WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a surprisingly polished title—arguably one of the best Soulslikes in recent years outside of FromSoftware’s own works. Leenzee has thoroughly deconstructed and internalized the core philosophy behind Soulsborne-style interconnected map design, crafting a world with its own distinctive take on the genre. The combat system, centered around the "Xuyu" mechanic, stands out for its unique identity, offering both approachability and a high skill ceiling, while delivering a distinct visual and mechanical flair compared to its peers. While the game occasionally suffers from overambition and balance missteps in its early to mid-stages, WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers still delivers an irreplaceable and rewarding experience, making the dozens of hours invested feel both worthwhile and memorable.

Dead Cells looks like a simple old-school 2D platformer, but the core gameplay is modern and smart. The combat is fast, the gameplay style is various, and every time I start a new round would enjoy a different journey. This is a game that could easily cost you hundred of hours.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is the perfect sequel to Castlevania despite the fact that its name is not Castlevania.

Catherine Full Body adds new story and game modes, making the game more fun to play. The cutscenes give us a story that is deeply rooted in people's hearts, and the sokoban parts are interesting too.

The overall performance of Age of Empires IV is very steady, retaining some of the classic design of the series, but also adding some improvements that speed up the pace of the game. The new documentary cutscene is an excellent attempt, and the fully evolved sound and graphics performance makes the battlefield more immersive.

Metroid Dread follows in the footsteps of the previous games very well. Some of the "retro" design does not necessarily fit the habits of today's players, but for the huge fans of the Metroid series, this is a masterpiece not to be missed.

Modern games are all about the player experience, but Octopath Traveler 2 isn't. If you change your mindset and take the time to experience it, you can feel the magic that keeps people hooked despite its awkwardness. It's like a thick adventure book, with exciting content no matter when you open it, and once you close it, you won't miss it too much. Octopath Traveler 2 is indeed a game that chooses its players, and I am happy to go back and forth with it.

Lost Judgment tells an exciting legal and political story while also giving players a return to the experience of their campus life. The great martial arts actions and the rich world design make this work a classic that is even better than its prequel.

Anno 117: Pax Romana continues the series' steady forward stride, refining an already well-established design while introducing new systems that genuinely refresh the experience. It delivers a layer of novelty that sets it apart from previous entries, without losing the strategic depth that defines the franchise.

Iceborne is the greatest expansion in the Monster Hunter series of all time. New areas, monsters, and hunting mechanics make the game so fun and I can't stop playing it.

I am not a huge fan of bloody violence, but I am still attracted by MK11's beautiful art style, great graphics, interesting game systems, and tons of game modes, including a very detailed teaching mode. No doubt it is the best of the whole series.

Obviously, Celeste is a wonderful game, with a strong storyline which you rarely see in platform games. Fantastic level design and puzzle settings give players a feeling of freshness from the beginning to the end, and the large number of levels makes this game worth the price.

If you're looking for the ultimate skateboarding experience, the OlliOlli World is definitely for you. Whether you're a casual or hardcore gamer, you can find your own fun in it.

Compared with Pro Evolution Soccer 2019, FIFA 19 makes much more obvious progress, and I believe it's one of the finest games in the series.

The traditional multiplayer offers the most classic and satisfying shooting experience. The maps of Zombies mode is greatly expanded. Black Out makes a great progress for battle-royale games in terms of battles. Though Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 doesn't make much difference compared with its prequel or other battle-royale games, it's still the best shooting game on earth.

Apex Legends is a unique battle royale game focuses on the battle. The gameplay is much faster and intenser compared with PUBG or Fortnite. The biggest problem, for now, is lacking in content, but I believe it will be better when new maps or new weapons come out.

Infinity Ward brings back the iconic and the most anticipated single-player campaign and it looks as great as the old Modern Warfare series despite the mediocre ending. The multi-player part is as neat as usual but the spec ops is too difficult to continue.

Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty has done well within its existing framework, improving on the original Cyberpunk 2077 in a number of ways. The main story is seamlessly integrated into Night City, while the side quests offer more variety and choice than the original. The 2.0 update has improved several systems, addressing some of the issues with the original mechanics, improving the gameplay and giving players a more satisfying experience.

Beholder 2 is an immersive dystopia RPG with a desperate story, interesting gameplay, and hard choices.

Battlefield 6 focuses all its efforts on the core elements, map design, environmental destruction, gunplay, and the atmosphere of war, delivering the spectacle of modern combat with striking visual flair. While it may not stand out for gameplay variety, it remains unmatched in overall quality within the large-scale warfare genre.

Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is an elegant puzzle game based on the miniature gardening, which focuses on making full use of space and resources to explore various kinds of gameplay. The Nintendo Switch version perfectly adapts the new platform, and some new features and new levels make it even more fun.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is a powerful action game that introduces a new gameplay experience with its core combat mechanism of parrying. This game reinterprets the history and characters of the Three Kingdoms period, providing a surprising experience for Chinese players. However, the game's map design has some flaws, and the endgame content is also lacking. These issues prevent Wo Long from being a perfect gaming experience. However, we hope that future DLCs will fill these gaps and address the shortcomings in the game's content.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a modern creation deeply infused with the soul of classic JRPGs, carving out a bold new possibility for the genre's future. Its QTE-infused combat system brings a rare sense of impact and fluidity to turn-based battles, while boss encounters inspired by Souls-like design offer room for skill-based progression.

Mario + Rabbids: Sparks of Hope is a complete evolution of Kingdom Battle based gameplay. The free movement control of the battle brings a more dynamic strategic game experience. The elemental effects that do not focus on the hit but randomness and chaos are also easy to please casual players. The ridiculous combination of Mario + Rabbids once again shows the charm that makes people addicted to it, and it is the most enjoyable strategy game this year.

Astral Chain is Platinum's best action game in recent years. It perfectly melts action and RPG elements together, and of course, it worth playing for multiple times. If you love action games, don't miss it.

Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is still fun and arguably the best co-op action role-playing game out there. But like the Monster Hunter: World, it is still not enough in terms of "sincere" game content. Predictably, it is enough to sustain the "hunters" for dozens or even hundreds of hours of grinding. Compared to its predecessor, however, the players are still obviously having less fun in the process. We will still go on grinding monsters and keep updating the gears, but this does not seem to be the fun of the Monster Hunter series. Today, the motivation to keep playing looks more like the IP of "Monster Hunter". And that is far from enough.

Gathering Storm makes impressive progress compared with Rise & Fall. The importance of this DLC to Civ 6 is just like Brave New World to Civ 5.

Although it's far from perfect, Pokemon: Sword is a decent sequel from the series and does a nice job in terms of detail improvement.

Although it's far from perfect, Pokemon: Sword is a decent sequel from the series and does a nice job in terms of detail improvement.

Although it's far from perfect, Pokemon: Sword is a decent sequel from the series and does a nice job in terms of detail improvement.

Football Manager 2018 builds a virtual world which can rival the real one, by using huge and complex database. Many new features in 2018 were designed just to let players experience a more and more realistic manager career.

Romance of the Three Kingdoms XIV is the most sophisticated one in the whole series. It not only follows the "easy to start, hard to master" formula but also identifies a lot of innovative gameplay.

Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous is a fantasy role-playing game that is highly playable and extremely rich in content. Although there are still some obvious bugs and optimization issues in the game, it is still the brightest new star in the fantasy role-playing games.

A World Betrayed is an essential DLC for Three Kingdoms. It provides impressive combat gameplay on every aspect of Lu Bu and Sun Ce, from individual to troops strength - it is worth enjoying.

The Crew Motorfest may not be as flamboyant as Need for Speed or as open-ended as Forza Horizon, but Ivory Tower Studios, the developers behind the series, are clearly aiming for more than mediocrity. In an era dominated by Forza Horizon, they provide another option for the casual racing enthusiast.

I fully support Konami's decision to entrust Bloober Team with the development of the Silent Hill 2 remake. Using the latest technology, they have faithfully recreated the haunting, fog-shrouded story, allowing both new and long-time players to experience and re-evaluate this masterpiece from over two decades ago through a modern lens.

Atomic Heart presents an imaginative utopian world where there are beautiful visions of an alternate timeline, countless terrifying mechanical bodies and experimental creatures, as well as engravings and writings on the spirit and cultural symbols of the Soviet people.

Katana ZERO flings you into a challenging playground with intense battles and tricky time control skills. The story is a bit plain but still acceptable.

Fire Emblem Engage is a treat for retro fans. It retains the best of the GBA title, with excellent level design and a rich combat system. But the story is very dumb, making it the game's biggest weakness. Fortunately, Fire Emblem Engage itself is still fun enough for anyone with a passion for SRPGs to have a good time.

Saros is a remarkably pragmatic evolution. It holds onto the spectacular bullet hell barrage and top tier gunplay that defined its predecessor, while making smart compromises to better fit mainstream playstyles. With a gentler difficulty curve and clear, intuitive progression feedback, it lowers the once-intimidating barrier to entry significantly. As a major tentpole in Sony's first party lineup this year, this game truly delivers an exhilarating, deeply satisfying alien odyssey for action-shooter fans.

If one wants to experience the masterpieces of the Mario franchise, the game is a must-buy. Each of the games deserve more polishing, but now they seem just so outdated from graphics to UI.

As the final work of the Total War: Warhammer series, Total War: Warhammer III not only brings a lot of new content, but also improves and perfects the original content, which makes it the game with the best experience among Total War series so far. However, the slightly boring mid-to-late process, the occasional vicious bugs and other "old problems" left the game with some room for improvement. All in all, in a world where RTS is scarce, Total War: Warhammer III is a great choice for both long-time fans of the Total War series and newcomers to the Chinese-style camp of Cathay.

The reboot of Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is a triumph. FromSoftware's vast experience shines through in the game, smoothly blending their past successes from Souls-like titles into Armored Core VI. It also stays true to the essence of mech games, maintaining the strong traditions of the series such as the highly customisable mech assembly. It retains the core fun that defines the franchise.

Building upon the concepts of Persona and Shin Megami Tensei, and refining them further, Metaphor: ReFantazio delivers a highly satisfying experience. In terms of story, it offers excellent character development, while its gameplay system introduces a wide range of class combinations, adding depth to the mechanics. That said, the overall story quality of Metaphor is not particularly groundbreaking, and it feels more like a refined take on traditional dungeon-crawling RPGs rather than an innovative or revolutionary creation.

Mario Kart World is a solid and well-crafted addition to the long-running series. It faithfully preserves the franchise's time-tested pillars - tight driving mechanics, brilliantly designed tracks, and that chaotic yet irresistible item system - all of which continue to deliver moments of pure, laugh-out-loud joy.

It is an HD upgrade, but its graphic improvements are enough to amply enhance the monster hunting experience of Monster Hunter: Rise, and this makes it one of the best action games on PC. If you have not played this game on Nintendo Switch, I strongly recommend you buy this game and experience the new action system and Wirebugs in Monster Hunter: Rise. But if you are a seasoned hunter who has defeated the Thunder Serpent Narwa, you may choose to wait and make a decision when the DLC is released a few months later.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater delivers an elegant and respectful remake of Metal Gear Solid 3, honoring both the legacy of the series and its fans.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is far from flawless. Problems with waypoint navigation and a lackluster finale keep it from reaching true greatness. However, it still delivers a solid and engaging adventure. The game does an excellent job of immersing you in the role of legendary archaeologist Indiana Jones, bringing to life the thrill and mystery of his iconic exploits. For fans of action-adventure games - especially those who prefer exploration and adventure over pure action - Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is well worth playing.

Spiritfarer: Farewell Edition is a game that really touches your soul. The game is about death, but interprets death in a heart-warming and thought-provoking way. This endows the game much uniqueness, but also means the game is not to the liking of everyone. However, the game is worth trying. The players who have not played it may just take the "farewell version" as the starting point of the spirit journey. If you take your time and immerse yourself in the game, you will relish the peculiar experience about death and life.

Generally speaking, the Pokemon Legends: Arceus is a work with outstanding plot and depth, excellent open world design and interesting new battle mode. Although there are many deficiencies in explicit aspects, it still creates the most ideal form of Pokemon world in my mind, and thus becomes the best series of Pokemon works in five years, worthy of the suffix of "Arceus" in the name.

Frostpunk is a fantastic city-builder which contains tough survival elements, and you can expect to be impressed by the shocking scenarios.

Marvel Midnight Suns show a unique understanding of strategic game, making the combat gameplay under the card system more addictive than ever. Each system is coupled so well together that you'll be plunged into it for dozens of hours without realizing it. For fans of Marvel superheroes, it's like a well-curated feast.

Rogue Legacy 2 has solid gameplay that keeps players motivated to try and explore again and again. And it seems there' s a Castlevania in it, though it's random.

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 shows steady improvement while trimming the excess. If you appreciate smooth and thrilling combat, outstanding web-swinging and flying, as well as superhero storytelling, then it's unquestionably a must-play title.

Last Epoch's few flaws come from it being the first project by an indie team. These include long loading times for maps, server overloads causing wait times to log in, and missing translations and some bugs. But beyond these issues, the game is very rich and extremely fun, reminding me of the excitement of playing Diablo-like games for the first time.

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a bold step for Ubisoft. Not only does it show their great skill in making platform action games, but it also deserves praise for successfully creating a great Metroidvania game at the first attempt. The clever rewind action and memory fragment marking system are also good ideas for the future of Metroidvania games.

"Rise & Fall"and "Gathering Storm" are packed into this console version. The gameplay experience and controls work perfectly. A must-buy for every Civilization game fan.

Overcooked 2 has made significant progress. The kitchens are much more imaginative and dynamic, and the brand new ability to throw food makes the pace of the game faster and funnier. Besides, the online support makes it possible to play with your friends even when you are not sitting side by side.

Octopath Traveler is a classic JRPG which reminds me some former masterpieces like Romancing SaGa and Final Fantasy VI. I really appreciate the idea of using 8 characters to tell stories, and the unique talents that every character has. But I still think the storyline could be better, and these characters could have more interaction.

Battlefield 2042 surprised me more than it disappointed me. Some of the attempts are not successful and the bugs and balance are a bit unbearable, but the unpredictable battlefield, the mode full of memories, coupled with this hell of war and time and space, still make me fascinated.

The strongest feeling I got from Kena: Bridge of Spirits is that it is "eclectic". It extracts the folk culture and religious culture, and then injects them into the Disney-like art style, creating a wonderful chemical reaction that is shocking enough.

Arknights: Endfield confidently showcases its strengths in art direction, character design, and world-building, while also making a bold move by introducing automation-focused construction systems. This experimentation inevitably brings along some rough edges and shortcomings, but that very sense of dissatisfaction reflects the game's willingness and sincerity in trying to offer something new.

The Crew 2 successfully expand its stage from ground to sky and sea, bringing a new trend to racing games. It still has some problems with the AI, handling and graphics performance, but overall it is a decent game with a good reproduction of American landscapes.

Catherine Classic is a good choice to review the fantastic journey of love, madness and dreams, which happened 8 years ago, before Catherine Full Body's releasing.

Dragon Ball FighterZ is like a great feast to anime fans. Many classic scenes perfectly reappeared in this 2D animation rendering game, and interesting reactions of the characters could satisfy fans as well. But it is not a game just for fans. Arc System Works used the experience learned from producing the Guilty Gear and Blazblue series to build Dragon Ball FighterZ a solid fighting game, with a cool 3V3 TAG fighting mode. It is much friendlier to newcomers, because of the one-button combo system, and the simplified movements input.

Assassin's Creed: Valhalla is the wildest installment in the franchise. Compared with Origins and Odyssey, it's slightly improved in terms of performance, the open-world, and variety of gameplay.

Forza Horizon 5: Hot Wheels made me feel the joy of toys again, and I fully enjoyed the charm of racing culture in the repeated rotation and fall.

Anno 1800 might be the best 4X game since Civ 6 and definitely has brought back the series' glory.

When faction conflicts become the central theme of the era, the narrative focus of Frostpunk 2 also shifts. You will witness how societal changes affect the lives of ordinary people as humanity seeks progress to stave off decline. The relatively simplified building system allows players to focus more on legislation and balancing relationships between factions, ultimately guiding the city toward prosperity under your leadership. However, while the system is good, it lacks the depth and modes that would allow players to fully flex their strategic skills. The story ends somewhat abruptly, and the sandbox mode offers limited replayability. Since there are clearly optimal solutions in terms of decrees and research, your experience won't vary much across playthroughs. If Frostpunk 2 continues to offer more content to players, as its predecessor did, it has the potential to become an even more remarkable game than it already is.

A tower defense game combines with classic RTS feelings. Conan Unconquered does not look so attractive nowadays, it needs more enlightened ideas to impress gamers.

Obsidian is simply continuing its exploration of what a modern CRPG can be, delivering another title that's genuinely worth playing today. The Outer Worlds 2 stands out by being willing to tell a less traditional story and express ideas that aren't always comfortable or harmonious. And honestly, that alone is exactly what I hoped Obsidian would do.

Metro Exodus makes great progress in terms of open-world and battle system. And of course, it offers an outstandingly thrilling story just like its prequels.

Almost every aspect of Ash of Gods: Redemption is fantastic. Pure hand-painted graphics is remarkable, and tons of texts and interesting dialogues present a vivid view of a world of war. Ash of Gods would be your best choice if you were a RPG fan who is keen on reading.

Candleman: The Complete Journey is a pretty zen game with a very attractive core design of puzzles. Using 10 seconds of light to find a way out is always full of expectation, especially because the producer made the graphics extremely artistic and beautiful, which reminds me some former masterpieces like Journey or Monument Valley. What's more, I am really into the story about the self-redemption of this little candleman.

Cuphead In The Delicious Last Course provides a new expansion and upgrades to Cuphead that is still as amazing as it was first released.

The brand-new MyCareer mode makes NBA 2K19 still worth a try. Although NBA Live makes a progress this year, NBA 2K19 is way ahead of it. One-year interval surely can't bring any revolutionary changes, but 2K still gives us something interesting.

Despite a few technical issues, A Way Out is one of the greatest story-driven co-op games out there.

BlazBlue Entropy Effect X stands out as one of the most action-driven roguelikes available. It also handles long-term play fatigue and freshness well: the Legacy Talent system lets players carry builds forward between runs, while the highly customizable Chaos and Extreme difficulty options add challenge to offset repetition in the later stages.

With its color-matching mechanics and equipment-based combinations, POPUCOM delivered over a dozen hours of fresh, engaging fun. While the party mode lacks lasting appeal, that shortcoming is quickly overshadowed by the enjoyment of cooperative play. If you're a fan of co-op games, POPUCOM should easily meet your expectations for the genre.

Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered has a satisfying upgrade for the PC platform, and the evolved graphics of the game become more realistic. The adaptation for the DualSense controller has reached a stunning level, with sensitively haptic feedback and adaptive triggers that make the gameplay experience even better. Marvel's Spider-Man Remastered is still one of the best superhero games and also a must-play for Spider-Man fans.

As an experimental title, Pragmata won't be for everyone, but once it clicks with you, it delivers a superb and truly irreplaceable experience. Despite a lengthy development cycle, this game spearheaded by Capcom's new generation of developers successfully establishes a brand-new IP. It showcases the team's design prowess and unique vision for gameplay, distinctly setting it apart from Capcom's traditional offerings. It leaves me eagerly anticipating what this team will bring us next.

Monster Train 2 builds on the first game's inventive blend of turn-based card battles and tower defense, introducing a wealth of new content and mechanics that make the experience feel both familiar and fresh. With five new clans each substantial in depth and the ability to mix them with the original five, the game offers a long-lasting and highly replayable experience.

Along with the publishing of the 1.0 version, we also get a new desert map, a very practical playback function and many other updates. The completion of PUBG is now better than ever. However, the connection quality is still bad at times, and the cheaters are still everywhere in this game. PUBG has a long distance to go before it can be praised as perfect.

Inscryption uses the appearance of Roguelike cards to "cheat" players in, and then uses the depth and fun of card battles to firmly hold on to players. When players are immersed in it, the game then presents a completely different look with a subversive "new game" - such an experience is indeed hard to replicate and impressive.

Far Cry 6 is a work that strives for progress while maintaining stability. There are ancestral gameplays of the series that have not been outdated, and some system optimizations and improvements that keep pace with the times. In general, it is still a familiar formula and a familiar taste.

Like a dragon: Ishin! is a blood-soaked battle feast. Not only does it have the historical weight of the Bakumatsu period in its plot, but it also features many classic characters from the Yakuza series. The game's combat system is arguably the best in the series, with an impeccable feel, rich and deep styles, and few parts that affect the gameplay experience, apart from some minor numerical issues. The sandbox-style open world of Kyoto still has plenty of playable content, but there is nothing innovative about it. In addition, its weapon enhancement and crafting system lacks practicality and fails to provide enough fun for players.

Death's Door builds a world that fully engages players in exploration, and it looks somewhat like an excellent fusion of The Legend of Zelda and Dark Souls series. Although the ability design of this game is somewhat lacking in new ideas and the volume of levels is slightly insufficient, it is an excellent work that cannot be missed for any fan of independent games.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 may lack the innovative gameplay and changeable pace that the Modern Warfare series is known for, but in an era where developers big and small chase novelty and change, it stands out for its commitment to stability and tradition. Ultimately, it delivers a solid entry in the Call of Duty franchise that fans will appreciate.

The Borderlands series has long refined the looter-shooter formula, and Borderlands 4 feels like it has finally reached its theoretical peak. From seamless maps and freer movement to expanded skill trees, every change serves the same purpose: letting players and their friends dive into the endless loop of shooting, looting, and powering up in more satisfying and varied ways.

Crimson Desert feels like a single player version of an MMORPG that has been live for years. Its sheer scale alone is enough to guarantee hundreds of hours of playtime. But with its weak guidance, cumbersome interactions, and many design choices that show little regard for user experience, whether that time feels enjoyable or exhausting will likely vary from player to player.

Though there are several annoying glitches, Kingdom Come: Deliverance still can be considered as a masterpiece. It is somewhat like an uncut diamond, which oozes wild but soul-shaking charms.

As a loot-focused game as a service, Diablo IV currently delivers a satisfying level of quality, offering numerous hours of enjoyable character build. However, I have concerns regarding the game's long-term support and future updates.

Cities: Skylines II is a game that's ahead of its time in terms of both gameplay and hardware demands. It has taken significant steps forward in terms of quality, gameplay, and detail compared to its predecessor, although this comes at the expense of very demanding system requirements. In an era where city-building simulations are becoming increasingly scarce, Cities: Skylines II remains the top choice for fans of city-building simulation.

The Quarry tells a horror story through the "group play". Against the backdrop of excellent music and wonderful camera movement and arrangement, I had an unforgettable night in Hackett Quarry, a place full of crisis, darkness and choices. Through the perfect portrayal of characters, the good narration of story, the creation of horrible atmosphere and the control of audio-visual effects, The Quarry gave me a brand-new understanding of narrative-driven games.

Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising once again shows Arc System Works' skill in making fighting games. Its new features are sure to please Granblue Fantasy fans.

What may ultimately make Shuten Order memorable is not its moving story or shocking twists, but its unprecedented ambition: "100 endings" and "five different game types." Thankfully, its strong script and writing already make it one of the year's standout narrative titles.

For theme park lovers, Planet Coaster 2 is truly a dream come true. The addition of water parks opens up new ways to expand on the core roller coaster mechanics, while the introduction of new systems greatly enhances the gameplay experience. Whether you're building thrilling rides or managing park operations, this sequel offers a wealth of creative possibilities.

SteamWorld Heist II is a big step up from the first game. With different classes, weapons and skills to choose from, it introduces new strategic possibilities to the gameplay. The non-linear exploration of a large open world adds depth to the experience outside of the intense turn-based strategy.