A fantastic reimagining of the legendary horror classic. Silent Hill 2 looks otherworldly, sounds hellish, and maintains its thick atmosphere, even with a stronger emphasis on action. Bloober Team has proven with this remake that they truly understand the legacy and message of the original. While it's a somewhat different experience than it was twenty years ago, it remains deeply faithful to its source material.

The Plucky Squire is an extremely playful platformer that bombards you with one creative idea after another. Surprise, surprise… it works! It's the creativity in puzzles and environmental interactions that makes this adventure in a children's book truly special. Never mind the bland combat or the stretched-out final third. The Plucky Squire is a whimsical tale that warms the heart.

A timeless classic that not only ages gracefully but works exceptionally well today, thanks to new audiovisual enhancements. Apart from the missing prologue from the Director's Cut, there's not much to fault here.

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.

Uninspired game design, recycled content, monotonous gameplay, and technical issues. A dull experience that not even a few rare bright moments or a decent soundtrack can save. Best avoided.

Ara delves deeply into a single mechanic. Warfare, diplomacy, religion, and research are stripped down to the bare essentials, leaving the majority of your time focused on balancing the production of a massive array of materials and their interconnected, complex production chains. While this is initially engaging, it quickly becomes tedious in the later stages, where balancing production feels more like managing a budget before an accounting deadline.

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.

The long-awaited sequel to the beloved Test Drive Unlimited feels like it still hasn’t arrived. What Kylotonn has done with the franchise can't even be considered a bad attempt. Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown may have a fun driving model, but that’s where the short list of positives ends. It's a poor game lacking content, optimization, and visuals that would at least match last-gen standards.

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions finally brings Quidditch as a standalone title, but it feels a little late to the Yule Ball. The game has potential, though it would benefit from more content and perhaps a more refined art style. However, smashing people with Bludgers remains royally fun.

A well-crafted post-apocalyptic strategy that initially feels a bit clunky, but over time reveals its stronger aspects. Once it hits its stride, the odd menus and slow start become forgivable.

At its core, Concord is a solid hero shooter with fun gameplay but minimal new mechanics, failing to stand out significantly from the competition. Its biggest ace up the sleeve is the detailed graphics and world-building delivered through an in-game encyclopedia and weekly cinematic drops, but that's not enough for a game locked behind a paywall, unlike most of the genre.

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.

A beautiful action game that mostly entertains royally but sometimes spoils the experience with unpolished design or overly simplistic mechanics.

An excellent 3D platformer for all ages, especially those with some PlayStation experience. The levels overflow with playful details, and its precise controls take full advantage of the DualSense controller. While it occasionally repeats certain elements a bit too much, the rich content packed with references to gaming classics makes it arguably the best 3D platformer on the PS5.

A solid space strategy that borrows heavily from major 4X turn-based games, Sins of a Solar Empire II makes it clear that its core focus is on action and conquest, with diplomacy and trading taking a backseat. The brilliant idea of simulating real planetary orbits, which dynamically alters the map, adds depth, though it can't entirely hide the unbalanced pacing and lackluster visual style.

Nobody Wants to Die is a beautiful game where an interesting world and well-crafted script clash with gameplay that holds your hand too much and offers virtually no challenge. However, if the story and atmosphere are the main focus, this charmingly short piece might just strike the right chord.

Anger Foot can be unnecessarily frustrating at times, occasionally too vulgar or awkward, yet it remains incredibly fun and adrenaline-packed in most moments. The game excels with its high-octane action, an excellent soundtrack, and cleverly designed levels that make revisiting them to complete challenges and unlock new shoes a joy. However, it's essential to pace yourself, or the game might wear you down before you kick the final boss out of their lair.

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.

Star Wars Outlaws masterfully utilizes its license and space western atmosphere, yet the variety of activities quickly falls into the familiar pattern of Ubisoft's open-world games. This repetition overshadows the inventive teamwork between Kay and Nix, as well as the brilliant Sabacc card game.

Combining survival elements with looter shooter and MMORPG mechanics, Once Human takes the best from these genres to create an entertaining and functional mix. While not flawless, it captivates with its bizarre world, monster design, and gunplay. The effectiveness of the seasonal system remains to be seen, but it shows promising potential to become a multiplayer staple.

SteamWorld Heist II is a sequel done right. It retains the best aspects of its predecessor—turn-based combat with precise aiming and trick shots—transports it to an appealing pirate setting, wraps it in a meaningful storyline, and adds simple world exploration with an excellent class-mixing system that could use just a bit more depth. Regardless, it's a fantastic return for a great game, appealing to both fans and newcomers alike.

Dungeons of Hinterberg offers an engaging blend of action-adventure and social RPG elements with a well-balanced mix of combat, puzzles, witty conversations, and relaxation. Its only drawbacks might be the weaker sound design and potentially divisive visual style. However, it’s certainly a journey worth taking, especially with its availability on Game Pass.

At its core, The First Descendant is a solid looter shooter, but that's about it. The limited number of activities, which are quite similar, a botched storyline, awkward dialogues, and excessive grind weigh it down. The characters, while fun to play, are generic. Despite these issues, the game can still be entertaining, and many of the problems mentioned could be resolved quickly. However, the predatory monetization strategy chosen by Nexon won't disappear. Even so, it can be ignored, allowing you to enjoy the game if you can look past all the surrounding clutter and focus on the simple thrill of holding down the trigger.

A beautiful and original game that is an amalgam of several genres, skillfully blending them together. It definitely deserves your attention, regardless of your preferred gaming genre, as it offers something unique, fresh, and thoroughly enjoyable.

Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition, with its improved audiovisual presentation and a handful of new content, successfully reminds us why this action-adventure became a cult classic. Despite some outdated mechanics that feel a bit rough around the edges, it still retains its charm, relevance, and most importantly, its ability to build anticipation for the much-delayed and deserved sequel even after twenty years.

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.

A city-building strategy game that is dangerously addictive and captures its historical theme through its gameplay mechanics. In Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic, you'll transform villages into sprawling concrete metropolises, coordinate complex production chains, and manage massive distribution networks. Most importantly, you'll have a great time doing it, even though the game occasionally throws a wrench in the works with its clunky elements.

A meticulously crafted game that offers no surprises, but that doesn't mean it's boring. The world is beautiful, the combat is adequately adrenaline-pumping, and the story is interesting. It's almost a shame that you'll be done with Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn relatively quickly.

Currently the best form of the subgenre that Shin Megami Tensei represents. It offers thrilling turn-based battles that make you think about every move and reconsider your party lineup in case of failure. Vengeance brings numerous improvements over the original fifth game, is available on platforms beyond the Switch, and is technically superior.

Evocative and creative, Indika is a clear testament to the engaging potential of a short narrative adventure. The game draws strength from interactivity, switches genres, and boldly tackles deep and dark themes. It stands out as one of this year's indie gems—a delightful oddity in the best sense of the word.

Still Wakes the Deep feels more like a film than a game. Its very simple gameplay sometimes obstructs and delays the well-written mysterious story that focuses on human minds. This harrowing horror shines best in moments without interaction, supported by excellent visuals and top-notch voice acting. It would work much better as a different medium.

A successful remaster of the puzzle-action adventure that retains its charming touch of light horror. Luigi's Mansion 2 HD, however, doesn't hide its slightly outdated structure and a few period-specific bugs that could use a bit of vacuuming.

An excellent expansion for an outstanding game. It offers a massive amount of new content, a brilliantly designed game world full of secrets to uncover, and a conclusion to the story that this legend truly deserved.

A top-notch portrayal of Formula 1 racing with a new career overhaul where you can finally race with official drivers. F1 24 is undeniably the best Formula racing game, featuring an authentic driving model and a wide range of settings for driving characteristics and championship modes. However, it would have been nice to see more new features compared to last year's installment.

Heading Out is one of the most bizarre genre mixes ever encountered. The racing element is fun, the comic-style narrative engaging, the graphic design simply fantastic, the road trip aspects immersive, the radio broadcasts natural and bold, the pervasive threat suitably unsettling, and the desire to figure out what’s going on is immense. It's a strange game, but it works, it's enjoyable, and it's refreshing to see someone unafraid to experiment. This time, the gamble paid off.

The main draw of Sand Land is its adventure and well-written characters borrowed from the beloved source material. While their manga-like appearance might not appeal to everyone, the care and love for the original comic are evident in every move they make, complemented by excellent voice acting. However, the unfulfilled potential of the open world and the dull quest content are disappointing, only redeemed by the entertaining combat system featuring customizable vehicles. Despite these drawbacks, Sand Land is worth playing to experience its story.

Fabledom is one of the more accessible city-building strategies that doesn't overwhelm with micromanagement. Instead, it allows full enjoyment of creating a magical kingdom, occasionally spiced up with familiar fairy-tale characters or events. It could benefit from more original ideas and a faster overall pace, but without the pressure of complex battles, it's a fun and engaging experience.

Brilliant, entertaining, and fantastic turn-based strategy game that will test strategic thinking. Songs of Conquest excellently modernizes an old genre, proving it still has life. The pixel art style is mesmerizing, the music captivating, and the abundance of content will keep players engaged for years.

A fun and beautiful remake of a stylish, two-decade-old JRPG with all its strengths and flaws. It could benefit from more significant design changes and additional features, but while it may pose some questions for modern players, nostalgia lovers will feel right at home.

Cryptmaster offers a unique blend of traditional text-based gameplay, grid-based dungeon crawling, and wordplay puzzles. It excels in both its audiovisual presentation and inventive gameplay, with the potential to establish a new niche genre.

Ghost of Tsushima may not be an ode to pure design originality, but it's so incredibly stylish and plays so well that I couldn't put it down (again). An excellent port of a great game. There's nothing to debate.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II is more of an interactive experience than a game. Despite a bigger budget and grander visuals, the sad reality is that what worked so well before may not suffice the second time around. Nevertheless, it's a creation worth experiencing at least once.

The best tennis series has returned after 13 years and once again proved that it still has it. TopSpin 2K25 is the best tennis simulation you can play today, despite taking a few little steps back.

Great tactical turn-based game that stands out with its aesthetics, setting and stylization. Who wouldn't want to play as zombie Romans in the conquest of mythical Avalon? King Arthur demonstrates that when you have good and enjoyable combat, you don't really need much else and don't have to artificially extend the gameplay to higher tens of hours.

Tents and Trees is a fantastic, meditative, and endless puzzle game that engages your attention, imagination, and logical thinking just right. While its immediacy fits better on mobile platforms, it still makes perfect sense on a computer, proving to be addictive and capable of easily consuming hours of your time. Considering that its puzzles take mere seconds to solve, it's truly impressive.

Ready, Steady, Ship! is another textbook example of physics-based, chaotic couch co-op games. It doesn't bring anything new to the genre and can be as fun as it is frustrating. However, it's pleasantly accessible, and it's up to you how much you want to take it as a challenge. Nevertheless, the fact that it can be played solo doesn't necessarily mean it's a fully immersive experience. If you've played every other game of this genre and still can't get enough, it will surely entertain you. Otherwise, there are better titles out there.

Great, entertaining hack 'n' slash that could use some trimming and refining of certain design elements. However, its fun combat system and a slew of creatively grotesque enemies outweigh the studio's beginner mistakes.

An enjoyable stealth action game that has its flaws and will delight stealth enthusiasts above all. Ereban: Shadow Legacy presents an intriguing story with multiple endings, solid gameplay, and nice stylization. However, the game does not deviate from established genre standards, and its rough, unpolished edges are a bit too conspicuous.

Planetiles is a good, intriguing puzzle game with a pleasantly balanced challenge that will entertain you, but in terms of content, it runs out of steam a bit too quickly. If you don't mind bite-sized gaming experiences, you won't be disappointed.

This classic RPG is one you can afford to miss. Despite its well-executed stylization and intriguing setting, it doesn't have much to offer. The story is uninteresting and often downright misleading. Continuity is so broken that most of the time you'll be wondering whether it's just poorly written quests or if something has gone terribly wrong. The moral compass is too restrictive, as are the outright illogical quests. Unenjoyable battles are just the proverbial rotten cherry on top of this stale cake.

A unique and damn addictive card-based roguelite that borrows basic rules from poker, only to effortlessly turn them on their head using jokers, tarot cards, and celestial bodies. Countless possibilities, synergies, and combinations ensure hours of fun that you won't want to tear yourself away from.

Who on earth is this for? Are conformists to blame? Or Canada? Boring, short, and without any hint of what makes South Park South Park. A dismal attempt at a cooperative game that nobody asked for.

Technically excellent port that shows the beauty of games we can experience today and makes you wish more studios would make use of the Decima engine.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance retains all of its charm on the modest handheld device. Despite graphical compromises, the game still looks nice, and occasional pop-ins and reduced texture quality are not overly distracting. The frame rate fluctuates between 30 and 20 FPS depending on the complexity of the scene, but the majority of the game runs at 30 FPS. However, occasional longer loading times can be somewhat bothersome and seem random.

Millennia ventures into new territory within the stale genre of turn-based strategies, and often, it pays off. The rotation of diverse eras, fundamentally refreshing gameplay, is excellent. Similarly, the enjoyable micromanagement of regions and incremental improvements to your civilization are engaging. It hooks you in with the familiar motto: "Just one more turn," and doesn't let go. However, aggressive artificial intelligence, unattractive graphics, and technical issues in later stages of the game, especially in multiplayer, are disappointing. Otherwise, it's an entertaining departure from traditional Civilization-style games.

Fortunately, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth doesn't suffer too much from the curse of the middle trilogy installment. It expands the original storyline just enough and manages to offer an open world full of activities, places to explore, and rewards for completing them, just right. It looks beautiful, sounds excellent, and plays great. For RPG lovers, it's one of this year's delightful must-plays.

A fun, playful, and diverse mix of "big mini-games" with good ideas, a pleasant atmosphere, and plenty of strong moments. However, it sometimes suffers from wild inconsistency, poor balance, and unclear vision.

Alone in the Dark doesn't bring anything new to the genre; it's just a completely standard (non)horror adventure with action moments. It's a shame because this franchise probably won't get another chance for a comeback.

Yet another good expansion for the excellent medieval strategy game. While the handling of epidemics is top-notch and the question of legitimacy is a well-executed functional element, the legends could benefit from greater attention to detail and depth.

Rise of the Ronin may not win any beauty contests, and Team Ninja could use a crash course in UI design, but this Japanese adventure is a fantastically fun action ride with plenty of swords, severed heads, and political intrigue. And as a bonus - cuddling with kittens!

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.

An automation game that, despite its pleasant minimalist visual style, falls short as a game. Sixty Four demands constant oversight, with the majority of gameplay revolving around continuously refueling devices. It becomes more of a test of patience than an engaging experience, one that you may not find worthwhile.

A pleasant return to the roots of open-world adventures, which is as captivating as it is frustrating. Outcast: A New Beginning can be beautiful, but with clumsy animations. It adeptly weaves tasks together while filling its map with repetitive hostile camps. However, the important thing is that through its good action and brisk movement across the picturesque planet, you'll completely forget about its simplistic storyline and other flaws.

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game is and isn't a new game. Under the hood beats the heart of the good old SnowRunner, but it is more accessible, offering a different experience not only due to a distinct theme but also because of smoother gameplay without the deep water challenges. However, the excessive recycling of old materials, the untapped potential of certain elements, and a host of issues affecting the experience cannot be ignored. It could have turned out better, but it's certainly not a disaster. Fans of simulations, large tires, constant search for the best route, and overcoming challenges will find enjoyment here.

A not particularly groundbreaking but enjoyable World War II iteration of the old template. Classified may occasionally feel a bit cheap and outdated, but it manages to surprise with solid gameplay, a few good ideas, and a likable albeit somewhat incomplete emphasis on stealth.

The Thaumaturge is a conflicting game. It beautifully depicts an alternative history and Warsaw in 1905. However, the main character is challenging to connect with, and his story feels a bit hastily put together. Despite this, individual stories offer quality entertainment and tough moral choices. The Salutors are excellently rendered graphically, and their abilities in combat are enjoyable. If only the combat itself were better balanced, and the encounters were designed to have some narrative sense. Nevertheless, the overall game is entertaining; you just need to overlook some imperfections.

Great survival game with beautiful graphics, excellent crafting, and a tense, mysterious atmosphere. Sons of the Forest is also an accessible game that is not unfriendly to newcomers in the genre. Highly recommended.

Fantastic action RPG with sophisticated systems, addictive gameplay, and an interesting setting. While Last Epoch somewhat suffers from issues stemming from its lower budget, it remains one of the best ARPGs you can currently play.

A well-made zombie shooter and one of the few games currently enhancing the PS VR2 lineup. Solid content, beautiful graphics, and a fantastic shooting experience provide ample entertainment for an extended period.

Despite poor pathfinding, unconvincing artificial intelligence, and uninteresting use of the Terminator license, Terminator: The Dark Fate – Defiance stands out as a successful tactical strategy game. While you primarily focus on battles and unit supply, the desperate clashes between the resistance and the artificial consciousness are excellently portrayed.

The heart-wrenching tale of two brothers continues to captivate even after so many years. Enhanced by a new graphical presentation and a still-functional, simple, and timeless gameplay, the main attraction remains the story, or more precisely, the style of its narration, masterfully conveyed through the body language of various characters and the breathtaking environment. A beautiful and ageless bite-sized experience, perfect for one or two sittings, now with full-fledged cooperation, although the original innovative control concept has somewhat faded from the game.

A nostalgic love letter for Tomb Raider veterans, a merciless experience for modern gamers. The remastered trilogy perfectly captures the qualities of the old games, but the gameplay is fully faithful to its time. Newcomers should approach with caution.

The wait for Skull and Bones was exceptionally long, leading to both exaggerated and non-existent expectations. The outcome falls in line with this mixed anticipation—enjoyable at times, particularly when engaging in sailing, battles, and exploring the world. However, it's hard to ignore the missing elements, the heavy grind, and the overall repetitiveness, coupled with some notable bugs. It's not a game for everyone, certainly not the game of the decade or a dream come true for treasure hunters and pirate role-players. There's a feeling it could have been much better. Yet, with more immersion, especially if you enjoy the theme and don't mind the action-grinding style, it can be surprisingly rewarding. The real test will be in the coming months to see if additional content justifies sticking with the game.

Pacific Drive cleverly combines roguelite elements with arcade driving gameplay that will delight all gamers who want to upgrade everything from tires to body panels on a virtual car. Despite the repetitive gameplay and sometimes frustrating difficulty, it is an atmospheric ride that can conjure up impressive scenery.

Great turn-based strategy game with quirky animals stylized in medieval illuminations. Inkulinati is addictive, illustrations are funny and imaginative, but challenging battles against ink monsters will thoroughly test your logical thinking. Beneath its cute exterior lies a small but complex strategy game.

Helldivers 2 offers a lot of fun in massacring bug or robot populations, and all it takes are a few well-executed gameplay elements, which become most enjoyable when played with a group of friends.

Excellent logic-based platformer that can entertain both young and old. Precise design goes hand in hand with a likable presentation and refined gameplay that caters to modern trends while not forgetting the old ways. Once again, Nintendo hits the bullseye.

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden is a decent game, but it doesn't stand out in any particular way, and may fall victim to the curse of titles from the beginning of the year. The potential of the theme could have been better explored, and once again, the action in Don't Nod's own fashion seems unnecessary and rushed.

House Builder had great potential but ultimately didn't step out of the shadow of House Flipper. Building houses is neither elaborate nor satisfying, skill development feels hastily done, and it's not pleasant to listen to or watch. It only captivates with its environment and diversity in buildings and construction processes. If you're looking for occasional relaxation, it might work, but it won't become your next game for all the following evenings.

If you're not in the mood for action, strategy, survival, or sports, and you want to leisurely uncover mysteries and challenge your brain in an old-school adventure, which lets you shortly get that satisfaction of completing another game, CLeM will fulfill that to the letter.

Hidden Through Time 2: Myths & Magic is a presentable representative of the almost forgotten hidden object genre. It captivates with its graphics and musical accompaniment, hidden mini-stories, but its greatest strength lies in the editor and the promise of an endless array of levels from the community. Overall, it is a pleasant and relaxing pastime.

Persona 3 Reload is an excellent remake of the cult JRPG that rewards the patient with compelling stories, engaging gameplay, and a detailed high school simulator. Despite pacing issues, Persona 3 Reload retains its stylish flair and serves as an excellent entry point for those who have been avoiding the series. Playing it is worthwhile, especially for its fantastic soundtrack.

Beneath the entertaining action and well-performed characters lies an average looter shooter in which you repeat about five activities endlessly. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League could have worked as a short action spin-off of the Arkham series. However, as a game you'd return to regularly, it completely falls short.

Stargate: Timekeepers is a solid clone of Commandos, falling just short of standing among the genre's top tier. There's also a missed potential in the story, which despite the effort feels more like mediocre glue holding missions together. However, there's still hope that the developers will improve in the second half of the story, which is yet to be released. It's simply a fun addition to its genre, though it might be easily forgotten afterward.

The definitive version of one of the best PlayStation exclusives. A content-rich package with long-lasting appeal that should not be missing from any fan's collection.

A successful old-school action game that tests your reflexes and internal compass. Graven pays homage to inventive shooters from the 90s and delights every fan of the genre. Moreover, it captivates with a well-crafted atmosphere and soundtrack. It's just a shame that the action component is not better tuned and less frustrating.

Hellishly fun multiplayer action, standing on a well-executed class system and the destruction of everything around. It excels in both aspects. Whether you're running on walls to send enemies back to respawn with an automatic shotgun or breaking through the floor to send a guarded safe to another floor, these are some of the best gaming moments you can experience with friends. It's just a shame that The Finals, despite varied maps and special events during the game, lacks greater diversity in game modes and maps.

Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth lives up to the promised grandeur in its name. It has more cities, more battles, more characters, more options, more of everything. It just sometimes struggles to decide what exactly it wants to hook you with and gets a bit lost in its own nostalgia. In the end, though, it's impossible not to have fun with it.

Fantastic gameplay, plenty of game modes, and a substantial roster of playable characters are the main strengths of Tekken 8. The evolution is more on the cautious side, and the story mode could use some refinement. However, in the competition with last year's giants, Bandai Namco has nothing to be ashamed of.

War Hospital is, in a "good" sense, a rather unpleasant experience. It's a solidly designed tycoon game that, instead of focusing on construction, centers around the management of human and material resources. However, you don't have enough of either, time is pressing, patients are bleeding in front of the hospital, doctors are collapsing in the operating room, and you face a series of morally extremely uncomfortable decisions. It's decent, but is it still fun?

The legendary RPG remains timeless on the Switch and plays excellently. Gothic II Complete Classic has a dense atmosphere, a great story, and the console controls suit it perfectly. Even with a few bugs and technical issues, there are noticeably fewer compared to its predecessor.

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.

A successful metroidvania that, while not bringing any particular innovations to the genre, is a well-executed piece of work, providing an enjoyable gameplay loop. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, above all, does not disgrace the famous name that has long lived only in memories.

Chessarama borrows time-tested systems from centuries ago, using them to craft refreshing, inventive, and visually appealing puzzles. These challenges compel chess enthusiasts to contemplate the game in a slightly different manner, while newcomers might find themselves drawn to a new hobby. It's not a game you finish and set aside in an hour because it's brimming with content and is so addictive that it pleasantly robs you of many late evenings.

Despite a relatively large number of bugs and occasional outdated visuals, Rogue Trader remains a fantastic and massive RPG that is a clear must-play for all fans of the 41st millennium. It shouldn't be missed by enthusiasts of grim narratives and intricate turn-based combat either. Rogue Trader is filled with epic moments, decisions that shape the fate of entire star systems, and brutal rawness that makes delving into the world of Warhammer and the God-Emperor worthwhile.

A superbly written interactive novel that turns the classic damsel in distress narrative on its head. Slay the Princess raises more questions than answers but keeps you hooked until the very end.

Against the Storm is one of the biggest surprises of the year. Not only did the developers successfully merge the genres of city-building strategy, roguelite, and survival into a cohesive whole, but they also created an incredibly addictive strategy game that is just complex and challenging enough, highly variable, and deep. Even after dozens of hours, it remains fresh, engaging, and impossible to put down.

A beautiful but only slightly above-average amalgamation of every imaginable Ubisoft game, additionally crushed on PC by an endless stream of technical issues. Fans of the movie source material may find pleasure, but aside from the fantastic visuals, it has little to offer to others.