Halo 5 is a first-class sci-fi shooter with a great campaign and diverse multiplayer modes. The best shooter for Xbox One.

Valhalla is a giant step backwards for Assassin's Creed, which is pretty to look at, but feels soulless and fun-free.

Also on the Switch a must for all who want to escape from everyday life and immerse themselves in a picturesque puzzle world.

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy is the Tomb Raider that I always wanted to have but didn't get because the reboots trimmed on gloom and action. It is a real blessing to stroll with Chloe and Nadine through the Indian ruins and do some daring climbing tours without banging hundreds of enemies every few minutes.

Two Point Hospital shines with clever humor and a successful simulation flow - with deductions in the B-grade.

Eriksholm is a great stealth adventure with an exciting story and superb visuals.

Hogwarts Legacy is a magical role-playing game for Potter fans that enchants us despite minor quirks and its formulaic open world.

Village is a best of the series in a positive sense, which appears in a fresh guise and yet feels comfortably familiar.

Xenoblade Chronicles X is split up in two parts: with and without mechs, but both are beautiful and rich in variety.

A successful retelling with interesting extras, whose full potential unfolds only near the end of the game.

F1 2019 is a consistent development. At the same time, the developers actually succeeded in further improving the already excellent driving feel of F1 2018. The sheer amount of small improvements is almost overwhelming for an annual update.

FIFA 18 reached me faster with its massive stadium atmosphere and the abundant improvements.

Super Mario RPG is a loving and timeless new edition for the Nintendo Switch. One that shows what a hit we had to do without in Europe in 1996.

That's how remakes should be done. If you never played it before, even the price is right for more than 80 hours of playtime.

Iki Island is an excellent add-on for fans of the main game who want to feast even more on the delicious samurai buffet after an extended break.

For me, the era of PS4 exclusives ends with an absolute highlight.

The Pedestrian does its job well as a unique puzzle game and leaves out all the bells and whistles around it, including a story. For many, the biggest stumbling block could be the missing help function. If you're stuck with a sign puzzle and can't get any further, it can be frustrating. But if you are motivated to the tips of your hair and want to master the clever puzzles yourself, you won't be particularly bothered.

Atmospherically gripping but playfully shallow oil rig horror trip with engaging sound design.

A digital boardgame with lots of style but it lacks a little bit of gameplay substance.

Guacamelee! 2 is bigger, more ingenious and a great deal crazier than its already great predecessor.

Crash Bandicoot and his chaotic troupe are definitely not boring.

Kingdom Hearts 3 is already one of the best games for me personally in 2019. Because of the childhood memories, the staging, the fun fights and the great mix of epic square fantasy and the winking Disney style. Besides, it just makes me happy to beat the styled, overpowering villains with a cactus.

Quotation forthcoming.

Yoku's Island Express is a unique genre mix with enjoyable pinball mechanics and great presentation. A lot of fun for pinball fans.

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

Gripping action drama with sword, magic and depth, that suffers from an empty game world, backtracking and boring sidequests.

Splatoon 2 feels exactly the same as the predecessor and provides at least as much fun.

Like no other game - despite small problems with the controls - stray lets us feel like a cat. And what more could you want?