Deer & Boy is a beautiful, emotional adventure that really tugs at your heartstrings, though you shouldn’t expect any miracles when it comes to the gameplay.

Solarpunk is a solid crafting adventure, but its progression is too linear and it fails to fully capitalize on the potential of its game world.

The Gothic remake is sure to appeal to long-standing hardcore fans, despite its quirks, but newcomers should be fully aware of what they’re getting themselves into. Namely, an atmospheric hardcore role-playing game with plenty of rough edges – but also plenty of charm.

Legacy of the Dark Knight is the best Batman game in over a decade that takes us back to the good old days of the Arkham trilogy with plenty of humor, but it also has a lot to offer in terms of gameplay.

Outstanding open-world racer with one of the series' finest worlds to date, even if it fails to deliver significant new innovations.

Outbound is a laid-back and inspiring cozy adventure that falls a bit short when it comes to crafting.

Saros is an outstanding action game for your PS5, but it requires a fair amount of patience and much love for the roguelite genre.

Replaced is an audiovisual masterpiece with a gripping story that stumbles gameplay-wise here and there.

What is arguably the most absurd and funniest game of the year doesn't always manage to strike a balance between creative freedom and gameplay motivation.

Pragmata offers one of the most unusual gameplay twists of recent years, despite some minor drawbacks.

Super Meat Boy 3D is a near-perfect 3D adaptation of the original, making it a great platformer for anyone looking for a brutally difficult yet always fair and motivating challenge.

Max and Chloe's new mystery-adventure is an emotional reunion that forces us to make difficult decisions, but also leaves plenty of room for criticism and comes with a few technical glitches on the PS5.

Crimson Desert offers a stunning open world that allows players to get lost in rewarding exploration and engaging combat – so much, that you'll even overlook the thin narrative and cluttered controls.

Monster Hunter Stories 3 offers a comprehensive turn-based combat system and a very beautiful story for every JRPG fan.

Pokémon Pokopia is a charming and extensive sandbox experience with a lot of content, but some compromises in graphics and controls.

Requiem draws on the strengths of the series and offers a first-class gameplay mix of action and survival horror. Our biggest criticism is that Capcom has lost its courage to try new things.

Reanimal is a short audiovisual masterpiece that makes even Little Nightmares 3 look like a complex tactical adventure game.

Even faster, more versatile, and more fun than its predecessors, but Team Ninja still needs to improve performance for Nioh 3 on PS5.

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined is the most unusual remake I've ever played. In addition to beautiful modern graphics and all kinds of quality of life improvements, this JRPG features an unusual story, surprisingly shallow combat, and less content than the PS1 original. Before you buy it, you should know exactly what you're getting into with this new edition.

Metroid Prime 4 is a fun mix of action and puzzles, but it is severely hampered by some modern design decisions.

CoD: Black Ops 7 is particularly enjoyable in multiplayer mode – the story campaign, on the other hand, lags behind.

Kirby Air Riders is the most chaotic racing game of recent years, yet it offers more depth and scope than almost any other title in the fun racer genre.

Titans of the Tide is like a cold Krabby Patty. Edible for SpongeBob fans, but not fresh and with a bland aftertaste.

An exciting world and high replay value sparkle once again in The Outer Worlds 2, even if the main story is not the strongest.

Ninja Gaiden 4 is an action spectacle with one of the best combat systems in recent years. But apart from that, it serves up rather standard fare.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A offers a fresh, fun battle system and the typical collecting fever, but also suffers from outdated graphics.

Silksong is exactly the sequel Hollow Knight deserves, excelling in terms of gameplay, game world, presentation and scope.

Battlefield 6 marks a strong comeback for the shooter series, and its weak campaign can only slightly dampen the excitement. [Review in Progress]