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.

Bringing a “Disney Princess” art style to a horror-inspired game is certainly an intriguing idea, and Bye Sweet Carole almost pulls it off thanks to its convincing aesthetic and well-written mystery. However, its puzzles are often overly simplistic and seem to be included mainly to extend the longevity of the game artificially, while the character controls aren’t as smooth as they could be.

One of the greatest tactical RPGs returns with a well-crafted remaster, the definitive version of this classic that everyone should play. While some content from the PSP version is missing, the quality-of-life improvements and revamped visuals elevate an already excellent game even further.

Supermassive Games plays it extremely safe, following the established design and gameplay formula to the letter when compared to Tarsier Studios’ previous titles. The addition of co-op is a fun touch, but it doesn’t do much to deliver a truly fresh experience. For better or worse, this is exactly what fans of the series can expect, no surprises whatsoever.

A great return to the roots of the franchise, proving that PlatinumGames was the ideal choice to carry it forward, even if there are a few rough edges. The combat system is nothing short of excellent. Faster, deeper, and more refined, without ever becoming overcomplicated, giving players full control over the flow. With stronger level design, both artistically and mechanically, and more memorable boss fights, it could have been a true masterpiece.

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.

Another year, another edition of EA Sports FC, offering some predictable improvements but little in the way of true evolution. The gameplay remains addictive and the overall production quality is high, but once again, defensive play feels sacrificed in favor of "thrilling" attacks and high-scoring matches, all while the aggressively monetized system returns in full force.

A welcoming remaster that offers fun platforming and well-realized voice-overs. It may not leave a lasting mark on the genre, but it will certainly keep fans entertained.

It goes without saying that both Super Mario Galaxy titles are among the best 3D platformers ever made. Their level design remains fascinating even by today’s standards, and the gameplay is nothing short of pure fun. While the extra content in the remaster isn’t particularly noteworthy, it doesn’t diminish the overall excellence of these games.

Aside from some limitations in its progression system, Sonic Racing: Crossworlds is a highly enjoyable kart racer that can look Mario Kart straight in the eyes.

Hotel Barcelona has very scarce redeeming qualities. It’s a subpar roguelike that leans heavily on the reputations of Swery65 and Suda51 without offering much beyond a handful of surreal moments to justify their involvement. Even for those willing to look past the flat dialogue and mediocre visuals, the sluggish and unresponsive gameplay makes it hard to find any enjoyment.

Hades II doubles down on the quality of its predecessor, offering improved combat, a larger world, a deeper narrative with richer characters, and an enormous amount of replayability. Once again, Supergiant Games proves they are masters of the genre, retaining their title as creators of the best roguelike in the medium, while raising the bar even higher.

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.

It’s unusual to see a game make the jump from VR to flat screen and not vice verca, but Alien: Rogue Incursion proves that something is inevitably lost in the transition. Still, it remains a faithful adaptation of the beloved horror franchise, albeit a bit short, with some gameplay elements that don’t translate as well outside of VR.

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.

The Drifter is a loving ode to Sierra's golden age of adventure games. With its B-movie-style writing, pulpy 80s action aesthetic, excellent voice acting, and clever puzzles, it’s a throwback worth playing. Despite some limitations that reveal the small team’s resources, it will delight fans of classic adventures and 80s action movies alike.

Ghost of Yotei offers some of the most beautiful visuals we have seen in the medium, period. The audiovisual aspect of the game is of top quality elevating greatly the whole experience and immersing the player to the Japanese setting. Once again, it's visceral combat is the highlight of the gameplay accompanying rightly its well-written revenge story. All in all, Sucker Punch delivers one show stealer for PS5.

The first DLC of Donkey Kong Bananza never comes close to the highs of the main game. Its new roguelike elements are underdeveloped, resulting in a tiring and repetitive experience.

For better or worse, the first DLC of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle feels like side content, more like something cut from the main game than a true expansion. While it offers a few well-made puzzles, the lack of set pieces and a lackluster story drag it down.

After an excellent remake, we finally have a new entry in the series after many years of absence. While the story has its quirks and exaggerations, the atmosphere, combat, and riddles all click together in that unmistakable Silent Hill way, signaling a great return for one of gaming’s most iconic survival horrors.

Teenage Mutant Ninja proves it can fit well within the tactical genre, with the different turtles offering enough depth to keep strategies varied. Unfortunately, quality-of-life issues, lackluster audiovisual design, and limited character selection hold the experience back.

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.

All in all, Lost Soul Aside is a thoroughly mediocre experience with little to redeem it. The combat lacks impact, boss fights devolve into button mashing, and the story comes off as a poor man’s Final Fantasy.

It’s a new era, seeing a Sony game on Xbox, and a good one at that. Helldivers 2 delivers tense battles, rewarding progression, and a strong sense of community. Whether with friends or random players, it’s a consistently fun experience.

Cronos is Bloober Team’s first original survival horror IP, and as a new effort, it’s commendable. While it doesn’t push the genre forward, the gameplay keeps the tension high until the very end, showing that the developers know what makes survival horror tick. If only the story weren’t so disjointed and shallow.

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.

Space Adventure Cobra is an uninspired, linear platformer whose greatest contribution is simply providing an excellent excuse to discover the classic and highly enjoyable anime it’s based on.

Snake Eater's remake truly shines in its visuals, delivering an excellent modernization of what is arguably the best title in the Metal Gear series. However, its extreme faithfulness to the original also revives several dated limitations, such as the clunky A.I. and the overly compartmentalised jungle.