fun and full of humor strategy/ RPG game that will keep you good company.

An engaging metaphysical thriller that oozes charm and gore, Cognition is a series with such a breathtaking storyline that makes us want to beg for a TV mini series.

Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue is a great collection for fans and also for newcomers to the franchise.

Citadelum is an easy to learn historical city builder that feels right at home in the portable mode offered by Switch 2. While it may not break new ground for the genre, its streamlined design can provide many fun hours of building your own Roman Empire.

An overall improvement over the first game, Tormented Souls 2 stands as a heartfelt ode to the golden era of survival horror. It pays loving homage to Resident Evil and Silent Hill (among others), offering a satisfying variety of clever puzzles, diverse environments, and unsettling enemies. Hopefully, in time, some of its debilitating technical issues will be ironed out.

If you longed for an Advance Wars sequel you can finally stop searching for it. WarGroove is a true spiritual successor, and even though it doesn’t take many changes with the formula it is nevertheless filled with charming and highly challenging (albeit fare) content.

A superb twin-stick shooter by the creators of Super Stardust HD, that is probably the best exclusive launch game for the PS4.

Almost five years after its initial release, Paradox's sci-fi epic graces Sony's console and finally brings the fully fledged experience and thrill of managing every aspect of a galactic empire, from sociopolitical decisions to starship designs. Tantalus' port successfully translates the PC controls, enabling players to boldly go where no other Strategy game has gone before on consoles, and it's a journey worth making.

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

You really can't go wrong with Pikmin 3. It's a beautiful, addictive and unique little strategy game that will keep you hooked on your couch all the way through the end of this summer.

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.

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.

11 Bit Studios has certainly established itself as a master of the survival and base-building genre. Once again, they put a unique spin on it, this time through a sci-fi setting and the compelling theme of cloning. The game presents plenty of ethical choices and deep (micro)management, all of which are made much more accessible thanks to its incredibly well-designed UI.

Even though the scale of this edition is not as grand as its PC sibling, by now you definitely know what to expect from Minecraft.

For anyone growing up with Hero Quest, Dark Quest 4 is an easy recommendation. The developers show real love for the classic tabletop experience, delivering charming aesthetics and a wealth of content, from diverse heroes to a generous lineup of quests.

The signs of time have indicated the return of the Prime Evils on the Nintendo Switch. The most recent version of Diablo 3 comes on the Switch, bringing all the devilishly addictive gameplay and hellishly haunting stories and lore on the go. It’s the Diablo 3 game that we all know and have loved so far, despite its graphical compromises and the lack of addition of any new content, and promises to carry players to the world of Sanctuary one last time.

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.

By reminding us the glory days of the Destruction Derby franchise combined with the great gameplay of their own FlatOut series, Bugbear gave us a sorely missed and absolutely fun arcade racing experience.

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

Senua’s descent to the darkest corners of psychosis is one of those rare gems which proves that videogames can use their strengths to tell a story with such efficiency that no other storytelling medium could replicate. Hellblade let us be Senua, and by that it let us see through her perception of reality, and on some level understand it.

Even though there's not much time for the player to get attached with the 5 new characters, 400 Days retains all the high quality and great storytelling we're used to by Telltale.

The Dragon Quest II HD-2D Remake beautifully reimagines the original with great visuals. While its traditional gameplay mechanics might deter newer players, fans of classic JRPGs, particularly those with nostalgia for Dragon Quest, will thoroughly enjoy the experience.

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

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.

It may not be as famous as the Worms franchise, but Team 17's HD edition of the classic game from the 1990s is as great and addictive as it always has been.

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.

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.

The beautiful aesthetic of Death’s Door is elevated by the amazing soundtrack establishing a world that is a pure joy to explore. A well-rounded isometric adventure with combat that is fast without being overly punishing, consistently clever level design, and story that presents an enjoyable dark fairy tale with nice humorous touches.

For anyone feeling nostalgic for the RTS era of Command & Conquer and Red Alert, Tempest Rising is here to fill that gap. Its lengthy and exciting campaign, along with its balanced and diverse pair of factions, is sure to keep you hooked for hours.

With a set of great new characters, some tweaking on the fighting mechanics and a superb online mode, the "Ultimate" version of Marvel vs. Capcom 3 is a must buy for those who missed the original version.