A massive sequel with a combat system that’s richer and more fun, with a great protagonist, and with a wonderful galaxy to explore. The story could be better, there are some issues of a technical nature, but it’s beautiful, enjoyable to play – and it lets you build a lightsaber of your dreams.

After this remake, Advance Wars doesn’t feel like a 20-year-old game at all. Nice graphics merge with the original systems – and those are pretty ageless. There are two massive campaigns, an editor, both local and online multiplayer variants and other details which make this an ideal package for all the strategists out there.

It really is admirable what a Ukrainian studio haunted by war managed to create in such a short span of time. But the compromises do show. It’s fun to solve puzzles based on Sherlock’s deduction, but the story feels disjointed, some scenes make no sense and there are several unfortunate design mistakes to boot.

Redfall doesn’t know what it wants to be, therefore it isn’t good at being singleplayer, cooperative, story-driven or action-based. And, most of all, it’s not fun, plus it comes out in terrible shape. I’d rather eat a whole garlic bulb than to play more Redfall.

A massive sequel with a more fun combat system, a great protagonist and a beautiful galaxy to explore. The story could be better, and the technical issues freeze as well, but it looks beautiful, plays well, and you can build the lightsaber of your dreams.

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.

Like a Dragon: Ishin! manages to combine the mechanical familiarity of the Yakuza series with a unique historical setting. The combat is fun, the story is thrilling, the content is rich enough to last dozens of hours. Technically speaking, though, it could’ve been much closer to a true remake instead of getting stuck halfway between there and a remaster.

Octopath Traveler 2 doesn’t try to add new stuff just for the sake of it. It’s more of a refinement of the formula presented by the first installment. The strong narrative and the amazing gameplay make it a wonderful experience once more, especially when coupled with its beautiful graphics and sound design.

Redemption Reapers is a competent turn-based RPG with a rather awful story and flat characters. It’s not very pretty either, even though its soundtrack is excellent. If you really enjoy this genre you’ll find things to enjoy, but there are many better options among the competitors.

Scars Above wants to do a lot of things at once and takes its inspiration from many successful gems of the past. But it executes all of it just a bit more awkwardly and its own ideas fall flat more often than not. The combat system is pretty solid and the story drags the game from the mire of averageness, but it could’ve been so much better.

Dungeon: Faster & Deadlier is a bit of a surprising continuation of its mobile predecessor. The mechanics are tried and tested, the graphics feel more mature this time around and the gameplay is just solid all around. Once you power through its slow roguelike beginnings, nothing will stop you from reaching the end in a relaxing and pleasant manner.

Ixion is an unassuming space odyssey in which you build and manage your own space station. It’s a bit like Frostpunk but also adds its own layers, even if the execution sometimes leaves a lot to be desired. There is a pretty nice story accompanying all the strategy, though!

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is a brave spin-off that reaches surprising heights. The combat is great, so are the puzzles and the environments, the visual doesn’t lag behind, neither does the music, the storytelling… It’s really tough to find anything wrong! The only slight drawback is the controls which feel rather weird, but you can certainly get used to them.

This game is pretty and it’s interesting in the way it presents a dangerous situation through a well-written story. The gameplay is nothing to be celebrated, however, and there are some genuine design mistakes sprinkled in.

It’s hard to disentangle oneself from Boneraiser Minions. It’s chock full of content, really fun to play, it’s even legitimately funny and of course extremely addictive. Can you stomach the simplistic pixel art? If so, you’re going to spend ungodly amounts of time in this game and you’re going to enjoy every minute of it.

It’s nice to be able to experience Joel and Ellie’s story on the PC. But it’s not the best way to go about things and a game as brilliant as this deserved better from its port. The crown jewel of three generations of PlayStation should’ve arrived in a much better state.

I hoped to experience the feeling of ruling a fantasy kingdom. Instead, I got a confused, arbitrary simulator of moving pips on a scale. It’s well written, granted, and it certainly looks pretty, but its core mechanics just aren’t well thought out and implemented.

The Light Brigade is a brilliant shooter that should pique the interest of every VR enthusiast. It’s pretty long, complex, adequately priced, it boasts a great physics system and weapon mechanics. It’s not exactly beautiful, however, and its prolonged loading times can be annoying.

Another game focused on simulating a “satisfying” activity. If you need to relax, this game shall be your balm – and if you expect it to be boring, you’d be wrong. It really is fun! Well, for a few hours at least. In the end, it might be better to actually clean your own stuff instead of doing it on a computer.

Crime Boss: Rockay City could’ve been a great, original, addictive game filled to the brim with stars from the golden age of action movies. But its concept of a robbery-focused shooter mixed with roguelite elements just isn’t executed well enough. The awful system of enemy spawns, the repetitive missions and environments… And the worst offender of all, a truly horrendous enemy AI. Steer clear!

Tchia is an extremely fresh game, bringing a perspective from a very exotic region of the world. It’s beautiful to look at and to listen to and its story is quite well executed. Its systems are a bit dated, though, and there’s not much fun to be had if you’re not into wandering the map and exploring for yourself. The greatest delight is undoubtedly the discovery of a whole new culture of New Caledonia.

A true delight for all of you who enjoy cooking. You’ll get to taste many different recipes along with specific methods of preparing all the various foods. It’s well balanced between a realistic simulation and a fun game. The content is quite monotonous, though, and there are aspects to improve, such as the user interface and the technical quality.

A completely redundant on-rails shooter that fades in comparison with its more illustrious competitors. This kind of an exclusive game hurts the PSVR2 more than it helps.

What is Marfusha? Marfusha is, mainly, short. It’s also fun, but you’ll be done within an hour and it’s not even much of a challenge. There are few kinds of enemies, and while you can discover several different story endings, you’ll be hard pressed to find any motivation to play from the beginning.

Rogue Spirit offers an interesting central concept of possessing bodies of dead warriors – and there are a lot of those. Their balance is rather awful, though. The tempo is another weak point because it's glacial and boring, which is completely inappropriate for a roguelike.

Have a Nice Death is a pleasant experience for roguelike fans who don’t fear challenges or corporate-infused humor. It’s also truly frustrating, however, and it gets less fun by the hour.

A very conservative, but also very successful remake of a genre classic that every horror game lover should experience. If you once missed this milestone, you don't have to look back, the new version perfectly represents it and in a modern guise awakens the same feelings as the original once did.

A brilliantly crafted story set in a complex fantasy world, full of compelling characters – and it even offers the freedom to make your own choices. But its combat is not very well realized and if you’re unfortunate in where you guide your character, you might not even be able to reach the end.