Mario Kart Worlds attempts to innovate with its open-world design, but this aspect quickly becomes tiresome, lacking depth. Fortunately, the core experience shines in its traditional track-based races, where the gameplay truly thrives. The new hardware also delivers a significant visual upgrade, making the game a visual delight.

Another hit from Level-5, Fantasy Life i stays true to its cosy roots while introducing plenty of new ideas and improvements. The result is a relaxing experience that also manages to challenge you creatively.

Tainted Grail builds an excellent lore foundation, offering a vast canvas of intriguing quests and quirky characters in a bleak setting that never forgets its sense of humor. Exploration and diverse character building serve as the glue holding the experience together. Then comes Act 3, almost bringing the entire experience down, as it feels like this part of the game is still stuck in (very) early access.

Elden Ring: Nightreign ends up being a roguelike spin-off variation on FromSoftware’s usual Soulslike formula. It's certainly weighed down by excessive repetition and a persistent sense of déjà vu after just a few hours. However, the action comes alive when a proper three-person team enters the map, with co-op play creating memorably tense battles driven by collaboration.

Deliver At All Costs thrives on chaotic gameplay, offering a wide range of diverse missions that consistently surprise. The action is a blast, though the frequent story cutscenes could be trimmed back. The dialogue is blunt and not as funny as it thinks it is, ultimately disrupting the game's rhythm.

DECADE attempts to deliver an old-school point-and-click adventure, but stumbles in several key areas. Its clunky UI turns gameplay into a chore, and the unappealing visuals detract from what could have been an interesting story.

Once again, Doom delivers one of the most frenetic and satisfying FPS experiences around. The latest sequel turns the Slayer into a human tank, an unstoppable force against the demonic hordes, offering relentlessly challenging, non-stop action. id Software nails it with spectacular set-pieces and excellent level design in a fresh yet familiar evolution of the franchise.

Blades of Fire marks a welcome return for MercurySteam to large-scale games. Its melee-focused combat is deeply satisfying and carries a distinct identity, no small feat in the crowded soulslike genre. If only its objectives and level design weren't quite so convoluted.

The remaster of Onimusha 2 is sure to stir nostalgia in longtime fans. It’s a great opportunity to relive Capcom’s classic action-horror, though it remains very much a product of its time, complete with gameplay elements that now feel dated. Still, it's hard not to appreciate Capcom’s effort in preserving a piece of gaming history.

Gore Doctor aims to disturb, and largely succeeds. It delivers genuine unease and fear, but its singular focus on shock comes at the expense of other crucial elements, like its lacklustre A.I., clunky combat, and derivative visuals.

Post Trauma sticks a little too closely to Silent Hill in its storytelling, a choice that ultimately doesn’t benefit the experience. Even so, it delivers a short but satisfying survival horror experience, never overstaying its welcome and featuring some cleverly designed puzzles. While it adheres a bit to close to genre conventions, that very familiarity might be exactly why die-hard fans of the genre (and likely only fans) will find something to appreciate here.

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.

Amerzone: The Explorer's Legacy is an excellent remake of a classic from the golden age of adventure games. Its beautiful visuals and freeform gameplay elevate the experience, updating it to modern standards. Older gamers will get their nostalgia fix, while newcomers have a great opportunity to discover one of the genre’s finest titles.

Captain Blood feels like discovering a long-lost game from the early PS3 or Xbox 360 era. The problem is, even if it had launched back then, it would have been mediocre at best. Released now, its flaws are only magnified, offering dated visuals, archaic level design, lackluster combat, and an overall quality that falls far short of modern standards.

Revenge of the Savage Planet is nothing if not humorous, delivering abundant fun through its charming, colorful visuals and clever gadgets. While it leans a bit too much on open-world-map-cleaning mentality, it’s hard not to feel like a kid in a sci-fi kindergarten while playing.

Unfortunately, MotoGP 25 feels limited in content and visually reminiscent of the previous console generation. Even its excellent physics model and responsive handling can't shake the sense that the game is held back by outdated production values.

Steel Seed delivers a competent but unremarkable stealth-platforming experience. While a few set pieces add brief excitement, the game ultimately leans too heavily on familiar stealth mechanics, standard platforming, and a generic sci-fi setting.

Hook: Complete Edition features some intriguing and challenging puzzles, but repetition and limited content quickly set in. Its minimalist visual style, initially appealing, soon grows tiresome.

Days Gone Remastered brings welcome technical improvements and three distinct modes that enhance replayability for returning players. While it won’t change anyone’s opinion of the game’s overall quality, it offers just enough to justify its existence.

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.

Bionic Bay could be described as Limbo on steroids, featuring clever platforming that leverages convincing physics and demands quick reflexes, without ever becoming frustrating. However, its repetitive environmental design and puzzles begin to wear thin toward the end.

The House of Da Vinci VR is a great adaptation of the original game, where the VR element elevates the entire experience. Fans of puzzle games and VR won’t want to miss it.

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.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves marks a triumphant return for the legendary fighting series. Its deep combat system may be intimidating for newcomers, but mastering its intricacies is immensely rewarding, especially in the well-developed online arenas.

Another triumph in the soulslike genre from South Korea, The First Berserker: Khazan blends the best elements of Nioh and Dark Souls while forging its own identity. Standout boss battles and a deep, refined combat system ensure it leaves a lasting mark on the genre.

The Croc remaster is nothing short of an ode to the golden era of 3D platformers. With its focus on nostalgia and revamped visuals, it’s sure to evoke warm memories for longtime fans. That said, a bit of patience is required to navigate some of the old-school quirks in its platforming design.

Inayah is a prime example of a game lost in an oversaturated genre. Charming visuals alone are no longer enough to stand out among the myriad of Metroidvanias. While it boasts stylish comic-inspired art and a passable combat system, Inayah ultimately offers little beyond the genre’s most basic staples, without making any real effort to create its own identity.

Bleach: Rebirth of Souls is, first and foremost, a love letter to fans of the anime. While it may not stand shoulder to shoulder with the top titles in the genre, its satisfying combat, well-crafted Story Mode, and diverse roster of characters are sure to please longtime Bleach enthusiasts.