It raises the bar in almost all areas to a new level, which will probably be impossible to beat for all competitors at least in this generation. Red Dead Redemption 2 is another rock star masterpiece and an example of what modern video games are capable of, both narrative and staged, but above all, technically capable. The best game for this console generation so far.

Super Mario Odyssey is a platformer masterpiece full of surprises, jokes and ideas, and a must have for any switch owner. Video game magic...Nintendo has created a modern classic.

FromSoftware surpass themselves and create a magnificent action masterpiece that is unique in terms of open world design.

Baldur's Gate 3 is a masterpiece that captures the magic of classic tabletop role-playing games and sets new standards in terms of variety and freedom.

Gigantic open world adventure, packed with tasks and secrets, but lacking the novel magic of its predecessor.

A sensibly revised and expanded new edition of an already almost perfect Japanese role-playing game.

Robotastic! With Astro Bot, the unofficial PlayStation mascot has finally arrived in the absolute Jump&Run top class.

The worlds are beautiful, the combat system is fun throughout, and the story remains exciting. It's a successful overhaul. God of War manages the balancing act between modern action RPG and classic feel.

Shadow of the Erdtree is exactly the great expansion that the open world masterpiece deserves.

Metroid Prime Remastered is a brilliant reminder of why you love games.

An excellent role-playing game with fantastic stories and a large scope, but with room for improvement technically.

Ragnarok is the brilliant finale that fans of the predecessor dreamed of, with a slight drop in pacing.

My longest game session was twelve hours straight. I even dreamed of the game, woke up in the morning with the thought of wanting to plunge into this world again immediately. I was so captivated by The Last of Us Part 2. I have never experienced this in a video game in this intensity before.

A huge, weird, elaborate, gloomy, and thrilling masterpiece and the new king of JRPGs.

Resident Evil 4 shows what a really good remake has to be like and offers the best and extremely versatile action horror, even for newcomers.

It's rare that developers actually keep the promises they made at fairs and preview events. A fantastic conclusion to the series. Nathan Drake's biggest and best adventure is a must-have.

The fact that the actual gameplay still remains so accessible, balanced and still deep, is a special feat. For skeptics, the Smash series has a reputation as a chaotic party game. However, Ultimate underlines once again that complexity and straightforward fun need not be mutually exclusive.

Inside is a enormously atmospheric platformer with puzzles, with a great graphical style, and it's thrilling until the end.

Clair Obscur delights us with a touching story, exciting characters and a fantastic combat system.

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

Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth expands the original story in a meaningful way and surpasses the FF7 remake in all aspects.

A triumphant 2D-Jump&Run full of ideas and surprises that no one with a Nintendo Switch should miss.

It hasn't lost any of its fascination - but only for those who haven't played it yet.

It was a real pleasure to blast through Mexico again for the PS5 launch. The content Playground has added over the past few years is truly fantastic and more than deserves the label "masterful."

Forza Horizon remains the king of arcade racing games, thanks to a lot of driving fun, but also a lot of well-known things.

Quotation forthcoming.

Quotation forthcoming.

The fastest, most spectacular and most beautiful action game on the Nintendo Switch so far. Belongs in every collection.

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

Thanks to small but important optimizations, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the best version of an already great racer.

Enormously atmospheric mix of skills and puzzles with a great graphic style which captivates to the end on the switch, too.

Anyone who likes old-school JRPGs with a turn-based combat system, who enjoys his loving and sometimes crazy characters and would like to travel a colorful, lovingly designed game world, cannot beat this game.

I love the mix of exploring, racing and ancillary tasks, coupled with the great driving physics and the audiovisual fireworks (heaven!)

The action-adventure has never been better, never was it more meaningful than in this remake. With the help of a modern presentation aimed at promoting the strengths of the original and not just obscuring legacies, the Bluepoint Games developers have managed to bring the feel to the PS4. Even those who have already killed all 16 colossi will find, here, a new level of melancholy, which was not felt on the PS2 or even the PS3.

With Split Fiction, developer Hazelight proves once again that they are the undisputed kings of fun co-op adventure games.

For a long time we had to wait for a worthy remake of Resident Evil 2 and to get straight to the point, every single day was more than worth it. Capcom delivers the most effective remake of all time, both visually and playfully, aimed at die-hard fans of the series as well as novices in the survival genre. The bloody splatter fireworks combined with great light and shadow effects and a sound design that miraculously supports the horror create a special atmosphere that players rarely experience.

What an elemental force! Donkey Kong Bananza is a Jump&Run masterpiece and a real reason to buy the Switch 2.

Animal Crossing New Horizons did everything right by jumping on the switch. The controls are pleasant, the crafting is clear and the challenges are so diversified that they will motivate hobbyists and craftsmen for a long time.

A dream for horror fans! Thanks to numerous customizations and great visuals, this is the best version of one of the best horror games of all time.

A superhero firework of the extra class. You don't want to miss this PS5 exclusive.

Despite small glitches, the MS Flight Simulator is a marvellous experience on the Xbox Series X/S as well. Beginners can book their flight without further ado.

Excellent, energetic, moving. Despite its small quirks, Ori 2 is one of the best Metroidvanias ever.

The series has never been so beautiful and accessible. Still, Monster Hunter World remains a challenging action game for grind-loving hunters.

If you are willing to invest work in learning the combat system, you will have a lot of fun. Away from this, Sekiro, like his spiritual predecessors, convinces with a fascinating setting that does not match the quality and variety of game worlds like Lordran or Yharnam. Technically, however, the game presents itself from a single source, tells an exciting story and offers sufficient scope for many fun hours.

Tekken 8 is back with impressive graphics, an improved combat system and cool modes, but it's a bit lacking for single-player fans.

Creative, VR-exclusive gameplay ideas embedded in a sugar-sweet world with pleasant mini-robots. A feast for platformer fans.

I'm still excited about the multitude of new monsters, story missions, abilities, the new hub with my cuddly winter home, and of course the armor and weapons.

Brilliant action-RPG with bombastic, but also excessive film parts. The crazy amount of possibilities in battle can overwhelm.

Super Mario 3D World is still a fun package with no signs of age, which is even more attractive with Bowser's Fury.

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

With Tetris Effect Mizuguchi has set another monument and designed probably the best Tetris experience ever. I have not had so much fun with Tetris since the first Game Boy.

For me, Fire Emblem is just the right mix of brains, excitement, love, suffering and tactical thinking.

An unequaled classic...A flawless and very playable port of one of the most enchanted fairytales of all times, in the unique suibokuga style.

Death Stranding 2 is the almost perfect sequel for anyone who liked Sam's first post-apocalyptic adventure.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a fantastic role-playing game with a huge scope and a great story.

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.

Dreams is unique in its execution. The possibilities have never been greater and the barriers to entry have never been lower. Especially in the long run, Dreams offers enormous potential.

The remakes are not flawless and the game design also shows its age here and there. Vicarious Visions, on the other hand, succeeded in achieving the goal of getting the THPS vibes across. Nice that "old" Tony is back.

Alan Wake 2 is a creative, atmospheric story highlight, but from a technical point of view it gives you little nightmares on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.

Guerilla's open world debut offers great gameplay, is huge and looks fantastic. A must-buy for PS4 owners.

The Last of Us Part 1 proves to be a visual and technical treat on the PS5, but still plays just like the original.

Wilds combines the features from World and Rise with new ideas to create the best overall package in the Monster Hunter series to date.

Even one year later Lara's journey to become a heroine is thrilling and brilliantly staged. Thanks to the extras it was worth waiting for this game.

It Takes Two is a fantastic coop-adventure, that overwhelmed us with its creative and fun gameplay ideas.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a PS5 Highlight that shines in terms of gameplay and story and also sets technical standards.

An old-fashioned RPG with overly complicated menus. But after just a little bit of playtime it shows unexpected qualities.

A consistent sequel that surpasses the first part in terms of gameplay, but falls short in terms of story.

Deathloop has an innovative game concept, a gripping narrative and it's spiced up with Arkane Studios' customary strong points.

An RPG that is as extensive as it is extraordinary and that impresses with its lively world and great quest design.

25 years after the start of the 2D saga, Samus is in perfect shape and has tied us to the Switch for many hours.

Thanks to the many new options and themes, the possibilities are immense, and the excellent online connection guarantees constant supply. Nevertheless, the experience compared to the Wii U experience is sobering, at least if you go for the pure comfort. Here's how perfectly the concept was tailored to Nintendo's final console. Of course everything works well on the switch - but with the limitations of the hybrid concept.

In terms of story and characters, Devil May Cry 5 is a double-edged sword. The coolness factor fits in comparison to the reboot and does not seem unnecessarily set up. The story itself, however, has little to offer and does not pull me through the game.

Monster Hunter Rise improves the gameplay of the series in almost all aspects, but is flawed in terms of atmosphere and balance.

Quotation forthcoming.

Nioh encourages and challenges the player through its complex combat system and also rewards the player handsomely for the efforts.

The controls and menus have been cleverly and thoughtfully adapted to the gamepad. I'm happy to be able to form my very own ice dystopia on the sofa as a despot or a kind guru.

The Old Hunters is mostly one thing: more Bloodborne. The expansion is just as great as the main game, but doesn't offer any innovation at all.

A great over-the-top fighting game with DC characters, great presentation and diverse combat system.

It's a simple and ingenious open world puzzle game with great art design. It's both fascinating and challenging.

Epic time travel with very well interlinked elements. A great RTS despite weak AI.

A technically impressive action RPG, but it offers only a fraction of the Final Fantasy 7 experience.

The developers have managed a technically flawless port to the hybrid console, which does not need to hide from the version on the more powerful console from Microsoft.

Pokémon Sun and Moon offer a lot of improvements and serve as foundation stone for a new generation of Pokémon games. A must have.

Pikmin 4 is the perfect game for in-between, complete with great innovations, which only leaves co-op fans a bit crestfallen.

Final Fantasy 16 manages an extremely successful modernization of the gameplay with its battle system, but the story has its weaknesses.

Gran Turismo 7 is an excellent racing game thanks to its huge scope, sublime driving physics and great technical implementation.

The great presentation is one thing. What makes Dragon Ball FighterZ so good is the fine-tuning of its mechanics and its thought-out balancing.

It's amazing how the remake manages to preserve the feeling and charm of the original and wrap it in this beautiful look.

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

The best Spider-Man game with many great moments, but also some laborious tasks.

Okami is not a perfect game, but it's close. Because it knows exactly what works in its world. It lets me experience a story full of meaningful mythology without imposing it on me.

Pokémon Sun and Moon offer a lot of improvements and serve as foundation stone for a new generation of Pokémon games. A must have.

It's a feast for fans of the racing sim genre, almost perfect and a must have.

Quotation forthcoming.

Monster Boy is not officially part of the Wonderboy series, but despite minor balance issues it's the best part of the series so far.

Hitman 3 is a real sandbox dream with its cool, new VR mode, but it unfortunately turns out to be very short.

Doom Eternal is a brutal shooter gem that requires a lot of comprehension, but never takes itself too seriously.

Death's Door is the Xbox surprise hit 2021. Fans of isometric action-adventure games should add it in bold print to their wishlists.