Star Overdrive is a fresh take on the action adventure genre and it combines puzzle solving, fighting with high speed hoverboard action. In the end the mix was maybe too much to handle and it would have benefited from focusing on just one gameplay element.

Commandos: Origins brings the strength and weaknesses of the original-series to the table. While it suffers from a lack of user-guidance and certain inconsistencies, it also gives players a lot of freedom and creates some really satisfying moments.

One the one hand Monster Energy Supercross 25 is undoubtedly the best series' entry so far with better graphics, better physics and more tracks than ever before. But on the other hand that still does not mean the game could fully compete with the top games of the genre, not least because of the lack of varied gameplay and modes. A solid racing game mainly for a special target group.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows isn’t a radical revolution for the series. Instead, it refines the formula with minor improvements, delivering excellent stealth, engaging combat, and likable protagonists. The core gameplay remains largely familiar, but if you’re looking for the most stunning depiction of Japan in any medium, this is it.

Both look and sound are truly excellent. Be it the design of the various locations of the game, the performances of the actors bringing it to life or the absolutely fantastic soundtrack. If you allow yourself to get immersed in the world of “South of Midnight” you will find an experience that feels oddly authentic despite the setting being fairly magical. The weakest points are when “South of Midnight” starts to feel too much like a videogame by placing upgrade points on a path during very emotional scenes or being structurally way too obvious. Nevertheless the experience is one of a kind and can be extremely engaging.

Mother Machine unleashes the Gremlins on the world and brings a sweet change into the gray everyday life. Even if the single-player mode quickly becomes repetitive and not particularly exciting, the multiplayer mode makes the game all the more worthwhile. If you're looking for an entertaining game for a group of friends, you'll find it here.

In its best moments, Bleach: Rebirth of Souls is a love letter to the anime hit with its thrilling fights, excellent soundtrack and superb style and offers fans everything they want. However, especially the at best modest selection of modes in the multiplayer section prevents it from becoming the number one anime fighting game.

AI Limit is a good debut from the young team at SenseGames with an interesting sci-fi world full of mysteries that motivate you to keep playing, as well as a tactically challenging combat system. However, various problems prevent the Soulslike from reaching its full potential.

Atomfall is a good survival-action game set in a unique world in an alternative1950's North England. The combat is fun. The exploring worthwhile and comes with much freedom. Nevertheless modern comfort is few and far between, what's part of the expericence, but could easily make you feel lost in a way that's beyond fun.

The First Berserker: Khazan combines an excitingly directed revenge story with lots of customization options and brutal action to create a souls-like highlight.

Atelier Yumia introduces many new gameplay elements that will influence the entire Atelier series. Some still need polishing, but we can certainly see where it's headed.

With the best story so far, that's a well done tribute to Japanese culture as well, and with its two widely different main heroes, Assassin's Creed Shadows is just one of the best parts of the series so far. Story, gameplay and dye atmosphere generate a great synergy making the game a must buy for action fans, especially for those who love Japan and want to experience the most groundbreaking part of the country's history.

With the Definitive Edition on Switch Xenoblade Chronicles X remains a great Science-Fantasy RPG with a varied and gigantic open world. The gorgeous landscapes and a fantastic soundtrack provide a strong dye atmosphere that just gets torpedoed by the silent main character. If you should have skipped the Wii U original, the refined version on Switch is your best chance to catch up on a great JRPG experience.

WWE 2K25 shows two faces in our review: On the one hand, it's a highly enjoyable wrestling-game with tons of content and great fanservice. The heavily implemented microtransactions and an uninspired The Island harm the overall experience. However, in the end the positive aspects outweigh the negative ones, so that we can still recommend the wrestling game.

Overall Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter plays it very safe. It takes what worked in the first game and adds a few bells and whistles in different areas of the game. The combat is still very satisfying and the world is brimming with life and atmosphere. Thanks to a fantastic look and Doug Cockle as the narrator it is easy to get lost in this grim world of rats and frogs.

Grimoire Groves is a successful mixture of roguelike dungeon-crawler and cozy game. While the graphics are absolutely cute and adorable, the story is unfortunately not, it lacks depth and variety. The game is fun for a few hours, but then quickly becomes grindy and monotonous.

Despite its age, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light still manages to be a thrilling, albeit unusual installment in the franchise. The blend of action and puzzle gameplay especially shines in co-op.

While the PGA franchise has a long history behind it, this Apple Arcade release serves as an easy to grasp introduction for newcomers, while still offering something for more experienced players. Not quite a hole-in-one, but enjoyable nonetheless.

Dredge manages to pull the player in with its unexpectedly dark world and does not let go. It goes to show how far some good ideas can take a game that initially looks so basic and make it into something special.

Schleich is a German brand that specialises in making little plastic figures for mostly kids.Eldrador Creatures: Shadowfall is based on a line of these figures and would be primed to be turned into a genre that is easily digestible for young gamers. Yet the developers turned the license into a surprisingly deep and for the most part breezy and fun turn based tactics game. While the technical aspects are mostly middling it can still be a very entertaining first foray into a new genre for young and old alike.

Split Fiction absolutely lives up to the high expectations. Hazelight Studios is further refining the co-op formula from A Way Out and It Takes Two. The result is an almost flawless split-screen hit.

The Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection is a nice collection for nostalgics and fans of the early days, but it's just a classic port - many of the games can only be played today with thick nostalgic glasses. We expected more adjustments in a game that came out at full price.

The farming activities presented here are solidly implemented in VR and are quite fun at first. The models of agricultural machinery also look usable, the controls are quickly internalized, the comfort functions are okay and the music fits the action. However, in direct comparison with Farming Simulator 25, the VR version is pretty weak in terms of content. After just a few hours you want nothing more than more different activities, a significantly larger map with more places to explore, more machines, more crops to grow, and generally more things to do. Sadly also livestock breeding and forestry do not play a role here.

PGA Tour 2K25 takes some noticeable steps forward compared to its now two-year-old predecessor: PGA Tour 2K25 looks and plays great. No reason for criticism? Yes, there are. The career is suffering of the tedious interviews and the overall very staid surroundings. In addition, minor balancing problems and the still very present microtransactions are annoying.

Two Point Museum is a worthy successor to the franchise, with the usual humor and great new game elements. If you've always wanted to explore and exhibit dinosaur bones or extraterrestrial artifacts, this is the game for you. If only you didn't forget the time so quickly while playing.

Combining the formula of Dynasty Warriors with a Roguelight might seem mad on paper but works surprisingly well in Warrriors: Abyss. It’s fun collecting the over 100 available heroes and going into battle with them. Calling gathered heroes into battle for devastating combos is engaging. Unfortunately the fights can feel overwhelming because after a certain point every screen is filled to the brim with endless effects of both allies and enemies.

20 years of consistent development lead to the biggest and most beautiful Monster Hunter ever. New ideas refresh the gameplay without taking the dye axe to proven trademarks. Outstanding game development craftsmanship meets a unique artistic vision - an irresistible experience.

Luck be a Landlord is a game for a good time not a long time. Though its graphics and music are very simple, the same can’t be said about the gameplay which provides an addictive experience.