With a charming 8bit esthetic inspired by the era of the NES, Shovel Knight delivers an easy but addictive, beautiful designed and well executed experience.

It’s a hat-trick for Konami, as Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 continues the successful streak made by the two previous titles in the series. It manages to represent the essence of the "beautiful game", with fluid, top-notch gameplay, while introducing some new elements to the franchise. A truly great title, Pro Evolution Soccer 2017 is a must have for hardcore and casual football fans alike.

A rich, fast-paced and suitable-for-all-tastes fighter from Capcom. Not as hardcore and well-crafted as Super Street Fighter IV, but highly enjoyable nonetheless.

A great JRPG which will satisfy friends of the genre as it offers an interesting story, well-written characters, satisfying challenge and a great battle system.

Nioh 2 is, in a nutshell, the improved "masocore" experience of the first installment. With more choices on the player’s arsenal, the next chapter of the Yokai infested Japan is a welcoming challenge for new and veterans alike.

There is no need to talk extensively about The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt since it has already been more than 4 years since the day of its release. This time, a game that is among the crowing jewels of the RPG genre is gracing Switch with its presence, bringing the full Witcher 3 experience on a handheld device. While the shortcomings stemming from the mediocre visuals are many, the players who are ready to accept them can proudly walk along with the White Wolf on the Portable Path.

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is the expansion to a masterpiece that we never thought we needed until we started playing it. Featuring new locales, a new hub and a variety of monsters old and new alike, Sunbreak adds a new level of challenge that was expected by series veterans, as well as new gameplay features that newcomers to the series will enjoy.

Two superb games now available in their best console version. If you haven't played them in the past, this is a perfect chance to enjoy two of PlantinumGame's best efforts.

When a game so enjoyable and exciting -as the On Fire Edition of NBA Jam is- is offered in such an affordable price, then you know you're on for a real treat.

SteamWorld Dig 2 is an improved sequel in almost every aspect, compared with the first one. The act of digging can’t get much more fun thanks to the simplistic yet highly engrossing gameplay. It helps that the union of western tropes with steampunk is such a charming combination.

An excellent, unique, packed with content and replayability game, that will keep you hooked for hours upon hours.

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.

Overall Destiny 2 manages to satisfy while it fails to impress. Even though it certainly offers way more content than its predecessor, it does not strive to make a bold step to exceed expectations. Some may say that this should not have been a sequel in the first place and they are not entirely wrong. From a technical standpoint and judging by the abundance of content, it rightfully deserves to be called a sequel. However, when it comes to the story and campaign, it could have just as easily been another expansion to Destiny.

Once again Nintendo delivers a great, addictive and extremely enjoyable racer. You can't go wrong with this one!

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.

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.

With the release of Hitman 3 IO Interactive has created a superb "World of Assassination". With its great graphics, ideal level design and amazing gameplay, that urges you to be creative in finding and exterminating your targets, this is the perfect closure to the adventures of Agent 47.

If you have a friend that really wants to have fun playing a co-op game with you, just turn on your Xbox 360, boot this game and enjoy!

An excellent remake that brings back characters and story events with updated visuals. The weak point of Kiwami 2 is the combat system which we see as a missed opportunity.

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

This collection of updated WipEout games is really proof of how these great games have withstood the test of time. Packed with content and with superb technology to back it up, Omega Collection is a must-have for fans of Sony’s futuristic racing franchise.

The new Ratchet is a successful and inspired fusion of all the great ideas Insomniac has put to the series. It is well-written, perfectly played, ravishingly enjoyed and will be full-heartedly embraced by all the gamers who want to play with a smile on their faces.

The people at HAL Laboratory have finally outdone themselves by delivering the first, fully-3D core game of the series, in an adventure that has much to offer players of all ages and experiences. Regardless of whether players choose to go single or co-op, Kirby and the Forgotten Land manages to make huge leaps towards being a great Kirby experience.

Total War: The Three Kingdoms reverts the franchise in a more down-to-earth fashion, focusing more on the historical characters and the impact they have on the unfolding of the story. Diplomacy is revamped and is more dynamic than ever, while the implications of the inter and outer relations are in another new level. On the other hand, the action on the battlefield, regarding the troops and the units, remains stale and unchanged.

A strategy / puzzle game masqueraded into a card game, set in the world of Witcher. Only CD Projekt RED could take something phenomenally strange and turn it into such a magnificent and addictive game.

The changes from Far Cry 3 are quite hard to find here, but don't get fooled. Everything in Far Cry 4 works like a charm, offering superb gunplay, a beautiful world to explore and hours of great online play.

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.

Both games of the Ace Attorney Investigations Collection have their strengths and weaknesses. However, at the end of the day, fans of the series will definitely enjoy them, thanks to the signature humour and the depth of their stories.