A no-nonsense port of one of the best console narratives finally arrives on PC. If the lush, overgrown post-apocalypse of the first game got under your skin, there's no reason to hesitate with The Last of Us: Part II Remastered. Aside from slightly longer loading times due to shader compilation in the No Return roguelite mode, the technical execution is nearly flawless.

South of Midnight proves that even simple pieces of fabric can be woven into something beautiful. What may seem like a straightforward game with unremarkable gameplay unfolds into a unique experience, offering a little something for everyone—whether it’s satisfying parkour, engaging combat, or simply exploring a breathtaking, magical world.

Assassin's Creed Shadows isn't a sudden revolution for the brand. With minor tweaks, we get great stealth, fun combat, and likable protagonists. The concept of the game doesn't change much from its predecessors. But if you want to see the most beautiful depiction of Japan in any medium, look no further.

The top-tier turn-based strategy Songs of Conquest struggles with technical issues on mobile. Its charm and immense fun remain intact, as do the well-thought-out adaptations for touch controls. However, the experience sours when accidental misclicks on the tiny battlefield can be game-changing, and battle load times stretch into tens of seconds.

Split Fiction is the current pinnacle of couch co-op—and will likely remain so until Hazelight releases their next game. It's innovative, action-packed, challenging, and visually stunning. All these strengths more than make up for a somewhat unremarkable story and occasional overly frantic pacing.

Eternal Strands is undeniably fun, but it struggles to offer anything truly exceptional. Across five acts, you'll climb massive monsters, wield epic magic, and craft stylish gear. However, the story and characters feel like empty filler, and combat against smaller foes serves mostly as a playground for your magical abilities.

Two Point Museum is an addictive blend of creative building, curating, management challenges, and sharp British humor. It stumbles occasionally in pacing, but once you dive in, you’ll lose track of time—and maybe even reality.

A wild ride where you take on imaginative, towering beasts. Monster Hunter Wilds once again polishes its gameplay ever closer to perfection. While the story may feel like an afterthought, the epic battles against fierce monsters are absolutely breathtaking and unmatched.

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.

A cautious bet on a superhero formula that could have been genuinely entertaining thanks to solid gameplay craftsmanship. However, the technical state of the PC port is abysmal, leaving the game fundamentally broken on the platform in its current state.

Synduality: Echo of Ada is deceiving. Despite its fresh facade, it offers absolutely nothing of interest—just boredom, monotony, and frustration from the completely unbalanced biomes. Add to that a dull crafting system that disregards your time, and you have a game that feels utterly meaningless. I love mecha games, but I also love games that have a purpose. And Synduality completely lacks one.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is an excellent JRPG that does justice to the legendary original. While this breathtaking journey occasionally loses momentum, it quickly pulls you back in with unforgettable moments. A linear story is complemented by a fantastic open world filled with engaging activities that breathe life into both your party and the world itself. As a bonus, it’s a well-optimized port with no technical issues, offering plenty of settings and ways to tailor the experience to your liking.

A more compact RPG set in the Pillars of Eternity universe never quite shakes off its sense of genericness. While the dynamic combat system is intriguing, it's held back by an equipment upgrade system that stifles experimentation. The storytelling lacks depth, emotion, or even a hint of epic grandeur. Deep within The Living Lands, there’s a promise of something greater—but it never fully blossoms into a truly exceptional experience.

Evolution over revolution. Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter doesn’t reinvent the wheel but carefully expands on what made the first game great. The sequel is richer, more refined, and offers greater variety. However, a few lingering flaws keep this woodcut-style adventure, reminiscent of Mouse Guard, from reaching the heights of gaming greatness—though it comes very close.

Age of Darkness delivers an engaging campaign and a solid survival mode at its core. You’ll build, send units to their doom, and relish every horde that crashes against your carefully constructed defenses. While the game doesn’t go easy on you, it always makes it clear why you failed—ensuring that each battle against the forces of darkness leaves you stronger and wiser.

The sweeping changes in Civilization VII are nothing but beneficial. This legendary turn-based strategy remains as addictive and engaging as ever, packed with fresh ideas—most notably the ability to change civilizations mid-game. Expect dozens, if not hundreds, of hours of deep strategic enjoyment. The only downside? Some key mechanics seem destined to arrive later via expansions.

This is how a sequel should be done. There are a few blemishes, but Henry's new adventure is bigger, better, and more refined in every way. No hesitation needed.

Tribe Nation lays down a solid foundation for a good roguelike strategy, but it undermines itself in execution. Small maps and limited unit counts restrict meaningful tactical gameplay, but the biggest drawback is the excessive reliance on luck. When things align in your favor, it’s a fun and original bite-sized experience with charming visuals. However, at other times, the campaign feels less like a test of strategic skill and more like a series of coin flips.

An excellent tank action game set against the stunning backdrop of a strange apocalypse. It strikes a great balance between exploration and combat elements, with the audiovisual presentation deserving special praise. The tank battles would lose a significant chunk of their atmosphere if the shooting and damage effects didn’t sound as good as they do. The main criticism lies in the mechanically weaker boss fights and the underwhelming final part of the game.

Echo Point Nova lets you play by your own rules in its open world. It surprises with an excellent sound design, fluid movement, enjoyable gunplay, and how seamlessly all these elements come together without wasting your time. It never loses momentum and entertains like few other shooters, thanks to the combination of seemingly disparate features that create a unique and engaging mix.

The remaster of both Soul Reaver games looks better and still plays well, though it clearly shows its age as a game from another era. It also highlights the significant evolution action adventure genre has gone through, with outdated issues like poor camera angles, level design, and archaic save systems feeling like true relics of the past. The biggest disappointment is that the remaster didn’t push further by adding user-friendly features that the games desperately need. However, when the music swells, the excellent voice acting shines, and the titular blade of the Blue Angel of Death gleams in the dark, all is forgiven. Soul Reaver still holds an atmosphere that pulls you in more reliably than Raziel’s missing jaw.

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake is a remarkably fresh and modern title despite the age of its original. It provides numerous ways to appeal to contemporary gaming audiences while keeping pathways open for traditionalists who cherish the classic experience. Its greatest strength lies in its atmosphere and stunning audiovisual presentation. Beyond that, it’s "just" an excellent JRPG.

Technotopia is a minimalist city-building strategy game with a quirky visual style that successfully blends with the mechanics of Reigns series. Its gradually unfolding story keeps you engaged and can be completed in a single evening. The game surprises with a cleverly implemented roguelite system, occasionally frustrates with its reliance on randomness, and ultimately disappoints with the lack of any non-story mode. However, for its modest price, it offers an enjoyable few hours of entertainment.

Marvel Rivals is a refreshing breeze in a genre that had lately sunk into the mud. Featuring beloved superheroes in a frenetic shooter, it’s a dream come true for many fans. The gameplay flows smoothly, and it’s engaging enough that even unbalanced characters or a smaller number of maps and modifications don’t hold it back. While there’s room for improvement, if you’re a fan of the hero shooter genre, there’s currently nothing better on the market.

Forgotten but Unbroken appeals to local players with its setting, where Czech language is heard and much of the game takes place in Czechoslovakia. However, the graphics fail to impress, combat and stealth remain average, and base-building feels shallow. Most significant historical events are conveyed through in-game newspapers, and monotony sets in quickly. Ultimately, it’s a textbook example of mediocrity—nothing stands out as particularly well-executed, yet nothing is disastrously bad either. It’s a shame because, on paper, the individual ideas sound genuinely promising but lack the execution needed to make them truly engaging.

The remastered The Thing hasn’t aged nearly as well as its cinematic counterpart. Excessive hand-holding reduces the action to simplistic tedium, the sense of threat is virtually non-existent, and the clumsy AI feels like a relic from the turn of the millennium, complete with allies getting stuck on obstacles. The Thing: Remastered is best suited for fans of Carpenter’s work and nostalgic players looking to revisit what was once a cult action-horror experience.

When you take the solid foundations laid four years ago and enhance them with an engaging career mode, the ability to explore an even more detailed Earth, and marvel not only at intricately designed aircraft and their cockpits but also the surrounding environment, you get the most advanced simulator of today. However, this comes at the cost of high hardware demands and reliance on a stable internet connection, which directly impacts the quality of the experience, as well as the practical necessity of investing in a joystick. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 still isn’t a fully accessible game for everyone, but it continues to deliver breathtaking moments.

Songs of Silence is a well-crafted strategy game that brings a refreshing breeze to the genre, though some changes come at the cost of deeper city-building mechanics. It delivers a solid campaign and highly entertaining skirmish mode, all wrapped in a stunning visual style inspired by Alphonse Mucha’s illustrations and complemented by an excellent soundtrack. Instead of hundreds of hours, expect higher tens, during which you’ll thoroughly enjoy yourself, testing new cards and unlocking heroes in a beautiful, poetic world.