This game is a diamond hidden under unappealing skin. Once you peel it off, you’ll find literally dozens of overlapping, complex RPG systems, unbelievable freedom in what to do and, well, enough fun for days and weeks.

This is war at its scariest, without mercy, without a human face. It’s quite fun to plan your nuclear strikes in this strategy game, however, and fans of the genre will be happy with what it does.

The audio-visuals are great, as is the atmosphere, but everything else is pretty terrible, especially the frustrating gameplay and technical issues. And, what’s more, the handheld mode on the Switch is basically unplayable.

Is Dontnod Entertainment a one-hit wonder? It seems so, judging by those past few years. Twin Mirror is a bang average adventure game you’ll finish in one forgettable afternoon.

Dirt 5 drives in a completely opposite direction to Dirt Rally 2.0. The driving model is disappointingly simple, and the career is just plain boring. At least there are many cars to choose from and hours to spend in the track editor. And the best thing about this game? Its weather effects are simply breath-taking.

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.

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.

This is what a remake should look like. The audio-visuals are stunning, the respect to the original game is palpable. When it comes to remasters of your favourite games, you should only ever wish for Bluepoint Games to make them.

Heart of the Forest is a unique game from the creators of the first Witcher. It’s basically a gamebook, which will turn away many, but the much bigger problem is its lacklustre ending. If you, however, crave a dark story in the middle of an ancient forest, this could be the adventure for you.

Godfall is such an average game. It doesn’t stand out in terms of visuals nor in terms of the combat system. Wait until it’s free on the PS Plus in a few months, then download it and never play it.

This is a bang average dog-fighting game. It tries to hide its dullness behind a facade of high fantasy, but that’s just a cosmetic choice without any real impact on gameplay. The missions start to repeat themselves very soon and the second you tire of the beautiful graphics, you’ll just wish to fly away.

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.

This new adventure with a new hero in an old environment hits all the right spots. The focus on Miles’ family was a correct choice, plus there’s the obvious benefits of the new console’s power - and you can even enjoy the game on the PlayStation 4 with very few compromises! It’s just a shame that it’s a bit short.

The campaign of the new Call of Duty is unusually stupid, but the multiplayer doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel and cheerfully exploits its attractive Cold War setting. Together with the Zombies mode and Warzone integration, this is one hefty chunk of military content.

This game is utterly, stunningly terrible. If you ever wish to stop playing games, just try this one. Your decision will be that much easier.

One of the surprises of the year. There’s a huge open world full of content waiting for you, and in this world you’ll fight, solve puzzles and enjoy a light-hearted story. And it has Czech subtitles.

Shadowlands is the shock to the system World of Warcraft needed. It says goodbye to Azeroth and leads the player to places unknown, places full of creativity and vision. If you haven’t played WoW for some time, now is the time to jump back.

Great improvements were made in the match engine, the user interface is better and so is the focus on personalities. This is an absolute must-have for all the chess players on the grass. It is just a shame that the Czech competitions remain deeply flawed.

Cyberpunk 2077 does not crumble under the weight of expectation. It offers a captivating story full of interesting characters and a beautiful, open, detailed city. This is a brilliant RPG for fans of stealth and shooting alike. The only significant problem? The myriad of bugs.

A solid remaster of a good old-fashioned strategy game. Its biggest problem? It will forever lie in the shadow of its famous predecessor.

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.

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.

The failures of Legion lie at its very heart, in the option to play as anybody you want. The only way to recommend this game? Try it out if you wish to virtually visit a beautiful, faithfully recreated London.

A game of two halves. One of them is an amazingly detailed and well-told sci-fi story, the other a fun, strategic RPG. And as a whole it works perfectly.

Supermassive Games once again do what they do best - and once again they cannot reach that best. Little Hope isn’t nearly as good as Until Dawn but horror fans might like it anyway, especially on sale or in the Game Pass.

Pikmin cannot reach the heights of Mario or Zelda, but this truly original, creative and inventive game still plays the best second fiddle around.

Ubisoft did what had to be done, made the game easier in some respects, tweaked some details and added others. As a whole, even with all its deficiencies, the game is a joyous place to spend your time in.

A short, uninteresting demo that isn’t even capable of really showcasing the power of next-gen consoles.