It’s a charming platformer filled with clever environmental puzzles. The concept of having a stick figure character walking around the many signs found in a city, provides an interesting backdrop that brings a unique aesthetic, albeit with not much participation in gameplay terms.

It’s like taking part in an anthropomorphic fairytale version of Groundhog Day. Reynaldo is an instantly lovable hero, but the true strength of the game lies in the amazingly witty work of the ever-prevalent narrator. The narration is of such a high quality that even manages to overshadow –for a while- the issues of level repeatability and its utterly simplistic gameplay.

Enotria is one of the few soulslike AA games that successfully establishes its own identity. Its world stands out in the genre, thanks to its bright environments drawing inspired by the Italian Renaissance architecture and the beautiful scenery of the Amalfi Coast. Hopefully, in their next game, Jyamma Games will further showcase their great talent by creating more memorable boss fights and increasing enemy variety.

Changing the setting was a wise choice, but that is not enough. In the end, the feeling you get from WWII is that of a good game, but it's something we've seen many times before - from the cliche World War II campaign and the repetitive zombies mode to the balanced multiplayer modes that later get filled with lootboxes containing stronger weapons.

Super Mario Party could be the best game in the series. It perfectly utilizes the capabilities of the Nintendo Switch, providing a fresh and innovative iteration of what a party game should be. However, with the Switch’s Handheld Mode being deactivated and with a control system that rejects all other control input methods other than the Joy-con, it might not be enough to shine the way it should and win over the series’ veteran players.

For such a small indie team, delivering boss fights that can resemble, even slightly, the ingeniousness of From Software’s work is nothing less than highly commendable. Although Sinner can feel a bit bare bones in terms of content it can nevertheless provide a good thrill for boss rush games aficionados or anyone who wants to take part in challenging, albeit fair, battles.

Once again, Dotemu delivers a highly entertaining beat ’em up with charming visuals and deeply satisfying combat. However, we would have preferred a more traditional level design, as the heavy roguelike elements don’t feel like a natural fit for the genre. The experience becomes repetitive rather quickly, forcing players to replay the same levels and enemy encounters without offering many surprises in terms of randomization.

Simple as it may be in its platforming and overall level design, Planet Alpha nevertheless delivers a concise adventure in a highly exotic planet, filled with a variety of beautiful vistas which certainly warrant a visit from platform aficionados (especially those who are tired of pixel art).

The highly competitive (and sometimes highly unfair...) A.I. will make you want to bang your head against the nearest wall, but this game truly shines when you play with friends, create a Club and start enjoying online this beautiful racing world Evolution Studios has created.

A funny little game, ideal for playing with friends watching you and having lots of laughs.

With great technology behind the transitions from the "main movie" to the moments when the viewer must become a player-director and some great performances from the cast, Erica is a true next step to the interactive storytelling of videogames.

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.

It may have a bit of a derivative level design and non-existent quest system, as well as a questionable randomness mechanic, but it nevertheless manages to excel at the feeling of the weapons and the satisfying impact of their bullets. It’s not a small feat especially considering the welcome variety of normal enemies in addition to the well-designed and more than satisfying selection of bosses. Be advised though to approach it having in mind that is designed, first and foremost, as a co-op experience.

Due to some poorly executed design decisions and an impossible camera, The Evil Within fails to recreate the magic of Mikami's earlier works. Still, it is a great survival-splatter game with intense moments and lots of unique ideas.

Fretless: The Wrath of Riffson offers charming pixel art visuals and fun turn-based battles using musical instruments. For a game so focused on music, though, the tracks are a bit… forgettable.

Without trying anything really new and innovative, the new Dissidia delivers some great stylish fights and memorable Final Fantasy moments.

Detention is an especially engaging and well-made thriller, one that builds the sense of isolation and fear through its sombre design and oppressive themes it explores rather than relying on cheap scares.

If you love the TV series then you're in for about 5 hours of some quite good brawling, even though the difficulty level should have been more balanced.

Packed with content, all of the DLCs that have come out since the original game and upgraded graphics, this GTA clone will keep you happy till the "real deal" (GTAV) comes to the next-gen.

Its retro-style gameplay may be a bit too simplistic for its own good, but, nevertheless, Dex manages to depict a detailed cyberpunk environment and tell a well-written story.

This new Speedball entry successfully captures the essence of the classic sports titles by the Bitmap Brothers, certainly no small feat. Its controls could stand to be simpler, as the game overcomplicates its handling in ways that feel unnecessary. Likewise, its visuals lean a bit too heavily into trends set by other popular online games. In the end, however, it remains a faithful modernization of the core Speedball experience.

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.

By staying true to the gameplay mechanics implemented in the past by Raven and Vicarious Visions in X-Men Legends and the first two Marvel Ultimate Alliance games, Team Ninja offered a game packed with content, a superb roster of super-heroes, a great fighting system and a well written story. Lots of performance issues keep Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3 from achieving greatness, but it is an enjoyable game nonetheless.

Skald proved to be a great trip down memory lane, thanks to its visuals that are authentic to the Commodore 64 era. On top of that, it offers a well made cRPG experience that even though it doesn't offer anything new it will please fans of the genre.

Bungie once again nails the shooting, delivering consistently satisfying combat moments in Marathon. Its retro-futuristic aesthetic and lore create a dilapidated sci-fi world that feels both mysterious and captivating. During traversal and tense firefights, as you attempt to extract valuable loot, the game offers a thrilling and engaging experience. However, it’s baffling how convoluted the menus are, creating unnecessary confusion even for simple tasks. Additionally, in its current state, the content feels somewhat lacking,though Bungie has promised to expand it in the near future.

An ode to the Dragon Ball Z era of the franchise. As a game it has its share of flaws and problems, but as a tribute and a fan service, Kakarot is probably the best thing that has happened to avid fans of the anime series.

This is a simplistic albeit immensely entertaining game if you experience it with a friend. The demanding situations of the later stages will require your utter cooperation leading to exciting battles for survival. Being designed as a primarily co-op experience, though, you should prepare for a more dull and trivial experience if you approach it as a single player game.

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.