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.

At first glance, this is "only" some Assassin's Creed game from the Lord of the Rings world. When you look at it again you see an immersive action RPG relying on fun and fancy combats that are plentiful here. Tolkien is still waiting for that proverbial game that would find them and in the darkness bind them, however, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is close to it.

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.

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.

A very solid addition to the popular RPG series. The graphics are amazing, as is the freedom of choice regarding your demon underlings. Just be prepared to grind due to the brutal difficulty.

Horizon may be slowly getting older, but it hasn’t lost any of its exquisite qualities. This is still a brilliant action adventure in an original open world filled with well-crafted stories. And, thanks to the PC port, it looks (and moves) better than ever before.

A maniacally detailed and complex system of scenery and rollercoaster construction ensures that if there is at least a piece of handyman in you, then you will spend hundreds of hours in Planet Coaster easily. And you will have fun. Players who are looking for dynamic playability or challenge will leave without a buck, but for the builders the game is a paradise.

Do you love classic, old-school RPGs? Do you prefer a dirty Apocalypse to a generic fantasy world? Then you’ll love Wasteland 3. We couldn’t have wished for a better successor to the old Fallouts from Interplay.

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.

FIFA 17 moves the whole series a bit further, perhaps thanks to a surprisingly great story mode. But lots of issues still remain, so even though FIFA 17 is the best football from EA of all time, it's still not perfect.

The campaign is certainly better than in Gears 4 and the core gameplay is fun, but Gears 5 is way behind the original trilogy in almost all other aspects - especially due to the incessant, and boring, lulls in the action.

Still addictive, still entertaining. The first big set for Hearthstone hit the spot. Against all grim forecasts the massive amount of random cards didn’t hurt the game. Thanks to the GG expansion new game packs are created and the old ones are edited, which makes the game better and better.

Excellent adventure with a fast-paced fighting system and sophisticated RPG elements could be compared to the “Souls-series” games thanks to its difficulty setting and some mechanics. However, it is so imaginative and visually successful, that it’s definitely not a rip-off. On the contrary it has the potential to create its own group of fans who will be discovering the secrets of the game for several more months.

The first episode of Tales from the Borderlands succeeded beyond expectations. It is a great and frenzied ride that excels in the most important thing: it amuses fans of Borderlands and adventures from Telltale studios.

Blasphemous 2 has everything a proper metroidvania should have and plenty more besides. It’s properly difficult, it boasts wondrous exploration, epic bossfights and an imaginative world. So it doesn’t really matter that it’s not very different from the previous instalment.

The most extensive installment of the entire game series brings a spectacular adventure filled with land and sea battles. It's great to look at it and the traditional sandbox is just fine' however, this third volume's many very important qualities of the entire game series along with its game system have been lost without the new features making up for it. The less, the better, and look before you leap should have been the proverbs of the day. Assassin's Creed III is undoubtedly a very good game, but I cannot shake off the feeling it could have been much much better.

Although the old dog didn’t learn many new tricks, at least not in campaign, the old dog is still a determined fighter who can put up a fight. Rock-solid campaign can be compared to the previous episodes without any shame, plus there is a great multiplayer mode - especially Horde 3.0 mode, in which you can spend dozens of hours and still experience something new.

Chaotic story campaign which ends with a cruel cliffhanger is rescued by a gameplay and great cooperation. Plus, a perfect multiplayer with an amazing Warzone mode prevents any possible disappointment.

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.

This new Yakuza is a good Yakuza, there’s no doubt about that. The doubts will arise only when you try to compare it to Persona 5 because Like a Dragon’s new features could be more pronounced - and closer to Persona’s genius.

Darkest Dungeon is a great example that some things are worth waiting. The game occasionally gets repeatable and some of its mechanics do not reach their full potential, but even so it is an extremely funny and addictive RPG.

The king has met his match. Dirt Rally 2.0 is a worthy successor to the legendary Richard Burns Rally and every true rally fan should already be playing this gem. There are plenty of brilliant additions compared to the first installment and the driving model is... well, simply the best.

80 Days works much better on mobiles – what works on mobile phones may not work on PC. However, the core of the game, consisting in reading interesting text and making decision in hundreds of situations, works tolerably even on PC.

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.

Explosive, sometimes even crazy, funny and joyful roguelike action – that is Enter the Gungeon. To combine frenzied top-down shooter with harsh difficulty and gigantic loot was a brilliant idea. Equally high is the technical part of the game.

This is how the new faction should look like! Unusual, impressive, maybe just too strong. The campaign would deserve more care; however, titans, sphinxes and scorpions are an excellent addition.

Just an average kind of a racing game. Criterion has meddled the things that work to no avail. Has it been an order from EA or have they been trying to take the series apart to prepare a market for a true Burnout comeback? A conspiracy theory? Maybe, but nothing changes the fact that the Most Wanted game is dull as dishwater.

Maybe a bit rushed but an extremely important score for this newcomer. If we have a look at licensed motorsports we see that Codemasters are really ahead of its competitors, without a doubt; the only thing remaining is to obtain WRC licence for DiRT series and then move on some trucks, maybe? With Codemasters' sturdy engine and team of people, which are not afraid to get dirty from underneath of the engine hood, it would be a loss to not expand. So do it – we want more.

An excellent DLC, intended for the Mass Effect fans, that is full of references it's not even possible. An interesting story, great dialogues and perfectly entertaining action, bringing nontraditional variegation into the game, are awaiting you. If you love ME, you must have this DLC.

Football Manager’s new content deals with the future, which is great - but it should also focus on the present which, through its mistakes, dangerously resembles the past.

A well-made action game that could use a bit of trimming and polish here and there, but most of the time delivers solid entertainment. The PC version runs smoothly, so interested parties have no reason to hesitate.

A stylish addition from the masters of the genre does not falter in any moment, and proves that the Uncharted universe can flourish even without Drake brothers. The rumors about DLC for the near full prize are plausible, but in fifth sequel, it will need more surprises and innovation than only a good playtime and a show.

Difficult and frustrating at first, later amazingly satisfying action RPG for demanding audience. Bite your lip, gaze upon its beautiful graphics and have a satisfying feeling of accomplishment offered only by few games.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a remarkably fresh and modern title despite the age of its original. It provides numerous ways to appeal to contemporary gaming audiences while keeping pathways open for traditionalists who cherish the classic experience. Its greatest strength lies in its atmosphere and stunning audiovisual presentation. Beyond that, it’s "just" an excellent JRPG.

A great adaptation of one of the best card games of all time. It’s fast, it’s accessible, it isn’t any less complex than the original. Are you bored of Hearthstone? Try Arena.

Hogwarts Legacy offers a beautiful Hogwarts Castle and a fun wizarding system which together lay down solid foundations for the future. The present, however, is dragged back by a silly story, bad optimization, and filler content.

It’s good, but it could have been better. Village moves the Resident Evil franchise away from horror and firmly into mainstream territory. You can play this even if you don’t like being scared.

A well-made strategic indie game that lets you dawdle the hours away by building your own vessel for the sole purpose of watching it being destroyed. That's how this game is. However, you will be forced to begin again and again because of the game's pleasantness and adrenaline burst. The game is also being offered for a laughable price, so all of you with a dream to have your own Enterprise, Serenity or Millenium Falcon should definitely purchase this one.

A solid expansion that introduces a beautiful new region, a new hero, and some welcome changes and intriguing additions. However, the storyline feels hollow, and the amount of fresh content is somewhat lacking given the price. Technically, it’s not entirely flawless either.

Resogun is a good retro shooter clothed in beautiful graphics. It offers a proper challenge and a lot of fun without annoying technical issues.

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.

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.

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.

Despite its errors and incomplete nature Grim Fandango is a fantastic adventure that you probably fall in love with. Unless you already loved Manny from before.

Beautiful new graphics and many game improvements guarantee that this, the Definitive Edition, is by far the best way to experience the legendary Age of Empires II. Even the new content is awesome. Shame about the intermittent lagging and a small multiplayer player pool.

Spiritfarer is a poignant bridge between Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley and a ferryman of the dead simulator. It’s lovely, sad, full of emotions, death and management.

An excellent point and click adventure proves that both Ron Gilbert and the adventure genre still have plenty to offer.

Fallout 4 is an open world RPG from Bethesda with everything that goes with it. Emotionally flat, somewhat two-dimensional in characters, story is not very attractive and the game is bugged as any game Bethesda released last few decades. But the game also offers an incredibly rich world, funny gameplay, hilarious gunfights, a gigantic portion of the content, interesting subplots, great replayability and phenomenal music. Revolution does not take place, a road to perfection is still long, but overall the game is good.

A brilliant puzzle game with simple yet ingenious mechanisms, a ton of levels and many options how to win. If only it was a bit more consistent in the application of its rules...

We do not very often see simple and funny, yet smart and primarily an entertaining action role-playing shooter game. You need a skill of the best ones to make a basically positive, joyful thing of the Game Over message. Edmund McMillen proves once again that he belongs to those best ones.

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 slight improvement of the current engine again makes an excellent virtual football game out of FIFA 14, putting at the game's forefront its atmosphere, accessibility, and wide gameplay variability, especially in its multiplayer game.

New Super Mario Bros U is going to teach you to not worry about turtles nor squirrels, but to love mushrooms. You don't believe it? Then try yourself this Wii U launch title, and have fun - solo or with someone.

Jusant is a meditative gem that allows you to savor both the tranquility and the beauty of the surroundings, as well as the adrenaline rush of scaling high cliffs. It captivates with its beauty, mystery, and exploration, instilling an unwavering desire to climb higher until the very last ledge. It's just a shame that the metaphorical summit didn't reach the lofty heights that may have seemed possible through the misty clouds.

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.

The blue hedgehog returns in full force with a hefty stack of aces up its sleeve. A generous selection of tracks, seamless world-to-world transitions mid-race, an energetic soundtrack, and a roster of familiar faces make for a highly enjoyable casual racing experience, while a solid pool of mechanics ensures that the competitive online component more than holds its own. With entertaining on-track boosts and weapons, plus the option to tailor driving style to personal preference, the result ranks among the best arcade racers available today, regardless of prior affinity for Sonic as a franchise.

The final episode of The Wolf Among Us failed to completely fulfill the high expectations, and it looks half-heartedly even though it gets away with it to some extent. It completes otherwise neat first adventure series that rape gracefully all memories of your fabulous childhood.

Alba wants you to find happiness in something larger than yourself. But instead of actually teaching you anything about protecting the environment, it “only” succeeds in being an enjoyable adventure.

This killer holiday in Egypt is definitely no boring. On the contrary, it is a pleasant excursion to the times, when the sphinx had a nose, and mysterious killers did not call themselves assassins. You cannot find a nicer version of an Ancient Egypt in any other game, and up to it it’s entertaining. A modest family story affects the whole empire at the end, and you will forgive a handful of bugs to its charismatic heroes, as well as the fact, that you have played the same pattern so many times, just in another scenery.

Super Mario RPG provides an excellent way to introduce a remarkable classic to a modern audience. Unfortunately, it doesn't go the extra mile and, in its effort to be as 1:1 as possible, occasionally feels a bit dated. However, turn-based battles with rhythmic elements remain entertaining, and the new graphical touches suit the most famous plumber and his companions well.

A surprisingly robust culmination of a phase in the famous football series. Football Manager is gearing up for significant changes next year, but this year it has already delivered an excellent experience that addresses some of the most pressing issues. Coaching your own team on the green pitch is once again fantastic.

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.

Oh, the joy of exploring this beautiful world. Oh, the clever combat, the great voice acting, the compelling story. This is one of the best RPGs of the year. And it’s almost beyond comprehension that you can get it for free.

Devil May Cry was quirky, stylish and devilishly fun restart of the series, which of course does not change with its next-generation version. Older models and textures feel a little out of place on the PS4 and Xbox One, but it’s more than compensated for by new modes and especially by stable 60 frames per second. This game is just joy to play! Again and again.

At its core Grim Dawn is an excellent fighting game. It's a game that shouldn´t be missed by any Diablo or Titan Quest fan.

An awesome spiritual successor to old Castlevanias. The story is the weakest point, true, but everything else is splendid, especially the level design and the sheer amount of creative ideas. If you want a great action RPG platformer, you’ve got one right here.

Ghost of Tsushima isn’t very original gameplay-wise and its open world feels a bit tired, but the sheer quality of content, the stylish action, the fantastic sound design and the beautiful environment make this a must-play.

An excellent mod commercially distributed for the Mount & Blade: Warband game is brutal and full of vivid wars of the Napoleonic era. All of you tacticians, strategists, artillerists and even sharpshooters, you must rejoice because it's a great gaming piece that's been obviously made by people, who love it, understand it and who know its players.

Although full of kitsch, this excellent game uses it the way you will assume is one of its virtues. The game looks splendid, its gameplay is even better, and although the game enjoys killing your wrist, none of you should miss it.

Become a detective, who's using obstacles on his way as launching pads to his success. Gunpoint is a dope to the action-stealth genre with its entirely new and unorthodox gameplay. The only thing spoiling the overall experience is that the game is short.

The new Call of Duty has hit the mark. The campaign is longer, with varied missions that often bring more freedom and multiple ways to tackle objectives. Unfortunately, the story stumbles somewhat with unnecessary hallucination sequences and other distracting elements. The multiplayer may not have a ton of new features, but it remains a finely-tuned, time-tested classic, this year enhanced by fresh movement mechanics that feel invigorating. Zombie mode also makes a return, ensuring engaging gameplay for long nights. This entry benefited from an extended development cycle—just don’t expect anything beyond what it is: another Call of Duty.

Anno 2070 is a pleasantly exceptional direction of the series. In spite of the fact that it changes the style drastically, it doesn't redo the well-known mechanics; it tunes them up to perfection. Newcomers might only be discouraged by its higher difficulty, but believe me when I say it's worth it.

This is a huge surprise. A “free game” that’s actually better than many of those you have to pay for - and also the best showcase of the capabilities of the DualSense controller which has the potential to change how we experience video games.

At a glance a cute and charming little platformer that will eventually become with your insight one of the most challenging and deepest contemporary platform games. A great remake that's annoying only because of its occasional troubles with controls and because of its complicated multiplayer game.

An excellent example how to adapt a major series to a mobile platform. Pocket-sized Lara excels with turn-based gameplay, puzzles and visuals. Add a free expansion and you have a game you can recommend even to players not familiar with Tomb Raider series.

Persona Strikers is a very familiar game - and yet manages to keep itself fresh with new stuff. Some will hate it, some will love it, but the main thing works as great as always - the story and the characters within it.

The Nordic mythology mixed with the exploration into the human insanity provides the basis for a dark, stirring mood. The game is based on fear, and anxiety exploration and the stunning main character, respectively the excellent performance of the lead actress. The combat system sometimes cannot keep the pace, but the rest of the game is an unconventional joy that is definitely worth buying.

A brilliant fantasy turn-based strategy which borrows the best parts from those who came before. You’re going to manage cities in the vein of Civilization, fight battles reminiscent of Heroes of Might and Magic, but mainly you’re going to lead your people and shape them through magical evolution, resulting in a myriad combinations and playstyles. This is what a fun, addictive strategy game looks like.

A great action-packed strategy game that is not taking itself serious to no avail. This one throws you straight into the waves of orcs, and you will enjoy it quite immensely regardless of the gamer's type you are: tower defense lover or action shooters fan. The only flaw I see is the absence of level editor and multiplayer – that will maybe be brought in the promised DLC.

If you can manage to sit through the extremely slow first hour, courtesy of Mr. Nomura’s artistic tendencies, you’ll find a great game peppered with unbelievably fast and addictive fights and many fascinating locations.

With no campaign, Battle Royale mode really shines. Zombie co-op mode is surprisingly addictive, but there is another surprise – big technical errors you wouldn’t expect in an Activision game.

Not a revolution, but a very solid third instalment of the famous colour shooter series. The gameplay is great, it’s got fun multiplayer and, surprisingly, enough to do if you play alone. But it does miss an unexpected spark of some kind…

A great game with a good atmosphere, amazing graphics and excellent level design that rewards you for choosing the silent approach option with long hours of fun stealth gameplay. However somewhat empty plot and mediocre fights with bad AI lower the final score… and there are also a number of technical issues and flaws, which are thankfully being worked on.

Survival sim in the ruins of the city will shake your morality, mood and conviction.Improve your slum, plunder stores and dig graves. War has never been so interesting from the perspective of civilian. And rough.

FPS full of action, in which you are constantly going through the same things. Instead of boredom, you will find fun in your small victories.

What a strange and delightful game! You’ll spend many hours tending to weird plants and dealing with occult mysteries – and it works so very well. If, that is, you like your simulation games and don’t mind a bit of routine.

Grasshopper Manufacture prove once again they are the cream of the crop in making the extraordinary visuals. Only this time they add fantastic gameplay, which means this game is a masterpiece that is going to absorb you completely.

MLB The Show 20 brings tons of minor changes that, when combined, push the game towards greater heights than ever before.

One of the best examples of gamification in history. This exercise tool masquerading as a fantasy RPG is cleverly designed and actually works.

You can tell this is an old game at its heart but if you want to know what came before the phenomenal Automata, you should play Replicant anyway. It’s still a very good game with a great story.

Project Cars is a great circuit racing simulator, which involves such a large number of different settings, so you can prepare your own racing recipe according to your personal preferences. Great driving model and beautiful graphics, however, cannot conceal many issues the user interface has and a number of cars isn't satisfying.

A careful evolution of Two Point Hospital, not much more than that. Still, the ageless tycoon genre doesn’t really need that many innovations to work properly so Two Point Campus remains a very good game.

After all, a funny and original multiplayer shooter that kept the good from its predecessor, improved some not-so-good mechanics and served a great menu. However, creators made some minor mistakes and several half-way decisions, but as a whole it is a noticeably better product.

A shooter that doesn’t reinvent R’lyeh. Forgive Me Father 2 captivates with relentless action, fantastic visuals, a top-tier metal soundtrack, and wonderfully old-school gameplay. It occasionally gets tangled in level design and its own story, but overall, it’s an awesome, fast-paced boomer shooter perfect for letting off steam.

MIO: Memories in Orbit is an outstanding metroidvania that easily stands alongside genre giants like Ori and the Blind Forest and Hollow Knight. Its watercolor visuals and captivating, vibrant world full of hazards and secrets kept me glued to the screen for dozens of hours without a single dull moment. The only minor drawback lies in the less engaging classic combat encounters during exploration, though this can be somewhat mitigated through settings.

A charming adventure with a cat hero and a mysterious story. It’s a real joy to explore the dilapidated concrete city, even if the game is, at its core, quite simple. At least it doesn’t ever repeat itself, though.

World of Goo 2 takes the best elements of the legendary original and enriches them with a heap of fantastic new ideas. The sheer number of unique puzzles built around the seemingly simple concept of constructing physics-based structures from quirky goo balls is breathtaking, consistently pushing players to think outside the box and discover creative solutions. It's still a refreshingly inventive puzzle game—but at least on PC, it suffers from very problematic controls that can lead to considerable frustration.

You stick your nose under your first sod and there you are – in another world. Terraria is not much of a Minecraft 2D rip-off, it's an addictive pursuit of perfection that entertains; even though it stinks of a sweat from the adits.