A breath of fresh air into the stagnant genre and a big surprise. Lords of the Fallen is an example of a game into which a lot of love and carefully thought-out ideas have clearly poured. The result exceeded my expectations.

The successor to beloved Journey is larger and more courageous. Sky is innovative, magical, boasting a unique multiplayer system straining to make us courteous and… good. It is simply incomparable to any other mobile game.

This Diablo III PC to the consoles conversion is not only, so to say, flawless, but also, as a matter of fact, superior to the original.

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.

A love letter to the 90s kids which doesn’t try to simply live off the nostalgia but is actually a good game in its own right. It’s very short but there are few better options to relive the good old arcade days.

Even four years after its original release, Insomniac's Spider-Man is a great action game with an ideal scope, a fun combat system and phenomenally mastered web swinging. On PC, the game arrives in great shape and, alongside Death Stranding, Horizon and God of War, it does honor to the original exclusives from Sony.

Hades II is a worthy successor to a modern legend – bigger, darker, and more complex than its predecessor. It may not reach the absolute flawlessness of the first game, but still stands as one of the most remarkable roguelites in recent years, once again cementing Supergiant Games’ place atop the gaming Olympus.

A card game in which you don’t actually play cards? This extremely original, creative adventure will fascinate you with its complex story interweaving history and politics, it will pull you in the shadowy world of professional hustlers and amaze you with its unique graphics. You’ve never seen something like this before - that we can guarantee.

We certainly did not expect this story-driven, narratively focused game to be as good as it is. Its world is truly original, the characters inhabiting it feel lifelike and the whole game, with its book-like treatment, is simply marvellous to look at.

A candidate for the game of the year. This game is the most important title for all of you, Thief fans. A vengeance story becomes the gamer's freedom with countless choices how to deal with countless missions. I assure you that even after the credits roll you are going to return to Dunwall again and again.

Not as ambitious and revolutionary as its predecessor, but still a fantastic game. It boasts several brilliant innovations and is very welcoming towards newer players. I can’t get enough!

This is an unbelievably powerful engine, yet quite simple to grasp and create games, movies and music. Anyone can create anything. That you can do so with a gamepad in hand is nothing short of incredible.

A brilliant game and a very good reason to buy a PS5. The mysterious world is filled with fun action and a compelling story. This game will get your heart pounding.

Bayonetta 3 is held back by the hardware limitations of Nintendo Switch, but this naughty sorceress is cunning enough to shake off those chains. She brings a lot of perfect, crazy fast fun, so imaginative that you won’t get a chance to be bored.

Fantastic adventure, journey of knowledge, flawless puzzle game, a piece of art ... All names fit to the Monument Valley II, the sequel of the 2014 mobile hit. If you can, buy it and play it.

Rocksmith 2014 has fixed the imperfections of the original, and it adds a set of new modes making the game great in functions and incredibly entertaining tool as a tutorial to play guitar.

An inventive action adventure that draws its inspiration from Slavic folk tales and legends. Its world is stunning and will draw you in to explore without using a million icons on a huge map. The story is also interesting and imaginative. The combat system, however, doesn’t quite reach those heights.

The new Hitman delivers what he promised. He's a worthy opponent to Corvo from Dishonored. There is no other stealth action game with such a fantastic presentation and a cinematographic approach. The gameplay is almost as good as in the previous instalments; however, it's a pity the story is weak, the ending is rushed, and the AI is not compelling.

The rhythmic legend is back in a very solid remaster. Beware the risks of addiction! Pata, pata, pata pon!

Hunt mammoths, cultivate the land and bake bread in an educational and fun gaming experience about the dawn of human history. Just be prepared for some rough edges.

Quotation forthcoming.

Even though it could give a much better performance, it's still an outstanding JRPG for all the fans of the genre. It is a high-quality gaming title that will let you dream for nice long hours. You just have to forgive its bugs sometimes.

Yooka-Laylee is an amazing arcade playground with free gameplay and many hours of addictive fun. Shines like a rainbow, though a lot of those colors were "borrowed" from the older games. Non-originality is, however, a bearable price to pay for such great experiences.

A brilliant adaptation of the famous grimdark universe. The atmosphere is just great, the gameplay also feels very solid, even though one can feel a certain lack of polish here and there. You should really get three friends to play it with, by the way. Don’t expect to find a good random party online.

Free (for original game owners) remaster of the brilliant pixel-art star-trecky game brings many cosmetic enhancements. The campaign, among other things, has also a faster pace, an appropriately officers unit, automatic material collection and a new interface. Still, it would help a lot if the game could offer a possibility of sandbox and an option to run the game in slower mode. Core fans of the original game, however, will receive a polished gem with a promise to the future, so they can add one point to the score.

Dead Island 2 manages to balance on the border of parody and on the edge between opulent beauty and brutal nastiness. And on top of that, he jovially juggles severed limbs. It probably won't rank among the most amazing titles this year, but it certainly doesn't belong at the bottom of the list in the genre of zombie games that don't take themselves seriously.

Good old puzzle-solving Picross is a stepchild of crosswords, Sudoku and coloring books – but with nicer creations and a couple of interesting new ideas, what significantly deepen the gameplay and fun hand in hand with addictiveness.

With its dense atmosphere, cruel Medieval setting, beautiful France and thousands of hungry rats, this is an adventure you’ll not forget any time soon. It’s just a shame that the puzzle element is very basic.

Crash Bandicoot works well after twenty years, not only because we do not see many similar games today. With minor exceptions, the game is still a good, fun and stylish platformer that will catch also the audience not yet familiar with Crash.

Be patient, work through your failures. If you do, you’ll get to enjoy a truly fascinating simulation of the 19th century world with all its diplomacy, trade and social developments. War is secondary. And it’s for the best.

Transistor is no pioneer of the genre, but it is not afraid to be "special". It's a game which squeezes emotions out of you, and which will reward you with its both greatly written and put story, and enjoyable gameplay. This is a must for everyone who seek intense gaming experiences.

Like all previous DLC Vive la France! is also very good add-on, which offers many hours of entertainment on countless kilometers of new roads.

This lawyer trilogy, standing somewhere between a game, a book and a TV show, finally found its way West and brings hours of great fun. Just be prepared to read. A LOT.

A visually beautiful sci-fi experience which, surprisingly, doesn’t resort to simply cloning Dead Space. The difficulty and the fear factor both don’t reach the heights I’d expect, however. A shame! It could have been extraordinary.

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.

Everspace is an addictive space rouge-like shooter that doesn‘t punish the ship destruction too cruelly. In addition to entertaining gameplay, it offers a beautifully created universe where it is a pleasure to fly in any spare moment you have.

Midnight Suns is so huge you probably won’t believe it at first. The sheer magnitude of its superhero-themed content is acceptable, though. Why? Because the game is good. Its tactical combat is fun, its storytelling hits all the right beats. The only true drawback is the aged graphics.

Hybrid of endless runner and skateboard sim can extremely piss and satisfy you at the same time. Short levels combined with high-speed, great trick system and precise controls will draw you to OlliOlli 2 like a magnet.

In every aspect, this is a nicely upgraded game. MK X offers a lot of challenges for rookies and experienced pros alike. The plot is a bit “over the top”, but unobtrusive adjustments to gameplay mechanics will ensure Mortal a long-term vitality. Raiden and his crew are in the best hands.

Serious Sam returns with style. Furious, crazy, brutal, and just as he was from the very beginning. Different point of view and beautiful style fit well and it does not matter whether you are fans of the series or not. Anyone will enjoy this uncontrolled massacre.

Robin Hood-ish futuristic play with a number of interesting game mechanics, imaginative environment and entertaining gameplay. The icing on this delicious cake is a level editor that makes life span and the possibilities of the game grow geometrically.

Aliens Go Home Run is an addictive mixture of shooter and batting. It is also full of memories to Arkanoid, Breakout, Space Invaders and Galaxian. However, it is reasonably modern and unique. It used the nostalgia right way.

Dead Synchronicity is not a game for the faint-hearted. But if you can accept a dark tale with a series of harrowing scenes narrated without unnecessary easement plus the 4-hours play-time is acceptable for you, this title is the right one for you.

Bastion relies heavily on storytelling, which is not usual in the action RPG genre and it could be a little bit too distracting for hardcore warriors. However, if you are looking for very pleasant, enjoyable and relaxing gameplay with a fine story for a day or two, or if you want to introduce this genre to your girlfriend, there's no need to look further.

At first glance, a good video game adaptation of the classic horror slasher with outstanding performances, graphic design, and especially huge number of options to help you experience a different story every time you play.

Transport Fever 2 is minimalist, yet full of builder’s dreams. There aren’t many better transport sims.

Find a key, pick up gold, load a shotgun and run. A child's play that's been transformed by 99 Levels to Hell into hardcore survival fight. A hell's name suits the game as a traditional number fifteen suits Bauer.

Brilliant turn-based RPG, albeit with a pretty simple story. But the great combat system more than makes up for it, together with the myriad ways in which you can design your party.

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.

Spectacular sequel of a unique action-adventure is a must-buy not only for all fans. Japanese style may not be for everybody, neither the controls. Patient players will be rewarded by breathtaking gravitational experiences in a fantastic environment anyhow.

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.

Do not worry of F2P model and micro-transactions. Yes, they are here, and after some time they start to bite, but you can play Fire Emblem Heroes very well without paying. It is a surprisingly complex mix of turn-based strategy and RPG and decent mobile spin-off, for the main series doesn´t need to be ashamed of. Quite the contrary! Nintendo shows everyone how to convert the favorite brand to mobile phones, they don´t upset their existing fans, and even get new ones. Bravo.

Eriksholm trades freedom for thoughtful storytelling, where each scene unfolds like a puzzle. What I enjoyed most was simply immersing myself in the beautiful early-20th-century Scandinavian setting, carried forward by the music, dialogue, and gameplay itself, proving that even bite-sized games with just a few mechanics can be pretty good when they do exactly what they’re supposed to.

The Last Campfire is proof of the creators of No Man’s Sky’s ability to conjure up an exciting game of a wholly different genre and scope. This is not a risk, this is a game that leans heavily on those that came before it, but the end result is a comfortable, emotional adventure made to fill one fine afternoon.

The original multiplayer bloodbath, which is adorned with absolutely phenomenal combat system. Gameplay is excellent, but the final score is lower because of technical issues, especially for the “quality” of the network protocol.

The second episode pushed the storyline forward with a style. Technical issues and low impact of your in-game choices denied the better score. But the breathtaking finale indicates we have something to look forward to. The story openly avows to the David Lynch legacy and together with a perfect atmosphere there is a potential to catch gamers’ curiosity - an extremely important ingredient for a story-driven game.

Not only the multiplayer addition, but also that Torchlight II is for all of you Diablo enthusiasts, this game is a living dream. The Torchlight II authors haven't tried to bring novelties at all costs, but instead they've focused to innovate the mechanics that have stood the test of time. They've made an excellent job.

Superfrog HD becomes exemplary. It's an old game but with the new stuff. If only everyone makes game remakes like this one…

The story is worse compared to the original game, but The Division 2 is significantly better in the areas that truly matter - namely gameplay and endgame content. Both games look similar, but only at first glance. Fans have plenty of reasons for coming back.

The final chapters of the renowned series have never looked better. There are some mistakes, but the opulent movie-like spectacle will pull you in as assuredly now as in the past. It’s just a shame that PC users must take their first steps in the franchise at the very end of the story.

Fast-paced gaming popcorn that will find its place in this chuck-full autumn season. Combinations of the better parts from both previous games of this series may resonate like a motto: "Don't fix it unless it's broken". For those fans of "not so complicated shooters" with high production values, this one is superb. For long-run fans of the series, this one is like an assurance that Insomniac holds the series firmly in their hands.

Resident Evil 6 is the finished transformation (modernisation) of the previously horror series into the action game series with horror elements in it. It's a great and entertaining adventure. The game is not without flaws, but comparing them to the actual gaming content, they diminish. Not to mention that the old known heroes along with the new ones are going to tell you another piece of the series' complex story. Radical defenders of the very first series' installments will probably refuse the sixth part. However, we all know this is linked to the change of genre, not to the actual game quality.

This diversion from the main branch of Darksiders games was a risky, but at the end of the day correct, choice. This game is devilishly fun.

A fast-paced, relentlessly brutal, and visually vibrant shooter that excels in diversity while occasionally succumbing to its inherent repetitiveness. With its wide arsenal of combat skeletons and a plethora of perks to mix and match, this cyberpunk dream demands constant adaptation. Before the looming specter of monotony takes hold, it offers countless hours of exhilarating entertainment.

After the FIFA 12 revolution we get finally this new installment with tuned-up innovations, that were previously semi-finished, and as a result we can play one hell of a football game. The newly release novelties and gaming modes improvement underline my words.

Global warming isn’t truly catastrophic, diplomatic victory falls a bit flat, but there are plenty of very good minor improvements - and they are crowned by a slew of fantastic new civilizations.

The space cowboy game with vegetables in the leading role effectively combines narration, humor and gameplay and presents an unusually dense portion of entertainment.

A brilliant successor to a great turn-based RPG. The chaotic world of Mario and Rabbids is more open, you can freely move and chain combos during combat, the heroes are much more focused on specific tactics. Sparks of Hope has great tempo and is ideal for short sessions and long evenings both.

A great golfing simulator with a brilliant core - the sport itself. Its production values and career are significantly worse, but the gameplay is just so very good that it doesn’t matter too much, plus there’s the fantastic course editor.

An excellent online game that works from the very beginning and that is entertaining even though it brings no revolution. If you are serious about a mix of sci-fi, fantasy and a hint of Monty Python's humour here and there, you may feel free to enter into Wildstar.

Astebreed is a two-faced retro arcade game. It presents a clever scoring system along with a great fun, though it can be also boring and stereotypical. Fortunately, it gives you a choice from which perspective you wish to get to know the game.

This is a true spiritual successor to X-Com games. The tense atmosphere and terribly lopsided fight to save humanity make this a wonderful strategic experience.

Fear Equation is bizarrely beautiful conceptual mix; combining the traveler's passion with depression and tension. Complicated gameplay requires a lot of concentration, but the reward is an almost never-ending fun.

A pleasant combination of revised version of Dark Souls II with excellent DLCs offers a brutal difficulty and a fantastic atmosphere - even more intense than ever. Although the Scholar of the First Sin is not a purchase for everyone, if you try you will not be disappointed.

Interactive novel and bartender simulator-in-one that attracts players and doesn´t let them leave until they are full of the existential doubts.

A dramatic and emotional story of a post-apocalyptic world is mixed with a brutal straightforward shooter, where a number of corpses goes into hundreds. Now with the prettier graphics and more content than ever before. It is a technologically successful remaster for PlayStation 4 owners who do not want to buy the older console just to get one game.

This is no Hades but if you like to die a lot, you’ll love it anyway. The innovative curse system is a lot of unpredictable fun, every single run is different and, what’s more, it all looks really pretty.

Become a judge during the French Revolution and decide who gets to keep their head. The game will listen to your every decision, but be careful - or you will taste the guillotine yourself.

A traditional adventure game that is pretending nothing while combining an interesting plot with a unique audiovisual concept perfectly. Its retro approach is (in a good way) visible almost everywhere, and even despite its obvious but deliberate old-fashionedness, there is almost nothing to criticize.

An excellent stealth-logic small game with a hero you'll grow on in no time. It doesn't matter if you're a hardcore or a casual player - all of you will have a good time with Warp.

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.

Eternal Lords game brings an inexhaustible quantity of new choices between good and evil; war and peace; between life and ... "afterlife". New content with a necromancy touch makes the third AOW installment one of the most attractive strategies on the market.

Perfect strategy, suitable either for demanding old school turn-based strategy lovers, or for RTS fans spoiled by the user-friendly controls. A bit limited selection of scenarios and not-so-good artillery controlling are the only flaws spoiling the great game.

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.

Bud Spencer & Terence Hill – Slaps and Beans 2 is a much nicer, just adequately expanded sequel to the enjoyable beat 'em up, with a clearly defined target audience – two cooperating fans of Italian comedy films. They will have a lot of fun with the game (and a bit of healthy frustration). Solo players will also enjoy it, albeit to a lesser extent, while those unfamiliar with the theme may find much better examples within the genre.

This tangle thingy that's been quite controversial for some time is built upon well-established Street Fighter rules making more and more content out of the well-known genre. Don't get scared of its complex game mechanics and after a few hours you'll never want this action ride to end.

Westerado is a pleasant piece for all the Old-West lovers, who do not get discouraged by minimalism. It offers an open world and multiple ways to problem solving. This guarantees a high level of replayability to the game.

This is, in a strange way, a very brave game. It’s great - but it also targets a different audience than the previous titles in the series. It’s no longer trying to compete with Gran Turismo, Assetto Corsa and other serious sims, instead it rivals Forza Motorsport. But you can still feel its simulation roots.

Emotionally-charged experience, that avoids the clichés of playing on emotions, isn´t, the biggest success of That Dragon, Cancer. Even more astonishing is the coherent form, playful linking of the game genres and creative imagination of the authors. Is it a game at all? Who cares when you get such satisfactory piece of art...

A great multiplayer shooter video game proving that radical innovation is still not uncommon even among titles of such frequent genre as multiplayer action games.

Breath of Death VII: The Beginning is boiled with the same ammount of raw materials, according to the same recipe, by the same chef, and with the same love as the previous course Cthulhu Saves the World. This one is aiming at the same type of gamers, whom it will entertain with the same humour and gameplay. Nevertheless, you can clearly recognize these two titles from each other.

Rising Tide "Civ" add-on offers the great maritime scenery and new gaming opportunities. Look forward to the new power challenges, more realistic political relations and also a lot of new units and buildings. Drastically modified diplomacy might not be to everyone's taste though.

This time devs cleaned up their act. The Evil Within 2 fights with immortals in a richer, better-designed and well-crafted action. It is not just a thoughtless brutality, as it may seem. Good ideas are rewarded by a pleasantly long game time.

This year's combination of small improvements and innovations creates an excellent experience, that helps the newcomers join in. The veterans will be on other hand pleased with clarity and overall balance. It’s not a revolution -thankfully- because revolution could cause more harm in the moment.

The challenging development has visibly affected Dying Light 2 in many ways, but it is still a successful game with a lot of content for several passes. I had fun from start to finish and that's the main thing.

The first PS4 piece of the time-tested series does not bring a miraculous technical design and it has some flaws. But at the same time, it offers a great entertainment for both new and seasoned golfers and motivates players to show up their mastery.

Punishing some rambunctious horde of carrion eaters was never that entertaining. Serious Sam 3 moves to battle in all his glory, even though he stumbles over a couple of unfinished details and overkill difficulty.

The game will rob your identity, embroil you in a spicy relationship and expose you to a great danger. Sunset is one of the few games that you are not playing, but directly experiencing. Despite some imperfections, fans of the powerful stories should not miss it.