Another installment, another predictable outcome. Farming Simulator remains an engrossing journey into the world of agriculture, capable of devouring hundreds of hours with its almost zen-like gameplay. However, for every exciting new feature or moment of enjoyment, there’s a lingering thought that it’s time for a more significant overhaul.

A grand, immersive, clever, and well-crafted action adventure that doesn’t bend the source material to fit the gaming genre but embraces it instead. This is perhaps the most faithful adaptation of an Indy adventure we’ve ever had, where you can spend dozens of hours and still discover something new.

Mario & Luigi: Brothership shines with its unique setting, imaginative battles, and the charm of its iconic plumber duo. While it lacks deeper RPG mechanics and suffers from some technical hiccups, it provides plenty of fun through vibrant island locales and inventive gameplay. The story occasionally loses momentum, but it still takes you on an enjoyable journey, albeit without any major surprises.

While building attractions is fun and addictive, the rest of the game has too many issues to truly impress. The weak management aspect might be forgivable, but the lack of innovation compared to the first installment and the confusing, impractical interface are harder to overlook.

Lego Horizon Adventures deviates from the typical Lego formula, boasting improved visuals and a more sophisticated combat system. However, the gameplay quickly becomes repetitive, with levels offering little beyond a straightforward run to the next battle arena. Don't expect the depth or challenge of larger Lego titles. Instead, you'll find a decent bite-sized experience that might inspire some creative building at home. The game introduces some revolutionary ideas for the Lego series, but these come at the cost of losing other enjoyable systems.

A solid remaster that skillfully and respectfully enhances nearly every visual element of the original game. Whether it was truly necessary remains up for debate, but this is no cheap cash grab. Horizon Zero Dawn: Remastered is a well-crafted effort through and through.

Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl looks incredible, and the enigmatic Zone captivates you with the force of an atomic explosion. It offers an outstanding blend of shooting, survival elements, and one of the most stunning open worlds of the modern era. While it suffers from a few technical hiccups, these are easily forgiven in light of its exceptional quality.

The new NHL installment once again tests how little it can offer for players to still consider buying it. Innovations are sparse and not always implemented in an effective way. It’s still fun hockey—but unfortunately, it’s the only hockey. So, why try harder?

MechWarrior 5 Clans brings the series into a new generation of gaming engines while establishing numerous gameplay mechanics. From pilot upgrades and new command options to more modern controls, everything comes together effectively. The addition of a robust, linear storyline is a great success, portraying the grim reality of war through the eyes of a well-written cast of characters. It's just a shame that weaker AI and optimization hold it back a bit.

Sonic X Shadow Generations combines a remastered hedgehog adventure with a brand-new chapter focused on Sonic's rival, Shadow, and the result is both fun and engaging. Sega nails the gameplay, with Shadow bringing a visually captivating style, while Sonic compensates with an abundance of content. Though the mandatory challenges can feel repetitive and occasionally tedious, this double-hedgehog adventure hits the mark.

Slitterhead is innovative, fresh, and different. This action-packed brawler with a unique possession mechanic occasionally shows some rough edges, but its cyclical narrative promises to earn its place as a future cult classic in gaming.

Veilguard delivers a solid sequel filled with epic story moments and a fascinating world, yet it doesn't quite reach the heights of its predecessors. While the character writing feels weaker, battles can be repetitive, and the beginning is somewhat unsteady, the game still offers much for devoted series fans. However, it lacks that spark needed to fully restore BioWare’s former glory.

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.

A plain, formulaic MMORPG with minimal inspiration, originality, or genre innovation. If you’re in dire need of a new MMO and can tolerate aggressive monetization, it might be worth a shot—it works fairly well mechanically and is free-to-play at its core. However, be prepared for a lack of content and the nagging sense that you’ve played something just like it a hundred times before.

Life is Strange: Double Exposure introduces an intriguing dual-reality concept, bringing fresh gameplay mechanics through the shifting perspectives. The return of Max Caulfield and the atmospheric university setting will certainly appeal to series fans, though it falls short in offering greater freedom of choice and impactful decisions. While the story maintains suspense until the end, it doesn’t quite escape the shadow of the original, and the final choices leave a lingering sense of missed potential.

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.

An expansion packed with new possibilities and ways to play—most of which are well-thought-out and genuinely fun. The addition of an entirely new starting date is the cherry on top of a delicious cake.

Brilliantly written, witty, with an engrossing story and a fantastic world. Tactical Breach Wizards is an incredible turn-based game that hooks you effortlessly, combining the very best the genre has to offer.

A great party game with a variety of modes sure to appeal to most players. And if a few modes don’t quite hit the mark, there’s still a ton of content that will. The mini-games are always reliable, so if you're looking for something for a party or the whole family, Jamboree is a safe bet.

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.

Kvark is a decent shooter that plays well overall. While it loses some momentum in the second of its three acts, it regains its stride by the end, especially when transitioning from claustrophobic underground complexes to surface locations. Unfortunately, it doesn't fully capitalize on its period setting and its attempts at humor fall flat.

If you're extremely hungry for "Caesar-like" city-building strategies, Citadelum will certainly entertain you for a few hours. However, don't expect more than a brief distraction—it's too shallow and underdeveloped for anything beyond that.

The War Within is a very solid expansion that delivers the expected dose of new content alongside some welcome innovations. Most notably, the account-wide systems that enable seamless alt gameplay are a highly appreciated change. Delves are fun, and both raids and dungeons work well. While it's still early to fully assess everything, it’s clear that The War Within is worth recommending and playing.

Halls of Torment is an addictive and entertaining bullet heaven that, while not groundbreaking and with a slower start, rewards players with a great atmosphere and a wealth of customization options for both the game and character playstyles. The items bring a fun twist, and over time, the reduction of randomness allows you to tackle the toughest challenges with an optimal build. Each arena is unique, and the heroes’ distinct base traits require specific strategies. All in all, it's another solid entry in the survivors genre.

The new Until Dawn offers visual upgrades and a few additional scenes, but at its core, it remains the same game as the original 2015 version. Unstable 30 FPS and a high price make this upgrade hard to justify, especially if you already own the game. Unless you're a die-hard fan or waiting for a discount, I recommend sticking with the original version.

One of the best JRPGs in recent years. A compelling story, a well-crafted world, and a finely tuned combat system create an addictive experience that will keep you thinking both during and outside of battles.

Unknown 9 shows potential, but never comes close to realizing it. It smugly drowns in a flat story, with awful, repetitive combat. The enemy possession mechanic is too simplistic and underutilized, and the stealth sequences feel like a rehash of countless other games. Despite the actors doing their best to sell it, you never get to truly explore or connect with its intriguing world.

If only all PC game ports were this polished. Ragnarök runs smoothly on PC, with no crashes, offering all the post-launch content from the original game and introducing a few small but welcome updates. Definitely a thumbs up.