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.

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.

Neo: The World Ends with You is a traditionally non-traditional JRPG. At first glance, you could mistake it for a brainless button smasher but as you’ll soon find out, there’s a great deal of thinking to be done. A very strange game full of very strange charm.

Natural Selection 2 is an interestingly tactical and multiplayer game for patient and thinking gamers. Currently, however, it suffers from the initial pain, and one of the reasons is a lack of new content. But all will be changed with the updates and with the gamers' creativity along with their mods of their liking. Still, the important thing is the game content right now, not only for its mechanics, but for its atmosphere and its loyal community that are fascinating as well.

A very solid team shooter that takes its inspiration from both Counter-Strike and Overwatch, and yet feels like its own thing. It’s a lot of fun and runs on a potato - but there’s not that much content at the moment.

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.

Super Time Force Ultra has refreshed the game rules. Thanks to its reincarnation idea, time-plays, along with gameplay it has created an exceptional game work out of an ordinary platformer. A multiplayer game has been overcome, now is the time to team up with yourself.

A very pleasant turn-based strategy set in a strange world, full of tactical possibilities beyond the traditional “rock, paper, scissors” model. What’s more, there are even RPG elements and dialogue choices!

Ghost 1.0 is the top arcade in almost all of its parts. It offers thrilling action and puzzles for thinking. Game experience, which aptly follows the old times with Metroid and Castlevania. It iis just slightly crippled by unbalanced difficulty.

A textbook example of how to make a game based on a sensitive topic. If Syrian refugee Nour and her husband Majd simply jumped out of the app they’re using to communicate with each other, I wouldn’t even be surprised. I will never forget our world seen through their eyes.

The Bookwalker doesn’t really manage to refresh the venerable old point-and-click genre with new systems because the new systems simply don’t work all that well. The worldbuilding and story are immensely compelling, however, and guided forward by great dialogue. The gameplay itself doesn’t have to be awesome if you tell a story such as this.

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.

A fast-paced strategy without the complicated management requests your attention with good theme and the original view at a class struggle. Belligerent rats, pigs and other vermin haven´t been so funny and addictive for a long time.

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.

A short journey to an unknown world, stunning in its audiovisual design. It tells a story full of emotion about a girl searching for a lost sister and about her animal companion, together alone in a world full of robots and danger. There are some missteps regarding the tempo of the game, but otherwise there’s nothing to criticize.

An excellent port of console fighting game hiding behind its jaunty good-looking graphics an entertaining fighting-system, a great number of playable characters and mainly its fine worked-out online/local multiplayer.

For complete newcomers, it’s a solid entry point into the Pokémon world. Those who have already tread those paths before won’t find anything new that's worth seeing.

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.

A beautiful story and compact gameplay of this game are spoiled by some technical issues and by a lower difficulty level. Thanks to its dynamic fighting system, its absence of grind mechanics and because the mix of those two is easily understandable, this Japanese RPG game is perfect not only for the newcomers to the genre, but also to those players, who wish to mainly enjoy the story, and who wish to take a break from long and hardcore games.

New details, great presentation and more balanced gameplay. F1 2012 is the best Formula One racing game on the market, and it's not because there are no other titles. In short, Codemasters do a good job - they listen to the community, they keep the good stuff in the series, they always get wiser because of their previous mistakes. Throughout the evolution F1 2012 is one step closer to the racing game perfection. However, a revolutionary shift in the genre is still awaited.

GTA for a whole family. A perfect example of a game for children, it's entertaining, it's great, it's clever, and funny in almost every way.

Briskness and dynamics that Luftrausers use to jibe at those flying combats is matchless. If it weren't for the game's lack of content along with its hellbent in-game menu, this frenetic piece of work would get into the history books of modern arcade games.

Even though the Kingdoms of Amalur title looks like it's meant for Michey's fans, it is a fair and entertaining video game with a particularly well-made combat system. However, don't expect anything more. Stories of the world along with your hero will be pointless after some time being in the game, and all that's left are vast regions and tens of quests without their own identity. Regardless of my criticism, it's still worth it. Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning is worth of your playing till the very end, therefore you should reserve a few days and play.

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.

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.

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.

An invigorating gaming experience for everyone with the soul of a child. An original idea that's been almost perfectly elaborated by Double Fine team proving they are the only ones, who know their fans best.

All that long waiting was worth it. Age of Wonders III is not only a game about magic but it's a magical one at the very same time. Fight, invent, conjure, and enjoy its endless gaming possibilities. Just... we would like to forget its lazy game engine along with flaws in its game interface.

A brilliant party and family game that somehow doesn’t suffer because of its lack of support for Joy-Con movement controls. There are many hours of fun to be had here.

The French Dontnod succeeded for the third time and they managed to escalate the already exciting story. They successfully hide the lack of news in the game itself. Waiting for the next episode will be – in any case – the most difficult so far.

There he is, and says he's better all around. In what, concretely? In everything! A new hero may not be to Cole's fans at their likings at first, but besides that he comes up to your expectations with power of the new platform, without breaking the original inFamous' spell. We are witnesses of an unusual humbleness and brute force combination.

A great innovative guitar is the main advantage of Guitar Hero Live, which shines especially at the moment when played together. However, some elements do not work in real life as well as they should and microtransactions in GHTV mode are downright unpleasant.

An independent experiment that has managed to free from the established genres, and out of its graphical and sound simplicity it has formed the experiences you cannot escape from.

The successful combination of an adventure and a platformer has it all – almost. If you decide to go with Teke for an approximately eight-hour journey, you will certainly not regret any minute of this journey.

Successful interactive drama in the Telltale-games style is exotic with time and place, but not with character motives. Story of the key moment of the Iranian Islamic revolution and the young photographer Reza Schirazi is thematically closer to us than plots of the similar Telltale titles. 1979 Revolution benefits from a great mood, well-written characters and undeniable educational factor, which is not boring at all.

A solid tribute to a classic, Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition mainly shines through improved visuals and audio. The new campaigns and scenarios are a welcome bonus, adding a massive amount of content. It’s a shame, though, that some quality-of-life improvements expected in modern strategy games are missing. Still, if you loved the original Stronghold, this nostalgic return is a well-executed one.

A sequel to the solid strategy game that is scoring with its addition of planes, its tuned up and extended original game system, and mainly with its perfect balance of the game units.

This year’s rally arcade is just too similar to the previous game. A few details have been added, but overall, the content isn’t especially rich - which isn’t helped by the strict connection between the game and the official license.

Football Manager 2015 brings the new user interface, an extended system of psychology, better communication with the players and coaches and better wrestling engine in the first place. The result is the best game of its kind, which is heavily addictive. We would expect more of the new features and enhancements.

Honest and robust platformer with an interesting story, which is gracefully bowing to its old-times ancestors. It has the potential to entertain you, but the repulsive appearance does not help it at all.

Tainted Grail: Fall of Avalon may not boast the most detailed graphics or the smoothest character animations, but it makes up for it with epic landscapes and masterful lighting. While it adheres to standard RPG conventions, it modernizes many of them in mechanically smart and—most importantly—fun ways. There's a deep skill tree, satisfying gear progression, and a wealth of playstyle options. Yet, the real standout is the storytelling: dark, gripping, and full of meaningful choices and unexpected twists. If there’s one thing that can be said for certain, it’s that Fall of Avalon is a superbly written adventure set in a hauntingly captivating world.

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.

Precise remaster of PS Vita key title is a must for all fans of Gravity Rush regardless the final score. Others will probably notice the flaws due to the handheld origin of the title.

Elizabeth is a match for Booker's first episode, she even outdoes him with several intense scenes. Besides, if you belong to those that saw the shooting as a nuisance, you'll agree with this one's freer tempo along with an option to get around the shooting.

The Origami King sometimes drags on a bit, but at the same time it’s absolutely beautiful and inventive, perfect for experienced players and newbies alike.

Attila has much in common with his predecessor - both regarding their pros and cons. At the same time he is able to cause completely new feelings of bloodlust, melancholy and historical fascination. But above all Atilla is a very entertaining game with a good core and great extras so you are able to forgive its few issues.

A brilliant battle royale that in many ways copies its competitors but also brings great ideas of its own and doesn’t let you catch your breath for a second. Its connection with the regular Modern Warfare multiplayer mode is just the icing on the cake.

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is a beautiful time machine that will strike a chord with anyone who once spent hundreds of hours wandering the lands of Cyrodiil. With its refreshed visuals and a few smart tweaks, it reminds us why Oblivion was so special in the first place. But beneath the shiny surface still lurks a clunky, bug-ridden old-school RPG that might push newcomers away rather than draw them in. It’s a great nostalgic journey — just with too many stumbles to count as a triumphant return.

Similar setting and mechanics, but this is no Yakuza. Judgment is a brilliant sequel to the Japanese mob epic and brings many cool new features. You shouldn’t miss this - if only because of the main storyline and charismatic hero Yagami.

Highly addictive and entertaining races, as always, get over to Xbox One in this fifth installment, which is a bit leaner than the fourth one, but its beautiful car models along with its innovating controls are making up for it abundantly. It's only a shame by reason of its financing politics.

Compared to the last year installment the Skylanders Imaginators is a cautious step toward the inevitable change. But the game itself rather stagnates due to the repetition of the same tricks.

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.

B. J. Blazkowicz is back, and not even the previous victory of the Nazis can stop him. Wolfenstein: The New Order is showing there is not a problem you can solve with plenty of ammo and energy needed for futuristic guns. At the same time, the game is offering a story humiliating most of the genre fellow-travellers. Go for it, a mountain of Nazi corpses, and a lot of fun is waiting for you.

Pretty colours, smell of spice, they couldn’t dull my senses enough to not notice all of Venba’s imperfections. The characters aren’t very nice, the conversations tend to say nothing of substance, the story never reaches the required depths. But it’s short enough for it to be a cute visit of Indian culture and cuisine.

A solid expansion that will test even the hardest Doomguys around. It’s almost the same as the basic game, with one exception: It’s even harder. And, regretfully, the music isn’t as amazing as before.

An amazing story, great fighting sequences, clever puzzles and a brilliant Star Wars atmosphere. You just have to suffer through some technical problems and a surprisingly boring opening.

A wonderful simulator of a mercenary band, with so much content it’s going to last you for a long time. The story of your party is told through many small vignettes rather than a coherent story, but you can shape your marauders however you want. The turn-based combat is fun, so are the complex RPG systems. Dozens of hours of fun are guaranteed here.

Great mix of genres, which will test your skills more than any other game. Retro visuals suits the game perfectly; user interface and controls are almost flawless. It will die few times at start but once you become familiar with it you won´t quit until you open at least one more room.

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.

The core of the Frictional Games horror recipe has not changed; just a few ingredients disappeared from the concept and were replaced by other - equally good. Soma is still scary and exhausting, but at the same time it constrains to deeper reflection. Maybe because of this it won't please everybody, especially fans of the previous games from FG; on the other hand, it opens the gate to new players who are already tired of banal titles, but are still attracted to fear.

A highly competent return to the era when action games were fast, precise, and demanding without constantly reminding how hard they were. More importantly, it recalls a time when such games were still plentiful. Ninja Gaiden 4 is an excellent title for fans of the genre, though a few shortcomings may keep others at bay.

Beat 'em up game with sophisticated fight system and highly detailed arenas. It has its flaws and lack certain depth, but as a appetizer before Tekken 3DS it works very well.

A very complex village builder in which your villagers live their own lives. They can unfortunately be quite stupid and the game refuses to clearly communicate what’s happening, hamstrung by its own cluttered user interface. This is fun - but only for the patient among you.

Stasis knows exactly what it wants to be - a loving tribute to the classic point-and-click adventures – but despite to its impressive atmosphere the game offers more to genre veterans than to newcomers.

A very pleasant surprise. It’s simple, it could even be called primitive, but it’s also perfectly crafted, a journey through blood, screams and explosions. Legends of the industry could learn a thing or two from these four Canadians.

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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.

Difficult, but fair Rayman-like platformer could perhaps look nicer, but who cares, when it excels with unparalleled gameplay?

Funny co-op action in a dark world of original Warhammer is necessary to play with real teammates. The game concept is borrowed from elsewhere, but devs added their own innovations and with an efficient team, playing Vermintide brings a great and gory pleasure.

One of the best LEGO video games up to date. The reasons are: it doesn't have flaws as the previous LEGO titles and it intensifies the action with characters' voices along with using the whole potential of the Batman universe.

The unique system of hacking and freedom of thought make Else Heart.Break() extremely engaging game, in which the freedom will make you almost clueless. The possibility to program the world to you own image, however, is worth a little awkwardness.

Pathologic 3 channels the spirit of classic Russian literature in a more accessible form. It is an intensely oppressive experience that approaches the story of a plague-stricken town in unconventional ways. Its masterfully constructed narrative and singular atmosphere consistently subvert expectations, framed within a surprisingly compelling gameplay (time) loop whose repetition only begins to wear thin in the later stages. At the same time, it demands significantly less discomfort and hardship than either of its predecessors.

This utterly beautiful platformer may look like it’s meant for children, but don’t let yourself be fooled - it’s hard, so much so that even the easy mode presents a challenge. The co-op mode could use a bit of work, but all in all, this is another excellent Nintendo game.

Beautiful and stylish journey to the mysterious Nordic myths. A less hilarious conclusion spoils the game a little bit, nevertheless it is still a game anyone - who is not complete stranger to the theme - should try.

Gears of War: Reloaded is a beautiful reminder of simpler times and macho fantasies. It could have used a bit more polish in some areas, but if you want to revisit the beginnings of the Locust war or you’ve been missing a straightforward, high-octane slaughterfest that’s extremely linear but instantly engaging, the money spent will be well worth it.

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.

Payday is no Dog Day Afternoon, so you won't make friends with hostages in a bank. Otherwise, this simulator game of a rubber will make your dreams come true. Yet the game lacks of some technological elegance.

A story excellently narrated, set in the First World War scenes. It is beautiful, poignant, atmospheric, and informative at the same time. From a gameplay point of view, Valiant Hearts is simple, yet enjoyable adventure game crossed with a platformer that sometimes lightly cribbs from itself. However, thanks to its enormous charm you will certainly forgive it.

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.

Dungeons of Dredmor is like a year-round tyre: it will do its job but no one is going to be enthusiastic about it. Masochists will find this game too soft, while common gamers will find no amusement at all.

This new generation of Pokémon photography achieves what it set out to do - bring cuteness, creativity and relaxation then combine it with the adrenaline of trying to snap the perfect picture. This is a hell of an escape from your daily routine.

The core, which made the Geometry Wars brilliant arcade, is still there; they only add the third dimension. So the third part is enjoyable, addictive and very challenging as were its predecessors. In addition, arenas will test your skills and won’t give you a break. There are problems with the third dimension sometimes, but they won‘t bother you much, so you can enjoy the never-ending challenge.

Another episode of the great LittleBigPlanet arcade series was created by different dev team which failed to maintain the high quality of the previous episodes. Don't expect any next-gen gameplay the result is barely above average arcade game. We beg for different and better approach next time so rag heroes won't be forgotten.

The Unfinished Swan is a beautifully crafted, unconventional, sophisticated and provocative game denying the gameplay stereotype by a constant surprising of a gamer. The game is resisting to deplete all of its interesting themes in quite possibly the most annoying way - it ends itself in the middle of the road, at the place where the gamer is willing to submit to it completely.

For complete newcomers, it’s a solid entry point into the Pokémon world. Those who have already tread those paths before won’t find anything new that's worth seeing.

Titanic Scion is riddled with flaws, from its empty open world to a story weighed down by anime clichés, but its heart lies in the superb building and fine-tuning of mech suits. The boss battles deliver thrilling action, and its B-movie stylization ultimately feels more like charm than weakness. If you can tune into its over-the-top anime wavelength, it rewards you with heaps of fun and plenty of room for experimentation.

Sang-Froid is a tower defense and action game fun mix that will suck you in. Its always the same setting won't annoy you until you hit the very ending. However, thanks to its constant additions of new traps and creatures, the game stays entertaining till the end where you get roughly after six or seven hours.

Hell Let Loose stands somewhere in the middle between truly authentic WWII shooters and their more casual-leaning counterparts. It’s not without faults, but the team behind it works tirelessly to expunge them all.

In its heart it's an easy, pleasantly non-revolutionary, intense and a hell of a lot of fun shooter video game with western spice that is plentiful.

A gorgeous hybrid. It's a puzzle-solving platformer and sexually-forced anime that's been combined into a well balanced title. The game is going to please the fans as well as it will whet nosy parkers appetite for actually playing it. It shows the Japanese developers know how to appeal to European and American gamers without giving away the bizarre ideas trademark.

If you like frenetic shooters, melodic death metal and the feeling of rhythm, Metal: Hellsinger is your dream come true. You shoot demons, you listen to a soundtrack created by some amazing artists and you just have fun!

Sackboy: A Big Adventure is a brilliant platformer bursting with ideas, and even though it strictly adheres to tradition, every minute is still a joy. If PlayStation was looking for its own Mario, it found it.

A highly entertaining yet utterly bonkers adventure set in the familiar but refreshed Hawaiian backdrop. Once again, the Ryu Ga Gotoku team nailed it—just be ready for plenty of exaggeration, absurdity, and humor that feels over-the-top even by this series’ standards.

Expansion what extends above-average game, can´t be much better than original by definition. Although The Following improves the original a bit, it mostly sticks to a similar standard. For your money you get a lot, but none of this is unfortunately unique. And one of the few innovations – 4-wheeler buggy car – has no effect at all. If it wouldn’t be for the multiplayer, it would be an average expansion.

Blazing Chrome is a great platformer - but a very difficult one. It’s a delight for all fans of Contra or Metal Slug or, more generally, for anyone looking for a wonderfully punishing time.

Supermassive Games keeps giving us the same game every time and it’s simply not getting any better. The Quarry isn’t scary, isn’t thrilling and isn’t fun.

If you are in the mood for an elaborate action RPG, and you have few like-minded friends, Tom Clancy´s The Division is game just for you. Flawless co-op lets you forget even the Division’s not-so-variable missions.

The Outer Worlds 2 is a textbook example of a sequel that loses what once made the original compelling. Obsidian drowns in its own satire, trading sharp wit for an endless barrage of shallow quips about evil capitalism and bad fascism. The story feels dull, the world lifeless, and the technical side lags behind by at least two generations. What remains enjoyable is the brisk action, satisfying gunplay, solid soundtrack, and creative character progression.