Including the prequel game To the Moon, works from Freebird Games are always highly personalized and artistic. Gameplay is not one of the goals that they want to achieve. They're just eager to tell audience an affecting story. And of course, Finding Paradise is a huge success.

Call of Duty: Vanguard maintains the usual high level of production of the Call of Duty series, with an excellent cinematic narrative that allows players to have an audio-visual experience of being in the battlefield. The online content is also excellent, the new zombie mode has many good parts, but the thin content makes it difficult to retain players for a long time. Overall, it is still a popular FPS worth trying.

Football Manager 2022 doesn't have any major breakthroughs, but some small fixes that fall into place give players a more comfortable experience. The game engine upgrade makes the match process unique, and the database and rules that are in line with reality is also the reason for players to buy this game.

Unravel Two is an elegant indie game with excellent puzzles, friendly difficulty, and outstanding art style.

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is undeniably ambitious, but its execution feels more like a modest upgrade than a revolutionary sequel. In many ways, it feels like a tweaked, cloud-streamed version of Flight Simulator 2020, with only minor changes to the core gameplay. That said, the addition of casual-friendly features such as entertainment-focused modes and a structured career system provide a welcome sense of direction for lighter players. At the very least, these updates save newcomers from the common dilemma of aimlessly taking off from their local airport with no clear idea of what to do next.

High On Life 2 plays like an extended, interactive Rick and Morty feature, packed with relentless gags and offbeat dark humor. It carries forward the first game's anything-for-shock-value attitude, while new additions like the skateboard system and more varied weapon designs give its FPS foundation greater solidity.

Kirby Air Riders isn't a traditional racer in the vein of Mario Kart, but something closer to Super Smash Bros. wearing a racing helmet. Its core Air Ride handling is solid and surprisingly deep, while the chaotic City Trial mode and the single-player Road Trip campaign each cater well to either party-focused play or solo enjoyment.

Ready or Not is a huge hit and offers a unique experience unlike most FPS games. It allows players new to CQB to enjoy playing with friends.

Darksiders 3 makes great progress in terms of combat and story. If you are into action games, it might be the best appetizer before Devil May Cry 5 and Sekiro.

For me, the key word of Infinite Nikki is "surprise". I didn't expect that dressing up and the open world would have much chemistry together, but the result is that even if it doesn't seem possible, if both sides are done well enough, then it can be done! Whether it is the unforgettable story performance in the game or enjoying the jump level while exploring the world, these contents are interesting enough to make me willing to dress up my "daughter" first, and then finish everything elegantly.

Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu/Let's Go, Eevee is fun to play. Its new design comes from Pokemon Go, which is quite suitable to traditional Pokemon series. The partner pokemon system is adorable, and can attract many casual gamers. However, compared to the prequels, LGPE lacks many basic functions such as new pokemons and new moves. We'll have to wait for the complete version of Pokemon on NS until next year.

Pokemon: Let's Go, Pikachu/Let's Go, Eevee is fun to play. Its new design comes from Pokemon Go, which is quite suitable to traditional Pokemon series. The partner pokemon system is adorable, and can attract many casual gamers. However, compared to the prequels, LGPE lacks many basic functions such as new pokemons and new moves. We'll have to wait for the complete version of Pokemon on NS until next year.

The Plucky Squire might be the most imaginative indie game you'll play this year. What if a character could step out of their storybook and change their world? The game answers this question through a delightful journey. Although the story and combat feel somewhat simplistic and don't fully live up to the creative premise, the overall experience remains enjoyable.

If you love Borderlands 3, this DLC will be on your must-play list.

The Curse of the Pharaohs offers a fantastic journey, while you finally have a chance to visit one of the most famous ancient Egypt city Thebes, and four pharaohs' tombs with their beautiful after-life worlds. We still can find some defects which came from the original game, but as a DLC, this 10+ hours' journey is satisfying enough.

Although lacking in innovation, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is the best Star Wars game of all time.

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is a feast for anime fans and it's incredible in terms of BOSS fights, story, and the open world.

In terms of story length, character progression, and the sheer amount of content layered across its systems, Octopath Traveler 0 is undeniably substantial. That said, from a design standpoint it never quite achieves the cohesive feel of Octopath Traveler I and II. Some of its more awkward mechanics feel like the byproduct of trimming down mobile-style excess rather than purpose-built systems, with these issues only becoming fully apparent in the later stages of the game.

A well-crafted strategy RPG just like the Advance Wars series.

Assassin's Creed Mirage simplifies the complex systems of the mythological trilogy and returns to the solemn, dignified atmosphere of AC1. If you miss the Assassin's Creed before the mythological trilogy, Mirage is a must-play. It will rekindle the sense of wonder and emotion that the series used to provide.

Without doubts, PES makes a little step further every year, and eFootball PES 2020 is surely on the right track. The Master League feels more interesting since we can now play as a famous coach. How the ball reacts to different situation in the game is far more realistic than its predecessor.

BattleTech offers an epic experience of commanding a space war while you can also immerse into the fantastic story and music. But compared with top SLGs like XCOM 2, it has too many flaws, such as stupid tutorials, stiff actions, and slow loading speed, which can not be easily ignored.

Shadow of Tomb Raider absolutely is the best one in the trilogy since 2013, and its combat, puzzles, narrative, level design are all at a peak. But to be honest, those improvements are not as important as its two predecessors', and it might bore some of the veteran fans who expect more.

Ghostrunner 2 is a near flawless sequel that retains all the outstanding aspects of its predecessor, while making significant improvements to the level design and gameplay. Even more satisfying are the two non-linear, sandbox-style levels that expand the world both inside and outside of Dharma City.

Crisis Core: Reunion is much better than expected. it provided authentic content for players with great graphics and combat system. It's still a must-play masterpiece for "FF7" fans. It can be said that "Reunion" provides an almost perfect version for old players who want to replay "Crisis Core". For new players starting from "FF7 Remake" and wanting to know more about the story, now is the best time to experience it.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity recreates the style of Breath of the Wild, adding some strategy elements to the musou gameplay to improve the slash experience. If you just like The Legend of Zelda, but have an aversion to musou gameplay, don't force yourself to taste it.

Card shark is more like a visual novel combined with a bunch of mini-games. The exquisite graphics style and witty writing make me very satisfied. Even if there are some compromises in gameplay, Card shark is still an excellent work.

NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound is more than a tribute, it's a modernized take built on a sharp understanding of the original. It retains the series' signature challenge and slick combat while introducing fresh elements like dual protagonists, offering a new experience for both veterans and newcomers.

Sniper Elite 5 is like an enhanced version of the Sniper Elite 4. The content hasn't changed and the feeling is similar.

City of Beats cleverly combines elements of roguelike games, twin-stick shooting, and music gameplay. This is a great attempt to mix traditional gameplay elements to create a unique and enjoyable experience that reminds me of the recent game Hi-Fi Rush.

It should have a perfect start, yet the lacking of online functions, the disjointed story mode, and the unlock methods of new costumes affected it.

Visions of Four Heroes serves as an excellent addition to the game's "if" storyline, offering players a satisfying sense of wish fulfillment and allowing each hero to claim their own moment of glory. The introduction of the military strategy system expands the scale of combat beyond the main game, delivering exhilarating large-army clashes. That said, its gameplay extensions remain fairly conservative, as the actual combat experience differs little from the original and does not achieve any fundamental evolution.

Despite some flaws in terms of story and UI, Crackdown 3 is a decent sequel in the series.

While Age of Mythology: Retold still has a few flaws in its details, it doesn't stop the game from showcasing the unique charm of this classic RTS in a fresh new way, even 20 years later.

God's Trigger is weak at story part. Nonetheless, you will enjoy the gameplay since it contains a lot of fun.

Need for Speed: Unbound can be regarded as a very special work by every means. It combines street racing and police chasing together, using comic-style visual effects and exciting music make people addicted to every corner of the city. Although it has obvious problems with difficulty control and currency system, this does not have much influence on the game experience. When I drove all kinds of modified vehicles with cool paint roaring on the streets of Lakeshore, all the troubles in my heart were swept away along with the roadblocks ahead.

ANNO: Mutationem features rich gameplay, a twisted story and smooth combat. With its unique pixel style, it offers a cyberpunk world worth exploring.

Although there are a few obvious flaws that bother me, Two Point Hospital does make a great progress compared with Theme Hospital, and it definitely won't let old fans down.

Playing The Thaumaturge is like travelling back in time to Warsaw in 1905. It captures not only the look of the city, but also the unrest of the time and the way the people of Warsaw lived. The Polish team behind the game has created a very compelling story. Although the game's mechanics have some flaws, Fool's Theory's beautiful design makes these minor flaws easy to overlook.

If you never experience the impressive story of Halo franchise, Halo Reach is the very first step, and it runs smoothly on PC platform. However,it is such a pity that the Forge and Theater mode are pending, the game still needs some time to renovate.

Broken Arrow is a modern warfare strategy game with a clear positioning and target audience—veteran players coming from titles like Wargame: Red Dragon and Warno. It faithfully recreates the data settings of various military units and the coordination and tactics of modern battlefields, offering solid playability and considerable depth for tactical study.

Overall, Trash Sailors is a co-op sailing adventure game with a unique hand-drawn style and creative and interesting gameplay. Players can constantly meet new challenges in different themed sea scenes. However, the game also currently exists several problems, such as online co-op and dynamic difficulty balancing. We hope the developer can solve them soon.

Depersonalization may be the best COC simulator for now. It has an attractive art style and feminization of other gods. Not only does making changes to the COC rules, but it also retains its original essence. What's more, it expands some gameplays that are more suitable for video games. Players can explore the world freely, and have some quite strategic battles. However, there are still some problems with the game's dice system and novice guidance which need further optimizing.

There is no doubt that The Outer Worlds is a decent RPG with tons of interesting missions, and I really enjoyed my 30 hours spent in the game. But I think Obsidian could have done better in terms of storytelling.

In the Souls-like genre, Lies of P definitely stands out. It skilfully captures the unique essence of the Dark Souls series and expands on it with features such as the weapon modification system. However, the level design and boss fights play it fairly simple, and the lies that should have been a core element don't shine as brightly as expected.

BALL x PIT offers a highly diverse range of build options, while its city-building system outside of combat creates a long and rewarding progression curve. There's always a new goal to pursue, and the constant cascade of bouncing balls delivers a uniquely satisfying, almost pachinko-like thrill.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl remains true to its core philosophy: to create an immersive and unforgiving Zone that feels as alive as it is hostile. Every would-be explorer must endure harsh conditions and relentless challenges, testing their resolve until they either give up or fully embrace the Zone's brutal logic and become a part of it. This experience closely mirrors the spirit of the original trilogy, making S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 feel authentic to its roots. However, some of its hardcore and overly rigid systems may prove too alienating for a broader audience, potentially limiting its appeal.

Isoland 2: Ashes of Time is really suitable for entry level players to understand how fun could a puzzle game be. Its art style is cute, and puzzles are natural. But for experienced players, it's too lacking in challenge to keep patience playing it.

A Plague Tale: Innocence features excellent narrative and atmosphere, but the gameplay is a little bit dull.

The fast-paced bullet-hell boss battles in TEVI are satisfying, but its Metroidvania design is just okay. The levels are too similar and have some problems that detract from the fun. Despite these flaws, the overall quality of the game is still impressive.

Telltale is really good at creating a twisted plot and deeply understand how to shock their fans. Playing the role of Clementine is both touching and satisfying for old fans while the little girl has grown up and started to protect and guide another child just like the way Lee did. There is no doubt that episode 1 is a good start.

Out Of Hands blends its card-based combat and narrative into a cohesive whole, leaving a lasting impression with its surreal, psychological horror atmosphere.

Yoku's Island Express perfectly blends Metroidvania platformer with pinball game, and it's incredibly smooth and fun.

Despite some shortcomings, Blair Witch is an outstanding horror game with great atmosphere, puzzles, and story.

Resident Evil 3 is another incredible remake of this classic franchise, and it shows the infamous outbreak of Racoon City in a modern way. However, I finished the whole story campaign in only 6 hours, which is too short for a triple-A single-player game. Besides, as a Resident Evil fan, I expected more in terms of the Boss fight against Nemesis.

It is no exaggeration that Shin Megami Tensei V is one of the most fun turn-based RPGs on the market. Unique and numerous demons are available for collection; the turn-based system that needs to develop strategies for weaknesses is fun and playable; the large, complex and sufficiently substantial maze is also very exciting to explore. But there is no doubt that this game is not suitable for some players. If you are not interested in traditional turn-based RPG, it will be difficult to find fun in this game. The above advantages will instantly become unbearable for players.

Even though The Awesome Adventures of Captain Spirit is more a Life is Strange 2's pre-purchase commercial than a decent complete game, it's cozy and satisfying to play because of great environmental storytelling, vivid characters, and interesting explore experience.

This title successfully combines the diverse characteristics of two classic games. The key puzzle logic of Portal is now perfectly presented in the world of Bridge Constructor. Although we can find some annoying defects, this game is still worth a try, if you are a fan of any one of these two series.

Super Robot Wars 30 is one of the most fun I've had playing in recent years. Its revamped narrative logic complements the characteristics of Super Robot Wars. However, I was slightly disappointed by the conservative battle. For most fans, this should be a satisfactory answer, but for the future of Super Robot Wars series, it failed in its performance.

F1 24 is another installment that fits the mold of an annual update, without introducing many significant changes to the series. The new features in the career mode bring minimal impact to the overall experience, and the updates to handling and physics are somewhat subjective.

As another masterpiece from miHoYo, Zenless Zone Zero is definitely an action RPG worth experiencing. The distinct art style and high production quality make playing the game as enjoyable as watching a favorite anime series. Its low entry barrier and stylish, smooth controls, along with a combat system that is simple yet sophisticated, provide continuous positive feedback.

Compared to the original version, you barely can find any difference in Ultra Sun/Moon. The good part is, USUM keeps the advantages of SM, while the bad part is, many previous faults can still be found in USUM. This is an expansion with no sincerity.

If you are a fan of Assassin's Creed series but haven't played AC3 which was released in 2012, it's the perfect time to try the remastered version.

Compared to the original version, you barely can find any difference in Ultra Sun/Moon. The good part is, USUM keeps the advantages of SM, while the bad part is, many previous faults can still be found in USUM. This is an expansion with no sincerity.

The most enjoyable aspect of Dungeons of Hinterberg is its puzzles, which consistently present a variety of appropriately challenging and innovative problems, interspersed with a series of battles to keep the gameplay engaging.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a unique work in its own right. Capcom has seamlessly blended action and tower defense - two seemingly unrelated genres - using an astonishing art style and the niche, mysterious theme of Shintoism, making the game look more like a piece of art emerging from a rural shrine. However, like many games that attempt to merge different gameplay styles, this fusion brings a fresh experience but also weakens the depth of both genres.

Although playing Far Cry: New Dawn just like playing any other Far Cry games, this one does stand out in some ways. The apocalyptic world looks both wild and cute. The Expeditions are fun and full of various playing strategies. If you enjoy most of Ubisoft's open-world games, don't miss this one.

SaGa Frontier is as perplexing today as it was when it was released in 1998. No part of this game is welcoming. In no way does it try to help you figure it out. In fact, more often than not, it seems to actively try to get you killed by offering you opportunities you really just should not take on. Nonetheless, you'll be hard-pressed to find many RPGs that are so enthralling from a combat and mechanical perspective, that suck you in with a myriad of questions about more than just story, and ultimately compel you to do it again and again.

The King of Fighters XV builds on the success of the previous game. The online mode is a great experience, but the outdated graphics performance and unstable frame rate degrade the gaming experience.

Remnant 2 continues to explore the blend of Souls-like gameplay, shooting, and cooperative elements, and has achieved fairly good results. Each playthrough offers a fresh experience, thanks to well-designed maps that keep exploration engaging. The feeling of accomplishment when defeating bosses is a rewarding highlight.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties may still be bound by some unavoidable legacy frameworks, but its renewed focus on classic yakuza storytelling—devoting more time to character development and the emotional weight of major story beats—recaptures the feeling of first getting into the Yakuza series.

Bladed Fury is a decent side-scrolling action game, but the content is not full enough, while the action system needs more improvements too. However, considering the low price and the product orientation, those defects are acceptable.

As a remake, Sonic Colors: Ultimate does not pay much attention to many of the details, there is not much difference from the original except for a better graphics. However, based on the excellent quality of the original game, Sonic Colors: Ultimate is still a work that allows players to fully appreciate the charm of the Sonic series.

Dreams is a game that could make thousands of games. You can find various innovative creations on this platform ranging from games, videos to music and paintings. The tool is easy to use for amateurs developers but if you just simply want to enjoy yourself, Dreams might not be the best choice.

The Foundation is a decent expansion that greatly enriched the gameplay and background story. It definitely worth trying if you enjoy Control.

From the perspective of a traditional action game, Lost Soul Aside is solid. It offers players around thirty hours of pure, exhilarating action, retaining most of the strengths found in classic high-speed action games.

Risk of Rain Returns partly reflects the progress made in the Roguelite genre a decade ago. However, compared to many modern Roguelite games that have kept up with the times, it still shows some clear flaws and areas that need improvement.

While staying true to its small-scale, casual approach, Cat Quest 3 avoids the trap of overloading content to create an open world. Instead, it offers a highly flexible exploration experience. In addition, the game further enhances the equipment system, allowing for clearer role specialisation when playing in co-op mode.

Apart from the combat part, Paper Mario: The Origami King is fun, adorable, and full of surprises.

Weird West, as an immersive simulation game, provides players with a plethora of worthwhile and enjoyable options. However, the conclusion seems hastily thrown together despite having a strong narrative and innovative heritage design. It lets players experiment with a variety of fighting tactics like stealth, secret passages, and gunfights at each level. However, a number of issues and glitches with the melee system have disrupted the player's combat experience to some degree. This game's open-world map design, high degree of player agency, and intriguing moral choices enhance the overall world experience, although several homogeneity issues in the design have diminished the fun ever so slightly in the game's second half.

If you're new to the beloved Dragon Quest series, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake could be the perfect introduction. Staying true to the original gameplay and combat system, this remake adds a few new touches, each of which is thoughtful and commendable. However, the core of the game remains rooted in its 30-year-old origins. Whether that feels 'a little too dated' depends entirely on your point of view.

Even though it has not gained a qualitative leap, FIFA 23 has done the best possible within the frame where it belongs. Engine changes and the addition of new actions have added a lot of fresh ideas to the basic gameplay. Several changes to the career mode have given the single-player experience many improvements. The FUT mode provides more benefits to players. Unfortunately, the new system "highlight" is not as good as the experience.

Dying Light: The Beast feels pure and almost nostalgic, like a compilation that fuses together the experiences of the first two games. Even a decade later, that experience remains unique and vibrant.

Cris Tales has a very distinctive art veneer, but it also has obvious technical shortcomings that make the process of playing very bad, ultimately causing more regrets than surprise.

In an era where Japanese detective games have become increasingly rare, Urban Myth Dissolution Center stands out despite some questionable case quality. Its creativity, premise, and excellent final twist make it a title worth recommending. As long as you're willing to overlook its somewhat sluggish investigation segments and the lack of challenging deductions, the game ultimately delivers a satisfying experience.

Let's School features a detailed school building system. You can indulge in the pleasures of classic simulation management games and enjoy looking after students, which may bring back memories of your own school days. However, the game's replayability are limited.

Mafia Definitive Edition is a remarkable example that a remake game should show to gamers. But there are a few glitches that need to be fixed.

Like Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy, Baby Steps is a unique and polarizing game. But compared to its predecessor, it offers a more forgiving challenge and deeper mechanics, with absurd storytelling and interactive elements that keep you moving forward almost in spite of yourself.

Saints Row is a quite cool game, throwing players into a sandbox while giving you cars and guns to start messing around. There is only pure fun here, perfect for passing the time, looking for some depth of play and plot? Sorry, wrong game. Although this reboot removed the superpowers, it seems to want to take the game back to before it was confused by the demons of hell, the Matrix, aliens, and much other chaos. But when people find that these saints do not rely on superpowers to make trouble, and start to beat people with fists and iron bars, will they find them not interesting enough again?

The Last Autumn is the largest expansion of Frostpunk and it renews nearly everything ranging from buildings, technology to exploration and laws. You even can regard it as a brand new game. However, the ending is still as awkward as usual and it may ruin your mood.

Another WIIU hidden gem is now available on Switch, Pikmin 3 Delux offers the impressive gaming experience as the original one. But the new coop mode is so laggy that really needs to be improved.

Although both the gameplay and the story don't stand out, the overall experience still keeps me engaged all the time.

Dark Souls Remastered keeps the original feelings with advanced graphics performance, which gives many players a chance to try this game on the latest console. But obviously 60 dollars is way too much for a remastered game that almost changes nothing, some old fans may think this edition lacks sincerity.

Building on a well-established framework of territory-control strategy games, WindStop Strategy introduces a number of smart ideas that help breathe new life into a genre that has largely faded from the spotlight. Its streamlined SLG mechanics and classic Jin Yong inspired martial arts system make it very approachable for newcomers, while the solid depth and replay value provide strong motivation to take on higher difficulty challenges.

Although it's not as great as Monster Hunter: World, but Dauntless is good enough as a free-to-play online game. It might be your best choice before Monster Hunter: World's Iceborne Expansion released.

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout is extremely funny, goofy, and I have never stopped laughing while I play it. I can play it with my friends in the same round but it's a pity that I can't really co-op with them.

Silent Hill f stands out with its blend of the series' signature mix of reality and illusion, its inward-looking narrative, and its grotesque, visceral imagery. Even its combat system, rough at first glance, proves surprisingly engaging in practice.

Even though it changed from top-down to third-person view,, Helldivers 2 remains an engaging and unique game. It keeps almost all the good things from the first game and puts them into a new way of playing, making it even more enjoyable than before. However, unstable network connections are still a stumbling block in your fight for Super Earth. Helldivers 2 has a good start. The big question is if the developers can keep adding new stuff to keep players interested.