A solid ice hockey simulator with very few true innovations. The new Frostbite engine is probably the most important one - not that it will blow you away, mind you. If you want your miracle on ice, look elsewhere.

There’s no innovation, no evolution, nothing particularly exciting about this DLC. What you get is what you’d expect - three new missions which feel exactly the same as the original ones. 

War Mongrels pulls no punches in its grim, realistic depiction of WWII. Do you like Commandos? Then try its new cousin and attempt to overlook several mistakes, such as the unimpressive AI.

We certainly did not expect this story-driven, narratively focused game to be as good as it is. Its world is truly original, the characters inhabiting it feel lifelike and the whole game, with its book-like treatment, is simply marvellous to look at.

The new Halo game is far from flawless. There’s no co-op, even though there should be, and there’s a boring open world, even though there shouldn’t. The multiplayer feels unfinished as well. Still, at its core, it’s a solid story-driven shooter with a more-than-acceptable Cortana replacement.

Building your own Dino Park may be more fun than last time and the game is beautiful, with a certain cinematic quality to it, but there are just too many missteps, both connected to game design and technical in nature. Unless you absolutely adore dinosaurs, just play Planet Zoo.

This game is utterly bizarre. Gripping. Breath-taking. Surprising. Innovative. Turbulent. You simply must experience it yourself, from start to finish, to truly understand how amazing it is. One of the best games of the year.

The creators of the Steamworld universe stepped out of their comfort zone for the first time - and it’s a solid step indeed. The Gunk is visually stunning and its central mechanism, vacuuming the titular substance off the ground, is really well done. The combat, though, is disappointing, as is the progression system.

Do you have four friends and are you not afraid to spend a bit of cash? Try GTFO. It’s an exceptionally good horror action game that borrows a lot of the best stuff from other, similar experiences. It may not be perfect but it sure as hell is addictive.

This is simply a phenomenal game, a brilliant ballet of flawless design and gripping gameplay. The PC port has its flaws even though it’s by no means a catastrophe. Let’s hope repairs are on the way.

A commendable return to form for a legendary brand. Metroid Dread does everything well but never truly excels.

FIFA 22 looks amazing on next-gen hardware which was to be expected. What was not to be expected is the brilliant gameplay. It still isn’t a full-blown simulation, of course, but it’s way more tactical and fun than before, including the (in)famous Ultimate Team. The only thing that truly suffers is the neglected Career Mode.

This is a surprisingly well done, fun racing game, full of thrill and fast toy cars. It’s highly addictive, the car designs are adequately crazy and there’s a robust editor to satisfy your creativity.

This is the best version of Alan Wake you can play - but it’s also pretty much identical with the original game and the gameplay definitely feels a bit dated.

A brilliant game that’s all about conversations. You get stuck in a time loop which sounds potentially frustrating but actually isn’t because you don’t have to repeat yourself in any way. It’s just a shame that the game’s a bit ugly and the puzzles a bit trivial.

The Good Life unfortunately isn’t very good. It’s a thoroughly average game supported by a few good storylines and the personality of its author.

Supermassive Games don’t know where to go. They made some changes trying to find their lost recipe for success but that cannot save the weak scares and unlikeable characters.

Do you want to massacre undead hordes? Go ahead - but the technical issues and design problems are much scarier than any old zombie.

The first instalment was problematic, the trilogy as a whole is an entirely different proposition. This is a type of shooter game that simply doesn’t exist in today’s market and if you didn’t play it then, you should certainly play it now.

Only true fans of the series who never owned the WiiU will truly appreciate this port - or perhaps the nostalgic souls among you who cannot live without old Japanese horror games.

An MMORPG with great potential - but there’s so much work to be done. It is, however, already highly addictive for those who are patient and forgiving.

A fantastic little horror game with an art style and a soundtrack that are both simply stunning - and an imagery so disturbing you won’t be able to take your eyes off.

Gamedec is a fascinating detective RPG where even a bad call can lead to interesting outcomes. The setting is very original, a blend of our reality and a virtual world. But the story loses its breath somewhere along the way which is a real shame.

Forget the action set-pieces, forget the puzzles - the main draw of this sci-fi adventure is the irresistible chemistry between the main heroes. The story drives everything forward - and since it’s a very good story, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is a very good game with a brilliant soundtrack to boot.

This is basically Age of Empires II modernized and with asymmetrical factions - and it’s great. The mistakes it makes are relatively minor and can be fixed, the exception being a weird, narrative-breaking choice of framing the campaigns in the style of a documentary film.

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.

This is a better game than its predecessor - richer, with more paths to take and with a better story. Its world is extravagant, yet detailed. Its systems complement each other and make it one of the most robust RPGs on the market, a few design lapses notwithstanding.

The best-reviewed board game in the world gets its own digital adaptation - and it’s excellent. The board game comes to life thanks to beautiful animations and sounds. This is a true treat for any strategy game enthusiast.