Strategy game from the classic of the genre is not based on nostalgia, but on the flawless turn-based core around which better and better game is evolving even months after the release.

As long as we are looking for a cure for Alzheimer's disease, we may still play at war against the cerebral dementia. At least in Ether One it's worthy and highly-exalting gameplay. Both new and charismatic adventure game has undeceived us.

Mortal Kombat once again proves that it belongs among the best in the fighting game genre. Everything here is just so very good - the gameplay, the graphics, the story. There are issues, however, with lagging because of poor server connection.

Separate Ways kicks off in style and doesn't let up until the end. A great addition that should have been part of the game from the beginning, but for its price pays off many times over.

A Way Out is not difficult in its gaming principles, but in communicating and collaborating with other people. The ways of cooperation are very different and keep you astonished and in tension, as does the story. In short, if you are looking for a great cooperative game, you have to start here.

Leave behind the headaches of everyday life and go out to save the kingdom of Ding Dong Dell. Whether you are a fan of Ghibli or not, Ni No Kuni II will grab you and won’t let go.

Exceptional game that looks phenomenal,especially from a new point of view. But do not expect a new experience-that comes only when you are a newcomer to the game.

Sensational experience, exceptional art, perfect continuation. Alto's Odyssey deserves a number of superlatives, but it all concludes in one fact - this is currently the best endless runner that brings true catharsis.

Ageless adventure with a modern look for both nostalgic gamers and newcomers. Everyone should know this game.

Blood West is quite possibly the best game in the weird west genre. It smoothly combines ruthlessly challenging gameplay, enjoyable exploration, and RPG elements that can support individual player styles. The story paints a pleasant picture of the strange Wild West world full of monsters and curses. It's just a pity that character development and somewhat outdated mechanics occasionally disrupt the credibility of the entire experience.

This is a fantastic remaster that captures the spirit of the original and clothes it in wonderfully remade graphics. It also adds new features and other bonuses. This is a way to do it.

Absolum is a fantastic fusion of a 90s-style beat 'em up and roguelite mechanics. The story drags a bit, but the gameplay loop will keep you hooked for dozens of hours before you even notice. A wide roster of playable characters and the option to tackle the run in co-op make the whole experience downright irresistible, and the soundtrack easily rivals the best of the year. Another hidden gem of 2025.

The return of Desperados should be maybe more accurately called “The return of Shadow Tactics”, but that’s not a bad thing at all. Desperados 3 hasn’t lost any of the sneaky charm of the previous game and it adds new stuff to do, too.

Drova is a gift from the heavens for fans of old-school RPGs. It rewards players who embrace exploration on their own terms, don’t need a map cluttered with question marks, and aren’t afraid to read and think. The fair yet challenging combat spices up the experience, alongside the unmistakable atmosphere of its surprisingly charming pixel art. Simply put, Drova is a game you’ll want in your collection.

Just a quick update of the list? On the contrary: FM 2012 is another excellent annual volume of the king of football manager games bringing a huge portion of improvements that do really good to its gameplay and to your addiction to it. For those lovers of the genre – this one is definitely for you.

Trine 2 is a colourful, an original and in every way better than the very best game. This title is almost without any flaw, apart from the respecialization with no punishment, that everyone of all ages can enjoy it.

It’s clear that Deep Rock Galactic managed to transfer its charisma even into this genre detour. Survivor, however, achieves far more than a simple spin-off. Beneath the familiar façade of space dwarves lies a cleverly designed game unafraid to demand precision and persistence. A well-built progression system and meaningful upgrades make it strikingly hard to put down. Forget the vampires: the age of stone and rubble has arrived. The king is dead; long live the king.

When you take the solid foundations laid four years ago and enhance them with an engaging career mode, the ability to explore an even more detailed Earth, and marvel not only at intricately designed aircraft and their cockpits but also the surrounding environment, you get the most advanced simulator of today. However, this comes at the cost of high hardware demands and reliance on a stable internet connection, which directly impacts the quality of the experience, as well as the practical necessity of investing in a joystick. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 still isn’t a fully accessible game for everyone, but it continues to deliver breathtaking moments.

Someone might call it the resurrection. In fact, it's "just" a great add-on, which brings a lot of innovations and fulfills some secret wishes of the gamers around the globe.

A wild ride where you take on imaginative, towering beasts. Monster Hunter Wilds once again polishes its gameplay ever closer to perfection. While the story may feel like an afterthought, the epic battles against fierce monsters are absolutely breathtaking and unmatched.

The remake brings huge changes in terms of graphics, the gameplay has remained the same in many ways. Some imperfections could definitely be improved, but it is still a great game that still has a hard time finding a competitor. You will definitely enjoy this experience. And it doesn't matter if you're a veteran or if it's your first time with The Last of Us.

The Talos Principle is a captivating journey into the world of philosophy, religion and human curiosity. One couldn’t believe such ideas grew on the concept of an "ordinary" logical game.

A great game meets expectations and excels in a multiplayer. However, it isn't a perfect title of its genre as the game's campaign misses several touch ups. Battlefield 3 will definitely hold up among present shooters and with its multiplayer it's going to stick its players to their screens for a very long, long time.

PA is an entertaining, comprehensive and accessible simulator of prison complex management. If you find this genre at least a little bit interesting, don’t hesitate buying it.

Simple concept, but incredibly amusing symphony of destruction with a strong multiplayer, spiced with humor and 80-90ties blockbuster references. No one should miss this arcade, no matter if single- or multiplayer.

A fantastic remake of a great strategy game where the gods themselves settle the score. Age of Mythology: Retold looks amazing, introduces plenty of new features that make the game more enjoyable than ever, and most importantly, proves that some games truly never age.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom offers a fresh perspective on the series, boldly blending traditional elements with modern innovations while finally giving Princess Zelda the lead role. Her unique abilities bring a new layer of creativity to puzzle-solving and combat, encouraging exploration with inventive solutions. Despite minor technical issues and a cluttered Echoes menu, this new Zelda installment takes the franchise in a promising direction.

Full of verve, Kratos returns and wounds everyone and everything like in his past years. Do not worry about its multiplayer game, and enjoy the exceptional mythical opus written in the golden age of PS3. For the PlayStation 3 owners this is a must, for the others this is a very good reason to buy SONY's gaming machine.

Dispatch, the superhero title from AdHoc, builds on the early roots of Telltale and delivers one of the finest games in its genre. It features an excellent story that blends humor, action, and interpersonal drama. Choices are not merely cosmetic and genuinely alter the course of scenes and even the characters who appear in them. Thanks to engaging hacking mechanics and, above all, the core simulation of a superhero dispatcher, it also plays well and never feels like just a movie with the occasional dialogue option. Superb voice acting and music are simply the icing on the cake.

Mysteria Ecclesiae serves as a dignified final chapter to Kingdom Come: Deliverance. It offers a tightly focused story about faith and guilt that draws the player in and holds attention until the very end. The Sedlec Monastery captivates with its atmosphere and perfectly complements the melancholic tone of Jindřich’s farewell. Mysteria Ecclesiae does not strive for grandeur, but for beauty in the details, and in that, it truly succeeds.

An incredibly stuffed version of the hack and slash action game with RPG elements presents itself in the best light for the new generation of consoles. Tons of content, well-made controls and superb co-op.

This is a much more accessible successor to the legendary medieval strategy, and still as deep as its forefather. There is certainly space for future expansions, but Crusader Kings 3, as it is now, is already capable of writing the most stunning stories imaginable under cruel feudalism.

The Moscow Metro opens its gates again, and the young Artyom embarks on a dangerous journey to preserve last remnants of the human race. Suppose you have killed off all the demons, and completed the almost educational path through the Moscow underground. Maybe. But certainly not in such a beautiful and technically seamless form that Redux version offers. Moreover, your first underground visit may not have been a complete one, because Metro is not the game series that makes you to look forward to seeing every new DLC. Or maybe you belong to the owners of new consoles, therefore the Metro Redux purchase is rather a must for you.

Enhanced Edition should become the model case for a competition. Except for a few things it levels up almost every game element; it offers the players countless hours of high-quality voice-acting; it’s nicer and controls are flawless on consoles. In addition, now features a local multiplayer. If they get rid of a few past issues, the game would deserve a full [100].

One of the most characteristic Rockstar games has not aged a bit. Even though its clichés as well as its design, that's outdated here and there, are striking now more than ever, it's still a hilarious ride with style and functioning gameplay crashing as little as possible. There is no way you can find the experience of the same value for a mobile platform than this polished classic title.

This highly-developed mediaeval strategic game with an enhanced classic system made by Paradox offers a thrilling and absorbing experience of the uncompromising politics - or more precisely - of the European mediaeval life of nobility in the 11th to the 15th century. It doesn't matter if you build great dynasty of yours or not - there are always goals you want to fight for. Crusader Kings II lets you to recreate the history - don't miss this unique opportunity.

Great mix of mindlessly entertaining action and a primitive RPG works brilliantly thanks to a sensitively created design. It offers truly countless ways to kill enemies, great feeling from the fights and the flawless technical state of game. Little things, such as the slightly repetitive environments or a bit unbalanced difficulty can be forgiven without a blink of an eye.

Stealth Bastard is the platformer beyond compare. Out of its plain mechanics the game is able to offer interesting puzzles along with its extraordinary gameplay full of speedrun.

Grand finale of an unconventional adventure is a success and the whole game has truly the one of the best stories of this year.

Patrick’s Parabox may not be the most original of video games but the way it borrows ideas and blends them together is simply exceptional. Its paradoxical puzzles will mangle your brain, the concept of applied infinity will stun you. Do you like Baba Is You? If so, play this and thank us later.

A fantastic retro survival horror that, despite occasionally annoying inventory management, stands out as unique. Conscript boasts an atmosphere as thick as mustard gas, is brutal and grim, and brilliantly depicts the horrors of World War I. Alongside this, it is also an excellent game that should not be missed by fans of darker titles.

Fantastic restoration craft, that didn’t spoil the spirit of the originals at all. As you can say “do not fix what is not broken”. Just gently brush it up and wait for a deserved applause.

A playful, clever, and incredibly compelling wizard school management sim, Mind Over Magic lets you lovingly watch over your students as they go about their daily activities while the game’s mechanics unfold. The only slight blemish is the somewhat repetitive combat. The real danger? It’s highly addictive—you might find yourself glued to the screen for hours on end.

A traditionally fair RPG that uses the classic RPGs' mechanics, but actually it does nothing new with them. However, it connects them perfectly to a sophisticated, detailed and well-functioning whole in a charming isometric world, which honours the RPG genre, and is the king because of the game's entertainment.

Battlefield 1 disrupts the grueling hegemony of shooters from the modern and futuristic wars. It is not just about new historic era, because the game looks beautiful, and it is also great to play; does not tire you – a fact, we can´t say about other FPS series. Sometimes it is simply necessary to take a step backwards, so you can move forward.

Dragon's Dogma 2 revisits the strong merits of its 12-year-old predecessor, which still have plenty to offer - from the diversity of classes to enjoyable combat and an engaging world begging to be explored. The concept of sharing companions with players worldwide and their contribution to your experience is a unique concept, and combined with simulation elements, it creates a highly immersive adventure of which you are an integral part. It's a shame about the technical issues and dated graphics, but everything else more than makes up for it.

Photorealistic adventure from fantasy environment that will please everybody.

Two Point Museum is an addictive blend of creative building, curating, management challenges, and sharp British humor. It stumbles occasionally in pacing, but once you dive in, you’ll lose track of time—and maybe even reality.

The DC Comics top heroes break their noses in a grand show. NetherRealms improved not only the visuals but also the story, game mechanics and bonus content. The result is an almost universal combat game, which will please everyone, and will steal dozens or even hundreds of hours from your life.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is exactly the kind of return the legendary third installment deserves. Its visuals and attention to detail are breathtaking, from weather effects and mud clinging to your gear to the gradual wear on camouflage and scars on the protagonist’s body. Delta stands as the ultimate version of one of the greatest games ever made and the current pinnacle of stealth-action.

Shadow Warrior is top-notch action entertainment. It doesn't matter whether or not it is a remake. The game stands its ground, and qualities of the game exceeds even the contemporary mainstream production. Lo Wang has returned and with him law and order.

Cocoon is a confidently crafted and impressively detailed puzzle game. It isn't afraid to let you explore and figure things out, rewarding your efforts with unparalleled satisfaction. The fantastic visual design and beautiful soundtrack complement the experience. While you might not be left gaping at plot twists during the credits, you'll undoubtedly sit back with a profoundly content feeling, knowing you've cleverly solved it all. That's precisely what I expect from a puzzle-centric game.

The best rally game on the market and the triumphant return of the famous series. Codemasters listened to both the ovations and the lamentations and made a great driving game with lots of bonus content for everyone. DiRT will not stay undefeated this year – at least on the gravel.

A great party game with a variety of modes sure to appeal to most players. And if a few modes don’t quite hit the mark, there’s still a ton of content that will. The mini-games are always reliable, so if you're looking for something for a party or the whole family, Jamboree is a safe bet.

A mysterious detective tale filled with bizarre moments and occasionally overly convoluted storytelling. However, it oozes personality and charisma by the gallons. Remedy crafts their peculiar universe on a solid foundation, resulting in a fantastic and original game. It's just not for everyone.

A brilliant game built upon the foundation of an already great first instalment. The gameplay is superb, the visual is very cute, and Rogue Legacy 2 even manages to be funny! What’s more, you can play it even if you’re not a hardcore gamer thanks to its accessibility options.

Echo Point Nova lets you play by your own rules in its open world. It surprises with an excellent sound design, fluid movement, enjoyable gunplay, and how seamlessly all these elements come together without wasting your time. It never loses momentum and entertains like few other shooters, thanks to the combination of seemingly disparate features that create a unique and engaging mix.

The modernization of this genre classic and one of the most important games of all time has been successful. Well, this is actually only the first part of the original, but embellished in such a way that it feels like a proper, standalone title.

It’s hard to disentangle oneself from Boneraiser Minions. It’s chock full of content, really fun to play, it’s even legitimately funny and of course extremely addictive. Can you stomach the simplistic pixel art? If so, you’re going to spend ungodly amounts of time in this game and you’re going to enjoy every minute of it.

An expansion packed with new possibilities and ways to play—most of which are well-thought-out and genuinely fun. The addition of an entirely new starting date is the cherry on top of a delicious cake.

A truly triple-A game for VR that could very well exist on its own, without the immersion provided by virtual reality. This is a must-have title for everybody who owns a VR headset and a strong reason to buy one for everybody else.

Galaxy Trucker is a great adaptation of an excellent board game, which attacks player’s every sense including vanity. It gives the player an opportunity to crush the other space captains and take the lead of the entire space fleet in an almost perfect space ship.

The Bazaar gracefully blends auto-battling, card game, and roguelite elements with a competitive twist, as the bosses you face are actually other players. The combination of hundreds of cards, distinct hero profiles, and just the right dose of randomness you can manipulate results in an incredibly fun, well-balanced experience - one where you could easily sink hundreds of hours, with hardly any two matches ever feeling the same.

A sequel to the unfairly often ignored Darksiders title has surpassed expectations and proved it belongs among the best gaming titles of the year. Minor flaws disappear when you get to the actual gameplay that's going to take you on a fantastic journey you are not going to forget for a very long time. Darksiders II is a great mix of genres fit not only for the everlasting dreamers.

Grey Goo is a successful reconstruction of several classic real-time strategies at once. Is it still quoting the originals or is it already parasiting on them? Little bit of both.

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is a brave spin-off that reaches surprising heights. The combat is great, so are the puzzles and the environments, the visual doesn’t lag behind, neither does the music, the storytelling… It’s really tough to find anything wrong! The only slight drawback is the controls which feel rather weird, but you can certainly get used to them.

Traditional Mario, who perfects all the possible aspects of the plumbing trade. Indeed, this is not a revolution, but you will be frequently surprised, and you will never be bored in his company.

The world championship title is won on the track and behind the scenes in the F1 2017. Codemasters have created the finest formulas race in history that combine a brilliant driving model with perfect racing management. You will feel like a real sport star.

Bigger, better and more challenging, just the way sequels should look like. After slightly weaker previous part we have now an unspoiled experience, which expands, fixes and above all motivates to better performance.

An extraordinarily tight race of the gaming titans continues. In the next round, Forza is passing Gran Turismo by an inch through the finish line because it has more clinging concept, sturdy multiplayer menu and an incredibly great number of car activities on/off the track. You won't find more addicting and everlasting racing game these days.

A captivatingly poetic and wildly unrestrained journey that this time also delivers more refined gameplay. The PC version is an excellent port with nothing to worry about.

Octopath Traveler 2 doesn’t try to add new stuff just for the sake of it. It’s more of a refinement of the formula presented by the first installment. The strong narrative and the amazing gameplay make it a wonderful experience once more, especially when coupled with its beautiful graphics and sound design.

A brutal and explosive spectacle that serves as a testament to everything that makes Warhammer great. The action never lets up, the game looks and sounds fantastic, and watching hundreds of Tyranids swarm never gets old. The excellent multiplayer, with fun progression and a rich character editor, is the cherry on top of this epic sci-fi blockbuster.

Like a Dragon: Ishin! manages to combine the mechanical familiarity of the Yakuza series with a unique historical setting. The combat is fun, the story is thrilling, the content is rich enough to last dozens of hours. Technically speaking, though, it could’ve been much closer to a true remake instead of getting stuck halfway between there and a remaster.

A grand return of a horror legend that balances survival horror and action, not all ideas landing equally well. As a whole, however, it is a superbly crafted, audiovisually stunning, and highly entertaining blockbuster that confirms Capcom’s firm grasp on its flagship series. Despite minor issues, it stands as a fantastic horror ride that only narrowly misses the absolute peak of the franchise.

Rogue State Revolution brings a sense of humour married to relatively complex political decisions reminiscent of Wadiya, the rogue country from the movie Dictator. It’s addictive, it’s replayable, it’s cheap for what it does and you should definitely play it.

An excellent demonstration of making and reviving the genre of tactical turn-based strategies with lots of little innovations and ideas. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is funny, nice and playful game that should not be missed by any Switch owner.

The game feels like a Swiss knife among the arcade and racing games. Maybe it´s not very original, but still you will be pleased what it can offer in a compact, coherent and cohesive package. Forza Horizon 3 will hardly seek an adequate opponent among the competitors.

The third Stories entry finally lives up to its name, driven by a strong narrative that keeps it engaging throughout. Giving the protagonist a voice and clear motivation proves beneficial, as do the stronger bonds within the party. Combat is more varied and enjoyable, and the restored ecosystems make hunting for the ultimate monster especially rewarding. The open world and side quests may feel underwhelming, but they represent only a small portion of the overall content.

The masterfully crafted puzzles in an engaging atmosphere make Quern - Undying Thoughts a piece of art. The game is a perfect example of what a puzzle game can be, when it’s not just bunch of puzzles glued together.

Stunning tour of the Total War series into the fantasy world of Warhammer. Each of the four playable races offers a completely different experience in battles and on the strategic map. Innovation in the form of magic, heroes and giant monsters surprisingly fits well into the series style and refreshes it.

Finding flaws in Satisfactory is harder than figuring out the correct ratio for material transmutation in its latest tech tier. It's simply addictive, fun, polished, and visually stunning.

This game brings a huge amount of consistently brilliant fun and happiness. It’s not a revolution, but it’s damn near perfect at what it does.

It Takes Two is full of ideas and it’s, unquestionably, the best cooperative game for two players out there. The environments and puzzles change frequently enough to keep things fresh, the only slight disappointment being a rather weak story.

A fantastic combination of Pokémon, a building sandbox, and a cozy life simulator that can absorb you for dozens of hours. It can feel slightly overwhelming at times, but ultimately stands as a dream come true for fans of Pokémon and Animal Crossing, and one of the best reasons to own a Nintendo Switch 2.

After their magnificent debut in the form of Mini Metro, Dinosaur Polo Club managed to accomplish something extremely difficult - clear their own raised bar. Mini Motorways is a better game in every department, more beautiful, more relaxing, more complex.

A fun, playful adventure full of incredible, delightful little details. The relatively long campaign mode, combined with an extremely robust local and online multiplayer, will keep you occupied for dozens of hours.

If you already played both games, there’s no reason to do it again. But if you’re a new player, this is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in a stricken feudal Japan.

Grand farewell to Geralt of Rivia, a shiny example of an expansion and great completion of one of the best RPGs of recent years. Just as children are obliged to go to school, The Witcher 3 players have a duty to go to Toussaint.

A brilliant single-player roguelike with awesome card battles at its core. Individual runs vary massively, resulting in almost endless replayability. There’s only one complaint - random luck plays too big a role in determining your success or failure. Other than that, this is simply a great, serious RPG.

Excellent first person action with a strong RPG element allows countless gameplay approaches with its sensitively set systems and fantastic game- and level- design. It brings an eye-catching story, a great scriptwriting, a mercilessly exciting atmosphere, and it does not allow criticism of logical deficiencies because it explains everything carefully. Technically, it is flawless and runs smoothly. A handful of minor flaws can be overlooked with no regret.

Diablo IV’s gameplay is amazing and the game is an addictive, sexy slaughter missing only more creative quests and better narrative tempo. In spite of that, the gates of Hell are as appealing as they’ve ever been.

Bigger world, grander battles, more content and polished multiplayer. The second adaptation of the Warhammer 40k world by Tindalos Interactive is a success, and it didn’t even need to introduce many innovations. Improving the original is enough.

This remake not only honours the original, it makes it better. The result? Great fun and true survival horror experience.

Hollow Knight: Silksong proves that patience pays off. Although not revolutionary, it managed to distill the very best of the metroidvania genre into an experience that will take your breath away. A beautiful world, cleverly designed challenges, and uncompromising difficulty make for an adventure you won’t soon forget. The wait was worth it.

A stealth game that is not a disgrace to the Alien movie, and both its fan and a gamer who has not been kissed by its teeth will enjoy this, if they do wink at the game's story.

The emotional confession of the family haunted by the curse gave rise to one of the most wonderful adventures of the game history. Its originality, atmosphere and specific gameplay made it into a real piece of art.

A lovingly polished remaster of one of the greatest games of all time. The combat may still feel clunky, but in a gripping sci-fi world with a storyline that hasn't aged a day, that's easy to forgive. For returning veterans, the enhanced support for multiplayer and modding offers even more reason to dive back in.